Planet Thundarr’s law and court system is a mix of centralized authority and regional autonomy, shaped by the planet’s diverse cultures and power structures. Here’s how it works:
Legal System Structure
- The High Court of Thundarr – This is the supreme judicial body, responsible for major cases involving planetary law, high-profile crimes, and disputes between different regions.
- Regional Courts – Each of the six main regions (Thundarr City, Thundarr Land, Snow Land, Thundarr Desert, Thundarr Forest, and Thundarr Soil) has its own court system that handles local disputes, criminal cases, and civil matters.
- D.E.C. Tribunal – Since the Defense Enforcement Centre (D.E.C.) serves as the planetary military force, it also operates its own military tribunals for crimes related to national security, treason, and conflicts involving the armed forces.
Law Enforcement
- D.E.C. Soldiers – They serve as the primary enforcement force in urban areas, especially in Thundarr City. However, they are widely disliked by the common people due to corruption and excessive force.
- Regional Enforcers – Each region has its own policing forces, such as Forest Rangers in Thundarr Forest or Soil Enforcers in Thundarr Soil, who operate semi-independently.
- Private Enforcers – Wealthy individuals and corporations, like Mr. Clown of Clown Inc., employ their own private security forces, often operating above the law.
Legal Process
- Arrest & Investigation – Suspects are arrested by local or D.E.C. forces, with investigations often biased by political or financial influence.
- Trial System –
- Lower courts use judge-only trials, with local magistrates deciding cases.
- The High Court of Thundarr uses tribunal-style hearings with three senior judges ruling on major cases.
- Military trials under D.E.C. are known for their secrecy and rapid sentencing.
- Punishments – Sentences vary widely, from imprisonment in regional detention centers to exile in the Thundarr Desert or forced labor in Thundarr Soil’s industrial mines. In extreme cases, execution is permitted.
Corruption & Influence
- Bribery & Political Influence – Figures like Mr. Clown have the courts in their pockets, making it easy for the wealthy to escape justice.
- Vigilantism – With a corrupt system, vigilantes like Falcon (Faro Faros) and Kestrel (Cal Faros) step in to serve justice where the system fails.
- Magic & Traditional Justice – In rural areas, elders and shamans still resolve disputes through magic-based trials and rituals, outside the formal legal system.
So what happens to Faro Faros if he accidentally kills a person who he was trying to save from Murder Dog?
If Faro Faros (as Falcon) accidentally kills someone while trying to save them from Murder Dog, his fate would depend on several factors:
1. Who Finds Out?
- If the D.E.C. or Thundarr City authorities investigate, they might label him a dangerous vigilante and try to capture him.
- If Mr. Clown or his corrupt network hears about it, they could use it against Falcon, possibly framing him for murder.
- If only Faro himself and his allies know, he could keep it secret, struggling with the guilt but avoiding legal trouble.
2. Regional Laws & Corruption
- Thundarr City: The law might go after him, but bribes or manipulation by powerful figures (like Kestrel or Rita Faros) could influence the outcome.
- Thundarr Forest: The people there respect Falcon as a hero, so they might forgive him if they see it as a tragic accident.
- D.E.C. Tribunal: If they get involved, they could brand him a public threat and issue a warrant for his arrest.
3. Public Perception & Media Spin
- If the news reports it as an accident, the public might sympathize with Falcon.
- If the story is twisted to paint him as a killer, he could become a hunted fugitive.
4. Falcon’s Own Morality
- Even if no one blames him, Faro himself might struggle with guilt over the death, questioning his role as Falcon.
- This could lead to a personal crisis or even a temporary retreat from heroism.
Possible Outcomes
- He Hides the Truth – If no one sees, he might bury the guilt and continue his mission.
- He Gets Framed – Mr. Clown or the D.E.C. could use the accident against him, forcing him to clear his name.
- He Confesses & Seeks Redemption – He might reveal the truth, hoping for forgiveness, but this could make him a target.
- He Goes on the Run – If the authorities declare him a murderer, he might become a wanted fugitive, fighting both crime and the law.
What about Murder Dog? He has murdered several Soilmen and nothing has happened to him yet, why?
Murder Dog operates outside the law because of fear, corruption, and the chaotic political system of Planet Thundarr. Here’s why nothing has happened to him yet:
1. Fear & Intimidation
- Most people, even law enforcers, fear Murder Dog because of his brutal reputation.
- Witnesses are either too scared to testify or end up dead before they can speak.
2. Lack of a Strong Central Government
- There’s no real planetary justice system that actively hunts serial killers like him.
- Each region has its own laws, and Thundarr City is too corrupt to care about his murders.
3. Corrupt D.E.C. & Mr. Clown’s Influence
- The D.E.C. is compromised—they only act when powerful people tell them to.
- If Murder Dog’s killings don’t affect the rich and powerful, they won’t waste resources stopping him.
- Mr. Clown and other elites might even benefit from Murder Dog’s actions, using him to spread chaos.
4. The Law of the Wild
- In places like Thundarr Forest and Thundarr Soil, survival is more about who is strong enough to enforce justice rather than official law.
- Murder Dog can roam freely because no one has taken him down yet.
5. Vigilante Justice Might Be the Only Option
- Since the legal system is failing, Faro Faros (Falcon), Kestrel (Cal Faros), or Shecon (Rita Faros) might be the only ones willing to hunt him down.
- If Falcon kills Murder Dog, it’s unlikely anyone would mourn him—but the authorities might still label Falcon a murderer, depending on who controls the narrative.