Centurius Posted January 9, 2010 Report Share Posted January 9, 2010 (edited) Members Full Holy American Empire Queendom of Australia Afro-Arabic Republic of Novak Rebel Army Greater Pacifica Kingdom of Acca Dacca Italian Federation The Northern Republic Partial Sarnungian Republic Current Issues none Current Votes none Completed Votes -Edited Article 5, Section 1 - Passed -Edited Article 4, Section 1 - Passed -The Northern Republic Membership - Passed -Motion to lower the Sarnungian Republic to partial member - Passed Charter Preamble:In name of an effort to unite the peoples of the world the following signatories agree to respect and honour this treaty at all times. Brotherhood should not be based on location but on true cooperation, friendship, and loyalty. Article I: Sovereignty The Diamond Nations will recognize the right of national sovereignty of other members and will not violate this. Violations include but are not limited to Espionage, Military Operations, Economic Interference or Domestic Interference. Violating this Article will be punished each time individually fitting the situation. Punishments can include but are not limited to expulsion or even military action against the violator. Article II: Economic Section I: The Merchants Commission will be formed where every member will get a vote. This commission will monitor the flow of trade between member nations and if needed take action. Section II: The Diamond Nations will ensure their borders are open to other nations in name of World Unity. Section III: To allow smooth travel each member nation will recognize the currency of other members and maintain fixed exchange rates based upon economic levels of a nation and decided by the Merchants Commission. Section IV: If blockades, embargoes, or general depression is brought upon an individual nation, it is obligated by the others to provide economic relief under the direction of the Merchants Commission. Article III: Military Section I: A Diamond Commission for Military Affairs will be formed where all Founding and Full members will get a seat, this coalition will monitor the state of affairs in the world and if needed set up a military operation if needed. Every year the Commission will elect a Commander from one of the member nations to be in charge of Wartime Operations. Section II: In case of an attack on a Diamond Nation it will be considered an attack against all of The Diamonds; all Founding and Full members are to dedicate their forces to protect their comrades. Section III: To ensure a quick response in case of war against a Diamond Nation every Full or Founding Member will dedicate at least 10% of their Ground, Air and Naval Forces to the Diamond Army which in peace time will monitor Protectorates and in Wartime fight off enemies. Article IV: Protectorates Section I: Protectorates of member nations will, at the discretion of said member nations, become part of the Diamond Protectorates; these are not to be used for expansion but as the name suggests to be protected against foreign influences. Diamond Nation operations within the Protectorate will be limited to protecting and helping local Governments maintain order until they have set themselves up to the levels of a nation capable to stand on its feet. Section II: Should a signatory or any other nation fall, the Diamond Nations will immediately assume priority over protectorating the fallen nation. If there is a possible conflict, a joint protectorate is authorized by this document. Article V: Membership Section I: Membership will be divided into 2 different levels, Full Members are signatory of all Articles. Under them will be Partial members who are signatory of all articles with the exception of Article 3. Section II: Any nation, at any time, may request to become a Diamond Nation. Article VI: Punishments Section I: Should any article of this treaty be violated all member nations except the one violating it will get a vote regarding what action to take. For a demotion to Partial Member a 50%+1 majority is required, for a full removal from the treaty a 75% Majority will suffice. Section II: Should above Section 1 Military Operations be considered all full and founding members will hold an additional vote. 50%+1 is required for a Military Operation to be held against a nation in violation of this treaty. Section III: Should Article 1 be violated Article 6, sections 1 and 2 will be considered void and Military Operations in addition to Expulsion will begin immediately. Article VII: Any member who wants to leave can do so by giving 72 hours notice to the other signatories. During this period no attack will be taken and should the leaving nation be a Full Member it will still have to defend members. Signed, For the Sarnungian Republic King Sargun Iros Peaceheart II 1st Legislature of the Republic For the Holy American Empire Empress Jane Aurelia Louise Peacecraft Emperor Kevin Michael Holihan For the Queendom of Australia Her Royal Highness Hannah Asgeirsson His Grace Anthony Harlem, Grand Duke of Australia For the Afro-Arabic Republic of Novak James Nova, President of Novak For the Rebel Army Lavo Shalam, Prime Minister Mohammed Hazzan, Minister of Foreign Affairs For the Greater Pacifica His Majesty Ryn Atrevier, King of Greater Pacifica Rex Pacifica For the Queendom of Acca Dacca, Queen Ava Jones The Melanesian Brotherhood (Parliament) Brother Owen Gordon Brother Nicholas Landy Brother Cody McMurrough Brother Andrew Reese Brother Gregory Hunter Brother Mitch Walker Brother Arthur Emery Brother Matthew Walker Brother J. B. Brown Brother Ryan King Brother Mage Ya'luk Brother John Storms Brother Richard Higgins For the Italian Federation Thomas Dobbs, Presidente Caterina Sforza, Prime Minster Edited February 18, 2010 by Centurius Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Centurius Posted January 9, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2010 The Holy American Empire would like to propose editing the charter to remove the veto clause on membership and membership levels to 2, Full and Partial. Article 4 Section 1 would become: Membership will be divided into 2 different levels, Full Members are signatory of all Articles. Under them will be Partial members who are signatory of all articles with the exception of Article 3. This change would allow a more effective procedure to pass issues. New Article 4 Section 1: Yes: 1 No: 0 Abstain: 0 Yes votes left to pass: 4 Nations left to vote: Sarnungian Republic, Australia, Novak, Rebel Army, Greater Pacifica, Acca Dacca, Italian Federation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamthey Posted January 9, 2010 Report Share Posted January 9, 2010 The Holy American Empire would like to propose editing the charter to remove the veto clause on membership and membership levels to 2, Full and Partial. Greater Pacifica Supports this measure. New Article 4 Section 1: Yes: 2 No: 0 Abstain: 0 Yes votes left to pass: 3 Nations left to vote: Sarnungian Republic, Australia, Novak, Rebel Army, Acca Dacca, Italian Federation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sargun II Posted January 9, 2010 Report Share Posted January 9, 2010 (edited) The Sarnungian Republic supports this measure. However, we wish to clarify that it would be Article V, not Article IV, that is being edited. The article, and specifically that section, was in place because of the original plan which revolved around the three founding nations and a host of other nations that would eventually join the coalition. However, we had a much stronger opening and now we have many more founding nations than expected, which would essentially create a bloc within a bloc if we have a host of newer nations joining the coalition. New Article V, Section I: Yes: 3 No: 0 Abstain: 0 Yes votes left to pass: 2 Nations left to vote: Australia, Novak, Rebel Army, Acca Dacca, Italian Federation Edited January 9, 2010 by Sargun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voodoo Nova Posted January 9, 2010 Report Share Posted January 9, 2010 The Holy American Empire would like to propose editing the charter to remove the veto clause on membership and membership levels to 2, Full and Partial. Novak votes yes to this measure. New Article V, Section I: Yes: 4 No: 0 Abstain: 0 Yes votes left to pass: 2 Nations left to vote: Australia, Rebel Army, Acca Dacca, Italian Federation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acca Dacca Posted January 9, 2010 Report Share Posted January 9, 2010 OOC: Queendom of Acca Dacca and sigs are: For Acca Dacca, Queen Ava Jones The Melanesian Brotherhood (Parliament) Brother Owen Gordon Brother Nicholas Landy Brother Cody McMurrough Brother Andrew Reese Brother Gregory Hunter Brother Mitch Walker Brother Arthur Emery Brother Matthew Walker Brother J. B. Brown Brother Ryan King Brother Mage Ya'luk Brother John Storms Brother Richard Higgins IC: Acca Dacca votesin favor of the change to the new Article V, Section I: Yes: 5 No: 0 Abstain: 0 Yes votes left to pass: 2 Nations left to vote: Australia, Rebel Army, Italian Federation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subtleknifewielder Posted January 10, 2010 Report Share Posted January 10, 2010 "The Queendom supports the proposed changes." Yes: 6 No: 0 Abstain: 0 Yes votes left to pass: 1 Nations left to vote: Rebel Army, Italian Federation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Centurius Posted January 10, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2010 The vote has already passed and such the charter will be ammended. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voodoo Nova Posted January 10, 2010 Report Share Posted January 10, 2010 (edited) "We would like to bring up an issue with the protectorate portion of the Diamond Pact. We feel that protectorates are a regional issue more so than an issue for this bloc to handle. For example, Africa has Aphrike while South America has the Holy American Empire. There is also the factor of the holders of the protectorate regions are more in tune to the region's needs and concerns as opposed to the entire bloc.To ensure better care for protectorates (and to remove foreign influence from the region as Section I of Article IV states), I propose we amend Section I of Article IV to state (amendment in bold): Protectorates of member nations will, at the discretion of said member nations, become part of the Diamond Protectorates; these are not to be used for expansion but as the name suggests to be protected against foreign influences. Diamond Nation operations within the Protectorate will be limited to protecting and helping local Governments maintain order until they have set themselves up to the levels of a nation capable to stand on its feet. Amendment to Article 4 Section 1: Yes: 1 No: 0 Abstain: 0 Yes votes left to pass: 4 Nations left to vote: Sarnungian Republic, Australia, Holy American Empire, Rebel Army, Greater Pacifica, Acca Dacca, Italian Federation Edited January 10, 2010 by Voodoo Nova Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lavo Posted January 10, 2010 Report Share Posted January 10, 2010 Rebel Army strongly supports this amendment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadowsage Posted January 10, 2010 Report Share Posted January 10, 2010 The Holy American Empire feels this to be a reasonable amendment. Amendment to Article 4 Section 1: Yes: 3 No: 0 Abstain: 0 Yes votes left to pass: 2 Nations left to vote: Sarnungian Republic, Australia, Greater Pacifica, Acca Dacca, Italian Federation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael McBride Posted January 10, 2010 Report Share Posted January 10, 2010 The Italian Federation supports this amendment. Amendment to Article 4 Section 1: Yes: 4 No: 0 Abstain: 0 Yes votes left to pass: 1 Nations left to vote: Sarnungian Republic, Australia, Greater Pacifica, Acca Dacca Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sargun II Posted January 10, 2010 Report Share Posted January 10, 2010 "There is no strong reason to oppose this amendment, so we thus vote yes and ensure passage of the Amendment." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadowsage Posted January 10, 2010 Report Share Posted January 10, 2010 With that amendment passed, another topic comes to mind. As the Diamond stands; the most economically potent members are (in order of infra) the Holy American Empire, Rebel Army, and Greater Pacifica. Therefor we must establish common exchange rates fair enough to allow trade but regulated to not reduce the value of these currencies. Thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subtleknifewielder Posted January 10, 2010 Report Share Posted January 10, 2010 With that amendment passed, another topic comes to mind.As the Diamond stands; the most economically potent members are (in order of infra) the Holy American Empire, Rebel Army, and Greater Pacifica. Therefor we must establish common exchange rates fair enough to allow trade but regulated to not reduce the value of these currencies. Thoughts? "If I understand your statement correctly, such is already covered in the charter, Article 2, Section 3. Article II: EconomicSection III: To allow smooth travel each member nation will recognize the currency of other members and maintain fixed exchange rates based upon economic levels of a nation and decided by the Merchants Commission. OOC: Can't we just assume the rates are already established? Please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadowsage Posted January 10, 2010 Report Share Posted January 10, 2010 OOC: Noez, we must establish the rates! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamthey Posted January 10, 2010 Report Share Posted January 10, 2010 OOC: I'm not sure how much we can really work to develop exchange rates without them just being just very rough guesses. Exchange rates largely depend on governmental monetary policy not simply the GDP of the nation in question. My economy is RP'd in such a way that it would favor a stronger monetary policy and a currency of higher relative value, but I wouldn't say that would really give me any idea of where my currency would fit in with RA/HAE ect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sargun II Posted January 11, 2010 Report Share Posted January 11, 2010 OOC: Money is particularly scarce in my country right now since people are struggling to live in cramped housing units and the job market has stalled [stopped buying infra for a while]. My currency has always been relatively low in international value, so it is a mystery how we could really do this especially with no actual rates and stuff. Especially with the rapid pace CNRP goes through. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subtleknifewielder Posted January 11, 2010 Report Share Posted January 11, 2010 OOC; Thank you, you guys. IC: "I do, however, note that we have yet to settle two of the issues on the agenda, namely, the following." Current Issues-Nomination for Commander of Diamond Forces -Nomination for Diamond Capital City "Are we allowed to set forth one of our own for the Commander position? And before we settle on a capital, we need to establish what criterion we would use to select it. Something inland, perhaps? Something heavily fortified to prevent an attack by hostile forces?" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael McBride Posted January 11, 2010 Report Share Posted January 11, 2010 "For the capital city, would we be looking at something that is heavily fortified, or a crown jewel of architectural and engineering wonder?" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sargun II Posted January 11, 2010 Report Share Posted January 11, 2010 "I, for one, disagree with a choice for a capital city in the traditional sense. I would like to see a city with the title 'Capital City' and have it mainly be used for diplomatic or exhibition purposes. Anything of value would certainly not be kept in a publicly available spot. I am quite a fan of underground complexes, and we do have a large amount of desert land to make it essentially impossible to find via satellite." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subtleknifewielder Posted January 11, 2010 Report Share Posted January 11, 2010 "For the capital city, would we be looking at something that is heavily fortified, or a crown jewel of architectural and engineering wonder?" "I, for one, disagree with a choice for a capital city in the traditional sense. I would like to see a city with the title 'Capital City' and have it mainly be used for diplomatic or exhibition purposes. Anything of value would certainly not be kept in a publicly available spot. I am quite a fan of underground complexes, and we do have a large amount of desert land to make it essentially impossible to find via satellite." "I concur with the Sarnungian position. An 'official' capital, the one for diplomatic and exhibition purposes. "The real capital should be an artificial city, away from civilians to minimize any casualties in the event of a surprise strike. The Sarnungian Republic is not the only one possessing such wuantities of desert...Australia and Rebel Army also possess such." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voodoo Nova Posted January 11, 2010 Report Share Posted January 11, 2010 "I concur with the Sarnungian position. An 'official' capital, the one for diplomatic and exhibition purposes."The real capital should be an artificial city, away from civilians to minimize any casualties in the event of a surprise strike. The Sarnungian Republic is not the only one possessing such wuantities of desert...Australia and Rebel Army also possess such." "Novak has one of the harshest deserts of any Diamond Pact Member. The Rub' al Khali has 330 meter sand dunes and summer temperatures of 55 Celcius. It is uninhabited currently, and perfect for an underground city for the Diamond Pact. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Centurius Posted January 11, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2010 While deserts are a good place to hide we suggest something more dense, the Amazone is a terribly difficult area to navigate through, our best Commanders even have dificulties with it. This place would be good to hide such a complex not to forget the simple fact the majority of South America is Imperial hands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silhouette Posted January 11, 2010 Report Share Posted January 11, 2010 (edited) New South Wales wishes to apply for membership to the Diamonds Pact. Edited January 11, 2010 by Silhouette Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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