Reckless Experimentation (CCL-S-626539)
Severity Level: Severity Matrix
Fine Amount: $5,000.00
Cosmic Code Clarification: Conducting experiments with fungal species or technologies without proper safety protocols, which endanger both the environment and spacefarers. This includes unregulated research on psychedelic fungi or dangerous spore-based technologies.
Cosmic Code Enhancements & Reductions: Enhancement: If the experiment leads to intergalactic contamination or widespread harm, fines double. Reduction: If the experiment was proven to be unintentional and remedial steps are taken, fines can be reduced by 20%.
Exploitation of Disaster Situations (CCL-S-491250)
Severity Level: Severity Matrix
Fine Amount: $5,000.00
Cosmic Code Clarification: Taking advantage of vulnerable populations during cosmic or fungal crises, such as selling them unsafe supplies, overcharging for mycelial resources, or profiting from natural disasters in space.
Cosmic Code Enhancements & Reductions: Enhancement: If the exploitation exacerbates the crisis and leads to further harm, fines are tripled. Reduction: First-time offenders who show good faith efforts in providing aid will receive a 10% reduction.
Contamination of Celestial Bodies (CCL-S-558584)
Severity Level: Severity Matrix
Fine Amount: $25,000.00
Cosmic Code Clarification: Introducing fungi or any other contaminants into celestial bodies, such as moons or planets, that were previously uninhabited or in protected zones. This includes smuggling or dumping alien fungi into biosphere reserves or scientific research zones.
Cosmic Code Enhancements & Reductions: Enhancement: If the contamination threatens major agricultural sectors or ecosystems, fines are doubled. Reduction: Voluntary self-reporting and removal of contaminants can reduce the fine by 20%.
Violation of Cosmic Space Fungal Treaties (CCL-S-970247)
Severity Level: Severity Matrix
Fine Amount: $15,000.00
Cosmic Code Clarification: Engaging in actions that violate international agreements on fungal resource management and space exploration, such as unauthorized fungal harvesting, contamination of protected mycelial zones, or failing to adhere to fungal trade regulations.
Cosmic Code Enhancements & Reductions: Enhancement: Violating an international fungal treaty that leads to ecosystem destruction will double the fine. Reduction: Reporting violations and providing key information for remediation can reduce fines by 20%.
Obstruction of Relief Efforts (CCL-S-535931)
Severity Level: Severity Matrix
Fine Amount: $10,000.00
Cosmic Code Clarification: Deliberately hindering or delaying aid delivery to populations affected by fungal disasters or environmental catastrophes. This may include preventing the flow of resources necessary for fungal containment or clean-up operations.
Cosmic Code Enhancements & Reductions: Enhancement: If the obstruction leads to mass casualties or fungal pandemics, fines triple. Reduction: If the obstruction is deemed unintentional and rectified, fines are halved.
Misrepresentation of Cultural Practices (CCL-S-326165)
Severity Level: Severity Matrix
Fine Amount: $2,000.00
Cosmic Code Clarification: Misleading portrayal or distortion of ancient cultural traditions, especially those related to the sacred use of psychedelic fungi. This includes falsely claiming connections to revered myco-ceremonial practices or profiting from misused fungal rituals.
Cosmic Code Enhancements & Reductions: Enhancement: If the misrepresentation causes harm to myco-cultural practices, fines increase by 30%. Reduction: Voluntary apology to the offended community or restitution of profits may reduce fines by 20%.
Environmental Negligence (CCL-S-173285)
Severity Level: Severity Matrix
Fine Amount: $1,000.00
Cosmic Code Clarification: Failure to take necessary actions to protect fungal ecosystems or prevent environmental degradation. This includes dumping fungal waste or contaminating critical habitats.
Cosmic Code Enhancements & Reductions: Enhancement: If negligence causes irreversible harm to fungal species, fines double. Reduction: Immediate cleanup or restoration efforts can reduce fines by 25%.
Dereliction of Duty (CCL-S-813303)
Severity Level: Severity Matrix
Fine Amount: $2,500.00
Cosmic Code Clarification: Failure to uphold critical security responsibilities or neglecting duties, resulting in harm or breaches. This includes failing to monitor or respond to fungal containment breaches or space station security alerts.
Cosmic Code Enhancements & Reductions: Enhancement: If dereliction leads to fungal infestations, fines increase by 50%. Reduction: Submitting a full report on failures and cooperating with investigations reduces fines by 10%.
Abuse of Authority (CCL-S-827648)
Severity Level: Severity Matrix
Fine Amount: $15,000.00
Cosmic Code Clarification: Using security powers or governance positions to oppress or exploit individuals. This includes leveraging authority to monopolize fungal trade routes or intimidate populations reliant on mycelial ecosystems.
Cosmic Code Enhancements & Reductions: Enhancement: Abuse that directly harms fungal-based economies results in fines tripled. Reduction: Cooperating with investigations and surrendering positions of authority may reduce fines by 20%.
Embezzlement of Funds (CCL-S-859261)
Severity Level: Severity Matrix
Fine Amount: $10,000.00
Cosmic Code Clarification: The misappropriation of funds allocated for economic development, fungal research, or relief efforts. Redirecting essential resources undermines trust in intergalactic governance and endangers critical projects.
Cosmic Code Enhancements & Reductions: Enhancement: If the embezzlement involves planetary relief funds, fines are doubled. Reduction: Voluntary repayment of stolen funds reduces fines by 25%.
Exploitative Practices (CCL-S-627508)
Severity Level: Severity Matrix
Fine Amount: $5,000.00
Cosmic Code Clarification: Implementing unfair economic policies or projects that harm vulnerable populations, particularly those reliant on mycelial farming or small-scale fungal ecosystems. Exploitation of underdeveloped fungal systems destabilizes entire planetary economies and violates universal ethical standards.
Cosmic Code Enhancements & Reductions: Enhancement: If exploitation disrupts a key fungal food supply chain, fines increase by 50%. Reduction: Providing immediate restitution and public apologies may reduce fines by 15%.
Unauthorized Space Mining (CCL-S-549688)
Severity Level: Severity Matrix
Fine Amount: $10,000.00
Cosmic Code Clarification: Mining valuable resources—whether it’s minerals, fungi, or rare space minerals—without proper authorization. Unregulated space mining poses risks to the environment and could disturb delicate ecosystems, especially on planets or moons with sensitive mycelial networks.
Cosmic Code Enhancements & Reductions: Enhancement: Mining operation is deemed beneficial for local economy; fine may be reduced by 20%. Reduction: First-time offenders can reduce fine by 15% if the minerals or fungi are returned intact.
Spore Trade Bait-and-Switch (CCL-S-817102)
Severity Level: Severity Matrix
Fine Amount: $500.00
Cosmic Code Clarification: Deceptive trading of spore types, where common species are sold as rare or exotic, taking advantage of the unsuspecting buyer. This is a common scam in the black market or in high-stakes trading hubs.
Cosmic Code Enhancements & Reductions: Enhancement: Returning the buyer’s lost investment along with compensation could reduce the fine by 30%. Reduction: Offering a bonus "gift spore pack" can reduce fines by 15%.
The Space Hitchhiker’s Fungal Act (AKA “The Never-Ending Ride”) (CCL-S-759590)
Severity Level: Severity Matrix
Fine Amount: $10,000.00
Cosmic Code Clarification: Hitchhiking through space without permission, especially while transporting fungi or debris that could contaminate ships or space stations. Hitchhikers are considered a cosmic nuisance and a potential security risk.
Cosmic Code Enhancements & Reductions: Enhancement: If the hitchhiker helps clean the ship's cargo hold, the fine may be halved. Reduction: An official "spore-dust" sweep of your ride could reduce the fine by 10%.
Unauthorized Use of Space Pods (AKA “The Space Moped Law”) (CCL-S-115592)
Severity Level: Severity Matrix
Fine Amount: $1,000.00
Cosmic Code Clarification: Flying space pods without permission or using them for racing through restricted space lanes while annoying the galaxy with bad radio signals. Space pods are meant for legitimate use, like scientific research or light transport.
Cosmic Code Enhancements & Reductions: Enhancement: If you make a public apology video for your reckless pod-driving, you’ll receive a 15% reduction. Reduction: A "pod-safety" course completion might grant a 10% discount.
Gaseous Space Fungi Infestation (CCL-S-456299)
Severity Level: Severity Matrix
Fine Amount: $500.00
Cosmic Code Clarification: Introducing restricted fungi into planetary atmospheres that they cannot naturally inhabit, causing issues with air filtration systems, damaging the environment, and possibly altering the atmospheric balance.
Cosmic Code Enhancements & Reductions: Cosmic Code Enhancements & Reductions: Enhancement: If you help clean up the infestation with minimal fungal casualties, you can reduce your fine by 20%. Reduction: A full refund of contaminated supplies can lead to a 10% reduction.
Cosmic Travel Tardiness (CCL-S-437306)
Severity Level: Severity Matrix
Fine Amount: $100.00
Cosmic Code Clarification: Being late for your designated cosmic travel appointment. If you miss your space ferry, and it’s the last one before the black hole shift, it’s a serious violation. Delayed passengers clog up the interstellar routes with their complaints.
Cosmic Code Enhancements & Reductions: Enhancement: If you give a really good excuse, like being chased by space pirates, you can halve the fine. Reduction: First-time offenders can reduce their fine by 10% by politely apologizing to the crew.
Dimensional Rift Misuse (CCL-S-951928)
Severity Level: Severity Matrix
Fine Amount: $10,000.00
Cosmic Code Clarification: The illegal creation or misuse of dimensional rifts using fungi-spores, which can lead to dangerous interdimensional travel or unintended consequences. This prompts the Dimensional Defense Division (3D) to respond, risking the release of dangerous entities.
Cosmic Code Enhancements & Reductions: Enhancement: If you can stabilize the rift and prevent the escape of hostile interdimensional creatures, your fine is halved. Reduction: If you claim you were “just experimenting” with a new mushroom recipe, you can get a 5% reduction (but only if it’s funny enough).
Space Station Hijacking by Myco-Terrorists (CCL-S-836673)
Severity Level: Severity Matrix
Fine Amount: $60,000.00
Cosmic Code Clarification: Hijacking of a space station by fungal extremists (myco-terrorists) aiming to disrupt the fungal resource trade or wreak havoc. The Celestial Sentinels and Space Marshals are dispatched to deal with the crisis.
Cosmic Code Enhancements & Reductions: Enhancement: If the myco-terrorists turn the space station into a deadly spore factory, the fine is doubled and an additional reward will be placed on the capture of the terrorists. Reduction: If the hijacking occurred as a prank or to “make a point,” the fine can be reduced by 10% for "the effort" if you manage to turn it into a comedic event.
Galactic Pirate Fungal Smuggling (CCL-S-960794)
Severity Level: Severity Matrix
Fine Amount: $1,000.00
Cosmic Code Clarification: Smuggling rare, bioengineering-grade fungi or dangerous fungal weapons across borders, often by pirates or rogue traders. These illicit fungi are capable of altering ecosystems, creating biological havoc, or even serving as weapons.
Cosmic Code Enhancements & Reductions: Enhancement: If the fungus smuggled has catastrophic side effects—like causing a space plague—the fine increases by 100% and law enforcement will demand extra charges for cleanup. Reduction: For a laugh, if the smuggler claims they thought the spores were "just really cool looking" and not dangerous, they may see their fine halved (if it’s a first-time offense).
Unregistered Fungal Contamination (CCL-S-304816)
Severity Level: Severity Matrix
Fine Amount: $500.00
Cosmic Code Clarification: Unreported fungal contamination within space stations, laboratories, or cargo ships. Aggressive strains of fungi can wreak havoc by spreading across systems, infecting personnel, or even causing biological systems to malfunction.
Cosmic Code Enhancements & Reductions: Enhancement: If the contamination evolves into a new, highly infectious fungal strain, the fine is increased by 50%, plus the cost of containment. Reduction: A slapdash, half-hearted cleanup attempt or offering an embarrassing apology can reduce the fine by 15%—if it's funny enough.
Distress Call Malfunction (CCL-S-608345)
Severity Level: Severity Matrix
Fine Amount: $1,000.00
Cosmic Code Clarification: A malfunction or failure to properly respond to a distress call from a remote outpost, research lab, or mining station within Myco-Verse territory. Ignoring a distress signal can lead to disastrous outcomes, including lost lives and disrupted operations, especially when strange fungal phenomena are involved.
Cosmic Code Enhancements & Reductions: Enhancement: Responding swiftly with a fully functional rescue operation can reduce the fine by 20%. Reduction: Failure to respond due to a malfunction can result in a 10% reduction if the equipment is proven faulty.
Quantum Spore Mishap (CCL-S-863702)
Severity Level: Severity Matrix
Fine Amount: $100,000.00
Cosmic Code Clarification: The illegal use or mishandling of quantum spores, which allow for dimensional travel or manipulation of space-time. This includes unauthorized Myco-Versing teleportation, intra/inter-dimensional hopping, or using spores for interdimensional piracy.
Cosmic Code Enhancements & Reductions: Enhancement: If you successfully seal a dimensional rift, you get a 25% fine reduction. Reduction: First-time offenders can receive a 10% reduction by attending a safety seminar.
Galactic Mycelium Trespassing (CCL-S-935504)
Severity Level: Severity Matrix
Fine Amount: $50,000.00
Cosmic Code Clarification: Trespassing on restricted mycelium growth zones, where unique fungal species or mycelial networks are studied or protected. Entering these zones without permission could lead to the destruction of fragile ecosystems or contamination of pure fungal species.
Cosmic Code Enhancements & Reductions: Enhancement: If you can prove you were just “lost” and report the location of the unauthorized zone, a 20% reduction can be applied. Reduction: A genuine apology and safe departure from the zone can reduce fines by 10%.
Myco-Traffic Violation (CCL-S-917112)
Severity Level: Severity Matrix
Fine Amount: $500.00
Cosmic Code Clarification: The act of violating fungal trade routes or disrupting the established cosmic mycelium pathways. This can be through unauthorized docking, failing to pay trade tariffs, or transporting fungal products without proper clearance.
Cosmic Code Enhancements & Reductions: Enhancement: Completing a trade route assessment as part of the mission can reduce the fine by 15%. Reduction: If you pay the required tariffs and apologize for the mistake, you receive a 10% reduction.
Shroom Siphoning (CCL-S-307038)
Severity Level: Severity Matrix
Fine Amount: $500.00
Cosmic Code Clarification: The unauthorized extraction of fungi or mycelium from protected space zones, moons, or planetary biomes. This law prevents over-harvesting of rare or endangered fungal species that are crucial to maintaining cosmic biodiversity.
Cosmic Code Enhancements & Reductions: Enhancement: Properly reporting your harvest can reduce the fine by 20%. Reduction: Returning the harvested fungi to their natural habitat immediately reduces the fine by 50%.
Space Spore Smuggling (CCL-S-275132)
Severity Level: Severity Matrix
Fine Amount: $2,500.00
Cosmic Code Clarification: The illegal transport of spores or fungi without the proper permits, often across interstellar borders, to avoid regulation or smuggle substances. This includes hallucinogenic, rare, or dangerous mushrooms that require special handling or are banned.
Cosmic Code Enhancements & Reductions: Enhancement: Voluntarily reporting a smuggling ring can reduce your fine by 25%. Reduction: First-time offenders who immediately dispose of their contraband may see the fine reduced by 10%.
Cosmic Fungal Invasion (CCL-S-970474)
Severity Level: Severity Matrix
Fine Amount: $100,000.00
Cosmic Code Clarification: Introducing non-native fungi or mycelium species into ecosystems where they can disrupt or overtake native fungal and plant species. The term “fungal invasion” is reserved for cases where the introduced species becomes an ecological pest.
Cosmic Code Enhancements & Reductions: Enhancement: Successfully restoring balance to the ecosystem by eliminating the invasive fungi can reduce the fine by 30%. Reduction: If the introduction was accidental, a 10% reduction may be applied.
Spores of Deception (CCL-S-172042)
Severity Level: Severity Matrix
Fine Amount: $500.00
Cosmic Code Clarification: The act of selling fake or counterfeit mushrooms, spore products, or fungal-based goods with the intent to deceive fellow traders or space-farers. This includes using hallucinogenic mushrooms labeled as “edible” or “medicinal” to defraud Cosmic Travellers and Myco-Patrons.
Cosmic Code Enhancements & Reductions: Enhancement: Voluntary refund of the affected parties can reduce your fine by 20%. Reduction: If you can produce a certificate of authenticity for the mushrooms, fine is halved.
Cosmic Composting Crisis (CCL-S-749990)
Severity Level: Severity Matrix
Fine Amount: $150.00
Cosmic Code Clarification: Improper disposal of biological waste, including the failure to recycle space fungi waste into high-quality compost, which causes toxic buildup in nearby asteroids or contamination of space soil.
Cosmic Code Enhancements & Reductions: Enhancement: If you can prove you’re composting with a “green” starship, you can reduce your fine by 10%. Reduction: A humble apology to the space janitor might reduce your fine by 5%.
Unauthorized Myco-Piracy (CCL-S-396186)
Severity Level: Severity Matrix
Fine Amount: $2,000.00
Cosmic Code Clarification: Space Piracy in the Myco-Verse, defined as the act of illegally obtaining fungal resources or other valuable cosmic materials through unauthorized means, such as ambushing cargo ships with spore cannons or impersonating a myco-trader to deceive.
Cosmic Code Enhancements & Reductions: Enhancement: If the Space Pirate Captain can demonstrate they were only “pretending” to be a myco-pirate for Halloween, they can have a 20% reduction. Reduction: If you return the stolen fungi with a heartfelt apology, the fine can be reduced by 10%.
Nebula Navigational Neglect (CCL-S-912854)
Severity Level: Severity Matrix
Fine Amount: $1,000.00
Cosmic Code Clarification: Failure to adhere to interstellar travel routes in the Cosmic Nebula System, resulting in collisions with cosmic debris or stray asteroids. Navigational charts are sacred and must never be ignored.
Cosmic Code Enhancements & Reductions: Enhancement: If the ship’s captain can serenade a black hole with a cosmic ballad, the fine can be reduced by 15%. Reduction: “Oops, I missed the way again!” – First-time offenders can receive a 5% fine reduction for a polite apology and promise to double-check their maps.
Mushroom Mischief (CCL-S-295447)
Severity Level: Severity Matrix
Fine Amount: $500.00
Cosmic Code Clarification: The act of altering or misbehaving with fungal species in the Myco-Verse for personal gain or amusement. This includes reckless spore manipulation, unauthorized crossbreeding, and fungi graffiti.
Cosmic Code Enhancements & Reductions: Enhancement: If you paint your fungi art in the colors of the Sporeon Nebula, you get a 10% reduction in the fine! Reduction: First-time offenders who promise not to feed the fungi too many snacks may receive a 5% reduction.
Space-Time Shenanigans (CCL-S-847891)
Severity Level: Severity Matrix
Fine Amount: $10,000.00
Cosmic Code Clarification: Any unauthorized tampering with space-time, including opening wormholes without proper clearance, misusing quantum mushroom spores, or creating unstable temporal anomalies that confuse the space-time continuum.
Cosmic Code Enhancements & Reductions: Enhancement: If you successfully close a rift in space-time with a well-timed dance move, you get a 25% fine reduction. Reduction: First-time offenders who promise not to “bend space” again can receive a 5% reduction.