I Am Mustafin
"The Ringleaders can break the law if they want to. It honestly really only matters if they commit the ultimate sin."
Ultimate sin?
She's got my attention, and I look at her, urging her to elaborate.
"You know... fornicating or impregnating someone belonging to a different Ring," she lowers her voice even more, nearly whispering. "Even that will get you in big trouble with the Arbiter and General. Honestly, you're better off dead at that point. They'll kill you anyway, but they'll make sure you suffer before pulling the trigger."
She pauses momentarily, thinking before adding, "And they broadcast it across all sectors to make an example out of you."