Whereas the alliances known as The Federation of Buccaneers and =Western Empire= wish to remain sovereign and independent alliances comprised of independent sovereign nations;

Whereas both alliances recognize the benefits of inter-alliance cooperation;

Whereas The Federation of Buccaneers and =Western Empire= are both committed to the survival, growth and prosperity of one another;

Let the following be agreed upon:

I. Henceforth, member nations of =Western Empire= shall NEVER attack members of the Federation of Buccaneers and member nations of the Federation of Buccaneers shall NEVER attack members of =Western Empire=.. Reparations, for illegal attacks, may be requested by the defender via his alliance leader. Such reparations, as well as any subsequent punishment for the infringing nation shall be discussed and agreed upon by the leaders of both alliances, with the ultimate aim to restore harmony between the two groups.

II. When either signed alliance (being =Western Empire= or Federation of Buccaneers) is attacked by an outside nation and/or alliance, the other signed alliance has the option to help the defender(s) defeat the aggressor(s) using a reasonable amount of resources. This will be at the discretion of alliance leadership. Defense is strongly encouraged, but not required. Both alliances recognize that their ultimate duty is the survival of their own membership and hereby agree not to deem the other party negligent in their assisting duties if doing so would pose an imminent risk of destruction to their alliance. For these purposes, both parties agree that World wars and odds of six or more to one are to be considered overwhelming.

III. Engagement in all significant inter alliance Wars shall be shared between leaders of each signed alliance before hostilities ensue. Failure to do so is cause for cancellation of this contract. Minor hostilities need not be reported between the alliance leaders. For these purposes, "significant" will be defined as "any incited hostilities where more than 25% of the respective alliances membership is involved." Important international information must be shared between the two alliance’s leaders; failure to forward vital information can result in the cancellation of this treaty.

IV. Whereas aid is central to the growth of new and developing nations, both alliances recognize the need for each alliance to have control over there domestic affairs and as such Inter-alliance Aid shall be given only if both signatories agree. The primary source of aid for new and developing nations shall be from their own alliance. Demands for aid, from individual nations will be ignored and reported to both alliance leaders.

V. This Optional Military Defense Pact is broken if any of the above clauses are not followed correctly and/or 7 days notice and an explanation as to why the agreement is to become void is submitted to the other alliance. Such notice shall give the other party ample time to present arguments as to why the cancellation should not take place, and the party seeking cancellation agrees to take their positions into consideration before the final decision for separation shall be made.

VI. Whereas education is vital to alliance safety and productivity, both alliances are permitted and encouraged to work together to promote education and other training ventures.

FoB

Mamazlilmistake- Commodore
Sagha- Pirate King

=WE=

Master-Debater Emperor of =WE=
CommanderCato, Imperial Officer of Recruitment
Oda Imperial Officer of Internal Affairs
Lord Frost, IO of FA and obviously secksier then MD
Lord Golgothor, CIA