Hard work and determination

Jk, here I’ll break it down for you. Going from memory so apologies for any inaccuracies

Level 1 (not a real vegan imho)

• No animal products in diet or clothing

Level 2

• Talks kindly to plants before harvesting or eating them

Level 3

• Before harvesting any plant, politely negotiates with nearby insects to relocate peacefully

Level 4

• Avoids making any noise that might disturb animals

Level 5

• Avoids breathing out CO2 in the presence of animals (use of personal oxygen recycling mask is acceptable)

Level 6

• Does not step on animal shadows

Level 7

• Travels exclusively by stilts to avoid crushing bugs

Level 8

• Refuses to eat any food that has been blown by the wind

Level 9

• Only eats food that has not been observed by any living being

Level 10

• Refuses to consume anything that might have existed in the past or future