Sephiroth Posted March 6, 2009 Report Share Posted March 6, 2009 Hello, I have a few updates to announce regarding the Fifth Column Confederation, as it has been a while. Our new government is as follows, King - Methrage Director of War - terveis Director of Development - Lovealot Director of Technology - chairmanR Director of Interior - cujothekitten Director of Foreign Affairs - Bradicus We have moved to a new forum, so I invite everybody to come set an embassy up with us at our new location, http://cn-fcc.net/forum/index.php We are making our official color Black. We have also adopted a new Charter, which can be viewed below, Article I: MembershipI.a Application All applicants to FCC must fulfill the following requirements: - Not be in a war in which he/she was the aggressor at the time of application. - Not be on any alliance ZI lists. - Read the pinned topic for applicants in the Welcome Center and follow the directions - If it comes to our attention that you had previously been listed for ZI by another alliance after you are accepted into the FCC, your membership will immediately be revoked, and you will be added to our ZI list. I.b Structure - Apprentice; All new members start here, and remain here until such time as sponsored for advancement by no fewer than 5 higher ranking members. Here members will receive basic training on how to play the game, and the rules and regulations of the FCC. - Journeyman; Journeymen may hold low offices, and are taught advanced tactics and strategies. A term as foreign diplomat to another alliance is required to advance. Must be sponsored by no fewer than 5 Masters to advance. - Master; Masters may hold high offices, and hold the sole voting power of the FCC. Article II: Government Section 1: The FCC is run by a monarchy form of government. A King/Queen is voted in by the Masters, and they hold that position until such time as they retire or are voted out by the Masters. Section 2: Once the ruler is installed, they may create and fill offices at will. All power except veto is theirs to command, or to delegate. Once the ruler fills an office, it is that persons to hold until they retire, are replaced by the ruler, or are voted out by the Masters. Section 3: All decisions made by the ruling party will be brought before the Masters, whereupon they will vote yea or nay. If the decision passes, and at any time they want to veto the rulers decision, a 2/3 majority must be reached. Section 4: In the absence of a ruler, the Masters may fulfill the duties of the ruler by 2/3 majority vote. Article III: Rights and Powers of the People - The Masters have the power to remove any Government official by a vote, either during or after appointment. Any Master may start a poll in the Voting Booth to remove the official. - The People have the right to speak freely without threat of punishment by the FCC unless they are posing a threat to the alliance or her allies, being slanderous, or are violating a TOS agreement. Article IV: Voting There are two votes the the Masters will be able to hold; - 24 hour yea/nay vote; This vote counts the total number of votes cast as the total, with a simple 50%+ majority being the decision. These votes will last exactly 24 hours from the time they are posted. This vote will only be held within 24 hours of a decision by the ruler, to decide the validity of the decision. - 72 hour 2/3 majority vote; This vote counts the total number of Masters as the total, and assumes that everyone starts with a negative vote. 2/3 of the Masters must vote positive for the vote to pass. These votes will last exactly 72 hours from the time they are posted. This vote will be used in all other cases not already stated. Article V: War Section 1: No aggressive actions are allowed without prior government authorization. Aggressive actions by any FCC member without prior authorization from government officials will be dealt with by a hearing before the ruler or their appointed representative, and possible punishment up to banishment or ZI. Section 2: At any time, the ruler may declare war. 24 hour notice must be given to the Masters to conduct a vote of yea or nay. The result of the vote will decide the validity of the war declaration. Section 3: Nuclear proliferation is allowed and highly encouraged. In times of war, when aggression or defense has been authorized, the FCC shall have a Nuclear first strike policy. Article VI: Amendments Any member of the FCC in good standing may at any time offer up an amendment to this charter, whereupon a vote of the Masters will be held. The amendment must reach 2/3 approval before being ratified. Article VII: Rejoining The Alliance - Any member who leaves the FCC in good standing, by their own decision, may rejoin once without penalty. If that member leaves a second time and asks to rejoin, he or she can only do so with a majority vote of the Masters. The Masters may require stipulations. - Any member who leaves the alliance instead of facing a trial for violations of the Charter or who decides to try and harm the alliance in any way on their way out or after leaving (including but not limited to coaxing members to leave, spreading rumors with intent to make members leave, taking money, or instigating hostilities with another alliance) will not be allowed to rejoin at any time in the future, and may be placed on a ZI list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janax Posted March 6, 2009 Report Share Posted March 6, 2009 Congrats to the elected and the new charter! I'm already on the new forums...and they look pretty good too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebel Virginia Posted March 6, 2009 Report Share Posted March 6, 2009 A king? That doesn't seem very libertarian at all....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Dan Posted March 6, 2009 Report Share Posted March 6, 2009 No, it doesn't RV . Congratulations FCC on the new Charter & good luck to the new gov! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJPenguin Posted March 6, 2009 Report Share Posted March 6, 2009 Congrats to our brothers in FCC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sephiroth Posted March 6, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2009 A king? That doesn't seem very libertarian at all....... If its me as King it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dochartaigh Posted March 6, 2009 Report Share Posted March 6, 2009 congrats FCC. o/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobertFitzy Posted March 6, 2009 Report Share Posted March 6, 2009 Welcome to black Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomInterrupt Posted March 6, 2009 Report Share Posted March 6, 2009 But... but I like the old forum. I hate and fear change and this very cruel of you. Also congratulations on ousting the evil Jhouserok ( ) and bringing progress to your alliance. I hope all of my friends in the FCC benefit from this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenrir69 Posted March 6, 2009 Report Share Posted March 6, 2009 Because the FCC wont let me be, ya let me be me so let me see tried to shut me down on MTV, but this b%($# would be so empty without me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hasin Posted March 6, 2009 Report Share Posted March 6, 2009 Congrats FCC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajaxpenny Posted March 6, 2009 Report Share Posted March 6, 2009 We ride with you onwards as always Congrats to the new Gov and good luck with the new charter! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Facade Posted March 6, 2009 Report Share Posted March 6, 2009 Welcome to the black team. Good luck to the new government. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ochocinco Posted March 6, 2009 Report Share Posted March 6, 2009 I like this announcement. Congratulations to our excellent friends and allies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROMMELHSQ Posted March 6, 2009 Report Share Posted March 6, 2009 Congrats guys on the reforms and the move to black o/ FCC o/ Citadel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kill Joy Posted March 6, 2009 Report Share Posted March 6, 2009 Wow new gov/forums/color/charter/members *inhale* thats quite a mouthful, congrats! Tho I would have waited to include the 1mil milestone post also Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monster Posted March 6, 2009 Report Share Posted March 6, 2009 Glory to the King! May the new gov set up be a smashing success. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xavii Posted March 6, 2009 Report Share Posted March 6, 2009 Good luck my dear FCC and glory to the King! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poobah Posted March 6, 2009 Report Share Posted March 6, 2009 I am very happy to see this. o/ FCC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoomzoomzoom Posted March 6, 2009 Report Share Posted March 6, 2009 Always assumed your official color was black, so welcome? Anyway congrats and maybe one of these days I'll join the black team too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sephiroth Posted March 6, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2009 Wow new gov/forums/color/charter/members *inhale* thats quite a mouthful, congrats! Tho I would have waited to include the 1mil milestone post also We were considering waiting on that, but figured it might be a bit much for one announcement. I appreciate all support people are showing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reyne Posted March 6, 2009 Report Share Posted March 6, 2009 Congratulations on the changes and updates. Welcome officially to the black team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unko Kalaikz Posted March 6, 2009 Report Share Posted March 6, 2009 Congratulations FCC, a solid charter and fresh blood will do wonders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skull Posted March 6, 2009 Report Share Posted March 6, 2009 Congratz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sephiroth Posted March 6, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2009 Congratulations on the changes and updates. Welcome officially to the black team. Thank you, I'm glad to finally get us officially on the black team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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