Post by jftsang on Jun 1, 2009 13:17:36 GMT -5
Article I: Non-Aggression and Friendship
The undersigned agree to abstain from aggressive military action and all forms of espionage against each other, and will maintain courteous relations in all public and private venues. All differences between the undersigned will be dealt with in private.
Article II: Aid
The undersigned alliances are encouraged, but not required, to provide economic and diplomatic aid when requested by the other signatory.
Article III: Defense
If another party takes aggressive action against one of the undersigned, the other shall provide moral, diplomatic, and military support as requested. Additionally, an attack upon either party shall give rise to an independent casus belli for the other signatory, irrespective of requested support.
Military action taken to honor other treaty obligations shall be treated as an aggressive action for the purposes of this agreement. Additionally, attacks in retaliation for the aggressive military action of one of the signatories shall be treated as if it was an aggressive action by that signatory for purposes of this treaty.
Article IV: Aggressive Action
In the event that a signatory decides to take aggressive military action against another party, the other signatory may, at its discretion, provide whatever aid is deemed necessary, up to and including joining in the military action. The undersigned are highly encouraged to consult with the other before engaging in any aggressive military action.
Article V: Espionage
The signatories recognize that espionage against other sovereign alliances is neither honorable nor desirable; as such, the undersigned pledge not to engage in such activities.
Article VI: Sovereignty
The signatories recognize and respect the sovereignty of the other and agree not to interfere with the internal affairs or political independence of the other signatory. Obligations arising from other agreements between the undersigned shall not be considered interference for this purpose.
Article VII: Cancellation
If either signatory finds that this agreement is no longer in their best interest, they may cancel the agreement with seventy-two (72) hours written notice, or immediately by mutual consent.
Any violation of Articles I, III, V, or VI of this agreement shall give the non-violating signatory cause to cancel this agreement immediately.
Signed for The Phoenix Federation,
mhawk, Hard Six Roller
Ayrrie, Phoenix Magistrate
Beernuts, Phoenix Magistrate
Desperado`, Phoenix Magistrate
Slayer99, Phoenix Magistrate
Wingwhiper Jr, Phoenix Magistrate
Great Lakes Union, Minister of Foreign Affairs
Signed for SSSW18,
Brandon Simonson - President
Jipps - Vice President
Neforatu - Secretary of Defense
Warrior19 - Secretary of Interior
DirkNL - Secretary of Public Affairs
