Vanguard Edict - Cyber Nations Forums

A while ago, we were contacted by panfilo about his starting a new alliance with a base of cn experienced rl friends; we were flattered, really, to be sought out like this. Obviously, we looked further into this possibility. His original plan was to be ready in a few weeks, however; when I talked to them last weekend and earlier this week, they had already set up their boards, written their charter, set up an irc channel, filled their government, and secured an impressive starting foundation. I was a little taken aback by how quickly and thoroughly they had already set everything to go public. All that was left was to finalize a protectorate agreement. With great pleasure, I’m here to unveil the fruit of our talks, our protectorate agreement with 1-UP, the Super Nintendo Alliance System, and a week early at that.

We wish 1-UP well in their future endeavors and look forward to the day when we can cut them loose from the horrid bonds of willing imperial control.

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SNAS-Super Nintendo Alliance System

In order to formalize the bonds of friendship, the undersigned alliances of Vanguard and 1-UP have entered into a protectorate agreement, the terms of which are laid out below.

Preamble
The following treaty shall create a protectorate agreement whereby Vanguard agrees to extend its protection over the new and burgeoning alliance of 1-UP. This treaty is a beginning of a friendship between the two alliances which will continue to grow. Both alliances enter into this agreement willingly and of their own free, sovereign will.

Article I - Sovereignty
Vanguard shall not attempt to subvert the sovereignty of 1-UP; as such, it shall not attempt to impose its will on the government of 1-UP. One government member of Vanguard shall be entitled to admin level access on the forum of 1-UP, and shall be granted with the ability to advise or offer opinions to the 1-UP government on any issue. Any foreign agreements must be approved through this liason, and 1-UP agrees to keep Vanguard informed of any major foreign affairs decisions. This relationship is not meant to make 1-UP a vassal of Vanguard; it is meant to keep the two alliances on the same page, and to bring them closer together.

Article II - Camaraderie
Both parties agree to commit to peace, tolerance, respect, trust, and above all, friendship. Misconduct, dishonour and disrespect displayed by one party towards the corresponding party will be discussed through private venues, in a civilized and rational manner, and dealt with accordingly. The parties, sharing common beliefs and values, will endeavour, at all times, to exemplify both honour and etiquette.

Article III - Intelligence
The parties agree to share all intelligence they obtain that could prove useful to the other party. Furthermore, if either signatory learns of a security breach within, or a credible threat to the other signatory, the acquiring signatory will convey all pertinent information to the other signatory. However, there is one exception: a signatory may choose not to disclose information provided by a third party that wishes the information to remain confidential and holds a treaty with said signatory.

Article IV - Peace
Article IV, Item A. Both parties renounce all forms of subjugation, oppression, or manipulation that may be used against the countersigned, and pledge to refrain from funding, supporting, or participating in said acts, whether intra-alliance or inter-alliance. Ratification of this document proclaims an everlasting peace between the signatories, but for the activation of Article VI.

Article IV, Item B. No member of either signatory may participate in, support, or condone military action against a member of the countersigned. If a signatory constituent violates this Item, the offender will be ordered to offer peace as soon as possible, and pay reparations equivalent to the total damages inflicted. Defending nations are required to refrain from retaliatory attacks while the two governments deal with the situation. Following orders to secure peace, should the attacking nation refuse to offer peace, continue the offensive, or fail to pay appropriate reparations, without credible explanation, the attacking nation will be expelled from its alliance. Further, the expellee shall be dealt with as a rogue nation by all parties.

Article IV, Item C. Neither signatory alliance will engage in or endorse espionage or subversion of any form against the countersigned, including forum breaching or in-game spying.

Article IV, Item D. Neither signatory will impose or ask others to impose Senate-enforced sanctions against a constituent of the corresponding signatory.

Article V - Protection
Vanguard agrees to protect 1-UP against aggression by other alliances. In exchange for this protection, 1-UP agrees to behave in a respectable manner and keep good levels of communication with Vanguard. This protection shall last until both signatories are satisfied that the protection is no longer required, or until the cancellation procedure set out in Article VI is enacted.

Article VI - Cancellation
Article VI, Item A. Either signatory may terminate this pact at any time and withdraw its status as a signatory; however, the withdrawing alliance must notify the government of the countersigned, through the appropriate private channels, seventy-two (72) hours prior to their desired time of termination. However, should either party breach an article of this document, their signatures on the treaty will be considered void, unless otherwise stated within the treaty or previously agreed upon by both alliances.

Article VI, Item B. If an attack is made on either party, during the aforementioned seventy-two (72) hour period, this treaty will remain in effect until seventy-two (72) hours after the conflict concludes.

Article VI, Item C. Upon cancellation by either signatory, Article IV of this document will remain active for a period of seven (7) days, beginning after the appropriate seventy-two (72) hour notification period has concluded.

Article VI, Item D. Once either signatory notifies the other of its desire to cancel the treaty as described in Item A, 1-UP may remove admin powers from the Vanguard adviser called for in Article I. However, they are encouraged not to, especially when Vanguard and 1-UP will likely need to fight or negotiate together before 72 hours pass.

Signed,

For 1-UP,
Jumpmen
Mario: panfilo
Luigi: Super Mario

Super Smash Bros
Yoshi:Ezequiel
Baby Mario: Cochelo
Wario:Frijo/TUCULITO

For Vanguard,
Grand Architects of Vanguard
The Sovereign, Revanche
The Vizier, QTUN

Architects of Vanguard
The Sword, Petrovich
The Shield, Rafael Nadal
The Hammer, Thaliak
The Treasurer, Gork
The Scholar, Marcus Aurelius