Col. Fitswilliam Posted February 9, 2009 Report Share Posted February 9, 2009 The Mighty Armed States of Honor and The Armed Coalition of Valor present the Atlas II Treaty! Several months ago when ACV was new to our neighborhood, M*A*S*H decided to come over and play Halo with these new kids on the block. From that day a friendship was formed which eventually evolved into the Atlas I Treaty, one of the first treaties that ACV signed. Since then our cross color sphere friendship has grown, and we have also come to realize that we really like blowing stuff up. These mutual feeling of friendship, respect, and love of blowing stuff up has come to fruition in the Atlas II Treaty. Without further stalling I present the Atlas II Treaty. Preamble:In the interests of mutual defense and protection, the Mighty Armed States of Honor, also known as M*A*S*H, and The Armed Coalition of Valor, also known as ACV (henceforth known as the Signatories). Do hereby declare the following agreement to be in effect as of 9:50 PM on February 8th, 2009. Article 1 – Sovereignty A. Individual Nation and Alliance Sovereignty Both signatories recognize the quality and merit of the other. Therefore, they are to remain self-governing, in order to grow and prosper in separate but equally suitable directions. Both alliances remain sovereign and independent of each other, as do the members within each alliance. B. Treaty Sovereignty Both signatories recognize the value of treaties and respect the independence of the other signatory and their right to actively or passively seek and sign treaties with other alliances. The Signatories further agree to inform the other Signatory if any new diplomatic agreement could cause possible conflict with this current Agreement, and to do so at the first opportunity. Under no circumstance shall one signatory be brought into direct conflict through treaties against another signatory. Both Signatories recognize the standard ranking of treaties on Planet Bob. C. Non Chaining If one signatory enters a conflict due to the activation of an unrelated defence pact and are subsequently attacked, the other signatory is not required to provide assistance. Article 2 – Peace A. Current State of Peace A current state of peace is mutually observed and agreed to be in effect between the Signatories and that each Signatory joins into this contract of its own volition with the intent of preserving and maintaining peace. B. Diplomacy In the present and future, the Signatories will use diplomacy wherever possible to solve any disputes that may arise and dedicate themselves to preserving the peace between their alliances. Article 3 – Intelligence A. Information sharing It is the mutual desire of both parties to remain in contact in order to achieve the highest quality of diplomatic relations. They vow to do so on a regular basis with ambassadors, visits to offsite forums, and through the use of IRC Channels. In the spirit of teamwork, the signatories pledge to share all information that may be relevant with each other. They will not refrain from disclosing information to the other signatory provided that said information does not compromise the security of the originating alliance. B. Forum Security Forum security must be ensured so that any potentially sensitive information can be provided between signatories. Regular testing of the forums should occur C. Communication Channels Any official signatory alliance IRC channels shall be identified and provided to the other signatory for their reference and ease of use. Although this is not a requirement for the treaty, it is recommended for prosperity and efficiency. Article 4 – Prohibited Acts of Aggression A. Espionage That the Signatories agree that Espionage is a clear and present danger to lasting peace and they agree to prohibit its use against the other. Also, if a sovereign nation of a Signatory indulges in any form of espionage or spying against the other, it will be the responsibility of the offending signatory to inform the other of the event, and to discipline its member according to the rules and regulations of the Sovereign Nation's alliance. B. In-game spying If a sovereign nation of a Signatory indulges in spying against a member of the other signatory, it will be the responsibility of the offending signatory to inform the other of the event within 48 hours, and to discipline its member according to the rules and regulations of the Sovereign Nation's alliance. C. Acts of War The Signatories agree that their membership shall not indulge in tech raiding or any declarations of war on the others membership. No member nation may aid the aggressor so long as that state of war exists. The victim of such attacks may not retaliate in any way for twenty-four hours following notification to their alliance of the war, to allow time for diplomatic resolution. Violators of this portion of the Agreement must immediately stand down from all attacks and prepare to pay reparations for damages caused as defined in Article 4. section F D. Taunting, flaming, baiting or inter-recruiting Taunting, flaming, baiting or recruiting members of the other signatory’s alliance, via in-game pm, on open forums, via IRC channels or during open conversations are examples of unacceptable behavior and these actions are prohibited by the signatories. Member nations who conduct in this behavior may to be ordered to provide a public apology upon request from the offended alliance and may be disciplined as determined by their home signatory alliance. Reparations for recruitment from another alliance are to be paid by the offending alliance in the value of no less than $3Million and 50 tech per nation recruited and the recruiting nation may be evicted from the alliance. E. Rogue nations Nations that go rogue on a member of the other signatory alliance are to be held individually accountable for their actions. The offender’s original alliance cannot be held accountable for the actions of the rogue nation, however in the interests of peace, they are requested to provide financial support to the defending nation as defined in article 6 F. Reparations Where necessary, reparations will be provided to the defending alliance by the offending signatory for 100% of all losses, at the victim's current costs for replacement of land, infrastructure, military, and technology. A reduction in the amount will be granted with the return of stolen technology, but only to the extent of the cost of said technology, not in the quantity. At the option of the payee, reparations payment can be made in combinations of cash and derivatives of technology, the amount to be calculated at the fixed rate of $1.25Million per 50 tech. Article 5 – Peacetime Aid A. Financial, Military, Diplomatic and Technological Aid The Signatories agree that in times of peace, they may ask for military, economic, diplomatic, political or technological aid from the other signatory through official channels and that these requests will be carefully considered and where possible provided. B. Pursuit of wealth Wherever possible, the Signatories will engage in mutual tech deals at the rate of 1.5 million per 50 tech in order to spur the growth of both Signatories. The Signatories agree that during peace time, trades (defined as any transaction with the use of a trade and or aid slot) in the form of temporary, fixed, or long-term deals may take place to improve the economies of both alliances, even if those trades may not be of the same team color. If a member requests to abandon an active trade circle, they shall strive to provide at least 48 hours notice before cancellation of the trades can occur. Article 6 - Wartime Assistance A. Financial, Military, Diplomatic and Technological Aid The Signatories hereby agree to come to the others defense in time of war where a 3rd party declares war on either signatory.. Aid includes but is not limited to diplomatic, military, and financial aid. The Signatories shall have the right to ask military, economic, and/or diplomatic aid in time of need of the other signatory, and the other signatory is obligated to supply this aid unless in direct violation of Article 1, Sections B and C. The Signatories agree not to aid enemies of the Signatories in times of war, whether mutual or individual enemies of the Respective Signatories. Such aid is defined as economic or military aid. Signatories shall be free to give such diplomatic aid that does not endanger the growth, prosperity or sovereignty of either signatory. When requested, any mediation activities by either signatory between alliances and their opponents shall not be perceived as aiding an enemy, but in deriving peace which would be a form of defense. Article 7 – Cancellation A. Reason Should one signatory wish to cancel the treaty, advance warning shall be provided as specified below and the detailed reasons for the potential cancellation shall be provided to the other signatory upon request. Any cancellation postings on Open World forums must be completed in a respectful manner. B. Treaty Failure Failure of either party to comply with the terms of Articles 4 may be considered just cause for immediate revocation of this treaty, at the other party's discretion. Should this treaty be so revoked by either alliance, a seventy-two hour grace period begins in which neither alliance may declare war on the other, after which no such rules apply. C. Advance Notice That this Agreement shall be in effect until canceled or when superseded by a stronger treaty between the two signatories. Official cancellation requires 72 hours prior notice. D. Mandatory Non-Aggression period After cancellation of this treaty regardless of reason, a 3-day auto-terminating Non-Aggression pact, mirroring articles 2 & 4 comes into effect. For The Mighty Armed States of Honor: Commanding Officer - Col. Fitswilliam Executive Officer - RpR Francheezi Joint Chiefs of Staff: Senior Drill Instructor - Flonker Foreign Affairs Officer - Bedford Forrest Enlistment Officer - Dran Economic Officer - Iburnmycd For The Armed Coalition of Valor: General Sayeret Commanding Officer of the General Staff Armed Coalition of Valor Lieutenant General Kevin McDonald Executive Officer and Communications Officer Armed Coalition of Valor Major General Jake997, Commanding Officer of Personnel Major General Jordite, Commanding Officer of Logistics Sergeant Major UnitedNations, SGM of the ACV and Special Advisor to the Government Tl; DR : Get to the Chopper! :jihad: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carter Posted February 9, 2009 Report Share Posted February 9, 2009 (edited) A great treaty. Congrats o/ edit: first. Edited February 9, 2009 by Carter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flonker Posted February 9, 2009 Report Share Posted February 9, 2009 Bout bloody TIME this happened. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin McDonald Posted February 9, 2009 Report Share Posted February 9, 2009 (edited) The Atlas Treaty is one of ACV's oldest and most dear treaties. Our treaty with M*A*S*H was our first treaty with a non-Aqua alliance, and marked ACV's first step into sovereign foreign affairs while still under the tutelage of our former protectors. Flonker, Col. Fitzwilliam, RevIBurn and the rest of M*A*S*H have always remained close to ACV, and I am very happy at this long overdue upgrade of our treaty. o7 MASH o7 ACV Edited February 9, 2009 by Kevin McDonald Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Systemfailure Posted February 9, 2009 Report Share Posted February 9, 2009 o/ ACV you long time o/ MASH (i guess because its the socially correct thing to do) 7/10 Needs bigger flags, would o/ again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin McDonald Posted February 9, 2009 Report Share Posted February 9, 2009 7/10 Needs bigger flags, would o/ again That wavy effect with the flags is pretty cool, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fireguy15207 Posted February 9, 2009 Report Share Posted February 9, 2009 That's quite the sexy MDP there. Congratulations to our allies in the ACV, and their friends in M*A*S*H! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jgoods45 Posted February 9, 2009 Report Share Posted February 9, 2009 Congrats to both of our allies on their upgrade o/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crushtania Posted February 9, 2009 Report Share Posted February 9, 2009 Fantastic to see this. ACV is one of Bob's finest and most honorable alliances and I couldn't wish them a better partner than M*A*S*H...I guess every army needs its medics, right? And there'll be some special medication tonite! o/ ACV! o/ M*A*S*H! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haflinger Posted February 9, 2009 Report Share Posted February 9, 2009 A rather good sign. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JakeFeatherston Posted February 9, 2009 Report Share Posted February 9, 2009 Although admittedly, I am unfamiliar with M*A*S*H, I'm very glad that GUN's dear allies in ACV have found a bunch of stalwart allies in them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petrovich4 Posted February 9, 2009 Report Share Posted February 9, 2009 Congrats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Archer Posted February 9, 2009 Report Share Posted February 9, 2009 That wavy effect with the flags is pretty cool, though. That is pretty sweet. Congrats ACV and M*A*S*H Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akama Posted February 10, 2009 Report Share Posted February 10, 2009 Good to see this. o7 M*A*S*H Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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