Drugs

Drugs are generally referring to substances that are causing physical and psychological changes due to an (acute) intoxication of the body. They are named in the game 'controlled substances ' and distinguished into three classes: A, B, and C. Within the United Empire of Earth only the trafficking and possession of Class A controlled substances are regarded as a crime, leaving room for local jurisdictions, which can vary from planet to planet.

Maze, i.e. is classified by Crusader and Hurston authorities as class B. Since the possession of Class B drugs is considered a misdemeanor by Crusader authorities, offenders have to pay a fine, while Class B drugs are not subject to prosecution on Hurston.

Drugs slated to be mostly tied to the criminal gameplay aspect of Star Citizen. While there are legal drugs, players have missions and trading opportunities geared around illegal drug sales and trafficking.

Altruciatoxin
A drug made of processed pollen from the Revenant Tree (altrucia lacus). Known for his sedative effects (muscle relaxation, sensory enhancement, lethargy). The trafficking of the substance on Crusader is considered a misdemeanor. Possession is legal everywhere.

Stims
Legal drugs made for inhalation (smoking, vaping), usually consisting of tobacco, caffeine, sujin roots and 'mood-enhancers'.

SLAM
Pain- and fear-inhibitor. Used first as a 'steroid' by athletes. Vials with the substance are cracked, ingested and inhaled as a gas. Dependent users developing involuntary muscle twitches, called 'the shakes'. These twitches resulting from drug use. They are not triggered by withdrawal effects. SLAM is considered a class A controlled substance. Trafficking and possession are heavily penalized in the UEE.

WiDoW
Opiate which appears 'ink-black' and is exclusively injected as a liquid. The frequent stains the blood vessels black and their users show a typical discoloration of their veins, resulting in a 'web-like pattern' on their skin. The substance is also considered a class A substance everywhere in the UEE.

Neon
A 'club drug similar to ecstasy', which affects the nervous system and acts slightly hallucinogenic. The possession of Neon is legal everywhere, while trafficking is considered a felony on Crusader and Hurston.

Maze
"(...) a nasty substance that puts the body to sleep but sends the head to the stars. Reports indicate that Maze use and trafficking has been on the rise throughout the Empire."

- Garret Colliga

Believed of Xi'An in origin, the narcotic-acting tranquilizer and hallucinogen with a bark-shaped appearance are sold on the street as 'Maze'. Due to the high potency of the substance, an injection can kill a user immediately and it is usually ingested. Since it affects the user's consciousness, leading to a near-comatose condition while the users experience hallucinations some religions have implemented the use of the drug. The state can become chronic ('getting disconnected') and affected persons are locked-in 'until their brain decays.'

Maze is a class B substance on Crusader and Hurston. Trafficking is considered a felony, while possession is considered a misdemeanor.

E'tam
Xi'An herb (also known as Flow, Blinder, Ticktock) which is used as a neuroenhancer by students and workers. Due to his effects (hyper-awareness and hyper-focus) it poses the danger of self-neglect of frequent users. Possession is legal everywhere in the UEE.

Jurisdiction
The possession and trafficking of drugs are regulated by different authorities. Within the UEE, systemwide law enforcement is enforced by the local authorities, which can also include non-governmental entities, like the Hurston, ArcCorp and Crusader company in the Stanton System. Outside of the UEE controlled realm such entities, like the fringe group of the People's Alliance often have widely divergent legal opinions on the matter. Drug use and trafficking seem to be not regulated on Levski.