These are the {Non} Canonical Principals of the Mak'Tar,Also known as the
Code of the Mak'tar. { Abridged Reinterpretation}
1- Do to others what you want done to you.
2- Use weapons only for defense.
3- Try and solve conflicts peacefully whenever possible.
4- Only join a battle when there is a chance to win.
5- Before conflict, try to discover the motivation behind it all.
6- If the fight has started, and you are not in it, protect the innocent life around you.
7- Try and end the fight before you run out of resources.
8- Don't take revenge when the fight is done.
9- Fragile peace treaties are better than war.
10- Try and make allies, always. Making foes only brings failure.
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