Edo
History:
Civilization of humanoids who inhabit planet Rubicun III. Known for a curious mixture of hedonistic
sexuality and almost puritanical respect for their law, the Edo are governed and protected by a transdimensional entity they call their
god. Many years prior, Edo society was lawless and dangerously violent. They eventually adopted a system in which laws were enforced by a
very small number of mediators (law enforcement officials) who monitored randomly selected areas called punishment zones. Violation of any
law in a punishment zone would result in immediate death. Since no one except the mediators would know which area had been selected as a
punishment zone, the system served as a strong incentive to obey all laws.
TNG "Justice" ; Star Trek Encyclopedia II
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