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In practice, there are a number of issues with the SecurityMech Treaties; one common issue is producers securing a Corporate SecurityMech designation for 'Mechs that would otherwise be defined as [[MilitiaMech]]s - the ''[[Arbiter]]'' is an example of this, and was clearly intended for marketing to militias.<ref name="VArp227"/> In practice, there are a number of issues with the SecurityMech Treaties; one common issue is producers securing a Corporate SecurityMech designation for 'Mechs that would otherwise be defined as [[MilitiaMech]]s - the ''[[Arbiter]]'' is an example of this, and was clearly intended for marketing to militias.<ref name="VArp227"/>
− The SecurityMech Treaties provide a framework for interstellar trade and best practices, but the observance of the treaty has always been dependent upon the rulers of the various nations and their willingness to reinforce peace. This means that the Treaties have suffered varying levels of abuse up to and including wanton abandonment.<ref name="VArp227"/> + The SecurityMech Treaties provide a framework for interstellar trade and best practise, but the observance of the treaty has always been dependent upon the rulers of the various nations and their willingness to reinforce peace. This means that the Treaties have suffered varying levels of abuse up to and including wanton abandonment.<ref name="VArp227"/>
Whilst not specifically required to under the terms of the Treaty, many SecurityMech users deliberately reduce the risk to life and property by using nonlethal ammunition, such as tear-gas rounds, smoke rounds, and rubber bullets. The flexibility available to Sprayers, vehicle flamers and [[Fluid Gun]]s in being able to use mixtures of water and foam to subdue crowds also allows them to perform firefighting functions, making them popular choices.<ref name="VArp227"/> Whilst not specifically required to under the terms of the Treaty, many SecurityMech users deliberately reduce the risk to life and property by using nonlethal ammunition, such as tear-gas rounds, smoke rounds, and rubber bullets. The flexibility available to Sprayers, vehicle flamers and [[Fluid Gun]]s in being able to use mixtures of water and foam to subdue crowds also allows them to perform firefighting functions, making them popular choices.<ref name="VArp227"/>
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In practice, there are a number of issues with the SecurityMech Treaties; one common issue is producers securing a Corporate SecurityMech designation for 'Mechs that would otherwise be defined as [[MilitiaMech]]s - the ''[[Arbiter]]'' is an example of this, and was clearly intended for marketing to militias.<ref name="VArp227"/> | In practice, there are a number of issues with the SecurityMech Treaties; one common issue is producers securing a Corporate SecurityMech designation for 'Mechs that would otherwise be defined as [[MilitiaMech]]s - the ''[[Arbiter]]'' is an example of this, and was clearly intended for marketing to militias.<ref name="VArp227"/> | ||
− | The SecurityMech Treaties provide a framework for interstellar trade and best | + | The SecurityMech Treaties provide a framework for interstellar trade and best practise, but the observance of the treaty has always been dependent upon the rulers of the various nations and their willingness to reinforce peace. This means that the Treaties have suffered varying levels of abuse up to and including wanton abandonment.<ref name="VArp227"/> |
Whilst not specifically required to under the terms of the Treaty, many SecurityMech users deliberately reduce the risk to life and property by using nonlethal ammunition, such as tear-gas rounds, smoke rounds, and rubber bullets. The flexibility available to Sprayers, vehicle flamers and [[Fluid Gun]]s in being able to use mixtures of water and foam to subdue crowds also allows them to perform firefighting functions, making them popular choices.<ref name="VArp227"/> | Whilst not specifically required to under the terms of the Treaty, many SecurityMech users deliberately reduce the risk to life and property by using nonlethal ammunition, such as tear-gas rounds, smoke rounds, and rubber bullets. The flexibility available to Sprayers, vehicle flamers and [[Fluid Gun]]s in being able to use mixtures of water and foam to subdue crowds also allows them to perform firefighting functions, making them popular choices.<ref name="VArp227"/> |