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The Charter:
Article I - Preamble
We, sovereign members of The Dark Templar, hereby bind ourselves to the principles and ideals of this charter including but not limited to excellence, intelligence, unity, and honor. The Dark Templar shall forever remain a federation of nations resolute on prosperity, commerce, mutual defense, and brotherhood.
Article II – Membership
Section I - Admission
a) All nations wishing to apply to The Dark Templar must complete the following requirements:
-Submit an initial application on the official alliance forums
-Change their Alliance Affiliation to “DT Probes”
-Must be able to check forums and IRC
-Must not be in war at time of application and must not be blacklisted by any alliances
-Exemptions may be awarded on individual circumstances
b) Interview may be conducted during the application process on the forums or on IRC.
-Interviews will serve to gauge the applicant of Cybernations competency as well as getting to know the character of the applicant
-Applicant should answer all questions directed at him/her truthfully
-Observers will decide whether to admit the applicant
Section II – Probe Status
a) Should the Academy Staff accept an applicant, then the applicant will then be considered a “Probe.” Probes are bound to the following regulations:
-Shall change Alliance Affiliation to "DT Probes"
-Shall switch to black trading sphere within the next 10 days of membership (unless otherwise granted permission not to)
-Probes will not engage in tech raids or war, unless instructed by government
b) Graduating Requirements
-Must have been in Probe status for at least 10 days
-Must have at least 2000 infrastructure
-Must have trades in order (as deemed fit by the Observers)
-Must maintain IRC activity as well as forum activity
- Nation settings, trades, and other information will also be used to determine whether the applicant is passed or denied at this stage
c) Graduating Procedures
-Shall inform a member of the Academy Staff of fulfilling graduating requirements
-A member of the Academy Staff or government will review whether or not the Probe has fulfilled all requirements and will pass or fail the Probe
-A Probe may graduate regardless of graduating requirement if a member of Templar or higher status vouches for the Probe in which a 2/3 vote in favor of the Probe.
-When a Probe graduates, he receives the rank of zealot.
d) Should a Probe show a interest to being more active and taking part in the alliance, then the Probe may be fast tracked (by aid or early promotion) into Zealots if a member of the High Templar's or above deam the Probe ready.
Section III – Zealots
a) Attributes
-Shows willingness to learn and be a part of The Dark Templar
-Shows dedication and willingness to help the alliance
-Is somewhat of an example of the ideals that DT was founded upon, listed briefly in the preamble
-Has, at the very least, minimum IRC activity
-Has some knowledge of Cybernations
-Has minimum forum activity
-Has, at least, 2,000 infrastructure
b) Privileges
-Is a full member of the alliance
-Is eligible for any inter-alliance programs (i.e. financial, educational, or diplomatic)
-Can be appointed to positions (not eligible for elections)
Section IV – Templars
a) Attributes
-Is an integral part of The Dark Templar and its community
-Shows extreme devotion and is always willing to help the alliance
-Is a shining example of the ideals that DT was founded upon, listed briefly in the preamble
-Has high IRC activity
-Has excellent knowledge of Cybernations
-Has high forum activity
-Has, at least 30 days as a Zealot
b) Privileges
-Is entitled to any privileges that probes and zealots have
-Is now eligible for any elected positions (Deputy or High Templar)
-May become a battalion leader
Section V – Rank promotion and demotion/expulsion
a) Promotion
- A Probe or Zealot may post up a request to be promoted if they reach the requirements to be promoted.
- A Probe or Zealot may be promoted early should vote by the Deputy High Templars and above pass for their pomotion
- A Probe may be promoted by the Academic Staff should he/she meet the requirements for promotion
b) Expulsion
- A member my be put up for expulsion if he or she violates the charter or has shown actions unbecoming of a member of The Dark Templar
-Before action is taken, the membership must inform and provide proof to the members of government
-The Patriarch, High Templar, or Archon may veto the memberships decision, leading to an alliance-wide vote in which 50% of the alliance must vote; majority wins
- Voting will be open for 48 hrs for the membership to vote and the accused to dispute reason for expulsion.
-Once a member is expelled from the alliance they may re-apply upon good behavior
Article III - Structure of Government
Section I – Archon
a) Dark Archon
- The Dark Archon will be the general leader of the alliance.
- He/she will serve in the benefit of the alliance and will guide the alliance in a positive direction
-The Dark Archon will have the final authority on matters, except for the membership.
-The Dark Archon will be responsible for ensuring that the alliance is prospering and growing
-The Dark Archon may and is responsible for all ministers, ensuring that they do their job
-The Dark Archon has the authority to enact emergency powers, in which the Dark Archon may, with Conclave support, remove and appoint ministers to positions
- The Dark Archon is not permitted to hold any other government positions.
- The Dark Archon must not forget that his sole purpose is to serve the alliance, thus a two thirds no-confidence vote in The Conclave will recall The Dark Archon and a current standing member of the Twilight Archon will take over the position of The Dark Archon.
- The Dark Archon may declare war and holds authority over peace and surrender terms.
- The Dark Archon also holds authority in authorizing nuclear strikes
- The Dark Archon has final say on foreign affairs before any treaty is presented for final vote by the Templar cast
- When the Dark Archon is no more then a vote from the Conclave will be made to elect a new Archon
- When the Dark Archon steps down from office then he/she may appoint his replacement and will them take the position of Immortal as a honored government adviser to the Conclave.
b) Twilight Archon
- The Twilight Archon will be the second to the Dark Archon
- The Twilight Archon will have the same duties and responsiblities of the Dark Archon when the Dark Archon is unavailable
- In the event of possible war, the Twilight Archon will present the evidence for war to the fellow High Templar cast for a vote for approval or not to go to war.
- The Twilight Archon must not forget that his sole purpose is to serve the alliance, thus a two thirds no-confidence vote in The Conclave will recall The Twilight Archon and a current standing member of the High Templar will take over the position of The Dark Archon.
Section II – The Conclave
a) Duties
- The Conclave is the supreme governing body of The Dark Templar
- The Conclave shall serve to reflect all values that The Dark Templar was founded upon
- The Conclave is the general council of the alliance; it includes all members of the alliance with the rank of Deputy High Templar, High Templar, and Immortals
b) Powers
-When a vote is cast in the Conclave, the majority win, unless it pertains to membership in which Article II of this charter will account for rules of the vote.
-The Conclave reserves the right to amend the charter, remove members, and generally preside over The Dark Templar
-War declarations and treaties may be vetoed by Conclave
-May put for a vote for removal of the Dark Archon should he be found in violation of his duties or shows a history of actions unbecoming of being Dark Archon
Section III – High Templars
a) Duties
-To govern their respective field of expertise
-Maintain the alliance day-to-day duties
-Innovation in their respective fields
-Guide the growth of the alliance
b) Positions
- High Templar of Foreign Affairs will oversee the relations of the foreign affairs of alliance
- High Templar of Finance will oversee the bank and all monetary transactions within the alliance
- High Templar of War will oversee the military in war and peace
- High Templar of Development will oversee internal affairs and alliance growth
c) Details
- High Templars will be elected from the Templar caste
- High Templars must have some sort of ministerial experience or background
- High Templars once elected, will be appointed a position within the High Templar that is for the betterment of the alliance.
- High Templars when they decide to step down or been voted out of office due to elections if supported by Conclave may be appointed in to the position of Immortal.
- High Templars are elected to a 4 month term
Section IV – Deputy High Templars
a) Duties
- They are to assist their respective High Templars with their duties
- Deputies are to report to their respective High Templars
b) Details
- Deputy High Templars will be appointed from Zealot class and upwards
- Deputy High Templars are encouraged to have some sort of ministerial experience or background
- May be used as training for those without ministerial experience
- Deputies are appointed to a 2 month term
Section IV – Elections
a) Requirements
-All government positions must be from the Templar caste (does not include secretaries or appointed persons)
-All government must reflect the ideals of this charter
-High Templar terms will last 2 months and eligible to rerun for their position if they wish.
-Deputy High Templar's will be appointed by the elected High Templar for that department and terms will last 2 months and eligible to rerun for their position if they wish.
b) Candidates
- A thread will be created asking the Templar class if anyone wishes to run for a position. It will be open for 72hrs.
- After that time a Q&A will be started so the membership can ask questions to asure those seeking the position of High Templar are qualified. It will be open for 72hrs. After this time election poll or thread will be opened with the list of candidates to be voted on by the Zealots and above.
- Candidates with the most votes to fill the open positions wins.
- Winning Candidates are then appointed by the governing Archon and Twilight Archon to the needs of the Dark Templar
Article IV - Policies and Rights
Section III – Dont get your @$$ whooped Clause
a) Details
- This Clause only comes into effect after a nation has completed the Nuclear Development Policy.
- Members that finish the Nuclear Development Policy will now be in place of the Dont get your @$$ whooped Clause which will require nations to (with DT’s help) develop a Strategic Defense Initiative for the protection of themselves and for an added advantage in war time.
Section IV – Desertion Policy
a) Details
- This policy only comes into effect while The Dark Templar are in a state of war.
- While The Dark Templar is in an Alliance Alert Level of Defcon 1-3, no nations are allowed to leave or join the AA of The Dark Templar without approval from the Dark Archon or the High Templars.
- Breaking this policy and leaving in this time will give that nation One of Two options.
1. Return all aid given to them by The Dark Templar.
2. Nation will be sentenced to full ZI.
- Any nation that leaves and goes to another alliance will be considered ghosting until the nation accepts one of the two choices listed above.
Section V – Rights
a) Powers
- Any member may propose legislation, suggestions, or amendments to charter
- Any member may start a no-confidence poll for any member of government in which a 75% vote of no confidence will repeal the member in question’s position of power.
- May suggest possible promotions, demotions, or expelling to Observers
b) Conclave
- Any member of the alliance, with the rank of Templar or higher, is part of the Conclave
- May voice opinions and thoughts in Conclave discussions
- Is encouraged to take part in voting
c) Conduct
- Members may voice their opinions and feelings
-Members will be responsible for being orderly and civil both in private and in public
-Will treat other members with respect
