Steel Butterfly
25-03-2005, 23:19
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We of The Order of the Seraphim have recently come to the realization that we are once again willing to expand our numbers.
The application process is in the charter below, and all applications take place in our off-site forum.
(http://s2.invisionfree.com/Order_ofthe_Seraphim/)
If you have any questions regarding applications, or simply The Order in general, feel free to ask them here as well.
We will answer them to the best of our ability.
~The Star Empire of Steel Butterfly, Seraphim, Intelligence Director
CHARTER OF THE ORDER OF THE SERAPHIM
There is but one Truth that exists in this World: Justice belongs to those who win. For the Order, this Truth must be Absolute. There can be no doubt in the mind. Justice must be enforced without hesitation and without doubt.
ARTICLE ONE: STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
The Order of the Seraphim, as established by its signatory nations, is to:
Ensure the sovereignty of all Order members.
Provide for the common defense of all Order members.
Provide for the common cause and welfare of all Order members.
Provide a structure for peaceful relations between all Order members.
Any other purposes determined in the future by the common consensus that are needed.
ARTICLE TWO: STRUCTURE
The Order of the Seraphim is run by one Seraphim leader - Sketch. The Seraphim shall have oversight powers over all other members. A veto by one Seraphim can only be overridden by three-fifths (3/5) of the alliance.
Cherubim shall be appointed by the Seraphim, to be confirmed by the membership of the alliance, and Kyriotetes and Dynamis shall be nominated by the Cherubim, and confirmed by the Seraphim. An advisory council will be created of the Cherubim to advice the Seraphim on key issues. The Cherubim will select one of their own, to be confirmed by the Seraphim, to act as chair of the advisory council. The advisory council will serve to ensure the Seraphim have heard all relevant information on key topics. A member of the Cherubim will also be in charge of diplomatic affairs, economic affairs, intra alliance affairs, military affairs, and most importantly intelligence. Each department will have primacy for its stated area of concern. Each cherubim member shall have two (2) assistants. A senior from the Kyriotetes, and a junior from the Dynamis. These assistants shall be responsible for assisting the Cherubim in his or her responsibilities, and to stand in for him should he be away. Senior regular members shall be in the rank of Archai, while junior regular members shall be of the rank of angel.
The Seraphim can at any time take control of the Army of the Order of the Seraphim, and can also remove any Cherubim or assistant either permanently or temporarily along with a three-fifths (3/5) vote.
ARTICLE THREE: COMMON DEFENSE
All member states of the Order shall allocate a negotiated amount of its annual budget and/or forces to the common defense of the Order. These forces will be under the command of the Cherubims of the Order and overseen by the Seraphim and be used to maintain peace in the Order's domain as well as execute its declared objectives abroad.
The purpose of the Combined Seraphim Forces (CSF) is to provide a rapid reaction force to protect the Order's interests aboard. Should the sovereignty of any member state be threatened, the CSF shall be deployed to assist them. All other members states are obligated to render assistance to said member should the need arise. Determination of such need will be decided by the Seraphim should a conflict arise.
ARTICLE FOUR: COMMON CAUSE AND WELFARE
All signatory nations of the Order of the Seraphim will have free trade in ideas and products in between them. Freedom of movement will not be restricted within the Order except in cases of extreme emergency, including but not limited to quarantine and martial law situations. Order members will not put tariffs on products from other members, and will give other members preferential trading status over non-members.
Any emergency in any member state shall be responded to by all other member states with aid.
ARTICLE FIVE: ADAPTABILITY
This document is intended to be changed to meet the changing realities in the future. The Charter of the Order of the Seraphim may be amended with a two-thirds (2/3) majority of member nations or at the discretion of a Seraphim with a three-fifths (3/5) majority vote among the Cherubim.
SIGNATORY NATIONS
The Holy Order of Sketch
The Star Empire of Steel Butterfly
The Glorious Kingdom of Vrak
The Grand Dominion of Cspalla
The Star Protectorate of Clairmont
The Dominion of Tappee
The PrattCo Conglomerate Assets of Santa Barbara {unofficially resigned}
The Imperium of Battlecrabs {inactive}
The Dominion of Skager {inactive}
The Collective Arcologies of Mallberta {no longer a nation}
The Holy Magic Wheel Empire of Sagesquagmire {officially resigned}
The Sovereign Military Empire of Praetor {inactive}
The New Order of Eizen {ex-communicated}
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AMENDMENT ONE: RESTATEMENT OF CHARTER
Steel Butterfly
Due to changes within the Order, the body of Seraphim Order charter has been altered. The changes are as follows:
The nation of Sketch is named the sole leader of the Order and the only true Seraphim.
Due to Sketch now having sole Seraphim control over the Order of the Seraphim, multiple (2) additional restrictions of power have been implicated in order to prevent takeover or nation to nation dictatorship. These include:
A restriction on the Seraphim’s power to remove a Cherubim unless he is supported by a 3/5 vote among members including himself and the Cherubim in question.
A restriction of the Seraphim’s power to amend the Charter at his or her discretion without a majority vote among members, including the Seraphim.
AMENDMENT TWO: FORMATION OF INTELLIGENCE AGENCIES
Steel Butterfly
Due to escalation concerns throughout the known universe, the Intelligence Department, led by Director of Intelligence Steel Butterfly, will create no less than three (3) departments including Intelligence, Security, and Investigations, to support the Order and ensure safety throughout the many galaxies. These departments are described as follows:
Seraphim Central Bureau of Investigations (SCBI) (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=seraphim_investigation)
The purpose of the SCBI is to Investigate, Arrest, Try, and Inforce international law. They are also used when the Order needs to Investigate, Arrest, Try, and Inforce international law to an internal or external person, organization, or government. *A full description and limitations will be written up by the Order when this Amendment passes.*
Seraphim Order Security Agency (SOSA) (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=seraphim_security)
The purpose of the SOSA is to ensure the safety and well being of the internal structure of the Order as well as the nations involved. SOSA is entitled to but is not limited to use of Special Forces and/or other types of direct assault. *A full description and limitations will be written up by the Order when this Amendment passes.*
Seraphim Central Intelligence Agency (SCIA) (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=seraphim_intelligence)
The SCIA will be the supreme and “federal” Intelligence Agency of the Order. It will use the resources of both SCBI and SOSA as well as some of its own, specifically surveillance. *A full description and limitations will be written up by the Order when this Amendment passes.*
AMENDMENT THREE: FORMATION OF DIPLOMATIC AGENCIES
Vrak
Due to the ever changing diplomatic and political conditions throughout the known universe, the Diplomatic Corps, led by Minister of Diplomacy and Politics Vrak, will create a department to support the Order and represent our interests throughout the many galaxies. The department describtion is as follows:
Seraphim Order Embassy (SOE) (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=seraphim_order_embassy)
Purpose and function
This SOE office acts as a diplomatic and political point of conduct between the Order and those outside the Order.
It also acts as a visible overall representative of the Order in regards to where the Order stands on particular events.
It acts as a recruitment tool – such as explaining to others what the Order represents.
It does not set policy nor does it have any voting powers.
Usage:
To be used by any of Seraphim rank, the Chair of the Cherubim council and the Head of the Diplomatic Affairs office.
The password is to be altered if any of these offices has a change in personnel.
AMENDMNET FOUR: FREE TRADE vs. SOVEREIGNTY OF NATIONS
Eizen
The Order of the Seraphim is dedicated to both maintaining the Right to Sovereign Rule of members nations and also to maintaing free and open economic relations with each member nations.
However should Free Trade between two or more nations threaten the safety and well being of a nation's citizenship, it is the Sovereign right of a member nation to suspend free trade without hesitation in order to protect its people. However, in order to maintain membership, the nations involved must actively work towards restoring free and open trade in a timely manner or face repercussions, which may include expulsion from the order.
If a member so chooses to suspend free trade, they may do so immediately. However that nation must give reason for such actions and its relation towards free trade. Said reason must have an impending and definitely negative effect for it to be legitimate. A resolution can be sought by mutual agreement between involved nations, or if no agreement can be reached then the Seraphim will make a decision.
Should the Seraphim be directly involved in the dispute then it will be up to all Cherubim not involved in the incident in order to come up with an effective resolution.
AMENDMENT FIVE: THE CSF - DEFINITION, PURPOSE, and OPERATION
Santa Barbara
CSF Structure and Command
The Combined Seraphim Forces (CSF) shall consist primarily of two organs, the Joint Interplanetary Legion (JIL) and the Combined Resources Corps (CRC). The CSF will be under overall command of the Seraphim leadership, and the strategic-operational command of a C-i-C, bearing the rank of High Imperator to be appointed by the Advisory Council and Seraphim upon a majority vote.
JIL Structure
The JIL operational forces shall be organized into unique War Legions, to be transportable by air-space capable units and defended primarily by fleets of space vessels, which will serve as the rapid-reaction, rapid-deployment military arm of the Order of the Seraphim. The JIL will be under overall command of the C-i-C of the CSF, and operational command of a qualified general bearing the rank of Imperator, appointed by the CSF C-i-C. The JIL will have it's own rank structure, uniforms, standards and units.
CRC Structure
The CRC shall consist of individual Order member nations' military forces, which shall be placed under temporary command of the CSF for unified, Order leadership in the event of any combined Order operation, such as defense in the event of a major war. The CRC commander shall bear the rank of no less than Imperator, and takes orders directly from the CSF C-i-C. The CRC will not have it's own rank structure, uniforms, or standards.
CSF Funding and Support
Each Order must contribute a negotiated amount of financial support for the CSF, whether as operational savings for the CRC, annual fundings for the JIL, or an equivalent support in lieu of these, to be specificed and negotiated with the Seraphim.
The JIL depends on Order contributions for it's entire budget.
The CRC, since it will consist of units already existant within Order member nations' militaries, will not require it's own annual budget. However, a savings fund is set up to allow the CRC to continue a major war even if budget constraints hit the member nations.
The CSF shall construct an Alpha Base, as defined as an advanced command base with multiple functions, in or near each Order member nation to coordinate JIL and CRC operations between Order members and leadership, communicate with existing Order member nation defense forces and command/communications/control.
CSF Purpose and Limitations
The purpose of the CSF shall primarily be to uphold the purposes and principles of the Charter of the Order of the Seraphim, by defending member states, enforcing Order official policies and welfare, keeping the peace, enabling the continued sovereignty of all Order members, and any other purpose in keeping with Order principles and designated and authorized by the Seraphim and Advisory Council.
The CSF may not be used in a warlike manner without either of the two conditions being met:
The Seraphim leadership, along with a 3/5 vote of the Advisory Council, has ordered and authorized the use of the CSF to the CSF High Imperator.
An Order member nation is under attack and requires Order intervention for it's defenses.
The CRC may take temporary command of any military units in Order states, which are under attack, if the Seraphim deem that unified leadership is required to continue an able defense. The CRC may not be used without an official authorization beyond general CSF deployment, and so serves as a "militia" to the JIL's "Marines."
The CSF High Imperator may be replaced at any time by the Seraphim, with a 3/5 Advisory Council vote required during peacetime.
AMENDMENT SIX: PROCEDURES FOR JOINING THE ORDER
Sketch
As the Order grows in power and influence, it is inevitable that nations will come to petition for membership. To ensure that all joing members are of the highest quality and charater a standard set of procedures must be adopted. The following is the application process:
All canidate nations must convince a member of the Order to act as their sponsor nation.
Once sponsor is aquired, each canidate nation must submit a record of acheivements and provide an argument for acceptance (an RP sample and why we should consider you)
Upon acceptance of a canidate's application, the Diplomatic affairs, Internal affairs and Intelligence offices will audit the canidate nation. The specific actions are as follows:
Diplomacy affairs will review the canidate nation's history of wars, trade, and other diplomatic relations.
Internal affairs will assess the merits the canidate nation and their worth to the Order.
Intelligence will analyze the nation's curent and previous alliance/affiliations and their involvement(s) in such.
Once the audit is completed, the those offices will submit their findings to upper command (Seraphim and Cherubim)
The Seraphim will consult with the Cherubim and then make a decision regarding the canidate nation's acceptance into the Order.
Once accepted, the canidate nation will become a full fledge member nation, with all the priveldges and responsibilities of an Order member.
A rank and/or position will be bestowed upon the new member after six (6) months of review (ic, ooc - whenever something comes up)
AMENDMENT SEVEN: PROCEDURES FOR LEAVING THE ORDER
Sketch
There comes a time when a nation may decide that it no longer believes in the ideals of the Order. When that time comes, that nation shall be severed from the body of the Order. In order to facilitate the transition from member to nonmember status, a standardized set of procedures must be adopted.
Voluntary departure form the Order. This is when a member nation decides that it will no longer be affiliated with the Order and thus chooses to sever its ties with the Order. Voluntary is defined as "peaceful, willing, and without malicious intent or action". The conditions for voluntary departure are as follows:
Nation must provide one (1) year prior notice (ic, ooc - one (1) week).
All Order personnel, documents, and material must be turned over to the Order before departure.
Nation must agree to maintain friendly relations with the Order for a minimum of one (1) year (ic).
Involuntary departure from the Order. Occasionally a misjudgement is made and an undesirable element is introduced to the ranks. Be it that either a "member" that doesn't truly uphold the beliefs of the Order or one with malicious intent, they will be treated the same. Involuntary departure is a result of disciplinary action dealt to the (ex) member nation. The following are cases which will result in immediate removal from the Order:
Betraying the Order
Attempting to usurp the leadership of the Seraphim
Revealing Order secrets to outsiders
Acting with malicious intent towards another Order member
Attempting to cause strife within the Order
Involuntary removal from the Order will result in full disciplinary action by the Order upon the (ex) member nation. The following is a list of actions that may be taken against a nation removed involuntarily:
Reparations to be paid to the Order and/or members
Economic sanctions against that nation
Temporary annexation of that nation
Permanant annexation of that nation (ooc - resistance to which will result in glassification)
AMENDMENT EIGHT: COMBINATION OF INTELLIGENCE AGENCIES (VOIDING OF AMENDMENT TWO)
Steel Butterfly
With the continuation of escalating concerns throughout the known universe, the Intelligence Department, led by Director of Intelligence Steel Butterfly, will merge together the three previous Intelligence Agencies into one main agency to handle all matters of intelligence. This agency will be led by the current Director of Imperial Intelligence of the Star Empire of Steel Butterfly in the Orion Sector.
This new agency will be named the Seraphim Clandestine Intelligence and Operations Network and will be known throughout the Order of the Seraphim as the SCION.
We of The Order of the Seraphim have recently come to the realization that we are once again willing to expand our numbers.
The application process is in the charter below, and all applications take place in our off-site forum.
(http://s2.invisionfree.com/Order_ofthe_Seraphim/)
If you have any questions regarding applications, or simply The Order in general, feel free to ask them here as well.
We will answer them to the best of our ability.
~The Star Empire of Steel Butterfly, Seraphim, Intelligence Director
CHARTER OF THE ORDER OF THE SERAPHIM
There is but one Truth that exists in this World: Justice belongs to those who win. For the Order, this Truth must be Absolute. There can be no doubt in the mind. Justice must be enforced without hesitation and without doubt.
ARTICLE ONE: STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
The Order of the Seraphim, as established by its signatory nations, is to:
Ensure the sovereignty of all Order members.
Provide for the common defense of all Order members.
Provide for the common cause and welfare of all Order members.
Provide a structure for peaceful relations between all Order members.
Any other purposes determined in the future by the common consensus that are needed.
ARTICLE TWO: STRUCTURE
The Order of the Seraphim is run by one Seraphim leader - Sketch. The Seraphim shall have oversight powers over all other members. A veto by one Seraphim can only be overridden by three-fifths (3/5) of the alliance.
Cherubim shall be appointed by the Seraphim, to be confirmed by the membership of the alliance, and Kyriotetes and Dynamis shall be nominated by the Cherubim, and confirmed by the Seraphim. An advisory council will be created of the Cherubim to advice the Seraphim on key issues. The Cherubim will select one of their own, to be confirmed by the Seraphim, to act as chair of the advisory council. The advisory council will serve to ensure the Seraphim have heard all relevant information on key topics. A member of the Cherubim will also be in charge of diplomatic affairs, economic affairs, intra alliance affairs, military affairs, and most importantly intelligence. Each department will have primacy for its stated area of concern. Each cherubim member shall have two (2) assistants. A senior from the Kyriotetes, and a junior from the Dynamis. These assistants shall be responsible for assisting the Cherubim in his or her responsibilities, and to stand in for him should he be away. Senior regular members shall be in the rank of Archai, while junior regular members shall be of the rank of angel.
The Seraphim can at any time take control of the Army of the Order of the Seraphim, and can also remove any Cherubim or assistant either permanently or temporarily along with a three-fifths (3/5) vote.
ARTICLE THREE: COMMON DEFENSE
All member states of the Order shall allocate a negotiated amount of its annual budget and/or forces to the common defense of the Order. These forces will be under the command of the Cherubims of the Order and overseen by the Seraphim and be used to maintain peace in the Order's domain as well as execute its declared objectives abroad.
The purpose of the Combined Seraphim Forces (CSF) is to provide a rapid reaction force to protect the Order's interests aboard. Should the sovereignty of any member state be threatened, the CSF shall be deployed to assist them. All other members states are obligated to render assistance to said member should the need arise. Determination of such need will be decided by the Seraphim should a conflict arise.
ARTICLE FOUR: COMMON CAUSE AND WELFARE
All signatory nations of the Order of the Seraphim will have free trade in ideas and products in between them. Freedom of movement will not be restricted within the Order except in cases of extreme emergency, including but not limited to quarantine and martial law situations. Order members will not put tariffs on products from other members, and will give other members preferential trading status over non-members.
Any emergency in any member state shall be responded to by all other member states with aid.
ARTICLE FIVE: ADAPTABILITY
This document is intended to be changed to meet the changing realities in the future. The Charter of the Order of the Seraphim may be amended with a two-thirds (2/3) majority of member nations or at the discretion of a Seraphim with a three-fifths (3/5) majority vote among the Cherubim.
SIGNATORY NATIONS
The Holy Order of Sketch
The Star Empire of Steel Butterfly
The Glorious Kingdom of Vrak
The Grand Dominion of Cspalla
The Star Protectorate of Clairmont
The Dominion of Tappee
The PrattCo Conglomerate Assets of Santa Barbara {unofficially resigned}
The Imperium of Battlecrabs {inactive}
The Dominion of Skager {inactive}
The Collective Arcologies of Mallberta {no longer a nation}
The Holy Magic Wheel Empire of Sagesquagmire {officially resigned}
The Sovereign Military Empire of Praetor {inactive}
The New Order of Eizen {ex-communicated}
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AMENDMENT ONE: RESTATEMENT OF CHARTER
Steel Butterfly
Due to changes within the Order, the body of Seraphim Order charter has been altered. The changes are as follows:
The nation of Sketch is named the sole leader of the Order and the only true Seraphim.
Due to Sketch now having sole Seraphim control over the Order of the Seraphim, multiple (2) additional restrictions of power have been implicated in order to prevent takeover or nation to nation dictatorship. These include:
A restriction on the Seraphim’s power to remove a Cherubim unless he is supported by a 3/5 vote among members including himself and the Cherubim in question.
A restriction of the Seraphim’s power to amend the Charter at his or her discretion without a majority vote among members, including the Seraphim.
AMENDMENT TWO: FORMATION OF INTELLIGENCE AGENCIES
Steel Butterfly
Due to escalation concerns throughout the known universe, the Intelligence Department, led by Director of Intelligence Steel Butterfly, will create no less than three (3) departments including Intelligence, Security, and Investigations, to support the Order and ensure safety throughout the many galaxies. These departments are described as follows:
Seraphim Central Bureau of Investigations (SCBI) (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=seraphim_investigation)
The purpose of the SCBI is to Investigate, Arrest, Try, and Inforce international law. They are also used when the Order needs to Investigate, Arrest, Try, and Inforce international law to an internal or external person, organization, or government. *A full description and limitations will be written up by the Order when this Amendment passes.*
Seraphim Order Security Agency (SOSA) (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=seraphim_security)
The purpose of the SOSA is to ensure the safety and well being of the internal structure of the Order as well as the nations involved. SOSA is entitled to but is not limited to use of Special Forces and/or other types of direct assault. *A full description and limitations will be written up by the Order when this Amendment passes.*
Seraphim Central Intelligence Agency (SCIA) (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=seraphim_intelligence)
The SCIA will be the supreme and “federal” Intelligence Agency of the Order. It will use the resources of both SCBI and SOSA as well as some of its own, specifically surveillance. *A full description and limitations will be written up by the Order when this Amendment passes.*
AMENDMENT THREE: FORMATION OF DIPLOMATIC AGENCIES
Vrak
Due to the ever changing diplomatic and political conditions throughout the known universe, the Diplomatic Corps, led by Minister of Diplomacy and Politics Vrak, will create a department to support the Order and represent our interests throughout the many galaxies. The department describtion is as follows:
Seraphim Order Embassy (SOE) (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nation=seraphim_order_embassy)
Purpose and function
This SOE office acts as a diplomatic and political point of conduct between the Order and those outside the Order.
It also acts as a visible overall representative of the Order in regards to where the Order stands on particular events.
It acts as a recruitment tool – such as explaining to others what the Order represents.
It does not set policy nor does it have any voting powers.
Usage:
To be used by any of Seraphim rank, the Chair of the Cherubim council and the Head of the Diplomatic Affairs office.
The password is to be altered if any of these offices has a change in personnel.
AMENDMNET FOUR: FREE TRADE vs. SOVEREIGNTY OF NATIONS
Eizen
The Order of the Seraphim is dedicated to both maintaining the Right to Sovereign Rule of members nations and also to maintaing free and open economic relations with each member nations.
However should Free Trade between two or more nations threaten the safety and well being of a nation's citizenship, it is the Sovereign right of a member nation to suspend free trade without hesitation in order to protect its people. However, in order to maintain membership, the nations involved must actively work towards restoring free and open trade in a timely manner or face repercussions, which may include expulsion from the order.
If a member so chooses to suspend free trade, they may do so immediately. However that nation must give reason for such actions and its relation towards free trade. Said reason must have an impending and definitely negative effect for it to be legitimate. A resolution can be sought by mutual agreement between involved nations, or if no agreement can be reached then the Seraphim will make a decision.
Should the Seraphim be directly involved in the dispute then it will be up to all Cherubim not involved in the incident in order to come up with an effective resolution.
AMENDMENT FIVE: THE CSF - DEFINITION, PURPOSE, and OPERATION
Santa Barbara
CSF Structure and Command
The Combined Seraphim Forces (CSF) shall consist primarily of two organs, the Joint Interplanetary Legion (JIL) and the Combined Resources Corps (CRC). The CSF will be under overall command of the Seraphim leadership, and the strategic-operational command of a C-i-C, bearing the rank of High Imperator to be appointed by the Advisory Council and Seraphim upon a majority vote.
JIL Structure
The JIL operational forces shall be organized into unique War Legions, to be transportable by air-space capable units and defended primarily by fleets of space vessels, which will serve as the rapid-reaction, rapid-deployment military arm of the Order of the Seraphim. The JIL will be under overall command of the C-i-C of the CSF, and operational command of a qualified general bearing the rank of Imperator, appointed by the CSF C-i-C. The JIL will have it's own rank structure, uniforms, standards and units.
CRC Structure
The CRC shall consist of individual Order member nations' military forces, which shall be placed under temporary command of the CSF for unified, Order leadership in the event of any combined Order operation, such as defense in the event of a major war. The CRC commander shall bear the rank of no less than Imperator, and takes orders directly from the CSF C-i-C. The CRC will not have it's own rank structure, uniforms, or standards.
CSF Funding and Support
Each Order must contribute a negotiated amount of financial support for the CSF, whether as operational savings for the CRC, annual fundings for the JIL, or an equivalent support in lieu of these, to be specificed and negotiated with the Seraphim.
The JIL depends on Order contributions for it's entire budget.
The CRC, since it will consist of units already existant within Order member nations' militaries, will not require it's own annual budget. However, a savings fund is set up to allow the CRC to continue a major war even if budget constraints hit the member nations.
The CSF shall construct an Alpha Base, as defined as an advanced command base with multiple functions, in or near each Order member nation to coordinate JIL and CRC operations between Order members and leadership, communicate with existing Order member nation defense forces and command/communications/control.
CSF Purpose and Limitations
The purpose of the CSF shall primarily be to uphold the purposes and principles of the Charter of the Order of the Seraphim, by defending member states, enforcing Order official policies and welfare, keeping the peace, enabling the continued sovereignty of all Order members, and any other purpose in keeping with Order principles and designated and authorized by the Seraphim and Advisory Council.
The CSF may not be used in a warlike manner without either of the two conditions being met:
The Seraphim leadership, along with a 3/5 vote of the Advisory Council, has ordered and authorized the use of the CSF to the CSF High Imperator.
An Order member nation is under attack and requires Order intervention for it's defenses.
The CRC may take temporary command of any military units in Order states, which are under attack, if the Seraphim deem that unified leadership is required to continue an able defense. The CRC may not be used without an official authorization beyond general CSF deployment, and so serves as a "militia" to the JIL's "Marines."
The CSF High Imperator may be replaced at any time by the Seraphim, with a 3/5 Advisory Council vote required during peacetime.
AMENDMENT SIX: PROCEDURES FOR JOINING THE ORDER
Sketch
As the Order grows in power and influence, it is inevitable that nations will come to petition for membership. To ensure that all joing members are of the highest quality and charater a standard set of procedures must be adopted. The following is the application process:
All canidate nations must convince a member of the Order to act as their sponsor nation.
Once sponsor is aquired, each canidate nation must submit a record of acheivements and provide an argument for acceptance (an RP sample and why we should consider you)
Upon acceptance of a canidate's application, the Diplomatic affairs, Internal affairs and Intelligence offices will audit the canidate nation. The specific actions are as follows:
Diplomacy affairs will review the canidate nation's history of wars, trade, and other diplomatic relations.
Internal affairs will assess the merits the canidate nation and their worth to the Order.
Intelligence will analyze the nation's curent and previous alliance/affiliations and their involvement(s) in such.
Once the audit is completed, the those offices will submit their findings to upper command (Seraphim and Cherubim)
The Seraphim will consult with the Cherubim and then make a decision regarding the canidate nation's acceptance into the Order.
Once accepted, the canidate nation will become a full fledge member nation, with all the priveldges and responsibilities of an Order member.
A rank and/or position will be bestowed upon the new member after six (6) months of review (ic, ooc - whenever something comes up)
AMENDMENT SEVEN: PROCEDURES FOR LEAVING THE ORDER
Sketch
There comes a time when a nation may decide that it no longer believes in the ideals of the Order. When that time comes, that nation shall be severed from the body of the Order. In order to facilitate the transition from member to nonmember status, a standardized set of procedures must be adopted.
Voluntary departure form the Order. This is when a member nation decides that it will no longer be affiliated with the Order and thus chooses to sever its ties with the Order. Voluntary is defined as "peaceful, willing, and without malicious intent or action". The conditions for voluntary departure are as follows:
Nation must provide one (1) year prior notice (ic, ooc - one (1) week).
All Order personnel, documents, and material must be turned over to the Order before departure.
Nation must agree to maintain friendly relations with the Order for a minimum of one (1) year (ic).
Involuntary departure from the Order. Occasionally a misjudgement is made and an undesirable element is introduced to the ranks. Be it that either a "member" that doesn't truly uphold the beliefs of the Order or one with malicious intent, they will be treated the same. Involuntary departure is a result of disciplinary action dealt to the (ex) member nation. The following are cases which will result in immediate removal from the Order:
Betraying the Order
Attempting to usurp the leadership of the Seraphim
Revealing Order secrets to outsiders
Acting with malicious intent towards another Order member
Attempting to cause strife within the Order
Involuntary removal from the Order will result in full disciplinary action by the Order upon the (ex) member nation. The following is a list of actions that may be taken against a nation removed involuntarily:
Reparations to be paid to the Order and/or members
Economic sanctions against that nation
Temporary annexation of that nation
Permanant annexation of that nation (ooc - resistance to which will result in glassification)
AMENDMENT EIGHT: COMBINATION OF INTELLIGENCE AGENCIES (VOIDING OF AMENDMENT TWO)
Steel Butterfly
With the continuation of escalating concerns throughout the known universe, the Intelligence Department, led by Director of Intelligence Steel Butterfly, will merge together the three previous Intelligence Agencies into one main agency to handle all matters of intelligence. This agency will be led by the current Director of Imperial Intelligence of the Star Empire of Steel Butterfly in the Orion Sector.
This new agency will be named the Seraphim Clandestine Intelligence and Operations Network and will be known throughout the Order of the Seraphim as the SCION.