Starpluck

I'd also find it funny that most of alliances are criticizing this protectorate treaty. Had I signed it with another alliance, the bickering will still be there. The only real cause of this, is simple. You weren't chosen.

[quote name='Rebel Virginia' date='29 May 2010 - 03:20 AM' timestamp='1275092406' post='2315088'] [color="#0000FF"]So, you disapprove of my attitude? Tough. I ain't too fond of you either cupcake. Also, I ain't interested in whether or not you care for my opinions. I ain't seeking to win you over. Now, I forget who said I made an awful comment in your DoE....let me say I could have said a lot worse, but I gave some constructive criticism about avoiding unnecessary charter clutter. Instead of either taking or leaving it, you instead verbally abuse me. You share a similar tone with GOONS, and that ain't a compliment. It is a fact though. Both Facepunch and GOONS represent the very worst that this world has to offer. The bottom of the bottom. I am consoled solely by the knowledge that you both will burn together. Oh, there will be light. A bright, shining light. A beacon to us all lest we ever forget what happens to the likes of you.[/color] [/quote] Ah you returned. I must say your 'philosophical insight' really does intrigue and entertain me. I mean, to be honest, I actually enjoy reading these humorous posts and the inevitable 'Rebel Virginia Prediction' at the end. You'd make a good fraudulent fortune teller; I'd recommend you to seek a local fair, fortune tellers are usually in high demand. Also, don't pull the '[i]I only offered constructive criticism!!111[/i]' card out. We know who you are RV, you have a certain reputation for this type of stuff, and you're original intentions were not to offer constructive criticism. I pity NSO and CN Forums for having to deal with you.

[quote name='Jrenster' date='28 May 2010 - 09:22 PM' timestamp='1275070961' post='2314738'] The only thing we know about your alliance is that Syn doesn't like us for whatever reason. Note that I said he doesn't like [i]us[/i] and not specifically Rebel Virginia. Other than that, we barely have an opinion on you. GOONS, however, we do have some opinions on. I can tell you that none of them are pleasant. That being said, I would hardly blame RV for getting your topic locked last time as he made one remark. And I believe that he is on topic; he's making predictions on FP's role in the Cyberverse given this treaty. That being said, congratulations to you two. [/quote] I doubt he does, Rebel Virginia gave the New Sith Order a horrible impression though.

[quote name='Rebel Virginia' date='28 May 2010 - 08:05 PM' timestamp='1275066331' post='2314686'] [color="#0000FF"]So GOONS is simply disregarding my predictions these days? In the past you used to at least try to make character attacks on me. But who am I to hold you to that? I have in the past recognized that you are not an alliance of idiots, so why would you use something that clearly does not work? Face it, you cannot deny anything I say because even you know it is true. I know you better than you know yourselves, and for that reason everything I say shall be will come to pass.[/color] [/quote] [color="#0000FF"]Rebel Virginia, The attitude that you display (I can predict Alliance downfalls) are most certainly not welcome. A lot of thought was put into account as well as the history of GOONS, on whether I'll approve this treaty or not. Your pretentious attitude makes me instantly discard your statements. What I do hope is that the NSO is much different from you. I'd advise you to stay on topic and not cause our topic to be locked like you did last time. [/color] I can type in colors too.

[CENTER] [SIZE=5]The Gernade Punch[/SIZE] [IMG]http://i48.tinypic.com/2qcl27t.png[/IMG] [IMG]http://i45.tinypic.com/o5qkn6.png[/IMG] [/CENTER] [b]Preamble:[/b] On this day we celebrate two cultures, both similar yet distinct. We recognize the pursuit of humor to be of be of paramount importance. We recognize the need for wit to be razor sharp. We recognize the mutual trust between the Goon Order of Oppression, Negligence, and Sadism and Facepunch Alliance with this protectorate treaty. [u]Article I[/u]: Peace and Sovereignty Facepunch Alliance and the Goon Order of Oppression, Negligence, and Sadism agree to take no action with would undermine the sovereignty of either party. Both parties agree to not engage in any hostile activity toward each other and to resolve any conflict between them in the proper private channels. [u]Article II[/u]: Defense If Facepunch Alliance is attacked, GOONS is obliged to find swift resolution to the conflict, whether via diplomatic means or war. If GOONS is attacked Facepunch Alliance has the option of defending them. [u]Article III[/u]: Offense If either party goes to war against a third party, the attacking alliance may invite the other. [u]Article IV[/u]: Guidance GOONS agrees to share knowledge with Facepunch including but not limited to: alliance management, mass-messaging, growth strategies, foreign policy crafting, tech raiding, tech deals, war, and trade agreements. [u]Article V[/u]: Upgrading Upon Facepunch Alliance reaching a total of 1,000,000 nation strength this treaty is to be re-evaluated, at which point it will have the option of being upgraded to an MDoAP. It may be re-evaluated sooner if it is deemed appropriate by the signatories. [u]Article VI[/u]: Cancellation This agreement can be canceled at any time by either party after a 48 hour notice. [u]Article VII:[/u] [FONT="]Defcon[/FONT] The defense readiness condition (DEFCON) is a measure of the activation and readiness level of the Facepunch Alliance. Defense readiness condition (DEFCON) will signify the current military status of Facepunch Alliance, it goes as follows: [URL="http://cybernations.wikia.com/wiki/File:DEFCON5.gif"][IMG]http://images1.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20070419195846/cybernations/images/8/80/DEFCON5.gif[/IMG][/URL] [FONT="]This is the condition used to designate normal peacetime military readiness. [/FONT] [URL="http://cybernations.wikia.com/wiki/File:DEFCON4.gif"][IMG]http://images3.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20090526154754/cybernations/images/3/38/DEFCON4.gif[/IMG][/URL] [FONT="]This refers to normal, increased intelligence and the heightening of alliance security measures.[/FONT] [URL="http://cybernations.wikia.com/wiki/File:DEFCON3.gif"][IMG]http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20090526154913/cybernations/images/5/50/DEFCON3.gif[/IMG][/URL] [FONT="]This refers to an increase to force readiness above normal. Communication within Facepunch alliance will be more encrypted and privacy must be sustained. [/FONT] [URL="http://cybernations.wikia.com/wiki/File:DEFCON2.gif"][IMG]http://images1.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20090526154944/cybernations/images/c/ce/DEFCON2.gif[/IMG][/URL] [FONT="]This refers to a further increase in force readiness just below maximum readiness. [/FONT] [URL="http://cybernations.wikia.com/wiki/File:DEFCON1.gif"][IMG]http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20090526155018/cybernations/images/d/d2/DEFCON1.gif[/IMG][/URL] [FONT="]This refers to maximum readiness, it is reserved for imminent or ongoing attack on Facepunch Alliance, the status of military will be Facepunch Alliance's upmost priority.[/FONT] [FONT="]The Minister of Defense may edit the DEFCON at any time, the DEFCON status shall always remain on top of the forums.[/FONT] [b]Signed for GOONS[/b]: Sardonic, Pilot lazerc, CoPilot nippy, Strategos Ktarthan, Secretariat Broazt, Council Tristesse, Council Darksol, Council JameZBfod, Council [b]Signed for FP[/b]: Starpluck, President of the Facepunch Alliance Syn, Minister of Defense / War Strategist Megafan, Minister of Finance Kendra, Minister of Public Relations Darkness, Minster of Internal Affairs Wakka, Minister of Propaganda

I always keep my promises. [img]http://img218.imageshack.us/img218/9339/promi.png[/img]

[size="4"][font="Impact"][center][b]"...the personification of growth and expansion..." [/b][/center] [/font][/size] [center] [b][FONT=&quot]Constitution of Facepunch Alliance of 23rd of May of 2010[/FONT][/b][FONT=&quot][/center] [center][IMG]http://i42.tinypic.com/dyq1l4.png[/IMG][/center] [CENTER][b][FONT=&quot]Constitution[/FONT][/b][/CENTER] [/FONT] [b] Preamble [/b] [FONT=&quot] [/FONT]We the nations in order to form a perfect justice and union, to secure our liberty and to maintain security of Facepunch Alliance, solemnly swear to uphold the charter of Facepunch Alliance with full dignity. [LIST] [*][FONT=&quot]Assuring democracy in the alliance sealed by the Constitution and the laws which surround it, economically, socially and militarily.[/FONT] [*][FONT=&quot]Have a State where all rights and laws work, including the Right of Free Speech.[/FONT] [*][FONT=&quot]To protect all the nations under our alliance.[/FONT] [*][FONT=&quot]To move on the progress of our alliance, for it to become a better alliance, and with it, all its integrated alliances.[/FONT] [/LIST] [FONT=&quot]In consequence, all ministers and other nations approve of the following [/FONT] [CENTER][CENTER][b]Section I[/b][/CENTER] [/CENTER] [b]Principles[/b] 1. The Facepunch Alliance shall pass no treaty that undermines the sovereignty of Facepunch Alliance as a whole. 2. The Facepunch Alliance will remain exclusive to members of Facepunch. 3. Facepunch Alliance predominately resides within the red sphere, it is highly recommended for a nation to transition to the red sphere to receive all possible benefits, such as trade bonuses. 4. A nation [I]applying[/I] to join Facepunch Alliance may not be discriminated against due to color. [FONT=&quot] [u]Article 1.[/u] 1. Facepunch Alliance is a democratic and free alliance, which characteristics are its juridical order of liberty, justice, equality and a multi-party alliance. 2. The national sovereignty lies in the nations which are within the alliance. 3. The political form of Facepunch Alliance is a Democratic Alliance. [u]Article 2.[/u] The Constitution is fundamentally a insolvable unit of the Facepunch Alliance, it is of everyone and it can't be divided by anyone. It assures the right of autonomy of all the nations. [u]Article 3.[/u] English is our official language. Any other languages will not be used officially. [u]Article 4.[/u] Our logo is one a rectangle with a red background, a black gear on the right of the centre, and a yellow wheel with a rainbow on the left. In the centre resides the official Facepunch logo.[/FONT] [u][FONT=&quot]Article 6.[/FONT][/u] [FONT=&quot]Additions, changes or amendments may be proposed by membership and officials alike as a referendum for voting. The vote must be a 60% majority for the amendment to be successfully ratified. The President may however, veto a proposed amendment preventing it from being ratified, however this can be overridden by a 70% majority by membership. Time limit will last for 24 hours.[/FONT] [CENTER][CENTER][b][FONT=&quot]Section II - Expulsions[/FONT][/b][/CENTER] [/CENTER] [U][FONT=&quot]Article 7.[/FONT][/U] [FONT=&quot]If the President is proven incompetent and is evidently slacking, membership may propose an impeachment request to the Minister of Internal Affairs. If the Minister of Internal Affairs approves the impeachment request, a voting session will take place. A 65% majority is required for successful impeachment. Time limit will last for 36 hours. If the motion fails, another one may not be proposed within a month.[/FONT] [u][FONT=&quot]Article 8.[/FONT][/u] Any nation can request a motion to expel a member of Facepunch Alliance. In order for the motion to to successfully pass, a 60% majority must vote in favor of the expulsion. Voting will last 24 hours. [FONT=&quot]The President can pardon any nation from expulsion. The President may also expel any member without vote.[/FONT] [u][FONT=&quot]Article 9.[/FONT][/u] [FONT=&quot]If the any Minister is proven incompetent and is evidently slacking, membership may propose an impeachment request to the Minister of Internal Affairs. If the Minister of Internal Affairs approves the impeachment request, a voting session will take place. A 65% majority is required for successful impeachment. Time limit will last for 36 hours. If the motion fails, another one may not be proposed within a month.[/FONT] [CENTER][CENTER][b][FONT=&quot]Section III - Governance[/FONT][/b][/CENTER] [/CENTER] [b][FONT=&quot]President of Facepunch Alliance - [/FONT][/b][FONT=&quot]The President of Facepunch alliances governs Facepunch Alliance and may serve as a temporary substitute of a Minister who is absent or entered a long term leave of absence. The President possess all jurisdictions and abilities of the absent Minister until absence is terminated. The President may declare war [/FONT][FONT=&quot]if any entity that exhibits an imminent threat or have executed a hostile action. Emergency powers may be granted to the president at the time of an emergency to expand the Presidents jurisdiction, the President may also add amendments to the constitution. [/FONT] [b][FONT=&quot]Ministry of Finance[/FONT][/b][FONT=&quot] - The Minister of Finance's duties entail managing tech deals and ensuring the proper distribution of foreign aid. Distribution of foreign aid ranges from war compensation to assisting and aiding a fellow nation in need of aid. In the event of war, the minister of Finance will be required to collaborate with the Minister of Defense to ensure funds are distributed successfully to help the war effort.[/FONT] [b][FONT=&quot] Ministry of Defense[/FONT][/b][FONT=&quot] - The Minister of Defense is responsible for managing wars and conflicts that involve Facepunch Alliance. If any entity that exhibits an imminent threat or have executed a hostile action, the Minister of Defense may exercise his authority and take military actions on said entity. In the event of war, the minister of Finance will be required to collaborate with the Minister of Defense to ensure funds are distributed successfully to help the war effort. The Minister of Defense must be informed about all forms of militarization within Facepunch Alliance. Further jurisdiction of Ministry of Defense will explained further in Section IV - War[/FONT] [b][FONT=&quot]Ministry of Foreign Affairs[/FONT][/b][FONT=&quot] - The Minister of Foreign Affairs entails establishing and improving relations with foreign alliances. The Minister of Foreign Affairs must also preserve the image of Facepunch Alliance. The Minister of Foreign Affairs is responsible for negotiating deals and treaties with foreign alliances. Should a nation request to speak with a representative of Facepunch Alliance The Minister of Foreign Affairs as this position. The Minister of Foreign Affairs is also responsible for maintaining diplomacy with foreign alliances, should a nation request an embassy in Facepunch Alliance, it is the duty of The Minister of Foreign Affairs to approve and create one. The Minister of Foreign Affairs also serves as an ambassador should he/she apply for an embassy in a friendly alliance. If sustaining diplomacy fails in a event of hostility (Refusal to pay compensation, adhere to terms, accept peace e.g), jurisdiction will transition to the Ministry of Defense.[/FONT] [FONT=&quot] [b]Minister of Internal Affairs[/b] - The Minister of Internal Affair's responsibilities and duties are to examine other Ministers and to ensure they are doing their role correctly. Any complaints about the ministers must go into the The Minister of Internal Affairs forum. It is the responsibility of the The Minister of Internal Affairs to inform a minister of his incompetence. If the problem persists, the Minister of Internal Affairs may establish a voting to impeach said Minister. However, this does not make the The Minister of Internal Affairs immune to impeachment or complaints.[/FONT] [CENTER][CENTER][b][FONT=&quot]Section IV - War[/FONT][/b][/CENTER] [/CENTER] [u][FONT=&quot]Article 10.[/FONT][/u] [FONT=&quot]Since maintaining diplomacy and peaceful relations with foreign alliances may not always yield successful results, War; [/FONT] a conflict carried on by force of arms, as between nations or between parties within a nation; warfare, as by land, sea, or air [FONT=&quot]must take place. [/FONT] [LIST] [*][FONT=&quot]Conventional warfare is an attempt to reduce an opponent's military capability through open battle. It is a declared war between existing alliances in which nuclear, biological, or chemical weapons are not used or only see limited deployment in support of conventional military goals and maneuvers.[/FONT] [/LIST] [FONT=&quot]The opposite of conventional warfare, unconventional warfare, is an attempt to achieve military victory through acquiescence, capitulation, or clandestine support for one side of an existing conflict.[/FONT] [LIST] [*][FONT=&quot]Nuclear warfare is a war in which nuclear weapons are the primary method of coercing the capitulation of the other side, as opposed to a supporting tactical or strategic role in a conventional conflict.[/FONT] [/LIST] [FONT=&quot]The President and/or Minister of Defense possess the ability to wage war against a foreign alliance, once war takes place, the Minister of Defense will serve as the commander of armed forces. War can also be declared at will on independent nations who are not aligned, raiding is permitted. The use of nuclear weapons shall remain automatically authorized. [/FONT] [CENTER][CENTER][b][FONT=&quot]Sub-Section I[/FONT][/b][/CENTER] [/CENTER] [b][FONT=&quot]Defcon[/FONT][/b] The defense readiness condition (DEFCON) is a measure of the activation and readiness level of the Facepunch Alliance. Defense readiness condition (DEFCON) will signify the current military status of Facepunch Alliance, it goes as follows: [URL="http://cybernations.wikia.com/wiki/File:DEFCON5.gif"][IMG]http://images1.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20070419195846/cybernations/images/8/80/DEFCON5.gif[/IMG][/URL] [FONT=&quot]This is the condition used to designate normal peacetime military readiness. [/FONT] [URL="http://cybernations.wikia.com/wiki/File:DEFCON4.gif"][IMG]http://images3.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20090526154754/cybernations/images/3/38/DEFCON4.gif[/IMG][/URL] [FONT=&quot]This refers to normal, increased intelligence and the heightening of alliance security measures.[/FONT] [URL="http://cybernations.wikia.com/wiki/File:DEFCON3.gif"][IMG]http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20090526154913/cybernations/images/5/50/DEFCON3.gif[/IMG][/URL] [FONT=&quot]This refers to an increase to force readiness above normal. Communication within Facepunch alliance will be more encrypted and privacy must be sustained. [/FONT] [URL="http://cybernations.wikia.com/wiki/File:DEFCON2.gif"][IMG]http://images1.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20090526154944/cybernations/images/c/ce/DEFCON2.gif[/IMG][/URL] [FONT=&quot]This refers to a further increase in force readiness just below maximum readiness. [/FONT] [URL="http://cybernations.wikia.com/wiki/File:DEFCON1.gif"][IMG]http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20090526155018/cybernations/images/d/d2/DEFCON1.gif[/IMG][/URL] [FONT=&quot]This refers to maximum readiness, it is reserved for imminent or ongoing attack on Facepunch Alliance, the status of military will be Facepunch Alliance's upmost priority.[/FONT] [FONT=&quot]The Minister of Defense may edit the DEFCON at any time, the DEFCON status shall always remain on top of the forums.[/FONT] [size="2"] Credits to Kendra for contributing as well as the Minister of War for suggestions. President Starpluck - [url="http://www.cybernations.net/nation_drill_display.asp?Nation_ID=403742"]Nation Link[/url] Secretary of Defense Syn - [url="http://www.cybernations.net/nation_drill_display.asp?Nation_ID=403774"]Nation Link[/url] Minister of Finances MegaFan Minister of Foreign Affairs Kendra - [url="http://www.cybernations.net/nation_drill_display.asp?Nation_ID=403955"]Nation Link[/url] Minister of Internal Affairs Darkness - [url="http://www.cybernations.net/nation_drill_display.asp?Nation_ID=403703"]Nation Link[/url] [/size] [b][i] [size="4"]- The President of Facepunch Alliance, Starpluck.[/i][/b][/size] http://www.facepunchalliance.com/forum.php

Guys its all solved, no need to make a big deal about. We ALL (Facepunch Alliance) thanked him for his assistance in mediating some problems. That is all. No need to be an interventionist.

Everyone has been unbanned.

[quote name='Thomas Grimshaw' date='15 May 2010 - 12:43 PM' timestamp='1273916603' post='2298558'] Yeah, I'd like to come over and have some tea. If that's okay with [s]your overlords[/s] Greene. Seriously though, are you guys set? [/quote] Yes we are, we're creating a private channel atm.

[quote name='Syn' date='15 May 2010 - 12:37 PM' timestamp='1273916217' post='2298554'] [size="5"][size="2"]Greetings from the Facepunch Alliance. [/size][/size] I am coming to you as only some petty nominee, but I must (for the sake of many nations) set a few things straight about our alliance and the events that took place in the substandard IRC channel. We were assisted by the UPN by the means of receiving a temporary, working forum and IRC channel (for us to organize). This was organized as you said by the UPN Ministry of Defense, otherwise known as Greene345. We have struggled to accomplish our most coveted goal so far: the official formation of our very own alliance. [b]He is no longer in charge of any of our operations.[/b] Just to make everything clear, Greene never intended to cause this heat to arise. He was only ensuring that our people got an equal say by monitoring the channel while we selected a leader, and formatted the key pieces of our government. Greene himself was used as a mediator, we apologize for any disrespect (or what seemed as "Shady" behavior). Our alliance, and the UPN want nothing but peace and harmony amongst you all. [/quote] I was going to respond, but this pretty much sums it all.