SyndicatedINC

As I was going to ask but kriekfreak beat me to it. A surprise I suppose. Hearty congratulations to you mates.

[quote name='band20' timestamp='1320030822' post='2835468'] While I do appreciate the words, we would never have left NsO in a vulnerable economic state after a war. That said we will continue to aid them while they are undergoing reconstruction and until they are financially stable once more. Though we are small we hope to see our friends on their feet soon. While it may seem unusual to you that an alliance is honoring a treaty while in its cancellation phase, please understand that as our friends we would have offered financial aid to NsO regardless of the treaty state. We will always seek to aid our friends to the best of our ability while taking into account the context of the situation and our strengths and limitations. I do hope they recover well and I have nothing but good wishes for them as NsO travels down its own path. It is our hope as an alliance that fortune smiles upon them and that the path that they have chosen brings the results that they desire. I am sure that NsO will find that the previous few months while challenging for both alliances will provide valuable learning experiences for all and that they will use the events to grow stronger. That said as NsO and AODB learn from the past months, I am certain we will come out of this much stronger as each alliance continues down their own path. [/quote] Well said Band. All those who have cause to know, already are aware that you will be there as such.

[quote name='Strykewolf' timestamp='1320119758' post='2836222'] Been a long time coming...mostly since I've been away. o7 Dark Templar, Blackhorse has your back. [/quote] I can almost swear that we have heard this since we first met you both across the field during Karma. I must say with absolute certainty that we are most pleased to see it come to fruition. Congratulations to you both on finally completely putting pen to paper, what you felt in your hearts for so very long. Cheers! Long Live Dark Templar! Long Live Blackhorse!

No "lines being drawn" or "sad but necessary"?

Congratulations to both of you. An appreciative thanks for the brevity of the announcement. II suppose they must be charging by the letter now

Have I told you how much I love your banner? Oh and I see what you did there props on the creativity! Congrats on your election, good luck to him.

I can not speak as to Invicta's intent, however some feel that optional is important as a treaty should have intent NOT to be used unless the cause is just. Not arguing whether or not this is just nor if that was Invicta's idea behind the optional. Wanted to point out though that not everyone views it necessary or even proper to support allies if said allies have done something not worthy of support. Thus why they sign treaties with optional clauses. The intent or lack thereof is dependent entirely upon the justifications of the situation. Now I would also point out however that if we are trying to mind read Invicta, it doesnt seem very logical to claim they are being cowardly here. Past actions have shown them willingly jumping into a fire for an ally. Thus the onus is on a detractor to justify a claim of cowardice.

I must respectfully disagree, having myself been at war against people whom I did like, but for other reasons were on opposing sides of an issue being resolved via conflict.

Love that cake, and that is not a lie!

We shall surely miss seeing Chefjoe at the helm of that viking longboat. Truly sad to see this day come, although we shall not deny that he most decidedly has earned this rest. However Tron IX is more than capable of the role and we expect to see great things to come. Cheers and well wishes to you all! Long Live Chefjoe! Long Live Tron IX! Long Live Valhalla! [quote name='Wu Tang Clan' timestamp='1318915401' post='2827707']Is Bud out of retirement yet?[/quote] If so then may Admin have mercy upon us all! Kills men by the hundreds. And if he were here, he'd consume alliances with fireballs from his eyes, and bolts of lightning from his arse.

[quote name='Flonker' timestamp='1318677790' post='2825574'] IT'S A TRAP!!! No, seriously, Avalon's pretty cool. Just be wary of those pies if you have substance abuse issues. [/quote] Ahh, that would be a different type of baked good we usually bring to parties.

Somehow I missed this announcement. Well at least that is rectified. Congratulations good people. Was very excited to see you develop.

If you love something let it go.... we knew that you would be back. Glad to see you again!

Congratulations to you both. We certainly hold you both in high regard and expect to see great things come of this friendship. Long may it last!

Welcome to the family The Last Republic. I promise to make an effort to swing on by and say hello. May even bring by one of our famous welcome to the neighbourhood pies.

Oh indeed I remember you, congratulations!

[quote name='Schattenmann' timestamp='1301059641' post='2676004'] And with your respect and $5 Avalon can get a grande latte. [/quote] That is no joke, as not everyone can afford such luxury in this day and age, some people only have $2.40. Truthfully though, we do value that respect most highly and Avalon holds no ill will against WC in this current conflict. We are and have been aware of his position just as he has been aware of ours. If it was his call to make, we know that we would not currently be facing VE from across a battlefield now. It was not however his call to make. There is a limited capacity within any individual for vitriol, and we feel holding any such contempt or disrespect for him in this situation is wasteful and inappropriate as compared to the myriad of deserving folks out there.

[quote name='Sithis' timestamp='1301057030' post='2675990']How considerate of you.[/quote] Thank you, indeed, courtesy was the actual idea. Given the situation at hand at the time, it seemed the most respectful means of entering was to recognize a war with Doom House proper and allow for each individual participant to trigger whichever treaty chains they wanted in response. As there had already been far too much e-lawyering going on, it seemed the most polite thing to do was just allow a straight path to cut through it all for those that were going to do whatever it was they wanted to do anyway. If GOONS wished to claim an attack on Umbrella as an attack on them via Doom House, then call in a MDP partner in response, well then it would either happen or it would not happen, no point in dancing around the issue with specifics. Far better is it for all involved to maintain their dignity and just take the battle's landscape at its face.

[quote name='goldielax25' timestamp='1301030655' post='2675809'] ...GOONS are one of the best allies you can ask for and if we feel we can assist them, we will.[/quote] I believe you mean assist Umbrella?

[center][img]http://img593.imageshack.us/img593/310/fingerpistol1.gif[/img][/center] You are going to need a bigger [s]boat[/s] Honda Civic.

Dearest partners and comrades, Avalon was indeed troubled to hear news of this. We shall miss working together and wish you a most fond adieu.

[quote name='Systemfailure' timestamp='1300711971' post='2672172'] im still gonna roll you guys one of these days [img]http://www.parisobdan.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/zapp-brannigan-300x225.jpg[/img] i know inside every GC nation beats the cold evil heart of neutrality *edit* SynINC called it, well played good sir [/quote] Why thank you good sir, but it was not a difficult task, as you have made no secret of your life long goal of ridding Bob of the grey menace.

[quote name='Schattenmann' timestamp='1300682120' post='2671896'][quote name='Hime Themis' timestamp='1300676193' post='2671812'] Noble Grey Council 5 years of continued adherence to your principle particularly at -5 happiness just proves the strength of your convictions and solidarity of your membership. We wish continued success and fidelity. Respectfully Dame Hime Themis [/quote] This is a veiled merger offer. [/quote] Order of the Grey Rose? Alas, it does not hold the same ring to it I think. Thorough admiration for you on your achievement Grey Council. Although be warned, I think SystemFailure is still going on about the neutral menace. This announcement may be the trigger to a new beige alert!

Get well soon, I shall miss your avatar!

Good luck friends!