Death penalty
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The death penalty, also known as capital punishment, was the ultimate penalty for crimes in most human societies.
After having been abandoned by most Earth nations in the 20th century AD, the death penalty was reinstituted by many star nations in the Post Diaspora era.
[edit] Star Kingdom of Manticore
In the Star Kingdom of Manticore, citizens could be put to death for treason, piracy as well as genetic slavery.
Officers of the Royal Manticoran Navy, Marine Corps or Army could be sentenced to death for desertion in the face of the enemy. (HH5)
[edit] Grayson
Citizens as well as non-citizens could be sentenced to death on Grayson.
In 1903 PD, several members of the Navy of Masada were hanged for mistreating, raping or killing Royal Manticoran Navy personnel captured from HMS Madrigal. (HH2)
Samuel Mueller, Steadholder Mueller, was impeached and executed for treason in 1915 PD. (HH9)
