SupremePrince Posted December 3, 2010 Report Share Posted December 3, 2010 (edited) House Atreides has been a long time friend of TFD and initiated Peace and Love Train with us and Zenith from the beginning. Now that Peace and Love Train is no more, and TFD and Zenith are one, it only makes sense that we continue to stick together. With this context, we're proud to present the following protectorate agreement [center] [img]http://images.wikia.com/cybernations/images/e/ed/TFD_flag.png[/img] [img]http://img541.imageshack.us/img541/8049/haflag.png[/img] [size=20pt][b]The Treaty of Rakis[/b][/size] [/center] The Foreign Division (TFD) and House Atreides (HA), two independent alliances on Planet Bob do hereby enter into this treaty of peace, respect, communication, and protection. [b]Article One: Sovereignty[/b] Both TFD and House Atreides shall remain sovereign and independent in their internal and external affairs. [b]Article Two: Peace[/b] No member of either signatory alliance shall attack or commit acts of espionage against a member of the other signatory alliance or assist an outside entity in doing so. [b]Article Three: Respect[/b] The signatory alliances and their members will treat each other with as much respect and decency as they would show one of their own members. Healthy debate and discussion as well as constructive criticism are not restricted, but alliance members are expected to show tact and consideration by going through the proper channels when addressing a concern. [b]Article Four: Intelligence[/b] Should either TFD or House Atreides come upon or gather intelligence that has a bearing on the affairs or security of the other signatory, that information must be made available to that other signatory within forty-eight hours. [b]Article Five: Financial Aid[/b] Neither signatory is required to provide financial aid to the other signatory. However, should one signatory request financial aid, the other signatory is encouraged to consider granting the request. [b]Article Six: Foreign Policy[/b] TFD and House Atreides agree to keep each other appraised of their foreign policy endeavors and The House agrees to not make any foreign policy moves such as treaties without at least 48 hours notice to TFD. If TFD does not approve of the foreign affairs move, The House is highly encouraged not to make it. [b]Article Seven: Military Policy[/b] House Atreides shall be under the military protection of TFD for the duration of this treaty. An attack on The House shall be considered an attack on TFD and the government of TFD shall assist the government of The House with securing a satisfactory resolution to the conflict. Although it is not required to assist TFD militarily, should TFD formally request military assistance - whether it be aggressive or defensive - from House Atreides, The House is highly encouraged to grant the request. The House agrees to refrain from engaging in alliance wide warfare without prior consent from TFD. In return, TFD agrees to inform The House of any military action taken at least 24 hours before it is executed. [b]Article Eight: Cancellation and Expiration[/b] This treaty may be revoked by the government of either signatory in the event of fundamentally changed circumstances that were never contemplated by the signatories. Notification of revocation must be given to the other signatory within forty-eight hours. Should this treaty be revoked by either signatory, a forty-eight hour grace period begins at the time of notification during which neither signatory may violate this treaty. This treaty shall expire should any of the following conditions come to occur: 1.) House Atreides reaches 50 members; or 2.) House Atreides reaches 1 million total nation strength. At the time of expiration, the parties shall decide whether to upgrade the protectorate or go their separate ways. [b]Signed for TFD:[/b] Speaker: Barkeaters Senator: Basileus Senator: Eivind the Great Senator: The Iggy Senator: Lusitan MoFA: GearHead dMoFA: SupremePrince [b]Signed this day by [/b][i]Duke Mindwerkz[/i][b], [/b][i]Swordmaster Shortstar[/i][b] and [/b][i]Mentat Vanadrin Failing[/i] [b]and sealed by the Ducal Signet.[/b] o/TFD o/HA Edited December 3, 2010 by SupremePrince Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hereno Posted December 3, 2010 Report Share Posted December 3, 2010 You guys sure are active lately. Congrats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pezstar Posted December 3, 2010 Report Share Posted December 3, 2010 I think it's a little embarrassing when an alliance that is well over a year old still needs to be protected. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GearHead Posted December 3, 2010 Report Share Posted December 3, 2010 TFD: Keeping at least two announcements per page since 2010... Jokes aside, this was a no-brainer to sign. We do like our HA friends, and having a part in their journey is something we're proud to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kryievla Posted December 3, 2010 Report Share Posted December 3, 2010 Glad to see the spice is still flowing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schattenmann Posted December 3, 2010 Report Share Posted December 3, 2010 [quote name='pezstar' timestamp='1291396984' post='2529157'] I think it's a little embarrassing when an alliance that is well over a year old still needs to be protected. [/quote] Why? House is a small alliance that's doing it's own thang, unfortunately, it's not enough to be an alliance to get your security and respect. What's embarrassing is that there are people who would say they're not an alliance even if they have been around for a year and raid them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pezstar Posted December 3, 2010 Report Share Posted December 3, 2010 [quote name='Schattenmann' timestamp='1291400109' post='2529191'] Why? House is a small alliance that's doing it's own thang, unfortunately, it's not enough to be an alliance to get your security and respect. What's embarrassing is that there are people who would say they're not an alliance even if they have been around for a year and raid them. [/quote] True enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lusitan Posted December 3, 2010 Report Share Posted December 3, 2010 [quote name='Schattenmann' timestamp='1291400109' post='2529191'] Why? House is a small alliance that's doing it's own thang, unfortunately, it's not enough to be an alliance to get your security and respect. What's embarrassing is that there are people who would say they're not an alliance even if they have been around for a year and raid them. [/quote] I was even asked twice this week if we were still protecting them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GearHead Posted December 3, 2010 Report Share Posted December 3, 2010 [quote name='Lusitan' timestamp='1291403385' post='2529228'] I was even asked twice this week if we were still protecting them. [/quote] You and me both... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iMatt Posted December 3, 2010 Report Share Posted December 3, 2010 What about all of the other alliances from PnL who needed protecting. Are there any left unprotected? (this seems a little like a divorce and you're splitting up the kids ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omniscient1 Posted December 3, 2010 Report Share Posted December 3, 2010 Congrats TFD are cool people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lusitan Posted December 3, 2010 Report Share Posted December 3, 2010 [quote name='iMatt' timestamp='1291403841' post='2529234'] What about all of the other alliances from PnL who needed protecting. Are there any left unprotected? (this seems a little like a divorce and you're splitting up the kids ) [/quote] The New Guy signed a MDoAP with TFD. House Atreides is under our protection. New Auric Armada is under PnL signatories protection til the 14th December. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanadrin Failing Posted December 3, 2010 Report Share Posted December 3, 2010 Glad to see this on the books! TFD has been grand to us since before we existed. We may be small and quiet, but we are also very much present. We thank TFD and the Zenith remnants within for standing by us as we forge our own path. Our Duke was not able to attend this signing due to Matters of State, but I know his mind on this issue and convey his thanks and appreciation as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auctor Posted December 3, 2010 Report Share Posted December 3, 2010 Good to see that some things never change. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deathcat Posted December 3, 2010 Report Share Posted December 3, 2010 Excellent news! TFD are some awesome people. DK May the vultures leave your alliance alone and TFD not have to chase them away oo/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emperor Whimsical Posted December 3, 2010 Report Share Posted December 3, 2010 (edited) [quote name='Lusitan' timestamp='1291403385' post='2529228'] I was even asked twice this week if we were still protecting them. [/quote] Hardly our fault if they have no public treaties. Theres no documentation that there is on your forums.Nor did it say in their bios, their wikipedia page, or their IRC channel (it was deserted) and I asked a member of TFD what i should do, and he even said to go ahead and raid because there was no TFD government on at the time. We were in the middle of waiting til PnL expires before raiding them (whic we obviously aren't going to now) Edited December 3, 2010 by Emperor Whimsical Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kochers Posted December 3, 2010 Report Share Posted December 3, 2010 Congrats to my friends in TFD and HA. You are both comprised of great people and I couldn't be happy to see you two treatied. [quote name='Auctor' timestamp='1291409385' post='2529283'] Good to see that some things never change. [/quote] Hmm, I didn't realize HA are still a sore spot, considering all the time that has gone by... Ah well, its best to leave some things in the past. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanadrin Failing Posted December 3, 2010 Report Share Posted December 3, 2010 [quote name='Emperor Whimsical' timestamp='1291409895' post='2529289'] Hardly our fault if they have no public treaties. Theres no documentation that there is on your forums.Nor did it say in their bios, their wikipedia page, or their IRC channel (it was deserted) and I asked a member of TFD what i should do, and he even said to go ahead and raid because there was no TFD government on at the time. We were in the middle of waiting til PnL expires before raiding them (whic we obviously aren't going to now) [/quote] Thank you for noting that. The PnL Expiration period (and ensuing holiday) is likely why this treaty wasn't announced more rapidly. My thanks for your diligence in raiding practices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locke Posted December 3, 2010 Report Share Posted December 3, 2010 Please tell me this means the House will be more active in the future; I love the theme, and I was a fan of Vanadrin Failing's back when he posted more actively. I miss you fellas. OOC: I once considered making a Dune alliance, but then I realized you guys were sitting on the best theme. Considered going with Freemen, but then I found another idea that appealed to me a bit more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanadrin Failing Posted December 3, 2010 Report Share Posted December 3, 2010 [quote name='Locke' timestamp='1291411517' post='2529314'] Please tell me this means the House will be more active in the future; I love the theme, and I was a fan of Vanadrin Failing's back when he posted more actively. I miss you fellas. [/quote] Our core membership remains in constant contact, but affairs of real life make it difficult for us to regain the community activity we once enjoyed. (OOC: I post much less now because I'm unable to do so from work thanks to security filter updates. ) Thank you for your continued respect, Locke. It is noted and well appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ACSephiroth Posted December 3, 2010 Report Share Posted December 3, 2010 What is HA's IRC anyway. The wiki says its at #CNAtreides but I found no one there. I wouldn't mind talking to some fellow Dune fans (even if I am more of an Ordos fan myself). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanadrin Failing Posted December 3, 2010 Report Share Posted December 3, 2010 [quote name='ACSephiroth' timestamp='1291412262' post='2529327'] What is HA's IRC anyway. The wiki says its at #CNAtreides but I found no one there. I wouldn't mind talking to some fellow Dune fans (even if I am more of an Ordos fan myself). [/quote] We've never been much for IRC. The establishment of #CNAtreides itself was merely a nod to protocol around our founding. We would be happy to discuss all you like about the Known Universe (and also Pizzaburgers). Our boards may be found at http://houseatreides.forums-free.com . I'll see about updating our wiki as soon as duties allow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biff Webster Posted December 3, 2010 Report Share Posted December 3, 2010 I'm glad to see House Atreides still kicking. Vanadrin was my favorite foreign guest back in my GPA days. OOC: Still playing Fred Mertz? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lusitan Posted December 3, 2010 Report Share Posted December 3, 2010 [quote name='Auctor' timestamp='1291409385' post='2529283'] Good to see that some things never change. [/quote] If that's because of what I think it is, I am pretty sure we cleared everything up with the interested part before signing this. Anyway, 2 years is time to let go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emperor Whimsical Posted December 4, 2010 Report Share Posted December 4, 2010 [quote name='Vanadrin Failing' timestamp='1291410832' post='2529302'] Thank you for noting that. The PnL Expiration period (and ensuing holiday) is likely why this treaty wasn't announced more rapidly. My thanks for your diligence in raiding practices. [/quote] D'awwww. You're supposed to call me out for my villainous thievery and taking tech from your cold dead fingers :<. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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