Dictum Honorium
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Maintained by the Order of the Five Pillars, the Dictum Honorium details the elaborate code of conduct that informs the social mores, rules of etiquette and philosophies of all aspects of the culture of the Draconis Combine.
Contents
Description
A massive tome comprising six volumes, originally penned by Keeper of the Family Honor Omi Kurita the Dictum Honorium would require several lifetimes to master. It spells out in fine detail the code of conduct for all citizens of the Draconis Combine, from the Coordinator to his Samurai to the lowest Unproductive.[1] Due to its length and general impenetrability, few manage to read more than a few pages, and the Dictum has little actual effect on daily life. Several passages, such as the special rules allowing the taking (instead of summary execution) of prisoners of war valuable to military intelligence and ransom are kept secret from the public.[2]
Versions
Original Publication
The first version of the Dictum was penned by Omi Kurita in response to her sister, Shada's death. With input from both Shiro and Urizen Kurita the first edition was released less than four months after her sister's death.[3]
Second Edition
The second edition was penned by Shiragi Kurita in 2397 in response to the assassination of Werner Von Rohrs by Robert Kurita. This new edition added new emphasis in the need for discretion in personal relationships with outsiders.[3]