Item from Worm by Wildbow
The Unwritten Rules, also known as the code, the truce or the game, were a semi-unofficial code of honor adopted by capes.
**Known Rules** * Respect the secret identities of fellow parahumans. * Private lives are a needed outlet, and taking that away is asking for trouble. * No attacking the civilian family members of parahumans. * No violence or using powers during a meeting between multiple parties. * Try not to use lethal force. * No widespread attacks against civilians. * Enslaving others with mind control is not permitted. * No rape or sexual assault of any kind. * Don't use guns. * If you absolutely have to carry a gun, be careful using it. * They lead to escalation and death. * Stick to less "lethal" archaic weaponry such as swords, crossbows, shields, and things that work with powers. * A subset of rules are applied in areas currently under attack by Endbringers and other S-Class threats: * No attacking people who volunteer, irrespective of grudges. * No taking advantage of an attack for personal gain or to advance your faction. * No setting up others to die. * Medical care is provided without discrimination for past deeds. * If anyone breaks the rules, all willing parahumans work together to effect punitive action. * Repeated and flagrant rule-breaking could be grounds to be sent to the Birdcage or to receive a kill order.