Territorial Law in Exile

Article 1 – Purpose and Scope

1. This Law specifies the territorial concepts and rules of Civitas Gaya in exile, as foreseen in the Constitution, in particular Articles 2 and 3 on the home planet Gaya and on territorial categories in exile.
2. It governs:
   • the definition and status of the home planet Gaya as core territory,
   • the creation and use of ambulatory exile territories on Earth,
   • the symbolic and practical implications of such territories,
   • and the relationship of these concepts to the sovereignty and legal orders of recognised Earth‑based states.
3. This Law serves to preserve the symbolic territorial identity of Civitas Gaya while fully respecting the territorial integrity and jurisdiction of macronational host states.

Article 2 – Home Planet Gaya

1. Gaya, located in the Helion System and known on Earth as Epsilon Eridani, remains the original and indivisible core territory of Civitas Gaya, as defined at the time of the First People’s Assembly on Gaya.
2. This core territory continues to exist as a historical, legal and symbolic reference point for Civitas Gaya, regardless of the current impossibility of physical habitation.
3. The internal geographic and political organisation of Gaya shall be regulated by separate laws and constitutional provisions once safe return becomes possible.
4. Until such time, descriptions and maps of Gaya may be maintained and developed as part of the collective memory and identity of Civitas Gaya.

Article 3 – Exile Status on Earth

1. Due to hostile actions by extraterrestrial powers, Civitas Gaya currently exists as a state in exile on Earth.
2. In exile, the territorial and institutional order of Civitas Gaya operates:
   • as an expression of the political, cultural and social self‑organisation of its citizens,
   • and solely within the framework of the applicable legal orders of macronational host states.
3. Civitas Gaya does not claim exclusive sovereignty under Earth‑based international law over any portion of Earth.
4. No rule, decision or symbolic act under this Law may be interpreted as authorising:
   • the violation of territorial integrity of recognised Earth‑based states,
   • the disregard of their lawful jurisdiction,
   • or any form of parallel coercive authority against non‑consenting persons.

Article 4 – Territorial Categories in Exile

1. In exile, Civitas Gaya distinguishes between:
   • the home planet Gaya as the full core territory,
   • and ambulatory exile territories on Earth.
2. Ambulatory exile territories are territorially mobile symbolic zones whose scope depends on the position of specific persons or objects associated with Civitas Gaya.
3. These territories are symbolic and internal to Civitas Gaya. They do not alter the legal rights or duties of any person under the laws of macronational host states.
4. Additional categories of ambulatory exile territories may be created, specified or abolished by law, provided that they:
   • comply with the Constitution,
   • respect the territorial rights and laws of other states,
   • and are transparently documented.

Article 5 – Gaya Foundation Stone

1. The Gaya Foundation Stone is a physical object designated by decision of the competent council body as a symbolic territorial anchor of Civitas Gaya.
2. The Foundation Stone may be:
   • a relic originating from Gaya, or
   • a carefully chosen Earth stone or artefact endowed with collective significance by the citizens of Civitas Gaya.
3. The immediate radius of one metre around the current location of the Gaya Foundation Stone constitutes an ambulatory enclave of Civitas Gaya in a symbolic sense.
4. The enclave:
   • signifies the continuous existence of Civitas Gaya as a polity in exile,
   • serves as a focal point for rituals, assemblies or commemorations,
   • but does not create any exemption from the laws of the host state.
5. The location of the Gaya Foundation Stone shall be documented in internal records. Public disclosure of its precise location may be limited or withheld for reasons of security or privacy, provided that at least a general description is available to citizens.
6. Decisions on relocation, protection and symbolic use of the Gaya Foundation Stone shall be taken by the competent council(s) and recorded in the public audit trail.

Article 6 – Personal Ground of Citizens

1. Wherever citizens of Civitas Gaya are lawfully present and visibly express their citizenship, the ground immediately under their feet may, for the duration of such lawful presence, be regarded as symbolic domain of Civitas Gaya.
2. Visible expression of citizenship may include, for example:
   • wearing or displaying recognised symbols of Civitas Gaya,
   • carrying a Citizen Card or equivalent identification,
   • participating in a declared Gayan assembly or ritual.
3. This symbolic domain:
   • does not alter the legal status of the physical place under macronational law,
   • imposes no obligations on non‑citizens,
   • and serves primarily to express the continuity and presence of Civitas Gaya’s polity in exile.
4. Citizens engaging in such symbolic practices shall at all times:
   • respect the laws, customs and property rights of the host state and local communities,
   • avoid misrepresenting the symbolic domain as a legal exemption area,
   • and act in accordance with the Constitution and the rights of others.
5. Detailed guidelines on the use of symbolic domains, including recommended practices to avoid misunderstandings or conflicts, may be issued by competent councils or cultural bodies.

Article 7 – Additional Ambulatory Exile Territories

1. Additional categories of ambulatory exile territories may be defined by law or by decision of the Citizenry, such as:
   • areas surrounding recognised community spaces associated with Civitas Gaya,
   • zones around important artefacts, memorials or archives,
   • temporary spaces used for assemblies, festivals or democratic processes.
2. Any such category shall specify:
   • the criteria for designation,
   • the symbolic scope and meaning,
   • any relevant internal rules for use and conduct,
   • and the procedures for modification or revocation of the designation.
3. All designated ambulatory territories shall be listed in a publicly accessible register maintained by the competent authority.

Article 8 – Relationship with Host States and Local Communities

1. All actions taken under this Law must respect the sovereignty, laws and legitimate interests of macronational host states and local communities.
2. Citizens of Civitas Gaya are obliged to:
   • comply with the legal orders of their respective host states,
   • avoid presenting symbolic territorial concepts as legal claims against host states,
   • engage respectfully with neighbours and authorities when carrying out activities related to ambulatory territories.
3. Where misunderstandings arise, councils and other institutions of Civitas Gaya shall seek dialogue and clarification with local stakeholders.
4. Civitas Gaya may issue public statements or guidance clarifying the purely symbolic nature of its territorial concepts on Earth.

Article 9 – Data, Mapping and Documentation

1. Internal records of ambulatory exile territories, including maps, descriptions and decisions, shall be maintained with care for security and privacy.
2. Sensitive information, such as the precise private location of artefacts or personal spaces, may be stored in restricted registers, with access limited to authorised bodies.
3. Public‑facing documentation shall:
   • emphasise the symbolic and non‑sovereign nature of territorial designations on Earth,
   • avoid disclosing unnecessary personal or location data,
   • and support citizens in understanding the meaning and limits of these concepts.

Article 10 – Misuse and Misrepresentation

1. It is prohibited to use the territorial concepts of this Law to justify:
   • violations of the rights of others,
   • evasion of obligations under host state law,
   • or hostile acts against persons, institutions or properties.
2. Any citizen who deliberately misrepresents symbolic domains as zones of legal exemption, or uses them as a pretext for harmful conduct, may face sanctions under relevant laws, including possible suspension or revocation of citizenship.
3. Councils and other bodies shall act promptly to correct public misrepresentations and, where necessary, distance Civitas Gaya from individual abuses.

Article 11 – Transitional and Final Provisions

1. Existing references to territory and exile status in internal documents of Civitas Gaya shall be interpreted in line with this Law from its entry into force.
2. This Law does not prejudice future laws that may govern the return to and re‑organisation of Gaya once safe conditions exist.
3. In the event of conflict between this Law and the Constitution of Civitas Gaya, the Constitution prevails.
4. This Version v0.1.0 enters into force upon its adoption by the competent bodies of Civitas Gaya.