Message from the Aqua Defense Initiative Protection Service

[shadeslayers09]

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[center][u][b][size="6"]Aqua Big Brother Protection Agreement[/size][/b][/u][/center]

[size="4"][u][b]Article I - Sovereignty[/b][/u][/size]

The Aqua Defense Initiative and Equal Rights Alliance shall both recognize each other as separate and sovereign entities. ADI is willing to give advice to ERA, but the application of said advice is entirely up to the leadership of ERA.

[size="4"][u][b]Article II - Brotherhood[/b][/u][/size]

The Aqua Defense Initiative and Equal Rights Alliance shall refrain from committing any act of aggression toward one another. Acts of aggression are defined as spying, in game attacks, and character attacks. ADI and ERA agree to a mutual respect toward one another in all forms of communication. Any breach of Article II shall render this agreement void upon the moment of said breach.

[size="4"][u][b]Article III - Protection[/b][/u][/size]

The Aqua Defense Initiative has chosen to offer protection to Equal Rights Alliance and will defend Equal Rights Alliance, should ERA come under attack. Equal Rights Alliance has the option to come to the aid of ADI in battle, should ADI feel that ERA is prepared and wishes to do so.

[size="4"][u][b]Article IV - Diplomacy and Arbitration[/b][/u][/size]

ADI will mediate and negotiate on ERA's behalf, should ERA find themselves at odds with any foreign alliance. ADI will act as an arbitrator and attempt to negotiate terms. Should talks fail, and ERA come under fire, Article III will be enacted.

[size="4"][u][b]Article V - Training and Guidance[/b][/u][/size]

ADI will provide ERA with any and all of their educational materials under the condition that these materials remain inside of ERA and ADI's view and are not distributed elsewhere. ADI shall also act as a mentor to ERA, giving advice and guidance where needed.

[size="4"][u][b]Article VI - Intelligence[/b][/u][/size]

Should either party come across information that presents any threat toward the other party, this information will be shared. The source of said information does not need to be disclosed.

[size="4"][u][b]Article VII - Treaties[/b][/u][/size]

ERA may write Non-Aggression Pacts and Peace, Intelligence and Aid Treaties with whomever they desire. Any treaty of the level of Optional Defense Pact or higher will require the approval of ADI.

[size="4"][u][b]Article VIII - Upgrading[/b][/u][/size]

Should ERA wish to upgrade this agreement and ADI deems them to be ready to do so, this agreement may be upgraded into a Mutual Defense and Optional Aggression Pact.

[size="4"][u][b]Article IX - Cancellation[/b][/u][/size]

Should either party feel that this agreement is no longer of benefit, notice of 72 hours may be given to terminate this agreement, except when the countersigned has violated Article II.

[u][b]Signed for the Aqua Defense Initiative [/b][/u]
Lord Tri, Lord High Sentinel
Hamil of Kaplechistan, Judicator
Nathan Grant, Arbiter
The Masheen, Arbiter
Kingly of Quaaraaq, Lord of Defense
Shadeslayers09, Lord of Foreign Affairs
Magister Populi of Latium, Lord of Internal Affairs
Nathan Grant, Lord of Finance

[u][b]Signed for the Equal Rights Alliance[/b][/u]
Andover, President
The Supreme General, Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Colliric, Ministry of Defense

[Andover]

O/ ADI
O/ ERA


Thanks ADI , look forward to a fun time and plenty of beer.

[Synesi]

Cheers to Big Brother! Do what you do best?!

[Auctor]

[right]was waiting for this...[/right]

[Pikachurin]

Congrats on the treaty!

o/ ERA
o/ ADI

[Bobogoobo]

o/ ERA
o/ ADI

[sYGnet]

/o ERA
/o ADI

Grats on treaty

[Lazarus Grant]

o/ ADI
o/ ERA

Because it can't be said enough times.

[Newhotness]

i dont see how a sub 1mil NS alliance can try to protect another alliance. If someone bigger than you comes along your treaty partners will end up doing most of the defending of ERA, not ADI. I dont think this was a wise decision

[kulomascovia]

[quote name='Newhotness' date='06 March 2010 - 07:07 PM' timestamp='1267931506' post='2216574']
i dont see how a sub 1mil NS alliance can try to protect another alliance. If someone bigger than you comes along your treaty partners will end up doing most of the defending of ERA, not ADI. I dont think this was a wise decision
[/quote]

Well first of all, I don't think any alliance bigger than ADI would attempt to attack ERA for no reason. Secondly, a protectorate with any alliance is enough to keep most raiders from raiding an alliance so ADI's size does not really matter.

[Reagan1]

As friends and partners of ADI, we congratulate you on this step and we've got your back.

[shadeslayers09]

[quote name='Newhotness' date='06 March 2010 - 10:07 PM' timestamp='1267931506' post='2216574']
i dont see how a sub 1mil NS alliance can try to protect another alliance. If someone bigger than you comes along your treaty partners will end up doing most of the defending of ERA, not ADI. I dont think this was a wise decision
[/quote]
we are down to a sub 1 mill ns because of the war, the war brought us down under 1 mill NS, but will soon be back up above 1 mill again. we are only 40k ns away from 1 mill

Edited March 7, 2010 by shadeslayers09

[Newhotness]

[quote name='kulomascovia' date='06 March 2010 - 10:15 PM' timestamp='1267931986' post='2216577']
Secondly, a protectorate with any alliance is enough to keep most raiders from raiding an alliance so ADI's size does not really matter.
[/quote]
true, but then you have some people who dont care that ADI is protecting them because they are small right now. what will they do then?

[Lusitan]

[quote name='Newhotness' date='07 March 2010 - 04:36 AM' timestamp='1267936875' post='2216651']
true, but then you have some people who dont care that ADI is protecting them because they are small right now. what will they do then?
[/quote]

Get curbstomped because they declared an aggressive war?

[Newhotness]

[quote name='Lusitan' date='06 March 2010 - 11:38 PM' timestamp='1267936968' post='2216652']
Get curbstomped because they declared an aggressive war?
[/quote]
touche. lol

[Burnsey]

Can't say I'm surprised.

[Andover]

[quote name='Newhotness' date='06 March 2010 - 09:07 PM' timestamp='1267931506' post='2216574']
i dont see how a sub 1mil NS alliance can try to protect another alliance. If someone bigger than you comes along your treaty partners will end up doing most of the defending of ERA, not ADI. I dont think this was a wise decision
[/quote]


In [b]most[/b] wars allies are called in anyway, so I dont really see why it matters, besides having allies is supposed to make it less likely for war anyway.

Both alliances will grow from this and become bigger and stronger.

[Newhotness]

[quote name='Andover' date='07 March 2010 - 12:25 PM' timestamp='1267982994' post='2216958']
In [b]most[/b] wars allies are called in anyway, so I dont really see why it matters, besides having allies is supposed to make it less likely for war anyway.
[/quote]
well, yes and no. If something happens and ADI threatens to attack whoever messed with you guys they may think, "oh whatever its just ADI, we can take em". but if ADI says, "ADI and her allies are going to attack you" theres a little more incentive to back off because you dont want to fight ADIs larger allies, and not necessarily ADI itself.
If someone were to mess with a RoK or VE protectorate, for example, and Hoo or Impero says back off, youre more likely going to do it because of the size of the protector alliance. Theres no need for them to bring in allies in most cases.

But to your other point, yes a protectorate is also there to help teach the protected alliance and help them grow and build a strong lasting relationship. So good luck with that

Edited March 7, 2010 by Newhotness

[Hydro]

Congrats ERA, you got yourself a standup protector. o/

[AvengingAngel256]

[quote name='Newhotness' date='07 March 2010 - 01:27 PM' timestamp='1267986706' post='2216999']
well, yes and no. If something happens and ADI threatens to attack whoever messed with you guys they may think, "oh whatever its just ADI, we can take em". but if ADI says, "ADI and her allies are going to attack you" theres a little more incentive to back off because you dont want to fight ADIs larger allies, and not necessarily ADI itself.
If someone were to mess with a RoK or VE protectorate, for example, and Hoo or Impero says back off, youre more likely going to do it because of the size of the protector alliance. Theres no need for them to bring in allies in most cases. [/quote]
That might be so, But as kulomascovia said before, It's unlikely an alliance Stronger than ADI would want to attack ERA

[quote name='Newhotness' date='07 March 2010 - 01:27 PM' timestamp='1267986706' post='2216999']But to your other point, yes a protectorate is also there to help teach the protected alliance and help them grow and build a strong lasting relationship. So good luck with that[/quote]
Agreed with this however.


Congrats to ERA on the protectorate, and Congrats to ADI on having a little buddy to look out for.
Good Luck to both alliances in the future.

[Sorin348]

Congrats ADI and ERA