Regulation 1: The Preservation of Public Resonance The primary duty of every Officer of the Ministry of Arcane Security is the preservation of stable public resonance. This includes the maintenance of a professional appearance (crisp suits, polished boots) and the strict adherence to established protocols. A professional officer is a warded officer.

Alistair’s Translation: Regulation 1 is the Ministry's way of saying 'Look busy and keep your tie straight while the world is falling apart.' They think a well-pressed charcoal suit can stop a resonance-cascade. It can't, but it makes the fallout look slightly more organized for the Evening News.