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[center][b][u][size="5"]European Cooperation Organization Headquarters[/size][/u][/b] [size="4"]Prague, Slavic Federation[/size][/center] [b] Preamble[/b] We the nations of Europe come together united by a common bond, to once again promote the ideals we share. The European Cooperation Organization is established upon the principles of independence. Unless attacked the members shall have freedom to act as they see fit, to the benefit of their respective nations. The goal of this treaty is to foster the advancement and prosperity of Europe as a peaceful, yet unified continent. [b]Article 1: Sovereignty[/b] I: All signatories of this treaty shall remain sovereign, independent entities, as do their respective nations. II: The Central Council will hold no power over a signatory's internal or foreign affairs. [b]Article 2: Non-aggression[/b] I: No recognized member of any signatory may knowingly perform an act of aggression against another signatory. II: An act of aggression shall be defined as attacking a signatory directly or aiding, encouraging and otherwise provoking an attack upon a signatory by a third party. III: If a nation is alleged to be in violation of this article, they must immediately cease any and all attacks and offer peace. Reparations to the defender must also be made, to an equal or greater amount of the damages the defender incurred. [b]Article 3: Intelligence and Espionage[/b] I: Signatories agree to refrain from engaging in any kind of espionage or other intelligence gathering activities against any signatories. They shall also refrain from supporting any such action by other parties. II: If any signatory possesses information relevant to the well being of any other signatory it is required that the information be shared with that signatory. III: If any signatory is found to be in violation of this article, the Central Council will vote on the possible expulsion of this member. [b]Article 4: War and Aid[/b] I: All signatories have a legal casus belli against any third party which conducts aggression (as defined in Article 2, Section II) against any signatory. II: Aid can be requested by any signatory. If requested, said aid must be considered through the appropriate channels by all other signatories. III: Signatories can, but are by no means required to, come to the military defense of another signatory. IV: If a signatory decides not to pledge aid to another signatory, they must remain militarily neutral in the conflict until it is resolved. [b]Article 5: Establishment of Free Trade Zone[/b] I: All signatories agree to establish a joint Free Trade Zone [b]Article 6: Establishment of Central Council[/b] I: The purpose of the Central Council shall be to serve as the primary inductor for new nations into this treaty, and to add additional amendments to this treaty. The council also reserves the right to expel signatories if they are found in violation of Article 2 or Article 3, or for some other specified reason. II: Each signatory may appoint up to two officials to serve in the Council. III: A signatory may be expelled from this treaty with a vote of no less than 75% of the Council. [b]Article 7: Admittance[/b] I: This treaty is open to all European nations, provided they agree to be bound by its terms. II: The sponsoring signatory shall inform the Council of the application upon completion of the survey and shall present the survey to the Council. The Council shall have 21 days to discuss and vote upon the application. III: The members of The Council may vote yea or nay to the admittance of the applicant nation, any one signatory may veto the entry of an applicant nation by voting nay. IV: New signatories may be admitted to this treaty by a 50%+1 majority vote from the Council within the allotted 21 day time period, provided that there are no vetoes. V: In the event of a veto or that an application can not reach the required quorum within the allotted 21 day time period, the sponsoring signatory shall inform the applicant nation that they have been denied entry to this treaty. [b]Article 8: Amendments[/b] I: New legislation may be added to this treaty after being approved by the Council with a unanimous vote. II: Signatories may propose legislation they feel will strengthen this treaty to the Council for consideration. [b]Article 9: Cancellation and Expiration[/b] I: Any signatory may withdraw at any time from this treaty. After an official and public announcement has been made, and the withdrawing alliance must still obey all parts of this treaty for a period of 120 hours. II: Should any signatory be expelled from this treaty, all signatories, including the expelled signatory, are still bound to non-aggression as defined in Article 3, Section 2 for a period of 48 hours. Signed For the New Palma Republic: President Edward Nicholas Moshum For the Empire of Slavorussia, Emperor Justinian Mikhailovich Romanov Prime Minister Dmitry Anatolyevich Medvedev Signed for the Athenian Federation, [img]http://img444.imageshack.us/img444/7435/e9634eeeb3bfe7bc40dc1c4.png[/img] Nikita Akhatova, President of the Athenian Federation Signed for the Slavic Federation, His Imperial Highness [b]Alec Pradeux[/b], Emperor of the Slavic Federation, President of Dalmatia, Chief Priest, Imperator of the Slavic Armed Forces, Imperium Maius, First Man of the Senate, and Imperial Censor of the State His Imperial Highness [b]James II[/b], Emperor of the Slavic Federation, King of Caucasia, Chief Priest, Imperator of the Slavic Armed Forces, Imperium Maius, First Man of the Senate, and Imperial Censor of the State Members:Central Councilor(s) Slavic Federation: James II and Alec Pradeux Athenian Federation: Nikita Akhatov and Jean-Luc Picard Slavorussian Empire: Konstantin Gregorovich Romanov, Viktor Vasilyevich Orlov New Palma Republic: Edward Nicholas Moshum, Christopher Moshum Councilors are, by default, the signatories of the document, until specified otherwise. Those with only one councilor may appoint the second councilor at will. [b][u]Issues for the Council[/u][/b] Admission of the Sicilian League into the European Cooperation Organization Aye: 4 Nay: 0 Abstain: 2 To Vote: New Palma(2)

[center][img]http://slowwolf.files.wordpress.com/2009/04/tom-tucker.jpg[/img][/center] "Good evening, I'm Tom Tucker." [center][img]http://static.tvfanatic.com/images/gallery/diane-simmons-picture.jpg[/img][/center] "And I'm Diane Simmons." [center][img]http://slowwolf.files.wordpress.com/2009/04/tom-tucker.jpg[/img][/center] "Let's go to our top news story this afternoon, the debacle in Cuba. Himynamystan or whatever the hell it is has been trying to send aid shipments to the island, but Louisiana has it blocked up worse than Diane's vagina." [center][img]http://static.tvfanatic.com/images/gallery/diane-simmons-picture.jpg[/img][/center] [center][img]http://slowwolf.files.wordpress.com/2009/04/tom-tucker.jpg[/img][/center] "We now go live to Asian Reporter Trisha Takanawa." [center][img]http://scrapetv.com/News/News%20Pages/Entertainment/images-3/family-guy-Tricia-Takanawa-1.jpg[/img][/center] "Tom, I'm standing here near the Louisianan Capitol, where lawmakers are heatedly discussing the best course of action regarding Cuba. Not far away, Louisianan citizens petition an anti-Hym--" "HEY, LOOK! SHE MUST BE A HYMANISTANI!" "ACK!" [center][img]http://slowwolf.files.wordpress.com/2009/04/tom-tucker.jpg[/img][/center] "That's enough of that. We now go to our next story about the recently-concluded GLP-Coruscanta War with Ollie Williams. Ollie?" [center][img]http://citifield.files.wordpress.com/2009/08/ollie-willieam.jpg[/img][/center] "PEOPLE DIED." [center][img]http://slowwolf.files.wordpress.com/2009/04/tom-tucker.jpg[/img][/center] "Thank you, Ollie. Now presenting the next segment of this broadcast, Grind My Gears with Peter Griffin. Peter?" [center][img]http://j17productions.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/picture3.jpg[/img][/center] "Thanks, Tom. You know what really grinds my gears? Vauleo-Buryatia. I mean, seriously, they have a !@#$@#$ revolution every two weeks, or a terrorist plot, or some other crap. You know? What do we gotta do to make them stop? What do they want? I mean, that crap sucks, cloggin' up my radio and TV news with the latest crap they did. You know, they just need to settle down. Enjoy life. Not blow themselves up. That makes the world much happier. You know? I mean, seriously, I'd like to go one week without some crap happening in Vauleo-Buryatia...back to you Tom." [center][img]http://slowwolf.files.wordpress.com/2009/04/tom-tucker.jpg[/img][/center] "Thank you, Peter. And this week, in Vauleyo-Buryatia..." [center][img]http://blogs.messiah.edu/dan_custer/files/2008/10/grinds-my-gears1.jpg[/img][/center] "DAMMIT!"

CNRP NATION NAME: Slavic Federation TEAM NAME: Hoplites TEAM COLORS: Blue, Red, White OFFENSIVE CAPTAIN (QB) NAME: Mikheil Grigol DEFENSIVE CAPTAIN (MLB) NAME: István Vince YES

OOC: From my small part in the conflict... 473 KIA 502 WIA 17 MIA 7 aircraft shot down 13 tanks destroyed

[quote name='Justinian the Mighty' date='08 June 2010 - 04:55 PM' timestamp='1276012482' post='2328869'] That citizen was promptly shot in the head by a russian speaking citizen because he thought he was an American spy. He was arrested by local authorities while trying to flee the scene. [/quote] As the Russian-speaking citizen was arrested, a group of ten Czech-speaking citizens sprung him from the police car and fled to the woods.

Someone has to do Glenn Beck...I demand it for the lulz involved.

Yeah, can you guys just resolve this on your own on IRC/private forums?

Signed for the Slavic Federation, James II, Emperor Alec Pradeux, Emperor

James tapped the end of the cigar on the edge of an ashtray, dislodging the ashes. He took a puff and exhaled with a thoughtful humming sound. "Indeed," he said, almost to himself. He abruptly reached forward and removed a pen from a stand on the table. "Give me a short moment, please.," James said, pulling a sheet of paper towards himself. He put the pen to the paper and began to write. Preamble The undersigned nations, the Slavic Federation and Athenian Federation, in the interest of cultural unity and the stability of the Balkans and the surrounding region, do hereby enter into this agreement of alliance. Article I. Nonaggression The Slavic Federation and Athenian Federation, henceforth referred to as the SF and AF, respectively, hereby agree to nonaggression. Neither shall engage in activities that are to the detriment to the other. This includes, but is not limited to, war, espionage, and financial aid to an enemy of the other. Article II. Trade The SF and AF agree to lower or remove all tariffs on imports from the other signatory. While complete abolition of tariffs is optional, it is strongly encouraged. The SF and AF also agree to allow government-owned companies of both signatories free access to their nations. Article III. Defense In the event of a hostile declaration of war on one signatory, the other is required to declare war on the attacker in defense of their ally, unless otherwise requested by the defender. Article IV. Aggression Should either signatory see the need to declare an offensive war, the other has the option, but not obligation, to declare war alongside the attacker. Article V. Cancellation Should either nation see the need to cancel this agreement, they must give the other signatory 72 hours advance notice, during which time the treaty remains in full effect.

Back, unlock please.

I need a lock from today until God knows when. We're going on vacation, but we may have to peel off and go see my ailing uncle in Georgia, so I dunno when we'll be back. To be safe, lock me until next Saturday.

While disappointed at the Slavic defeat in the knockout round, the fans are still thunderously behind their team in the loser's quarters, and have apparently chosen Transvaal and Novak as their favorites for the playoffs.

Name of Nation: Slavic Federation -Geographical Location: Eurasia Head of State: Alex Pradeux and James Drake II Head of Government: Vasily Karasov Head of Foreign Affairs: Remus Cristian Form of Government: Dual Monarchic Federation -Is your nation stable?: Yes -Capital city: Tbilisi Ambassador to Atlantis: Danilo Branimir -Special requests for embassy?: Liberty Guard Embassy Detachment from the Federation. Policy, etc. Other comments, information, etc.: None

[quote name='Subtleknifewielder' date='26 May 2010 - 05:31 AM' timestamp='1274848274' post='2312113'] Sorry, that's my protectorate at the moment (the map changes so often the mapmakers are hard-pressed to keep it up-to-date), but it's already been promised to another player. [/quote] Where did you RP taking it when the Imperium was destroyed?

As no conflicts between Slavic and Tahoan forces have occurred since early on in the war, we'd like to offer Tahoe a white peace.

[quote name='Subtleknifewielder' date='24 May 2010 - 06:26 AM' timestamp='1274678761' post='2309967'] Sargun: The God of Sarcasm... You could also add 'unable to comprehend sarcasm, and by extension Sargun' to Subtleknifewielder... [/quote] Sargasm: Sargun's sarcasm, or, in some cases, an orgasm in response to Sargun

[quote name='Kevin Kingswell' date='26 May 2010 - 03:58 AM' timestamp='1274842719' post='2311984'] I am dropping all claims to The Imperium instead I am making a new claim which is shown below. Sargun please add me whenever it is best for you mate. [IMG]http://i858.photobucket.com/albums/ab144/killerkevz666/RomonovFoundation.png[/IMG] [/quote] I think Shan's claim rules that out for you. First come, first serve. etc.

"Until further notice, the Slavic airspace is closed to all non-allied flights. We apologize for any inconvenience, but we have reason to believe that there are smugglers using flight to bring illegal substances into the country, and we're not taking any chances." -HIH James II

Color: Black [url="http://s1.zetaboards.com/Swedish_Empire/index/"]The Swedish Empire[/url] (TSE) - #sweden

[quote name='Sarah Tintagyl' date='25 May 2010 - 10:02 PM' timestamp='1274821308' post='2311584'] "Oh I understand perfectly the actions of my regime. I personally regard Belarus as a Slavic puppet state just as I'm sure you do Galicia as a French puppet state. Just different ways going about guiding the marionette. From one imperialist to another, bravo." [/quote] "Rus is no puppet state; if it were, we'd have either established a political party that supported the Slavic Federation, or put in a monarch who favored us. We did neither, and and had naught to do with their formation beyond agreeing to their independence." -His Imperial Highness James II, Emperor of the Slavic Federation, King of Caucasia, Chief Priest, Imperator of the Slavic Armed Forces, Imperium Maius, First Man of the Senate, and Imperial Censor of the State

[quote name='Sarah Tintagyl' date='25 May 2010 - 09:45 PM' timestamp='1274820296' post='2311571'] "The fact that there is belief that an election fraud occurred, might be one of the causes, but besides that we're sure that the Slavic Federation's undying support for Belorussian independence and I'm sure for whatever regime comes to power will be one of prosperity. But please, don't question other nation's motives when your own are only slightly above abysmal." -Therese Zelle [/quote] "We seek only to ensure the sovereignty and self-governance of the Belorussian people. How is that an abysmal motive? And how can you judge after invading a nation to 'guide' them?" -His Imperial Highness James II, Emperor of the Slavic Federation, King of Caucasia, Chief Priest, Imperator of the Slavic Armed Forces, Imperium Maius, First Man of the Senate, and Imperial Censor of the State

"The Slavic Federation recognizes the Union of Rus, and wonders why Canada and Denmark refuse to recognize a new state." -His Imperial Highness James II

As the Slavorussians secured Moscow, the Slavic Federal Marines took on a role as a mobile unit, rushing chasing down isolated units of Paulist forces outside the city within a twenty mile radius. The SFGF and heavier components of the Marines held their ground outside the city, preventing any Paulists from escaping. When the city was taken, they turned their positions into defenses, building sand bag walls and machine gun emplacements for their use, and later for the Slavorussians when they moved on to Tver. At the conclusion of the battle, Major General Miri ordered two infantry companies, approximately 400 men, to Tver to get intelligence on the region. Among the four hundred were fifty of the Caucasus Guardsman scouts, experts at traversing the terrain, and who would essentially scout for the scouting force, ensuring no larger Paulist forces ambushed them.

[quote name='Franz Ferdinand' date='25 May 2010 - 06:21 PM' timestamp='1274808088' post='2311374'] "Denmark does not recognise the sovereignty of Belarus." [/quote] "Nobody cares. Shouldn't you be complaining about soccer right now?' -Personal Opinion of Adviser Dan Donegan "Noted." -His Imperial Highness James II

[quote name='Chiftelos' date='25 May 2010 - 08:23 AM' timestamp='1274772182' post='2311114'] Damn, these guys just formed and already have their flag in game. Congrats. Anyhow, welcome to existence. We look forward to your prosperity and a future upgrade of our treaty, when you're big enough. [/quote] Pfff, that flag sucks. Needs moar black, laurels, and crowns.