Purpose
This glossary defines classification and circulation status for documents issued under Imperial authority.
Status determines availability, not relevance.
Document Status
Not Declassified
The document exists and is cataloged but is not authorized for public circulation.
Access is restricted pending review or policy change.
Declassified
The document has been cleared for public access in its current form.
Distribution is authorized subject to version control.
Archived
The document has been superseded, withdrawn, or otherwise removed from active circulation.
Archived materials do not reflect current canon or authorized guidance.
Issuance & Authority
Authorized Imperial Edition
A document issued or approved under Imperial authority and recognized as canonical in its current version.
Advisory Document
Guidance issued for orientation or compliance support.
Advisories do not supersede Imperial law or directive.
Restricted Circulation
Distribution is limited by designation, role, or policy.
Possession does not imply authorization to disseminate.
Versioning
Version Number
Identifies the current authorized revision of a document.
Earlier versions are considered archived upon reissuance.
Superseded
A document replaced by a later issuance.
Superseded material is retained for recordkeeping only.
Notes on Availability
Document status may change without notice.
Availability reflects current Imperial policy at time of access.
No further clarification is provided.
Administrative Notice
No further public documentation.