Mutual Defense and Optional Aggression Pact
between
The Foreign Division and Nueva Vida
Preamble:The Parties to this Treaty reaffirm their faith in the purposes and principles of freedom, justice and sovereignty and are resolved to unite their efforts for collective defence and preservation of peace and security. Hence they solemnly agree to enter into this Mutual Defence and Optional Agression Pact.
Chapter One: Purpose and PrinciplesThe signatories of these Declarations hereby commit themselves as independent Alliances to a promise of friendship, non-aggression, and mutual defense as stated in the following Articles.
Chapter Two: Non-AggressionArticle I
All members of Nueva Vida and The Foreign Division enter into a commitment of peace towards each other. No nation of either Alliance shall declare war with the intention to attack, commit any form of aggressive assault, threaten or abuse members in public or private channels or commit espionage against each other. Both alliances agree not to assist an enemy of either Alliance through military or financial means during periods of alliance level conflict.
Article II
The leaders of both Parties agree that if one of their Members violates Article I by aggressive assault, this attack will be condemned within 24 hours notice of it occurring. The member attacked shall not to retaliate during this 24-hour period, to allow for the appropriate diplomatic talks. The leaders of both Alliances agree that if one of their members violates Article I, then reparations shall be paid at the minimal value of 125% of the damage caused.
Article III
The leaders of both signatory Alliances agree that if one of their members violates Article I of the Second Declaration by permitting attacks, threatening or abusing members in public or private channels, committing espionage and/or assisting an enemy of either Alliance through military or financial aid; then this attack will be condemned within 24 hours notice of it occurring. The member responsible shall be punished according to his or her Alliance's Charter.
Chapter Three: Mutual DefenseArticle IV
In the event that one Signatory Alliance is attacked by an Outside Party, or has reasonable proof of imminent attacks from an Outside Party, the other Signatory Alliance will offer political, financial, or military assistance to Mutually Defend the members of the attacked Signatory Alliance, and attempt to cease all hostilities.
Addendum, Nov. 30, 2008: Should one signatory be fulfilling an independent MDP obligation, the other signatory's participation falls under the optional Agression section.
Article V
Both Parties agree to offer their support as Peace Negotiators, in the event of war with a non-Signatory Alliance, or outside party. This role shall be entrusted to fairly negotiate an end to a conflict, payment of reparations, and apologies if required.
Chapter Four: Mutual AttackIn the event that one Party requires assistance in an aggressive war against a Non-Signatory Alliance, both Parties are encouraged but not obligated to assist the other by means of political, financial, and military aid.
Chapter Five: Mutual RespectAll Members of either Party hereby agree to conduct themselves with civility, maturity and diplomacy in all communications including public and private channels. At all times members honour the spirit of peace and prosperity between the Parties. In case disputes on matters directly affecting them should arise, especially disputes likely to disturb peace and harmony, they shall refrain from the threat or use of force and shall at all times settle such disputes among themselves through friendly negotiations.
Chapter Six: Mutual IntelligenceIf either Party receives sensitive information regarding the other Party, they agree to share said information and the source of it with the intent to protect the security and honour of both Signatories.
Chapter Seven: External TreatiesIn the event of conflict arousal with external alliance agreements that interfere with this agreement, it shall remain active, and those conflicts shall be resolved on a case-by-case basis.
Chapter Eight: Treaty CancelationIf either Signatory Alliance wishes to cancel the Treat at anytime, they agree to provide 48 hours notice to the other Alliance. During that time, both Alliances agree to hold diplomatic discussions with the intent of maintaining the treaty.
Signed for Nueva VidaPrince Arutha -- Emperor
Magicalbricks -- Destroyer of the Worlds
Rin Heine -- Overseer of Nueva Vida
raasaa -- Guardian of Nueva Vida
Owned-You -- Imperator
Trlara14 -- Council
Signed for The Foreign DivisionDeacon -- Speaker
Firebolt -- Senator
Lusitan -- Senator
PIRILAO -- Senator