Opus Dei Declaration of Existence

[Priapus]

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Protector: CSN (protectorate treaty posted yesterday)

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Preamble:
We, the sovereign nations of the Opus Dei Alliance, unite under this charter to promote the values of peace, unity, and prosperity for all its members who make Opus Dei their home, on Planet Bob.

Article I: Alliance Membership

Here in Opus Dei, we have an open membership to anyone who wishes to join the alliance. All applicants must adhere to the following guidelines in order to be accepted within our alliance:

- Applicants must not be engaged in any wars at the time of their application.
- Applicants cannot be on any ZI list,rogue,or sanction list.
- Applicants cannot be a member of another alliance, while in Opus Dei.
- Applicants are expected to switch to the Maroon sphere,and remain on it as long as u are in the alliance.
- Applicant must register and complete the application process,be approved for membership, and be on the maroon sphere, before being able to receive membership benefits.

Article II: Opus Dei Government Structure

The Praetor is the highest authority in Opus Dei. The Praetor is in control of all day to day operations,interior affairs, and external affairs within the alliance. The Praetor is a permanent position.

The Magistrate of Internal Affairs is charged with forum administration, applicants, membership levels, administering elections, and internal communication with members.

The Magistrate of Foreign Affairs is charged with being a public face of the alliance, maintaining communication with allies and others, briefing the membership on happenings outside of the alliance and bringing treaties up for discussion.

The Magistrate of Finance is charged the growth and maintenance of our economic strength.

The Magistrate of Defense is charged with the organization of our military as well as the strengthening and training of our member nations.

Magistrates may appoint or dismiss Deputies and delegate duties as needed. Deputies are not considered government level positions. Deputies must adhere and follow the policies set forth by either the Praetor, or their Magistrate.Deputies can be removed from their duties at anytime.

Article III: The Deities
Members have the right to send and receive aid.
Members have the right to be free from hurtful remarks by other members.
Members have the right to run for office within the alliance.
Members have the right to suggest amendments.
Members have the right to leave the alliance without reason, so long as rules are followed in their departure.
Members have the right to protection from the alliance.
Members have the right to call for impeachment of members and government officials.

Article IV: Basic Policies

Tech Raiding:
Tech Raiding is forbidden for any reason within Opus Dei. Any member who violates this policy will be expelled from the alliance,immediately.

Foreign Policy:
Opus Dei is a peaceful alliance. Any disputes will be handled diplomatically at first through our foreign affairs dept and the Praetor, if this does not resolve the situation and the security of Opus Dei members is in jeopardy, then Opus Dei will use other options, including war, to resolve the issue at hand.

Article V: Legislative Process

Any member of the Opus Dei at any time may propose a new law or amendment to the alliance body. This law or amendment must be seconded by another member in good standing. The article must be discussed as an alliance for at least 72 hours. After that time period the legislation can be put to vote. For The legislation to pass it must, it must pass by a 85% +1 approval of the membership.

Article V: Amendments
Amendments may be made to this charter by anyone within the alliance. The amendment must pass the membership with a 85% +1, in order to be approved.

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Edited August 9, 2012 by Priapus

[Starfox101]

Good to see new alliance's forming. Good luck!

[1972ford]

What's the point just join an existing alliance the game is dying no point creating more micros than there already are. What needs to happen is more alliance mergers or at the least more alliances joining blocs

[keeology]

welcome OD hope you prosper

[Starfox101]

[quote name='1972ford' timestamp='1344547412' post='3020245']
What's the point just join an existing alliance the game is dying no point creating more micros than there already are. What needs to happen is more alliance mergers or at the least more alliances joining blocs
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Yep, and comments like this help things.

[salsabeast1]

Congrats my friends!

[Schattenmann]

Good luck, OD.


[quote name='1972ford' timestamp='1344547412' post='3020245']
What's the point just join an existing alliance the game is dying no point creating more micros than there already are. What needs to happen is more alliance mergers or at the least more alliances joining blocs
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VE first.

[Omniscient1]

Pretty Cool name. Hope you guys do well.


[quote name='Schattenmann' timestamp='1344561874' post='3020342']
VE first.
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Schatt read my mind.

[Cao Pai]

I really, really, really like that flag.

Good luck!

[deathcat]

[quote name='1972ford' timestamp='1344547412' post='3020245']
What's the point just join an existing alliance the game is dying no point creating more micros than there already are. What needs to happen is more alliance mergers or at the least more alliances joining blocs
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I know this is not the first reply... but seriously, we need NEW blood and not LESS... Please refrain from negative comments when this is a POSITIVE thing...

oo/ Opus Dei