SiCkO Posted December 16, 2009 Report Share Posted December 16, 2009 (edited) Hello fellow Citizens of Bob Two friends met on the dark streets of London one night, they both shared a common goal, a new order that will rise above all others, Just and Strong, Loyal and Wise. And So began Vendetta: The Alliance of Vendetta Declares its existence today. May our flag always fly high! Charter of Vendetta PreambleWe, being the members of Vendetta, agree to come together in a spirit of co-operation, friendship and togetherness to draft this Charter of our alliance. Article I: Admission and Membership One: Admission A: Admission shall be granted to applying nations by a Verifier, who can be overruled by the Prime Minister B: All potential members must take the Admission Test on Vendetta's forums in order to be admitted as well as pass an IRC interview. Once they have passed this they will become full members of Vendetta. Two: Membership A: Member nations are encouraged to join the Purple Sphere, to help promote economic growth. Members are however, not required to join the purple sphere. B: Membership of other alliances is prohibited. C: Members of Vengeful Vendetta agree to be bound by this Charter. Any member found in violation of the Charter may be subject to disciplinary action. D: All Members are entitled to freedom of speech, within the boundaries set by the Charter. E: All are members of the Senate and have the ability to vote in all elections. They have only one vote per vote. Article II: The Vendetta Government One: The Prime Minister A: The Prime Minister serves as the Chief Executive of Vendetta. The Prime Minister controls all aspects of the alliance aside from anything specified within the Charter. Once the Prime Minister is selected, the Prime Minister will stay in power until he/she resigns or is removed. B: The first Prime Minister will be elected every 3 months. He/she reserves the right to resign at any time and if the Prime Minister is resigning, the Minister of Foreign Affairs assumes the role of Prime Minister until a replacement is chosen by the General Membership. C: In the event that the Prime Minister-elect does not wish to undertake the position, that person has the right to abdicate, in which case an election will take place. In the event that the Prime Minister is forcibly removed by a Vote of No Confidence, an election to determine their replacement will occur. D: The Prime Minister will be elected every 3 months. In this vote, There will be a 72 hour nominating period followed by a 48 hour discussion which will be immediately followed by a 48 hour “preliminary round”. The top 2 candidates will move on to the final round which will be 72 hours. Three: The Cabinet A: The Cabinet consists of the Minister of the Interior, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Minister of Defense and the Minister of Economics. The Cabinet Members control their Ministries under the guidance of the Prime Minister. The four Cabinet Members have equal power. At the time of this Charter's effect, the current Speaker, MoI, MoFA, MoD and MoE will retain their positions. B: The Cabinet faces elections every 3 months, and goes through the same voting process as the Prime Minister. C: The Cabinet has the power to overturn an Executive Order by at least a 3/4 vote. The vote must be set up no longer than 24 hours after the decision is made. One: Membership A: The Senate is composed of all Vendetta Members who are not on trial. Two: Duties A: The Senate votes on any issue that is of vital importance to Vendetta including but not limited to: - War - Treaties - Changes to the Charter - Elections B: All votes must pass by a 50% +1 majority, in the case of Charter changes, they must be approved by a 60% “Super Majority”. C: Each Senate Member gets ONE vote per issue. Three: Suspension of Voting Rights A: If a member of the Senate is on trial or is currently banned, his voting rights are suspended. Article III: The Council One: Membership A: The Council is voted on every month, There is a 24 hour nomination period followed by a 24 hour voting period. A: The Council is comprised of 3 members who vote on emergency matters limited to: - Defensive War - Authorization of Nuclear First Strikes - Emergency Treaty Cancellation Article V: Internal Affairs and War One: Votes of No Confidence (VoNC) A: Any Legionnaire may request a VoNC of any Government member, to The Council in confidence. When the request is received, The Council will see if there is enough information. If it is deemed worthy, the official named in the VoNC will have 48 hours to give the council a defense. Both will be posted and then a 72 hour vote will be held. B: A majority vote is needed for a successful Vote of No Confidence upheld by The Council. If the VoNC request is blocked by the Council, any Legionnaire may set up their own vote, marked clearly in the designated area. A member made VoNC needs a 2/3 majority to pass. Two: Treaties Any Government Member, Ambassador or Envoy may officially propose a treaty with another alliance. Treaty signings and their cancellations occur after a majority vote by the Senate. After 24 hours of discussion and then 48 hours of voting. Three: Legislation and Charter Amendments A: Any Government Member may propose Legislation. Any Vendetta member who is not under or awaiting trial, may discuss Legislation and suggest Legislation to the Government. B: A piece of Legislation must pass a vote by at least a 3/5 majority to pass. Legislation that passes this vote immediately becomes Law. Any member not currently under trial, may at any time propose a repeal of any piece of Legislation, excluding the Charter. In order to be repealed, at least a 2/3 majority in a vote in favor of the removal of said Law must occur. C: Any Government member may propose an amendment to the Charter at any time. In order for the Charter to be Amended, it must receive a 2/3 majority vote. Four: Votes All votes, with time limits not previously specified, are to take place over the duration of seventy-two hours with all members voting, unless specifically mentioned. All vote fractions or percentages are also based on the number of voters. Members will be informed of upcoming votes. Five: War A: Should a member nation be the victim of an unprovoked attack, all members pledge to rally their full military and economic prowess in defense of the attacked nation and aiding reconstruction and war efforts to the best of their abilities under guidance from officials. B: Development of nuclear weapons is encouraged. C: The Prime Minister has the ability to declare war, or obtain peace, based on Vendetta's current active treaties. Only in the most dire of situations, with the most convicting evidence against another alliance, may the Prime Minister declare an aggressive war. In most cases, any aggressive action should be voted on by the senate. Article V: Court System One: The Judiciary A: The Judiciary is tasked with upholding justice within Vendetta. Crimes against Vendetta and her members are to be tried within the Judiciary. In instances where no precedent exists, the Judiciary is to look toward justice as its guiding principle. B: The Judiciary shall oversee the internal discipline of all members and, when deemed necessary, call for punishment. C: The presiding authority of the court is vested in the MoI. In the event that the MoI is the defendant in a case or is otherwise unavailable, the Prime Minister shall serve as the presiding authority. Two: Court Proceedings A: Any member in good standing may bring forth a grievance against another to The Council. Complaints without merit are to be dismissed. If the complaint is substantiated, The Council may file formal charges against the accused with the Court. B. Should a nation be deemed to be a flight risk, the Court may request the Minister of Defense to declare staggered wars upon the accused to prevent escape. No attacks or further declarations may occur without the express consent of the Court. C: The government, at its discretion, may establish legislation regarding uniform trial procedures. D. Upon completion of a trial case, a poll lasting at least seventy-two hours shall be put before the Senate who shall render a verdict of guilty or not guilty. Three: Punishment A. The Court, at its discretion, may impose any or all of the following punishments upon a verdict of guilty: 1. Fine – Monetary or technological fine in an appropriate amount to be determined by the Court. The fine shall be paid to the plaintiff or other nations designated by the government. 2. Censure – A nation shall be declared to be “not in good standing” and subject to limited alliance benefits including, but not limited to, the inability to vote, run for office or be appointed to office. 3. Removal – Removal from office or staff position. 4. Expulsion – Expulsion from Vendetta. The government may, at their discretion, order the destruction of infrastructure, technology and monetary units of an expelled nation. B: The Prime Minister shall have the right to offer a pardon to any member within forty-eight hours of sentencing. The Prime Minister shall also have the right to commute unserved portions of a sentence or reduce a sentence. The Prime Minister may not pardon or commute a sentence of the Previous Prime Minister, the Cabinet or The Council. C: Should a member be accused of a crime serious enough to cause an International Incident, up to and including provoking war with another alliance, the Prime Minister may invoke his reserve powers to expel/punish the member. The expelled or punished member may appeal this decision to the Court, but the expulsion will remain in effect unless the decision is overturned by the Court. </div> Our Forums can be found at: http://vv.ipbfree.com/index.php and come open the wine and beer bottles with us at: #v_v /s/ Midas, Prime Minister of Vendetta SiCkO, Minister of Foreign Affairs Edited December 16, 2009 by SiCkO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirWilliam Posted December 16, 2009 Report Share Posted December 16, 2009 Needs bigger text to be honest. Good luck, V. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toraoji Posted December 16, 2009 Report Share Posted December 16, 2009 good luck V. /o purple Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcadian Empire Posted December 16, 2009 Report Share Posted December 16, 2009 I bags rights to the Charter form. I know an Arcadian-form Charter when I see one... Ah well, good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mathias Posted December 16, 2009 Report Share Posted December 16, 2009 I would pick a less Voxian flag. They pretty much did the V for Vendetta theme to death. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vend3tta Posted December 16, 2009 Report Share Posted December 16, 2009 Why, I'm flattered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulff Posted December 16, 2009 Report Share Posted December 16, 2009 That V on the flag looks very familiar. Although. I cannot put my finger on it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiCkO Posted December 16, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 16, 2009 Why, I'm flattered. we aim to please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crushtania Posted December 16, 2009 Report Share Posted December 16, 2009 Looks very familiar. All the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xoindotnler Posted December 16, 2009 Report Share Posted December 16, 2009 That V on the flag looks very familiar. Although. I cannot put my finger on it... Are it the stripes on the background? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ejayrazz Posted December 16, 2009 Report Share Posted December 16, 2009 Welcome to Bob! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cataduanes Posted December 16, 2009 Report Share Posted December 16, 2009 Two friends met on the dark streets of London one night, they both shared a common goal, a new order that will rise above all others, Just and Strong, Loyal and Wise. And So began Vendetta: Dark streets of London? where you lot from?? south of the river??? But in all seriousness best of luck V B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ch33kY Posted December 16, 2009 Report Share Posted December 16, 2009 I don't get it. Who or what is your vendetta against? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiCkO Posted December 16, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 16, 2009 I don't get it. Who or what is your vendetta against? shhh its a seekrit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locke Posted December 16, 2009 Report Share Posted December 16, 2009 shhh its a seekrit As much of a secret as the Assassin's Creed? Well, I heard it once, I'm still not dead. For those who may wish to risk their life though, it's: stick them with the pointy end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doitzel Posted December 16, 2009 Report Share Posted December 16, 2009 On the bright side, your alliance will probably fail and we won't have to endure that flag for long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nerau Posted December 16, 2009 Report Share Posted December 16, 2009 good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midas Posted December 16, 2009 Report Share Posted December 16, 2009 On the bright side, your alliance will probably fail and we won't have to endure that flag for long. Thanks for the encouragement but really, thanks guys for all the encouragement Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Facade Posted December 16, 2009 Report Share Posted December 16, 2009 This will end well. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Fingolfin Posted December 17, 2009 Report Share Posted December 17, 2009 On the bright side, your alliance will probably fail and we won't have to endure that flag for long. Doitzel never fails to please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New Frontier Posted December 17, 2009 Report Share Posted December 17, 2009 I honestly lol'd. You go to all the trouble of getting a almost not completely terrible theme, and then you name your government positions after the British tradition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiCkO Posted December 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 17, 2009 I honestly lol'd. You go to all the trouble of getting a almost not completely terrible theme, and then you name your government positions after the British tradition. V for Vendetta is based off the british "Gunpowder Plot" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Fingolfin Posted December 17, 2009 Report Share Posted December 17, 2009 V for Vendetta is based off the british "Gunpowder Plot" You've just unleashed Cheyenne. Be afraid. /me grabs popcorn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevanovia Posted December 17, 2009 Report Share Posted December 17, 2009 You've just unleashed Cheyenne. Be afraid./me grabs popcorn *sits down next to Fingolfin and tries to take a few kernels of popcorn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New Frontier Posted December 18, 2009 Report Share Posted December 18, 2009 V for Vendetta is based off the british "Gunpowder Plot" You're aware, of course, that the government in V is no longer based off of the RL British tradition? PS: Vengeful has an E. PPS: Your flag is godawful. PPPS: Hehehe, I just said peepee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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