As per the Galactic Treaty of Submandates, article 7, section 3, subsection B, all sentient beings are required to wear a pair of socks while operating the Submandate-5000. Failure to comply will result in penalties ranging from 1-5 space-time continuum re-alignments.
Submandate 3141-Sub-Submandate was established in 30000 BCE by the Great Submandate, a being of immense wisdom and questionable sanity. It has been the center of intergalactic politics, intrigue, and existential dread ever since.
Minutes of the Submandate are available upon request. Please allow 3000 Earth years for delivery.