_Measures the prevalence of illicit activities, organized crime, and unethical practices._ **Cultural Keys:** - **Stat 10 (DC 10):** Average level of corruption; common minor unethical practices. - **Stat 15 (DC 15):** Above-average corruption; uncommon levels of organized crime. - **Stat 20 (DC 20):** Exceptional corruption; rare dominance of illicit activities over official institutions. |**Stat Score**|**Description**| |---|---| |**1**|**Impeccably Honest**: Corruption is virtually nonexistent; high ethical standards.| |**2**|**Very Low Corruption**: Rare instances of unethical behavior; strong deterrents.| |**3**|**Low Corruption**: Minimal unethical practices; corruption is uncommon.| |**4**|**Below-Average Corruption**: Some minor corruption; generally honest dealings.| |**5**|**Standard Corruption**: Common minor unethical acts; petty bribery occurs.| |**6**|**Moderate Corruption**: Corruption exists but isn't pervasive; average level.| |**7**|**Typical Corruption**: Common level of unethical practices; accepted as part of life.| |**8**|**Noticeable Corruption**: Bribery and favoritism more prevalent; public trust declines.| |**9**|**High Corruption**: Unethical practices affect multiple sectors; significant public skepticism.| |**10**|**Average Corruption**: Standard level; minor corruption is common.| |**11**|**Above-Average Corruption**: Corruption affects many areas; organized crime begins to emerge.| |**12**|**Significant Corruption**: Widespread unethical behavior; corruption influences decisions.| |**13**|**Very High Corruption**: Organized crime has influence; corruption is the norm.| |**14**|**Systemic Corruption**: Institutionalized corruption; laws are manipulated.| |**15**|**Exceptional Corruption**: Above-average prevalence; uncommon control by illicit groups.| |**16**|**Deep-Seated Corruption**: Criminal organizations hold significant power.| |**17**|**Criminal Control**: Organized crime controls official institutions.| |**18**|**Corruption Dominant**: Corruption is pervasive; ethics are disregarded.| |**19**|**Anarchic Corruption**: Corruption leads to societal collapse; lawlessness prevails.| |**20**|**Total Corruption**: Unparalleled corruption; illicit activities overshadow all else.