The Morality Doctrine

The Morality Doctrine is a an oath used by the CMC and NIA that is designed to assist researchers, designers, Political and Military leaders as well as medical staff, engineers and those in similar roles.

It is used to aid in determining if an act or decision is a morally right or ethically proper choice. All who may tread the path of morality in their work are required to take the oath and remain along its path.

Typically the doctrine is presented in an ambiguous form usually recited by the oath-taker before being allowed to work in their field. "All who tread the path must tread with care. For the stones laid, bare the blood of our ancestors. To the betterment of life do we walk, lest we forget the lessons long learned. To the betterment of all must we work, let not the worthless outweigh the potential of the great. For we must sacrifice our blood, sweat and tears for the survival of life. For life is the gift we cannot discard. I take this oath, so that my works may better us all. My sins upon my kind will be forgiven in the eyes of my equals as we strive to create a galaxy for life. "In reality the doctrine is laid out more traditionally in line with other CMC and NIA doctrines.
 * To the betterment of life do we walk, lest we forget the lessons long learned. - The value of life as a whole is worth more than anything.
 * To the betterment of all must we work, let not the worthless outweigh the potential of the great. - Value of life is determined by value to life. Simply, the life of one individual may be worth more than the lives of many if they have the potential to better life as a whole for the galaxy. For example, a single Pilot is often described as being worth a trillion souls.
 * For we must sacrifice our blood, sweat and tears for the survival of life. - This specifically relates to medical science. The greatest example being Project Sahelanthropus. Where acts, often regarded as morally wrong or illegal (such as genetic testing, alteration or augmentation without consent) is permitted as long as it benefits humanity as a whole.
 * My sins upon my kind will be forgiven in the eyes of my equals as we strive to create a galaxy for life. - Any act made in the attempt to better life or humanity, regardless of legality is acceptable as long as the results prove worth the cost.