Nolissar Posted May 29, 2009 Report Share Posted May 29, 2009 (edited) An Announcement from the OSA To All Those To Whom These Presents Come, Greetings: It was not much more than one hundred days ago that we came before our brothers and sisters on Planet Bob to declare a start to the Age of Openness and our existence as a community under the watchful eye and helping hand of our friends in The Phoenix Federation. Since then, we have grown fourfold, gone from an alliance devoid of nuclear weapons to an arsenal of nearly 200, made many new friends, and I hope, no enemies. More importantly, we have found a new home: the Black team, where our new neighbors have welcomed us with open arms, friendship, encouragement and wonderful trades. We feel privileged to make our place on Planet Bob on a team populated by Alliances who work together for the betterment of all those who call Black home and we are proud to reside among true friends. The hospitality and friendship afforded us by the Signatories of NOIR did not go unnoticed by OSA's membership and government, who share with them a belief in a strong, free, and prosperous Black team where alliances collaborate on issues of mutual interest not only to themselves, but for all nations who have chosen our Black as their home. And so it has to come to pass that it was enacted by the Commonsense Council of the Open Source Alliance, by and with the Consent of the Ministers and President in Rational Communion assembled, on the Authority of the Source Code of the Open Source Alliance, through the Sovereign Command entrusted to them by the Membership of the same that henceforth shall the Open Source Alliance honor the terms of NOIR and that the President and Minister of External Affairs affix their Signatures to the NOIR treaty document as the symbol of the Open Source Alliance's aforementioned commitment. o/ NOIR o/ Black o/ OSA Nolissar, President of the OSA NOIR Preamble The name NOIR, literally translated as Black, is both an obvious and a subtle suggestion as to the intentions of the signatories. We, sovereign and noble alliances of black, sign this treaty to better our sphere through culture and trade, and better ourselves in the pursuit of furthering the interests of all black alliances and nations. Article I. La Legion Noire: Non-Aggression and War Section 1. Aggression, as defined by a declaration of war, aiding nations who are at war with or belong to an alliance which is at war with a signatory, or encouraging a declaration of war, is not permitted between signatories of this treaty. Section 2. Any nation(s) found to be in violation of Article I, Section 1 must cease hostilities immediately and offer reparations equal to or greater than the damages wrought. In the event that peace is not reached and reparations are not provided for damages, the offending nation shall be expelled from their alliance. Section 3. A declaration of war by a third party upon a signatory to this treaty shall serve as a casus belli for all other signatories. NOIR members are encouraged, but not required, to come to the defense and aid by any means possible. Section 4. No signatory shall raid Black Nations, aligned or unaligned. Article II. Film Noir: Intelligence Section 1. Signatories agree to share any and all information which they feel may be vital for the security of the undersigned. Section 2. Signatories must not engage in any kind espionage against another signatory, nor support such actions by a third party. Article III. Folk Noir: Hospitality Section 1. Signatories agree to support the growth of the black team by welcoming alliances to black and assisting, when possible, in the transition process. Article IV. La Roche-Noire: The Black Senate Section 1. Signatories agree to maintain a senate which is open to any candidate. Section 2. Signatories are encouraged to coordinate their votes in order to establish a stable and reliable senate. Section 3. Signatories represented directly by a senator agree to respond to sanction requests made by fellow signatories as though the requests were made by their own respective alliance. Article V. Tech Noire: The Black Market Section 1. Each signatory shall select at least one representative to serve as a Black Market Tradesman. Section 2. The Tradesmen are responsible for organizing trade circles as well as technology and donation deals. Section 3. Each signatory shall encourage their members to obtain trades as well as technology and donations deals through the Black Market in order to foster community and economic growth. Article VI. Montagne Noir: The Conclave Section 1. The enactment of this treaty is to be overseen by a council of two representatives from each signatory, forming the Upper Conclave. These members are to have the authority to speak on behalf of their respectful alliances in official matters. An alliance may choose to only mask one person in the Upper Conclave, but no alliance may mask more than two. Section 2. The Middle Conclave shall be an assembly of representatives from the governments of the signatories. These members are to be able to speak and vote on behalf of their respectful alliances on matters regarding the treaty and black economy. A signatory is allowed to determine the number of its own members that it deems necessary to be masked in the Middle Conclave. Section 3. The Middle Conclave shall render decisions by a seventy-two hour vote in which a two-thirds majority has been reached. Abstentions shall not be included in the final tally, and any alliance failing to cast its vote within the seventy-hour period shall forfeit its vote in that decision. All votes are final and cannot be altered after the 72 hour voting period. Section 4. The Upper Conclave members shall each hold administrative privileges on the NOIR forums to allow for their oversight. They are responsible for maintaining proper masks and the organization of the NOIR forums. Article VII. Pinot Noir: Membership Section 1. Any black alliance in good standing is encouraged to apply for membership. Membership is conferred by the Conclave. Section 2. If a signatory is found to violate this treaty, they may be expelled by the Conclave after being given a period of forty-eight hours during which they may respond to any accusations brought against them. Section 3. Any signatory may withdraw from this treaty after giving notice on the NOIR forums. They shall be considered a third party to this treaty seventy-two hours after notice was given, during which time they are still bound to articles I and II. Article VIII. Mondeuse Noire: Amendment Any proposed amendment may be adopted following a seventy-two hour vote by the Conclave in which all votes cast (excluding abstentions) approve the proposal. We, the esteemed alliances of the Black Sphere, hereby pledge our dedication to the above document, and the betterment of the Black Sphere. Signed for Sparta Kings - Darklink Tulak Hord Regent - Supremelord Ephors of Foreign Affairs - George the Great Trinite Signed for Umbrella mrcalkin, Triumvir Roquentin, Triumvir Xavi, Triumvir Guus87, Envoy uaciaut, Marshal Snowbeat, Marshal Sceptor, Senior Statesman Signed for the League of United Defense The Ascendancy Prime-Minister: TheChosenOne Grand Vizier: Draeg High Chancellor: HeRo1 Imperial Commissar: Stagger Lee The Ministry Grand Emissary: Alcoholic High Commissioner: Spazquarx High Quaestor: Azamien Imperial Regent: cello-chik Signed for Dark Fist Daikos - Diarch Starcraftmazter - Diarch Martinius - Minister of Foreign Affairs Signed for Iunctus Teh Chad - Imperator St Jimmy - Praetor Signed for MFO JoshuaR Signed for Trilateral Commission Supreme Council TOOL, Chairman Drakedeath, CEO Arch3004, 1st Representative Cooksonthegreat, 2nd Representative mercs2foru, Chief of Staff Grand Council Badbrownies, Head of External Affairs Teargas, Head of Military/Security Signed for The Dark Templar The Dark Archon - Supa_Troop3r The Twilight Archon - Myworld Patriarch - PuLsE High Templar of Finance - Rakshasas High Templar of Development - Gabriel Carver High Templar of War - Masterof9puppets Signed for The Dark Evolution Coolgreen44 - Emperor Signed for the Federation of Buccaneers Founder - Runz Founder - Sagha The Immortals: Sarmatian Empire, Emperor Wappas, Chief Officer Signed for Apocalypse: Ghostlin, Wolf Emperor of Apocalypse Yuurei, Horseman of Internal Affairs Jewelangel, Horseman of Foreign Affairs Pokeikon, Horseman of War The Shadow Confederacy: E.Grievous,Emperor Omniscient1,Grand Vizier DoorNail,Supreme Commander Shadow Lurker,Grand Moff of Internal Affairs Signed for Ether: Evey Jane, Her Sexiness Pmac627, President Master Nick, Vice President Signed for the Military Establishment of Righteous Countries(MERC): Jack Whiterstein - Premier Baha24 - CoIA porkpotpie - CoFA Signed for Nemesis: Bob, Triumvir Soccerbum, Triumvir Van Hoo III, Triumvir Meyer0095, Minister of Economic Affairs Signed for Amazon Nation: Randalla, of The HiElands - Queen Amarynth, of Caspysia - Council and Queen's Consort Larethiel, of Havalas - Council Signed for League of Small Superpowers: Jaaku - Princeps PHD - Consul Drugsup - Consul Lord Slade - Consul DWtheGreat - Prefect of Foreign Affairs Signed for Fifth Column Confederation Methrage, King Bradicus, Director of Foreign Affairs Lovealot, Director of Development Terveis, Director of War ChairmanR, Director of Technology Cujothekitten, Director of Interior Signed for the House of Lords His Eminence The Most Respected Lord Vorak, Lord President and Leader of the House of Lords, 2nd Grand Duke of the House of Lords, Lord of Vorakia Signed for Alpha Omega Mad Mike - Triumvir of Alpha Omega SigmundFreud - Triumvir of Alpha Omega Galvin Mandorick - Triumvir of Alpha Omega Signed for Aircastle John Ron - CEO of Aircastle Quazzy - CFO of Aircastle Dragon Taxi - CIO of Aircastle Signed for The Righteous Fist The Righteous Fist General Assembly Signed for Open Source Alliance His Honor, Nolissar the All-Knowing, President of the OSA Godfather89, Minister of External Affairs for the OSA Edited May 29, 2009 by Nolissar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teh Pimp Posted May 29, 2009 Report Share Posted May 29, 2009 I’m excited to finally see OSA become a part of the smoky, mysterious, and sexy world of NOIR! So excited in fact… that I dressed up for the occasion. OSA is proud to join the ranks of such a fantastic group of alliances. It’s gonna be one hell of a party! o/ NOIR o/ OSA Obligatory Open Source pr0nz?!?!?!?!?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoomzoomzoom Posted May 29, 2009 Report Share Posted May 29, 2009 Congrats and welcome to the wonderful world of NOIR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fort Pitt Posted May 29, 2009 Report Share Posted May 29, 2009 (edited) o/ Noir glad to see OSA accepted EDIT: is Noir the largest bloc? Edited May 29, 2009 by Fort Pitt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strykewolf Posted May 29, 2009 Report Share Posted May 29, 2009 Welcome to black You're not allowed to go back. Yeah...that was corny as hell. o7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cs1177 Posted May 29, 2009 Report Share Posted May 29, 2009 It's great to finally be part of the NOIR family, I foresee great things to come like the ultra rare black snow cone... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outremer Posted May 29, 2009 Report Share Posted May 29, 2009 We are glad to become closer to our neighbors on the Black sphere! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stangad Posted May 29, 2009 Report Share Posted May 29, 2009 Congrats, OSA o/ OSA o/ NOIR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starcraftmazter Posted May 29, 2009 Report Share Posted May 29, 2009 EDIT: is Noir the largest bloc? It most certainly is - and the best too. That's how awesome and unified our team is B) NOIR OSA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshuaR Posted May 29, 2009 Report Share Posted May 29, 2009 Very happy to have you here! (OOC: Ironically I turned on justin.tv during lunch and the first movie channel I clicked on was showing Men in Black. Fit timing.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Hakai Posted May 29, 2009 Report Share Posted May 29, 2009 Sweet. Go black!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rajistani Posted May 29, 2009 Report Share Posted May 29, 2009 o/ outremer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Posted May 29, 2009 Report Share Posted May 29, 2009 OSA is a very nice alliance from the discussions I have had with them. Congrats on the membership Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nolissar Posted May 29, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2009 o/ Noirglad to see OSA accepted EDIT: is Noir the largest bloc? I think it's certainly getting up there: Sparta 655 11,753,321 1,930 Umbrella 82 3,622,781 1,279 The Dark Evolution 195 3,111,118 347 LoSS 157 3,080,794 511 The Immortals 103 2,027,641 245 Alpha Omega 44 1,695,716 416 FCC 39 1,378,578 332 Federation Of Buccaneers 117 1,092,477 52 The Dark Templar 47 1,332,105 300 The House Of Lords 36 1,312,902 277 Nemesis 35 1,270,006 356 Dark Fist 49 1,151,132 214 Aircastle 30 1,097,552 519 Open Source Alliance 45 839,512 188 MFO 29 864,625 123 Iunctus 33 758,824 117 The Righteous Fist 36 730,606 119 Trilateral Commission 46 558,328 5 The Shadow Confederacy 39 573,099 61 League Of United Defense 30 451,022 34 Aeon 11 198,668 50 Amazon Nation 13 155,353 20 MERC 10 101,152 0 Ether 12 264,889 44 Total 1893 39,422,201 7,539 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Felix von Agnu Posted May 29, 2009 Report Share Posted May 29, 2009 OSA is a great group. NOIR is lucky to have them as a signatory. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twodivine Posted May 29, 2009 Report Share Posted May 29, 2009 Welcome OSA good to see you part of NOIR o/ o/ NOIR o/ OSA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randalla Posted May 29, 2009 Report Share Posted May 29, 2009 It's great to have you guys with us. Welcome aboard! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Mathews Posted May 29, 2009 Report Share Posted May 29, 2009 o/ OSA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matasumouri Posted May 29, 2009 Report Share Posted May 29, 2009 I am truly pleased to finally tie the knot with all those who were seated within NOIR prior to our joining... to a prosperous and well endowed future on the black sphere!!! O/ OSA O/ NOIR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gfloyd2002 Posted May 29, 2009 Report Share Posted May 29, 2009 Congrats to my good friends in OSA. Nice to have you on black, and NOIR is all win. o/ Nolly, Tris and Outty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Boris Posted May 29, 2009 Report Share Posted May 29, 2009 (edited) EDIT: is Noir the largest bloc? By nation strength, though to be fair it is a sphere unity/ODP bloc. I forgot, welcome OSA! Edited May 29, 2009 by King Boris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Conrad Posted May 29, 2009 Report Share Posted May 29, 2009 Congrats and Welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tristram Posted May 29, 2009 Report Share Posted May 29, 2009 woOt~~ o/ NOIR! o/ Floyd~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Apocalypse Posted May 29, 2009 Report Share Posted May 29, 2009 Yes! Brilliant, congratulations chaps. o/ OSA o/ NOIR Fake Edit: Ahoy Nolissar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nolissar Posted May 29, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2009 Fake Edit: Ahoy Nolissar. Chips! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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