Quinoa Rex Posted April 17, 2009 Report Share Posted April 17, 2009 (edited) It is with great pleasure that I announce the formalization of relations between TORN and Zenith. Join us in celebrating our friendship, as well as celebrating bigwoody letting someone else make an announcement. The Thunderbolts and Lightning Accords The Order of Righteous Nations and Zenith: Aiming at the achievement of a just, lasting and comprehensive peace; Aspiring to develop friendly relations and co-operation between them; Seeking a pathway that will lead to full and frank communication between them; Desiring to ensure lasting security for both Alliances and in particular to avoid espionage and the threat or use of force between them; Deciding to establish peace between them in accordance with these Protocols for Espionage and Armed Conflict Eradication; Have agreed as follows: Article I ESTABLISHMENT OF PEACE Peace is hereby established between TORN and Zenith effective from the exchange of the instruments of ratification of these protocols. Article II SOVEREIGNTY Both signatories recognize and respect the sovereignty and political independence of the other. They will develop good neighborly relations of co-operation between them to ensure lasting security. They will refrain from espionage and the threat or use of force against each other and will settle all disputes between them by peaceful means. Article III COMMUNICATION In signing these protocols, both signatory alliances recognize that full and frank communication is the foundation for a strong and enduring relationship and that there is mutual benefit for both alliances when open communication between them is maintained. To that end, both signatory alliances agree to productive two-way inter-alliance communication: a.) The signatory alliances agree that whenever a situation arises which involves provisions within these protocols or other issues of mutual concern; there shall be full, frank, and expedient communication between the signatory alliances. b.) The signatory alliances shall encourage and promote effective methods of dispute resolution between their respective member nations if such methods become necessary. c.) The signatory alliances commit to frequent and friendly communication both on their respective forums and in their respective IRC channels, understanding that communicating openly and often is a key factor in continued relations. This shall include communication at the government level, for which the leaders of the signatory alliances will meet periodically to discuss issues of mutual concern. Article IV OVERT HOSTILE ACTIVITIES Neither signatory alliance will knowingly engage in the use of sanctions against member nations of the other signatory alliance without formal, written permission from the other signatory alliance. Neither signatory alliance shall endorse, fund, approve or engage in military action against the other signatory alliance. If an individual member nation of either signatory alliance is found in violation of this article, it shall be directed to offer peace and reparations equivalent to 1.5 times the total damages inflicted. Though not required, defending nations shall be encouraged to defer retaliation until a diplomatic solution can be reached. If the attacking nation refuses to accept peace and terms under which reparations will be paid, said nation will be declared a rogue and forfeit its protection by either signatory. Article V COVERT HOSTILE ACTIVITIES Neither signatory alliance shall knowingly endorse, fund, approve or engage in espionage or other covert action against the other signatory alliance. Both signatory alliances agree not to actively or passively recruit member nations of the other alliance for the purpose of committing espionage. If either signatory alliance collects intelligence regarding a security breach or a credible threat concerning the other signatory alliance, the acquiring signatory alliance will convey all pertinent information in their possession to the other signatory alliance. Should any member nation of a signatory alliance violate this article, said nation will be declared a rogue and forfeit its protection by either signatory. Article VI RECIPROCAL DEFENSE Neither signatory alliance is required to grant requests for military assistance to the other. However, barring other conflicting treaty obligations, should such a request be made through official channels by one alliance, the other alliance is highly encouraged to discuss and reach a consensus decision in their highest decision making body on whether or not to grant military assistance and if granted, in what form that military assistance shall be made. In the event that such assistance is not requested nor explicitly refused, the other alliance is equally encouraged to offer assistance but not required to. Article VII RECOVERY AID In the event of conflict involving only one of the signatory alliances, upon cessation of hostilities and barring other conflicting treaty obligations, the non-combatant signatory alliance shall encourage its individual member nations to voluntarily provide recovery aid to individual member nations of the war-torn signatory alliance. In the event of conflict involving both of the signatory alliances, upon cessation of hostilities and barring other conflicting treaty obligations, both signatory alliances shall encourage its individual member nations to voluntarily provide recovery aid to individual member nations of the war-torn signatory alliances regardless of alliance membership. Article VIII CIVILITY Both signatory alliances shall be resolute in their insistence that their respective members remain polite and civil to each other at all times, especially in public forums and other public venues. Article IX RATIFICATION These protocols shall be ratified by both signatory alliances in conformity with their respective procedures. Article X TERMINATION Either signatory alliance may terminate this compact at any time by providing the other signatory alliance with a 72 hour notice of intent to terminate. This compact is automatically terminated when either signatory alliance violates Article IV, V or VI of this compact. /s/ For The Order of Righteous Nations: Emperor: bigwoody Regents: KungFuGeek, His Royal Thickness, choop Minister of Foreign Affairs: Quinoa Rex Minister of War: SinisterCanuck Minister of Internal Affairs: HannaH Council: Sithis, mike717, Imperator G4G Imperial Advisors: Kaveman, Natan, Lord Boris, Tito716 For Zenith: Executive Triumvir: Suvorov External Triumvir: Duncan King Internal Triumvir: Metictype Regent: Ferrous Minister of Defense: Christian Minister of Development: The Joker23 Minister of Domestic Affairs: BlackJackCF Minister of Finance: Gogeta Minister of Foreign Affairs: Sulmar tl;dr TORN-Zenith PEACE Edited April 17, 2009 by Quinoa Rex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Boris Posted April 17, 2009 Report Share Posted April 17, 2009 Good to see this finally passed. Woot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mogar Posted April 17, 2009 Report Share Posted April 17, 2009 congratulations on this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwthegreat Posted April 17, 2009 Report Share Posted April 17, 2009 Congrats Zenith DK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bralor Posted April 17, 2009 Report Share Posted April 17, 2009 Good to see! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lennox Posted April 17, 2009 Report Share Posted April 17, 2009 Lines being drawn? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SinisterCanuck Posted April 17, 2009 Report Share Posted April 17, 2009 Glad to see this get announced! o/ Zenith o/ TORN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heracles the Great Posted April 17, 2009 Report Share Posted April 17, 2009 The war machine turns... I look forward to seeing what this leads to Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigwoody Posted April 17, 2009 Report Share Posted April 17, 2009 Zenith are good people, I am glad to see this finally happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rabidman Posted April 17, 2009 Report Share Posted April 17, 2009 Congratulations. Looks cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trinite Posted April 17, 2009 Report Share Posted April 17, 2009 Congrats to Quinny on getting an announcement in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wickica Posted April 17, 2009 Report Share Posted April 17, 2009 Congrats... o/ TORN. o/ Zenith and welcome to being friends of friends! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sal Paradise Posted April 17, 2009 Report Share Posted April 17, 2009 (edited) THIS IS THE SORT OF TREATY I CAN GET BEHIND. CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL PARTIES INVOLVED. Edited April 17, 2009 by Sal Paradise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joracy Posted April 17, 2009 Report Share Posted April 17, 2009 Thanks you know who for telling me Congratulations on this though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sulmar Posted April 17, 2009 Report Share Posted April 17, 2009 Holy Thunderbolts! I like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turetel Posted April 17, 2009 Report Share Posted April 17, 2009 Well now, two alliances that I quite like Congrats to both of our friends and allies in bringing about closer relations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hassman Posted April 17, 2009 Report Share Posted April 17, 2009 Coool Congrats. o/ TORN o/ Zenith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncan King Posted April 17, 2009 Report Share Posted April 17, 2009 Lines being drawn? More like unfortunate coincidence of timing. The war machine turns... I look forward to seeing what this leads to Long hours dancing on the beach with TORN. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steodonn Posted April 17, 2009 Report Share Posted April 17, 2009 in after mogar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Srqt Posted April 17, 2009 Report Share Posted April 17, 2009 see you tonight? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Wilson Posted April 17, 2009 Report Share Posted April 17, 2009 Congratulations VE Thanks? Oh and no comment on the treaty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Mathews Posted April 17, 2009 Report Share Posted April 17, 2009 o/ Torn o/ Zenith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ochocinco Posted April 17, 2009 Report Share Posted April 17, 2009 My deepest condolences. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mogar Posted April 17, 2009 Report Share Posted April 17, 2009 see you tonight? Gee Thanks? Oh and no comment on the treaty. I wonder My deepest condolences. Who will be opposing TORN/Zenith? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Link Gaetz Posted April 17, 2009 Report Share Posted April 17, 2009 Congrats to two fine alliances. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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