United Empire of Earth Civilian

A civilian is a resident of the [United Empire of Earth (UEE)](https://robertsspaceindustries.com/galactapedia/article/VyvyKxy4v6-united-empire-of-earth) who has not taken the steps to become a [Citizen](https://robertsspaceindustries.com/galactapedia/article/RLMmop8rkr-citizen). At the age of 17 SEY, a civilian can own property, can vote in local elections and legislation, and must start paying taxes. All civilians are eligible to hold planetary-level political office. Civilians cannot serve on the UEE [Senate](https://robertsspaceindustries.com/galactapedia/article/VaZn8OqaNZ-senate) seat or be elected to the office of [Imperator](https://robertsspaceindustries.com/galactapedia/article/0Gz5BoJ9wl-uee-imperator). Although not afforded some of the privileges of Citizens, civilians are still protected members of the UEE.