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	The [[Sol Central Government]] has many tiers of civic status that an individual can possess, intertwined with many levels of local, planetary, and federal citizenship. This page will help outline these categories as they are described in law. While this page covers federal civic status – which guarantees many of the fundamental rights and protections of ~~sapients~~ within the SCG – many people living within Sol self-identify with their planet or colony of residence, whose civic infrastructures can vary wildly within the broader framework of the SCG.		The [[Sol Central Government]] has many tiers of civic status that an individual can possess, intertwined with many levels of local, planetary, and federal citizenship. This page will help outline these categories as they are described in law. While this page covers federal civic status – which guarantees many of the fundamental rights and protections of sapiens within the SCG – many people living within Sol self-identify with their planet or colony of residence, whose civic infrastructures can vary wildly within the broader framework of the SCG.

	== Citizens ==		== Citizens ==
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	All sapient species are eligible to apply for visas within the SCG, though under some circumstances, the SCG does not require a visa for visitation. For example, traveling through SCG space does not usually require a visa. Additionally, certain non-SCG groups (such as members of affiliated colonies) do not require a visa to visit neighboring SCG systems.		All sapient species are eligible to apply for visas within the SCG, though under some circumstances, the SCG does not require a visa for visitation. For example, traveling through SCG space does not usually require a visa. Additionally, certain non-SCG groups (such as members of affiliated colonies) do not require a visa to visit neighboring SCG systems.

	Visitors are afforded the rights that apply to them under their visa, as well as the standard legal rights afforded to ~~sapients~~ in SCG space.		Visitors are afforded the rights that apply to them under their visa, as well as the standard legal rights afforded to sapiens in SCG space.

	== Other Citizenship Categories ==		== Other Citizenship Categories ==

	=== Planetary Citizenship ===		=== Planetary Citizenship ===
	In addition to SCG citizenship, individual SCG member states also issue planetary citizenship. Eligibility for and rights ~~guarenteed~~ by planetary citizen vary from member state to member state (within the broader legal framework of the SCG). Planetary citizens typically hold both their planetary citizenship and SCG citizenship; however, it is possible to hold one without the other (as is sometimes the case of ~~citiznes~~ of newly-integrated colonies).		In addition to SCG citizenship, individual SCG member states also issue planetary citizenship. Eligibility for and rights guaranteed by planetary citizen vary from member state to member state (within the broader legal framework of the SCG). Planetary citizens typically hold both their planetary citizenship and SCG citizenship; however, it is possible to hold one without the other (as is sometimes the case of citizens of newly-integrated colonies).

	=== Corporate Citizenship ===		=== Corporate Citizenship ===
	~~Cetain~~ corporations within the SCG (most notably the [[Corporations#The Five Megacorporations\|"Big Five"]]) hold the right to issue their employees corporate citizenship, which only applies within corporate installations. This citizenship is entirely separate from SCG citizenship, and is issued at the discretion of the sponsor corporation. This means that a visitor to Solar space can hold corporate citizenship.		Certain corporations within the SCG (most notably the [[Corporations#The Five Megacorporations\|"Big Five"]]) hold the right to issue their employees corporate citizenship, which only applies within corporate installations. This citizenship is entirely separate from SCG citizenship, and is issued at the discretion of the sponsor corporation. This means that a visitor to Solar space can hold corporate citizenship.

	== Special Cases ==		== Special Cases ==
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	== Tables of Examples ==		== Tables of Examples ==
	{\| class="wikitable"		{\| class="wikitable"
	\|+Eligibility		\|+Eligibility for Civic Status
	!		!
	!Citizenship		!Citizenship
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	{\| class="wikitable"		{\| class="wikitable"
	\|+Eligibility		\|+Eligibility for Service
	!		!
	!SCG Fleet		!SCG Fleet

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			\|❌ (Agent)<br>✓ (Tracker)
	\|❌		\|❌
	\|-		\|-
	\|Human (SCG Visitor)		\|Human (SCG Visitor)
			\|❌
	\|❌		\|❌
	\|❌		\|❌
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	\|✓		\|✓
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	\|-		\|-
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	\|-		\|-
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	\|-		\|-
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	== Tables of Examples ==		== Tables of Examples ==
	{\| class="wikitable"		{\| class="wikitable"
	\|+~~General Examples~~		\|+Eligibility
	!		!
	!~~Citizen~~		!Citizenship
	!~~Resident~~		!Residency
	!~~Visitor~~		!Visitation
	\|-		\|-
	\|Human		\|Human (SCG Origin)
	\|~~Yes~~		\|✓ (automatic)
	\|~~Yes~~		\|N/A
	\|~~Yes~~		\|N/A
	\|-		\|-
	\|~~IPC~~		\|Human (Non-SCG Origin)
	\|No		\|✓ (via naturalization)
	\|~~Yes~~		\|✓
	\|~~Yes~~		\|✓
	\|-		\|-
	\|~~Other Non-Human~~		\|IPC (2nd Generation)
	\|No		\|❌
	\|No		\|✓ (if free)
	\|~~Yes~~		\|✓
	\|-		\|-
	\|~~Uniformed Service~~		\|IPC (3rd Generation)
	\|~~Yes~~		\|❌
	\|No		\|❌
	\|No		\|✓
	\|-		\|-
	\|~~SFP Tracker~~		\|Other Non-Human
	~~\|Yes~~		\|❌
	~~\|Yes~~		\|❌
	~~\|No~~		\|✓
	\|-
	~~\|SFP Agent~~
	~~\|Yes~~
	~~\|No~~
	~~\|No~~
	\|-
	~~\|Federal Government~~
	~~\|Yes~~
	~~\|No~~
	~~\|No~~
	\|-
	\|~~Work on the Torch~~
	~~\|Yes~~
	\|~~Yes~~
	\|~~Yes~~
	\|}		\|}
	{\| class="wikitable"		{\| class="wikitable"
	\|+~~System of Origin Specific Examples~~		\|+Eligibility
	!		!
	!~~Citizen~~		!SCG Fleet
	!~~Resident~~		!SCG Army
	!~~Visitor~~		!EC
			!SFP
			!Federal Government
			\|-
			\|Human (SCG Citizen)
			\|✓
			\|✓ (natural-born only)
			\|✓
			\|✓
	\|-		\|-
	\|~~All~~ SCG		\|Human (SCG Resident)
	\|~~Default~~		\|❌
	\|~~Yes~~		\|❌
	\|~~N/A~~		\|❌
			\|❌
	\|-		\|-
	\|~~All GCC~~		\|Human (SCG Visitor)
	\|~~Naturalization Only~~		\|❌
	\|~~Yes~~		\|❌
	\|~~Yes~~		\|❌
			\|❌
	\|-		\|-
	\|Gaia		\|Human (Southern Gaia)
	\|No		\|✓
	\|~~Yes~~		\|✓
	\|~~Yes~~		\|✓
			\|✓
	\|-		\|-
	\|~~Other Human~~		\|IPC (2nd Generation)
	\|~~Naturalization Only~~		\|❌
	\|~~Yes~~		\|❌
	\|~~Yes~~		\|✓
			\|❌
	\|-		\|-
	\|~~Positronic~~		\|IPC (3rd Generation)
	\|No		\|✓
	\|~~Yes~~		\|✓
	\|~~Yes~~		\|✓
			\|❌
	\|-		\|-
	\|Other Non-Human		\|Other Non-Human
	\|No		\|❌
	\|No		\|❌
	\|~~Yes~~		\|✓ (temporarily only, via Exchange Program)
			\|❌
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	The [[Sol Central Government]] has many tiers of civic status that an individual can possess, intertwined with many levels of local, planetary, and federal citizenship. This page will help outline these categories as they are described in law. While this page covers federal civic status – which guarantees many of the fundamental rights and protections of sapients within the SCG – many people living within Sol self-identify with their planet or colony of residence, whose civic infrastructures can vary wildly within the broader framework of the SCG.		The [[Sol Central Government]] has many tiers of civic status that an individual can possess, intertwined with many levels of local, planetary, and federal citizenship. This page will help outline these categories as they are described in law. While this page covers federal civic status – which guarantees many of the fundamental rights and protections of sapients within the SCG – many people living within Sol self-identify with their planet or colony of residence, whose civic infrastructures can vary wildly within the broader framework of the SCG.

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	=== Rights ===		=== Rights ===
	Citizens are afforded all rights and privileges of the SCG under the law. Citizenship is a prerequisite for service within many of the SCG's state services, including the [[Sol Central Government Fleet\|Fleet]] and the [[Expeditionary Corps]], as well as the [[Sol Central Government Army\|Army]] (which restricts membership to natural-born citizens only). Some exceptions apply in the case of positronics (see below). Additionally, only citizens may vote in Solar elections or ~~hold~~ elected ~~office within~~ the SCG.		Citizens are afforded all rights and privileges of the SCG under the law. Citizenship is a prerequisite for service within many of the SCG's state services, including the [[Sol Central Government Fleet\|Fleet]] and the [[Expeditionary Corps]], as well as the [[Sol Central Government Army\|Army]] (which restricts membership to natural-born citizens only). Some exceptions apply in the case of positronics (see below). Additionally, only citizens may vote in Solar elections or be elected to offices of the SCG.

	== Permanent Residents ==		== Permanent Residents ==
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	=== Planetary Citizenship ===		=== Planetary Citizenship ===
	~~Individuals can possess~~ citizenship ~~of a~~ member state of the SCG ~~while not holding~~ SCG citizenship, ~~this in traditionally held by people of colonies which recently integrated into the SCG, however many immigrants~~ to the ~~SCG who obtain Visitor status or Permanent Residency and do not wish~~ (~~or are unable) to acquire citizenship~~ of ~~the SCG will still hold citizenship~~ of ~~the planet on which they reside~~.		In addition to SCG citizenship, individual SCG member states also issue planetary citizenship. Eligibility for and rights guarenteed by planetary citizen vary from member state to member state (within the broader legal framework of the SCG). Planetary citizens typically hold both their planetary citizenship and SCG citizenship; however, it is possible to hold one without the other (as is sometimes the case of citiznes of newly-integrated colonies).

	=== Corporate Citizenship ===		=== Corporate Citizenship ===
	~~Most major Corporations~~ within the SCG (~~specifically~~ the [[Corporations#The Five Megacorporations\|'Big Five']]) hold the right to issue their employees corporate citizenship, which only applies within corporate installations. This citizenship is entirely separate from SCG ~~Citizenship~~, and is issued at the ~~digression~~ of the ~~Corporation issuing it~~. This means that a ~~Visitor~~ to Solar space can hold ~~Corporate Citizenship~~.		Cetain corporations within the SCG (most notably the [[Corporations#The Five Megacorporations\|"Big Five"]]) hold the right to issue their employees corporate citizenship, which only applies within corporate installations. This citizenship is entirely separate from SCG citizenship, and is issued at the discretion of the sponsor corporation. This means that a visitor to Solar space can hold corporate citizenship.

	== Special Cases ==		== Special Cases ==

	=== Positronics ===		=== Positronics ===
	~~With their origins entirely within the SCG, as well as third generations being shackled~~, positronics~~, while not Citizens,~~ are able to join the uniformed services of the SCG, ~~with second generation IPCs able to join~~ the Expeditionary Corps, and third generation ~~able~~ to ~~join both~~ the Fleet ~~and Corps~~.		While not citizens, positronics are able to join the uniformed services of the SCG. The specifics of positronic service vary by organization – for instance, the Expeditionary Corps allows both second and third generation positronics to serve, while the Fleet only allows third generation positronics. Additionally, free positronics are eligible to apply for permanent residency.

	=== Gaia ===		=== Gaia ===
	While ~~on paper, Gaians would not usually be permitted admittance to the Expeditionary Corps or Defence Forces, as the planet~~ is ~~legally~~ not a member state of the SCG, ~~the ongoing military administration has routinely ignored tradition with ideas~~ of ~~Gaians in~~ the ~~service furthering the Gaian South~~'s ~~allegiance and dependency on the SCG, thus,~~ provided they have never resided in Gaia~~'s Northern Hemisphere~~ post-conflict, ~~they are permitted~~ to ~~join~~ the ~~EC or Defence Forces~~.		While Gaia is not a member state of the SCG and Gaians do not receive SCG citizenship, residents of Southern Gaia have been allowed to join the SCG's uniformed services (provided they have never resided in Northern Gaia post-conflict) since the advent of SCG occupation. The military administration in Southern Gaia encourages this, citing state service as a way to deepen Solar-Gaian ties and further entrench the SCG's role on the planet.

	This policy is somewhat controversial, with the ~~argument against it is one of following~~ legal ~~precedent. This~~ however ~~has been overshadowed by~~ the ~~reality~~ on the ground, with the ~~vast~~ political ~~capital held by~~ Brigadier General Montgomery ~~along with the mandate he holds~~ as ~~Military Governor~~ of the Gaian Administrative Area ~~permitting the regulations to be bent~~.		This policy is somewhat controversial, with its opponents citing the SCG's longstanding legal precedents; however, the practical realities on the ground coupled with the political influence of Brigadier General Montgomery as military governor of the Gaian Administrative Area have often overshadowed these complaints.

	=== Copernicus and the Frontier Alliance ===		=== Copernicus and the Frontier Alliance ===
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	=== New Colony Citizens/Residents ===		=== New Colony Citizens/Residents ===
	~~Upon the integration of a~~ new ~~colony into~~ the SCG, all ~~those who~~ younger than 14 would ~~instantly become citizens of the~~ SCG, while all other members of the colony would become residents with extra privileges. Specifically, the ability to take part in the government of that colony up to the system level, represent the colony if elected to the Solar Assembly or Senate, and serve within the Planet's PDF/SDF. ~~They however~~ would still be unable to serve within the SCG ~~Armed Forces,~~ or ~~any~~ appointments to the federal government.		While no major new colonies have joined the SCG in some time, if one were to do so, all members of the colony younger than 14 would automatically be granted SCG citizenship while all other members of the colony would become residents with extra privileges. Specifically, residents would retain the ability to take part in the government of that colony up to the system level, represent the colony if elected to the Solar Assembly or Senate, and serve within the Planet's PDF and SDF. These residents would still be unable to serve within the SCG's uniformed services or hold appointments within the federal government.

	== Tables of Examples ==		== Tables of Examples ==

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	=== Planetary Citizenship ===		=== Planetary Citizenship ===
	~~TBD~~		Individuals can possess citizenship of a member state of the SCG while not holding SCG citizenship, this in traditionally held by people of colonies which recently integrated into the SCG, however many immigrants to the SCG who obtain Visitor status or Permanent Residency and do not wish (or are unable) to acquire citizenship of the SCG will still hold citizenship of the planet on which they reside.

	=== Corporate Citizenship ===		=== Corporate Citizenship ===
	~~TBD~~		Most major Corporations within the SCG (specifically the [[Corporations#The Five Megacorporations\|'Big Five']]) hold the right to issue their employees corporate citizenship, which only applies within corporate installations. This citizenship is entirely separate from SCG Citizenship, and is issued at the digression of the Corporation issuing it. This means that a Visitor to Solar space can hold Corporate Citizenship.

	== Special Cases ==		== Special Cases ==
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			\|Yes
			\|Yes
			\|-
			\|Positronic
			\|No
	\|Yes		\|Yes
	\|Yes		\|Yes

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	The [[Sol Central Government]] has many tiers of civic status that an individual can possess, intertwined with many levels of local, planetary, and federal citizenship. This page will help outline these categories as they are described in law. While this page covers federal civic status – which guarantees many of the fundamental rights and protections of sapients within the SCG – many people living within Sol self-identify with their planet or colony of residence, whose civic infrastructures can vary wildly within the broader framework of the SCG.		The [[Sol Central Government]] has many tiers of civic status that an individual can possess, intertwined with many levels of local, planetary, and federal citizenship. This page will help outline these categories as they are described in law. While this page covers federal civic status – which guarantees many of the fundamental rights and protections of sapients within the SCG – many people living within Sol self-identify with their planet or colony of residence, whose civic infrastructures can vary wildly within the broader framework of the SCG.

	== ~~Categories of Civic Status~~ ==		== Citizens ==

	~~=== Citizens ===~~		=== Eligibility ===

	==== Eligibility ====
	The primary sources of Solar citizenship are:		The primary sources of Solar citizenship are:

	* By birth:		* By birth:
	** Humans born within SCG space are automatically SCG citizens. ~~This~~ includes ~~all colonies~~ of the SCG ~~as well as stations and vessels with~~ a ~~license registered within the~~ SCG.		** Humans born within SCG space are automatically SCG citizens. For the purposes of determining citizenship, SCG space includes:
			*** Any colony of the SCG, plus the space within a certain distance of said colony determined by colony charter.
			*** Any station, vessel, or gateway licensed under an SCG registration.
	** Children of SCG citizens are automatically granted SCG citizenship.		** Children of SCG citizens are automatically granted SCG citizenship.
	*** Artificially-born humans (e.g. “vat-borns”) are considered the legal child of the person(s) who commissioned their creation and are eligible for citizenship accordingly.		*** Artificially-born humans (e.g. “vat-borns”) are considered the legal child of the person(s) who commissioned their creation and are eligible for citizenship accordingly.
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	*** Have no felony convictions within the SCG.		*** Have no felony convictions within the SCG.

	Additionally, all applicants are subject to screening and review by the Bureau of Citizenship. This is often a long, drawn-out process, with additional scrutiny given to emigrants from “high-risk” areas (namely, emigrants from the [[Gilgamesh Colonial Confederation\|GCC]] and [[Gaia\|Northern Gaia]]).		Additionally, all applicants are subject to screening and review by the Bureau of Citizenship. This is often a long, drawn-out process, with additional scrutiny given to emigrants from “high-risk” areas (namely, emigrants from the [[Gilgamesh Colonial Confederation\|GCC]] and [[Gaia\|Northern Gaia]]).

	Under the current SCG Charter, only humans are eligible for citizenship. This is a highly controversial issue and one currently being debated in the Solar Assembly.		Under the current SCG Charter, only humans are eligible for citizenship. This is a highly controversial issue and one currently being debated in the Solar Assembly.

	==== Rights ====		=== Rights ===
	Citizens are afforded all rights and privileges of the SCG under the law. Citizenship is a prerequisite for service within many of the SCG's state services, including the [[Sol Central Government Fleet\|Fleet]] and the [[Expeditionary Corps]], as well as the [[Sol Central Government Army\|Army]] (which restricts membership to natural-born citizens only). Some exceptions apply in the case of positronics (see below). Additionally, only citizens may vote in Solar elections or hold elected office within the SCG.		Citizens are afforded all rights and privileges of the SCG under the law. Citizenship is a prerequisite for service within many of the SCG's state services, including the [[Sol Central Government Fleet\|Fleet]] and the [[Expeditionary Corps]], as well as the [[Sol Central Government Army\|Army]] (which restricts membership to natural-born citizens only). Some exceptions apply in the case of positronics (see below). Additionally, only citizens may vote in Solar elections or hold elected office within the SCG.

	=== Permanent Residents ===		== Permanent Residents ==

	==== Eligibility ====		=== Eligibility ===
	Permanent residency is a legal status granted to individuals who are non-citizens but are allowed to live permanently within the SCG. Barring special cases, permanent residency is usually the first step towards becoming a naturalized citizen; it also covers rights and status for those who live within the SCG but are unwilling or unable to pursue full SCG citizenship.		Permanent residency is a legal status granted to individuals who are non-citizens but are allowed to live permanently within the SCG. Barring special cases, permanent residency is usually the first step towards becoming a naturalized citizen; it also covers rights and status for those who live within the SCG but are unwilling or unable to pursue full SCG citizenship.

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	As with citizenship applications, applications for permanent residency are subject to stringent screening and review by the Bureau of Citizenship. Only humans and positronics are currently eligible for permanent residency.		As with citizenship applications, applications for permanent residency are subject to stringent screening and review by the Bureau of Citizenship. Only humans and positronics are currently eligible for permanent residency.

	==== Rights ====		=== Rights ===
	Residents are afforded almost all the same rights as citizens with the exception of the ability participate in government or state service.		Residents are afforded almost all the same rights as citizens with the exception of the ability participate in government or state service.

	=== Visitors ===		== Visitors ==
	Visitors are persons who are temporarily in the SCG, usually under a visa.   The SCG issues a variety of both short-term and long-term visas, including for work, education, leisure, and asylum, as well as immigration visas for those intending to seek permanent residence later on. Visas are usually obtained at a local SCG consulate in the area a visitor is traveling from or through a direct application with the Ambassadorial Service if a consulate is unavailable. Certain corporations retain the right to issue visas directly, though corporate visas are usually subject to additional restrictions and only apply under their jurisdiction.		Visitors are persons who are temporarily in the SCG, usually under a visa.   The SCG issues a variety of both short-term and long-term visas, including for work, education, leisure, and asylum, as well as immigration visas for those intending to seek permanent residence later on. Visas are usually obtained at a local SCG consulate in the area a visitor is traveling from or through a direct application with the Ambassadorial Service if a consulate is unavailable. Certain corporations retain the right to issue visas directly, though corporate visas are usually subject to additional restrictions and only apply under their jurisdiction.

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	Visitors are afforded the rights that apply to them under their visa, as well as the standard legal rights afforded to sapients in SCG space.		Visitors are afforded the rights that apply to them under their visa, as well as the standard legal rights afforded to sapients in SCG space.

	==~~= Special Cases =~~==		== Other Citizenship Categories ==

	==== Positronics ====		=== Planetary Citizenship ===
			TBD

			=== Corporate Citizenship ===
			TBD

			== Special Cases ==

			=== Positronics ===
	With their origins entirely within the SCG, as well as third generations being shackled, positronics, while not Citizens, are able to join the uniformed services of the SCG, with second generation IPCs able to join the Expeditionary Corps, and third generation able to join both the Fleet and Corps.		With their origins entirely within the SCG, as well as third generations being shackled, positronics, while not Citizens, are able to join the uniformed services of the SCG, with second generation IPCs able to join the Expeditionary Corps, and third generation able to join both the Fleet and Corps.

	===~~= Gaians =~~===		=== Gaia ===
	While on paper, Gaians would not usually be permitted admittance to the Expeditionary Corps or Defence Forces, as the planet is legally not a member state of the SCG, the ongoing military administration has routinely ignored tradition with ideas of Gaians in the service furthering the Gaian South's allegiance and dependency on the SCG, thus, provided they have never resided in Gaia's Northern Hemisphere post-conflict, they are permitted to join the EC or Defence Forces.		While on paper, Gaians would not usually be permitted admittance to the Expeditionary Corps or Defence Forces, as the planet is legally not a member state of the SCG, the ongoing military administration has routinely ignored tradition with ideas of Gaians in the service furthering the Gaian South's allegiance and dependency on the SCG, thus, provided they have never resided in Gaia's Northern Hemisphere post-conflict, they are permitted to join the EC or Defence Forces.

	This policy is somewhat controversial, with the argument against it is one of following legal precedent. This however has been overshadowed by the reality on the ground, with the vast political capital held by Brigadier General Montgomery along with the mandate he holds as Military Governor of the Gaian Administrative Area permitting the regulations to be bent.		This policy is somewhat controversial, with the argument against it is one of following legal precedent. This however has been overshadowed by the reality on the ground, with the vast political capital held by Brigadier General Montgomery along with the mandate he holds as Military Governor of the Gaian Administrative Area permitting the regulations to be bent.

	==== New Colony Citizens/Residents ====		=== Copernicus and the Frontier Alliance ===
			The SCG does not recognize the secession of Copernicus and inhabitants of [[Iolaus]] and [[Brahe]] retain their SCG civic status. In practice this primarily affects refugees and expatriates, as the SCG considers the [[Frontier Alliance]] a terrorist organization and Copernicus is under active blockade. Inhabitants of the Frontier Alliance colonies of Kaze, Umiri, and Sunset are not considered Solar citizens.

			=== New Colony Citizens/Residents ===
	Upon the integration of a new colony into the SCG, all those who younger than 14 would instantly become citizens of the SCG, while all other members of the colony would become residents with extra privileges. Specifically, the ability to take part in the government of that colony up to the system level, represent the colony if elected to the Solar Assembly or Senate, and serve within the Planet's PDF/SDF. They however would still be unable to serve within the SCG Armed Forces, or any appointments to the federal government.		Upon the integration of a new colony into the SCG, all those who younger than 14 would instantly become citizens of the SCG, while all other members of the colony would become residents with extra privileges. Specifically, the ability to take part in the government of that colony up to the system level, represent the colony if elected to the Solar Assembly or Senate, and serve within the Planet's PDF/SDF. They however would still be unable to serve within the SCG Armed Forces, or any appointments to the federal government.