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[war-wounds.livejournal.com]

A human soldier mentioned something to me about rules to follow regarding prisoners of war. Some kind of Genevieve Convention, or something. He didn't explain himself very well, so if anyone else knows about the rules I'd appreciate any information you have.

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[tartaros-avatar.livejournal.com]

I run a country. I have every reason to know what rules I should abide by.

I've heard of you Cybertronians, but only ever met a few Decepticons here. Are you one of them? Given your question about ethics in war, it seems doubtful, but worth asking.

It depends on the individual, and their abilities. My lifespan is potentially infinite. But yes, most of those infringing international law on human rights and war crimes are never prosecuted, and at least one of the few that the International Criminal Court has managed to prosecute died before they could be sentenced.

[war-wounds.livejournal.com]

NO No, I'm not, actually. I'm an Autobot, and if you've spoken with the Decepticons here I can only imagine what you've heard about us. If anything. Lugnut never seems to mute his vocalizer so

I see. They do seem like a good idea in theory, but I'd wondered about how practical they were. Not very, from the sounds of it.

[tartaros-avatar.livejournal.com]

Ah. I heard only a little before Lugnut decided to attack me. I sprained his wrist.

Agreed. The international body that is supposed to enforce it has no true forces of its own, so others generally have to do all the work, which can often make matters worse. Some are very insistent on attempting to enforce international law upon others who are already in a conflict with someone else.

[war-wounds.livejournal.com]

Unsurprising. Lugnut's more of a bot of action than thought. Damage to the wrist isn't very severe, but all the same it's more than I'd be able to do. Congratulations on that, I guess.

That sounds like a real mess.

[tartaros-avatar.livejournal.com]

I noticed. He seems entirely unable to come to terms with the fact that human bodies can be rather fragile, including his own.

It is. International politics and conflict are not a discipline for the casual participant.

[war-wounds.livejournal.com]

Well, with someone of that model type it's to be expected. I'm having a little trouble with the concept myself. Keep thinking I'm going to accidentally hurt one of you, though that's really not too likely now.

Consider me a casual participant, then. I never did care for that kind of thing.