Monster Posted June 2, 2009 Report Share Posted June 2, 2009 Official Announcement from the Citadel For the first time in over a year, the Citadel welcomes a new signatory; today, we proudly admit Argent to our ranks. The Lux Aeterna A Mutual Defense, Optional Aggression Pact Preamble Let it be known that the undersigned alliances, in the spirit of mutual friendship, admiration, respect, and honor, and with intent to foster the same, do enter into the following agreement on this the 28th day of September, 2007. Article 1 - Definitions Signatory: Any of the undersigned alliances, including the constituent nations of said alliances. Member Nations: Refers to the individual nations who are members of one of the signatories. Outside Treaty Partners (OTPs): Any nation, alliance, or block of alliances who has agreed to any treaty requiring mutual or unilateral defense from aggression with one or more members. Assailant: Any nation, alliance, or block of alliances responsible for an act of direct aggression. Direct Aggression: Actual or attempted military action or economic sanctions by a party against a second party, except in the following circumstances: i) When the first party is responding to military action or unjustified economic sanctions initiated on them by the second party; or, ii) When the first party is responding due to the activation of a mutual defense clause with a third party where the second party initiated military action or unjustified economic sanctions upon said third party. iii) Actual or attempted acts of espionage. Indirect Aggression: Indirect aggression shall mean: i) Actual or attempted acts of conspiracy, harassment, or other acts intended to cause harm; and ii) Actual or attempted military actions or economic sanctions by a party against a second party, where such actions do not constitute Direct Aggression. Article 2 - Information i) Signatories shall disclose to other signatories any information that could reasonably be expected to be relevant to the well being of that signatory. ii) Signatories shall provide reasonable advance notice and full details of their intentions to all other signatories prior to initiating Direct Aggression against a non-member under Article 5, paragraph (ii). iii) Signatories are required to give reasonable advance notice to all other signatories if they intend to sign any treaty requiring mutual or unilateral defense from aggression with a non-signatory. iv) Signatories shall respect the privileged nature of all information received in such manner, and shall not disclose said information without the written permission of all signatories and OTPs directly involved, unless withholding said information would be a violation of Article 2, paragraph (i). Article 3 - Aid i) Any signatory may request aid from other signatory for any reason. Such requests shall include the rationale for the aid request and the nature of the aid required. Provision of such aid is strictly voluntary unless withholding aid would cause a violation of Article 3, paragraph (ii), and the signatory providing the aid shall determine the nature and amount of any aid they provide. Such aid may include, but is not necessarily limited to, the provision of troops, financial assistance, diplomatic measures, or military assistance not otherwise covered by Article 4. ii) In times of war or reconstruction after war, such aid is mandatory to comply with mutual defense conditions. Article 4 - Defense i) Notwithstanding Article 3, all members shall immediately provide adequate military and financial assistance in defense against direct aggression against a signatory, unless the attacked signatory expressly waives such assistance, or under the circumstances detailed in Article 4, paragraph (ii). ii) Should a party with whom signatories hold diplomatic treaties (OTPs) initiate direct aggression against a signatory, signatories shall immediately provide official notice of cancellation of said treaties to the aggressor(s). Signatories shall only be required to provide assistance in accordance with Article 4, paragraph (i) after the notice of cancellation period for said treaties has elapsed. Article 5 - Aggression i) Signatories shall not initiate direct or indirect aggression against any other signatory or against an OTP. ii) Signatories retain the sovereign right to use direct or indirect aggression, either alone or in coordination with other signatories, in retaliation to indirect aggression against a signatory or direct aggression against an OTP by a party not protected under Article 5, paragraph (i). Conflicts entered in this manner do not activate Article 4. Article 6 - Council Representation i) Each signatory shall appoint two representatives that shall liaise with other signatories on the Council. ii) All representatives to the Council shall be equal and free to present their opinions and thoughts candidly. iii) All representatives shall faithfully convey the content and outcome of all discussions to the leadership of their respective alliances. iv) No signatory or representative shall divulge any information obtained in the Council to a non-signatory, except for a leader or representative making a public announcement in a manner agreed to by the signatories. Article 7 - External Representation i) Signatories retain the right to choose their preferred form of communication and representation towards external entities, subject only to the provisions of Article 2 and Article 6, paragraph (iv). ii) Signatories shall alternate, insofar as the circumstances allow, in the handling of any (public or otherwise) official communications on behalf of the Council. iii) Whenever the Council desires to approach an OTP in official matters, it is understood that the preferred spokespersons shall be the representatives of the signatory or signatories who are signatories of a defense agreement with said OTP. Article 8 - Admission New alliances may be invited to become signatories by unanimous vote of the current signatories. Upon acceptance of their invitation, the invitee shall be added to the list of signatories, and shall immediately be subject to all rights and responsibilities of this treaty. Article 9 - Expulsion Any representative on the Council may propose the expulsion of a signatory. The representative proposing expulsion must provide grounds for the expulsion of the signatory, and said member shall be given a period of no less than 24 hours to respond. Following the response of the signatory facing expulsion, the representatives of the other signatories shall conduct an anonymous vote. For the expulsion to be enacted, the following requirements must be met: i) the polls shall remain open for a period no less than 24 hours, and no greater than 48 hours; ii) a minimum of 80% of eligible representatives shall vote, and iii) a minimum of 67% of all votes must be cast in favor of expelling the signatory. Should the motion to expel the signatory pass, the signatories name shall be stricken from the list of signatories, and the expelled member shall be instantly deprived of all protections and responsibilities within this document. Article 10 - Withdrawal & Cancellation i) Any signatory may revoke its participation by formal notification issued to the Council through its representatives. The leaving party and remaining signatory shall continue to be bound by Article 5, paragraph (i) for a period of 72 hours from the moment of formal notification, and shall be bound by Article 2, paragraph (iv) and Article 6, paragraph (iv) in perpetuity. ii) The agreement can be declared null and void by unanimous vote of all but one signatory. Article 11 - Enactment This agreement shall come into force on 28 September 2007 Signed The Grämlins: Conclave jmm, Praetor HellAngel, Executor Steelrat, Judicator Council of Archons adhambek, BobJanova, Puritan & (DAC)Syzygy FCC: Biglou, Director Megami-sama, Sec of State Old Guard: Genobadass, Triumvir of External Affairs MrNiice, Triumvir of Internal Affairs Reyne Mordigan, Triumvir of Operations The Order of the Paradox: Gustav II Adolf, Grandmaster Crymson, Grand Hospitaller CRex, Grand Chancellor TonytheTiger, Senior Diplomat Umbrella: Bossk, Triumvir Ochocinco, Triumvir Trepidation, Triumvir Argent: Janax, Dragon Regent Rustynail, ViceRegent Diomede, Minister of Foreign Affairs Claroqsi, Minister of Internal Affairs An_Agent, Minister of War Poobah, Council Emperor Of Cheese, Council Fuzz227, Council Signed, For The Grämlins, Egwaterboy61, Judicator Bob Janova, Executor LiquidMercury, Praetor For Old Guard, Reyne Mordigan, Triumvir of External Affairs B_Edwa, Triumvir of Internal Affairs Genobadass, Triumvir of Security For Argent, Janax, Dragon Regent Rustynail, ViceRegent Diomede, Minister of Foreign Affairs Claroqsi, Minister of Internal Affairs An_Agent, Minister of War Poobah, Council Emperor Of Cheese, Council Fuzz227, Council For Umbrella, Roquentin, Triumvir Xavi, Triumvir Jeoh, Interim Triumvir For The Fifth Column Confederation, Methrage, King Bradicus, Director of Foreign Affairs For The Order of the Paradox, Crymson, Grandmaster Dr. Dan, Grand Hospitaller SomeGuy, Grand Chancellor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ejayrazz Posted June 2, 2009 Report Share Posted June 2, 2009 (edited) Congrats Argent! Edited June 2, 2009 by Ejayrazz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RustyNail Posted June 2, 2009 Report Share Posted June 2, 2009 (edited) I need a few to gather my thoughts but i'll start with a big sigh of relief. This has been a long time coming and I am happy to be in such an esteemed group of allies. My friends we have come a long way and I could not be more proud of the effort we have made to establish Argent as the phenom that it is. I am proud to be a co-founder with Janax and could not be more pleased to join TOP, GRE, Umbrella, FCC and OG in this amazing group of alliances. o/ Edited June 2, 2009 by RustyNail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kobiashiy Posted June 2, 2009 Report Share Posted June 2, 2009 Congrats Argent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egwaterboy61 Posted June 2, 2009 Report Share Posted June 2, 2009 I am really happy to see this. o/ Argent o/ Cit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebel Virginia Posted June 2, 2009 Report Share Posted June 2, 2009 (edited) Meh. I saw this coming months ago. Congratulations anyway. Edited June 2, 2009 by Rebel Virginia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladimir Stukov II Posted June 2, 2009 Report Share Posted June 2, 2009 Welcome Argent! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeroicDisaster Posted June 2, 2009 Report Share Posted June 2, 2009 I love it so much. :awesome: :awesome: Welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Some-Guy Posted June 2, 2009 Report Share Posted June 2, 2009 I like you mildly, Argent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BamaBuc Posted June 2, 2009 Report Share Posted June 2, 2009 Unexpected but awesome. Argent -Bama Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Dan Posted June 2, 2009 Report Share Posted June 2, 2009 Welcome Argent! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rajistani Posted June 2, 2009 Report Share Posted June 2, 2009 So i guess argents not getting rolled eh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jstep Posted June 2, 2009 Report Share Posted June 2, 2009 Congrats Argent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darklordtim Posted June 2, 2009 Report Share Posted June 2, 2009 welcome to Citadel Argent o/ Argent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raken Posted June 2, 2009 Report Share Posted June 2, 2009 Well, it's been nice OG. See ya later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROMMELHSQ Posted June 2, 2009 Report Share Posted June 2, 2009 (edited) Sweet, now Argent joined the ranks of our puppets o/ The Citadel Edited June 2, 2009 by ROMMELHSQ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Will Posted June 2, 2009 Report Share Posted June 2, 2009 Congrats to some of my best friends on Bob |o| Argent |o| Citadel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrcalkin Posted June 2, 2009 Report Share Posted June 2, 2009 (edited) It's been months since I first met Poobah and learned of Argent, and man, I had no clue you guys would be as successful as you have been. It's been months leading up to this, and I think this is something I can easily say I stand behind 100%! I look forward to working even closer with you guys and am very pleased that your alliance out of all alliances could become a part of our family. HOOK EM RUSTY edit: Meh. I saw this coming months ago. Congratulations anyway. Should have been months ago really, here's for molasses o/ Edited June 2, 2009 by mrcalkin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BamaBuc Posted June 2, 2009 Report Share Posted June 2, 2009 So i guess argents not getting rolled eh? Why would Argent get rolled? -Bama Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enderland Posted June 2, 2009 Report Share Posted June 2, 2009 o/ the new hegemony poobah sux o/ lines being drawn Did I miss any? Congrats everyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unspeakable Evil Posted June 2, 2009 Report Share Posted June 2, 2009 Welcome, come in, have a seat; we've got pie! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LJ Scott Posted June 2, 2009 Report Share Posted June 2, 2009 Meh. I saw this coming months ago. Congratulations anyway. You sly genius you! Also congrats and welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joracy Posted June 2, 2009 Report Share Posted June 2, 2009 Yeah I saw this one coming Congrats argent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hepokatti Posted June 2, 2009 Report Share Posted June 2, 2009 o/ Citadel o/ Argent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janax Posted June 2, 2009 Report Share Posted June 2, 2009 This is awesome to see. It is an honor to have signed this document, and to become a member alliance of the Citadel. To all of those that have helped us along the way, we thank you again. And to our new brothers and sisters in the Citadel....brilliant political move.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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