[AndrewS]

Hi all,

I am AndrewS, minister of Internal Affairs for Scotland Forever, and i am pleased to announce our new charter:

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Scotland Forever Alliance charter

The Scotland Forever alliance shall work as a team to further the power and respect of the mighty nation of Scotland within the Cybernations community.

Article I – entry
-All nations must be blue team nations.
-All nations must fly the saltire (custom 27).
-A nation applying for entry must have no ongoing wars and may not have been given rogue status within the cybernations community.
-Entrants must provide nation name, nation ruler, nation link, previous alliance(s) and how you heard about us.
-Entrants must read the alliance rules before being accepted.
-Once all criteria are met they will be accepted and may fly Scotland Forever as their alliance affiliation.

Article II – Aid
-A nation will receive financial assistance after being in the alliance for a period of 1 week to the sum of $1 million
-If a nation remains in the alliance for a period of 3 months they shall then receive a further $3 million.
-Should a nation leave within 2 months of receiving aid they will be ordered to repay the sum they received or face zero infrastructure.
-A member nation shall receive aid to rebuild and support themselves during a defending conflict.

Article III – War
-Member nations are permitted to carry out tech raids at their own risk on alliances of no more than 6 members.
-Member nations may not carry out tech raids on red team nations.
-A member that breaks these rules will be given one warning, a repeat offence will result in that nation being subject to zero infrastructure.
-A member that is attacked without good reason shall be supported by other alliance members.

Article IV – Government
-The council consists of 5 ministers, First Minister, Minister of Internal Affairs, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Minister of War, Minister of Recruitment & Education.
-To be elected in government a nation must have been a member nation for an unbroken period of at least 2 months
-Government members must have a nation strength of at least 5’000.
-Each government term lasts for 3 months.
-The alliance can vote to remove a member from the council, for the member to be removed an 80% vote in favour of removal must be obtained.
-Should a council seat become available during a term (though either removal or resignation) the seat shall be taken by the second placed candidate in the most recent election.
-Each council member has the right to appoint one deputy, diplomats and battalion commanders may be applied for by the respective ministers.
-For a decision to be passed 4 out of the 5 council members must be in favor of the proposal.
-Council members must be active every day unless good reason is provided.

Article V – Nuclear
-Scotland Forever is in favor of the development of nuclear weapons and encourages its strong nations to purchase them.

Signatories
AndrewS, Minister of Internal Affairs.
Big Yogi, Minister of Recruitment and Education.
Lord Mole, Minister of Foreign Affairs.
TheHighlander, Minister of War.

AndrewS and The SF council,

[BringMeTheHorizon]

congrats on the new charter guys

[Weiss von Toten]

If you don't mind, there are a few things that stick out as possible problems with your charter. I'm not trying to troll, just figured I'd give some constructive criticism. Take it or leave it.

First thing that sticks out.

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Member nations are permitted to carry out tech raids at their own risk on alliances of no more than 6 members.

I, personally, have no problem with tech raids. However, you should elaborate on the "at their own risk" statement. Does that mean that if the tech raid goes sour your alliance will let the raiding member be attacked? You later say, "A member that is attacked without good reason shall be supported by other alliance members." Does this include upset tech raid targets? "At your own risk" seems a rather contradictory statement in a charter. A charter is to bring an alliance together under common understanding. Not tell them, "If your tech raid goes bad, tough luck". Just something to think about.

Another thing. You should elaborate on your nuclear policy. Most alliance are indeed in favor of having nuclear weapons. Their use, however, needs to be outlined for all to know. Does your alliance condone nuclear first strikes? These are things that will be scrutinized very highly if ever your alliance encounters large scale combat.

I actually like your charter. It is simple and to the point, but as I've outlined, certain parts needs to be explored in greater detail so that everyone in and out of your alliance knows your official stance.

[Buds The Man]

congrats on the new charter. Weiss brings up a good point with the things he pointed out.

[Scott Robb]

Congratulations. Alba Forever! Cha togar m' fhearg gun dìoladh

[Lord Mole]

would like to say that is only a draft should not of really been posted on this forum yet.

hence the reason the nuclear policy is not in it.

This post has been edited by Lord Mole: 06 March 2008 - 12:06 PM