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Kiev, Ferrussia

The massive ballroom was already undergoing preparations for the signing ceremony of this new alliance, and it appeared the respective leaders of Ferrussia, Omz, and Clan Smoke Jagaur would all be able to attend. Uzyn AFB was preparing to recieve the leaders of Omz and CSJ, while at the same time, the 1st Mechanized Airmobile division was making last minute preparations for the deployment into Omz and the Omzian-Sniper Country war.

Row upon row of seats were set up, and a grand table was being taken to the front podium. Press centers and cameras were being set up in the back, and reporters would be able to ask quesitons after the ceremony. A tentative invitation was sent out to leaders of all nations, or any other royalty, celebreties, and other important people. The lavish ballroom was decorated in the flags of each of the three nations signing this tremendous alliance, and three copies of the alliance had been made so that each nation would have its own original and signed copy, and thus each leader would in actuality sign three identical texts.

It was to be a grand occasion, a tremendous step in Ferrussia's future, and doubtless that of Omz and Clan Smoke Jaguar. All that remained was the arrival of the leaders of each country.

(OOC: As suggested by the post, leaders and VIPs of all nations are invited to attend. Security will be tight, though, so don't try anything stupid.)


The Official Text of the Tri-State Alliance

We, the undersigned soverign states, have in the interest of mutual peace, protection, and advancement, set forth this document to serve as a binding agreement and alliance between the undersigned. We hereby agree to the following terms, and in doing so hope to make the undersigned states safer and more prosperous. It is our wish that the undersigned nations grow closer together, both diplomatically and economically; militarilly and personally.

SECTION I - VALIDITY OF ALLIANCE

ARTICLE I - Negation of terms
The terms of this document will be binding to the undersigned soverign states at any and all times, and can only be negated if the following circumstances apply, as decided by two of the three undersigned states, or any one nation officially files a written request of dissolution to both of the remaining two parties. The conditions under which the terms can be negated are:

- Extreme governmental change by any one undersigned party
- A deliberate act of aggression, especially military, by one undersigned party against another
- Continued failure of any one undersigned party to follow the terms herein
- Any extreme or particular circumstances under which any one party may come to great harm unless this treaty is dissolved

ARTICLE II - Definition of terms
The following terms are to be used as described here througout the entirety of this document.

- Undersigned, Party, State, Nation, etc.: Refers to one or all of the undersigned soverign states, particularly their government, and all afilliated property, persons, resources, well-being, and assets, in addition to all territory, assets, and peoples under the control and/or jurisdiction of said government.

- Opinion/decision (of undersigned state): Refers to the general opinion, stance, feeling, or direct decision or announcement made by the government of the indicated state, especially that made by or supported by the Head of State or other officials with such ability - such as representatives and/or ambassadors.

- Military action: Includes, but is not limited to, direct acts with agressive force, particularly with enlisted persons, associated vehicles, weapons, and ordinance, missiles, military naval and air assets, or other such direct force. When in reference to an attack on the undersigned, can also include condoned terrorist, militarist, or strategic action against the undersigned.

- Civilians: Any and all individuals within a state, as well as the associated infrastructure, buildings, and other assets used by said individuals.

- Agrression: A forceful act or procedure by governmental elements of a nation intended to harm or dominate another nation or it's assets.

- Governmental Change: A radical and negative change in the policies of a government, whether due to shift of power, degredation of governmental control, revolution, or - though not necessarily - a change in leadership of the government as a whole.

ARTICLE III - Amendment of terms
Should all three undersigned states feel that any part of this alliance should be amended, added to, deleted, or otherwise changed, and the manner in which this should be done is agreed upon by all three states, such amendment will take full effectivity and said terms will be applied immediately, unless otherwise stated in the amendment.

ARTICLE IV - Enforcement of terms
While it seems unlikely, in the event that any of these terms must be applied with force to one of the states, such can be done only with diplomatic means, such as talks, deliberations, or other such 'non-aggressive' means. Military action or action against civilians of said country are strictly prohibited under the terms of this alliance. Should the two remaining states feel a term should be enforced in the third state, such can be done cooperatively, so long as such action stays within the bounds of this alliance, and particularly this article.


SECTION II - MILITARY ALLIANCE

ARTICLE I - Mutual protection
The undersigned states will protect each other from military attacks by foreign entities on any one of the undersigned states with military, diplomatic, and economic aid. Military aid is to be in sufficient quantity to provide sufficient force, as determined by the remaining two states. Diplomatic aid (such as vocal support) is to be required, but military and economic aid are exempted to an undersigned state under the following circumstances:

No aid will be required if:
- The state being attacked expressly states to the remaining two states that it does not require help.

Economic aid will not be required if:
- Military aid is given (economic aid will then not be required.)
- An undersigned state is in an economic state such that economic aid would be extremely harmful and/or impossible, as determined by the remaining two states.

Military aid will not be required if:
- Military assistance would leave an undersigned nation extremely vulnerable, and/or unable to carry out necessary functions, as decided by the remaining two states.
- Military assistance would lead to an extreme consequence, such as invasion by a significant third-party source (again determined by the remaining two states).
- Unbearable nuclear threat is placed on any nation supporting the attacked nation.
- It is deemed by both remaining states that the attacked nation deliberately caused the course of events which led to the attack.

It should be noted that these are only instances in which military and/or economic aid is not REQUIRED, and any undersigned state may carry out military/economic aid under any of these circumstances if it is willing.

ARTICLE II - Support of offensive measures
All undersigned nations are exempt from aiding another undersigned state if the state in question is performing a military attack which is not on its own claimed territory.

ARTICLE III - Military crosstraining
Programs are to be put in place within all undersigned states in which a minimum of one (1) organized combat military force of division status or higher and/or 15,000 - 20,000 men, one (1) wing of combat aircraft, and one (1) naval force, squadron, or group - preferably a carrier battle group - of at least 10 significant warships is trained in the tactics and strategem of the remaining two states' forces. In addition, this program is to make provisions for the training of the same number of forces from the other two states.

Permanent military liasons are to be made to the other two undersigned nations, who will coordinate any military issues between the two nations. Provisions are to be made at top military command facilities for such liasons to stay from the other two undersigned nations.

ARTICLE IV - Military bases
The undersigned nations are to lease land to the other two undersigned nations for the construction of military bases belonging to the other undersigned nations. Each base is to have all construction fees paid by the nation using the base, and command of the base will rest with the nation using the base, not the nation in whose land the base exists. Airspace and land use outside of the base are to be negotiated between the two countries, with the country in whose land the base exists recieving the final say on any such matters. However, sufficent access must be given to the site that the units stationed there recieve adequate supplies for their survival and operation.

So long as the amount of land used for bases by each nation remains the same, no fees are to be charged for the land itself, and charges for utilities and the like are to be kept at the market average or lower. Full visas are to be provided to the residents of the base and their families (if requested). If one nation has more land in another nation then that nation does in return, the nation using less land may request that, for a sufficent price - as decided by the remaining state - the difference in land be charged for annually. However, this is optional, and for the sake of the stability of the alliance, it is suggested that no payments be required unless there is a quite significant difference.

Naval provisions are to be required, insomuch that any of the undersigned nations may bring their fleets into port in another undersigned nation - provided they pay for the goods they use and do not force naval assets of the nation to whom the ports belong to make unusual arrangements. If this is to be done, the military liasons (as mentioned in Article III) are to notify the nation that this will be done at least one (1) week or seven (7) days before such a docking takes place, and the duration of the stay is to be negotiated then.

Any emergency needs or provisions more generous than those in this article can be negotiated by the two countries involved at any time, and it is suggested that nations be more generous than this article requires.

ARTICLE V - Support of Operations
Any undersigned nation is encouraged to support any military engagements of another undersigned nation by allowing military assets of the other nation to refuel, rearm, etc. at the military facilites of the original nation. However, such use of their own military bases is not required.


SECTION III - DIPLOMATIC ALLIANCE

ARTICLE I - Diplomatic affiliation
While the undersigned nations will remain seperate, soveriegn states, they are to support each other diplomatically as often as possible and reasonable. This includes voicing diplomatic support for each other during conflict and crisis of any kind when reasonable, public support by the government for the other states as a whole, and the establishment of permanent diplomatic relations between the three nations.

Embassies from the other two nations are to be established in each state, preferably in the capital or another important diplomatic area. The embassies are to be granted the soverign right of their respective nation, and will be paid for, maintained, and protected by the respective nation. These embassies are to provide quick and reliable access to diplomatic means with their respective country, and shall be required to be constantly maintained by diplomatic personnel, except in time of war or great danger.

ARTICLE II - Diplomatic provisions
Each undersigned nation is to make all provisions avaliable to condone each of the undersigned nations. It is to be publicly known that the undersigned states are diplomatically allied. However, support of the governmental type and/or leader is not to be strictly required, but instead encouraged.

Each undersigned nation must be willing and able to make provisions for emergency diplomatic meetings regarding important internal and international events. The members of the alliance are encouraged to talk together through diplomatic meetings before making any major joint international decisions/actions, particularly those military in nature.


SECTION IV - ECONOMIC ALLIANCE

ARTICLE I - Free trade
The undersigned nations are to allow and enforce free trade (meaning that the trade and/or exchange of goods, services, and other economic products are not to experience tarriff of any kind, nor have any extra tax above that of any national laws concerning that product or market as a whole.) between the three undersigned nations in the hopes of creating a much more prosperous and self-supporting economy between the nations.

ARTICLE II - Economic coordination
The undersigned nations are to encourage the establishment of public trade forums and summits between the nations, and should do their best to exchange economic advisers as needed to ensure that the actions of one country will not adversely affect another. It is suggested by the text of this alliance that trade summits be organized annually between the three nations. This article is open to amendment to include a joint trade commission.

ARTICLE III - Economic freedom
The undersigned nations are to assist in the support of each other's economies as they deem fit, be it with direct monetary aid, increased purchases, economic advice, or pro-trade policies; however, they are to recognize the right of each nation to enact their own laws regarding economics and the flow of money, and shall not interfere with this right. Each nation will maintain a seperate economy and seperate strategies, and no overall plan is to be forcibly placed on all three nations against their will.

OOC: Wow and tag for more consumption and referance... (not stealing it, just need it as a reference in case you want in on UnAPS, we'll get you the infromation on our organisation once we post our constitution which Mintar forgot to post...)

OOC: Sh*t wasnt I supposed to be involved in this somehow, damn I ?forgot...but anyway, after reading the terms and conditions our government would be willing to be a signatory, providng this was met with consent from the three nations party to this treaty.

OOC: Sh*t wasnt I supposed to be involved in this somehow, damn I ?forgot...but anyway, after reading the terms and conditions our government would be willing to be a signatory, providng this was met with consent from the three nations party to this treaty.
No no no. You're in completely separate negotiations from this. This thread was made for Omz222, myself, and Ferrussia to continue our agreement without clouding the original thread (http://www.nationstates.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=94743), which is where your negotiations are still taking place.


IC:
The massive NACACC aircraft - a modified 747 that served as both transport and command center for the Khan and her staff, cruised along at a liesurely Mach .8, protected by a full flight of six fighters. They would be arriving in Ferrussian airspace soon. For now, the Khan was still stuck firmly in the communications center, recieving constant updates on the situation in Omz222. She had a nasty habit of eavesdropping.

OOC: Sorry for the delay... Almost forgot about this thing :oops:

IC:

It is certainly a grand occasion for the President of Omz222, this is one of his few diplomatic visits he will ever make -- the Omzian government simply doesn't like to send out a president every time for a diplomatic visits. Even though the proposal to substitute the President with an ambassador has been turned down by the President himself, the foreign affairs ministry still nagged about it -- but failed. The flight started --secretly, there's nothing those pro-ambassador personnel can do now. At least, the foreign affairs ministry still didn't know that the President is gone already. Almost no one outside the government and the military knew, for security reasons: the Omzian government stated that there will be most likely an ambassador attending instead of the President himself. Silently, the President himself described as a "businessman", stepped into the Gulfstream V marked in Omzian Parliament Public Affairs Department markings took off, its landing gear lights shining through the fresh night air, showing the slight droplets of the summer shower.

Under a grand escort of 6 F/A-22C fighters, 2 F-24L long-range interceptors, and some KC-10 Extender and KC-767 tankers for mid-course refueling the Gulfstream V covertly made its course to Ferrussia.

Regional Air Traffic Control (RATC) - Crimean Penninsula
Sevastopol, Ferrussia

The inbound flights were detected and identified almost as soon as they came within a few hundred miles of the coast. The Department of Foreign Affairs had already given the RATC the heads-up on what to do with the diplomatic flights, and a course for them was quickly charted through Ferrussian airspace. A few flights had to be moved, and the course was a bit long - it avoided major metropolitan areas due to the fighter escorts - but the two presidential envoys would be given the utmost priority.

The 2 squadrons of 12 F-23 "Black Widow" fighters approached the envoys and took position in front and behind of the already escort-laden foreign aircraft. Both nations were giving a great deal to sign the treaty, and Ferrussia intended to ensure that nothing happened to either nation's leader. Part of the 102nd Diplomatic Transport wing out of Uzyn AFB in Kiev, they would guide the soon-to-be allied planes towards the Ferrussian capital.

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Uzyn Air Force Base, Kiev, Ferrussia
Several hours later

As the two groups approached the AFB, they were given clearance to land as soon as they wished. The escorts would remain airborne until the foreign planes had landed, making sure nobody snuck in. Granted, it was more of a formality - enemy aircraft over Kiev was almost literally impossible: they would have to fly through the entire nation's air defense grid, not to mention the several air patrols being constantly flown over Kiev because Ferrussia was at war.

On the ground, security was tighter than ever, and a perimeter had been established outside of the AFB to minimize the threat of any sort of attempt on the foreign leaders. A massive motorcade had been readied - more glorious still than the recent parade which delivered the two ambassadors. The event was easily one of the most important events to occur in Kiev for quite some time, and that was saying a lot.

All they awaited now was for the two planes to land...

That is a great treaty

BUMP for CSJ and Omz...

C'mon! We need to get this going! :P

The President sat on the luxurious leather seat in the small jet, enjoying it, although he is still slightly inclined towards the more comfortable and faster but shorter-ranged Harukaze 45 VIP jet. Wearing the usual suit he is wearing, and he just woke up from a very short nap after reviewing the current news updates with a military administration general and his aide, Jon Lonare, beside him. With his body nearly sank in the seat, he slowly dragged his head to see the window, and the outside. It is still dark after these hours of flight, but nonetheless a broad smile formed on his face as he rememebred about the signing of the treaty and a distant light from an escorting F/A-22C. Returning to his origional position, he looked around, and said thoughtfully. "Well, Jon, we are getting there. Certainly a milestone, don't you agree?"

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The pilots of the VIP jet looked outside, and gave a confident look on the escorting fighters nearby, as the pilot instructed the escorts on procedures during the landing. Having entered Ferrussian airspace already a few hours ago, the Omzian aircraft already established a contact with the ground. As the sun is rising up from the distant horizon, revealing a glimpse of its burning body, the pilots saw the lights beyond and on the runway. Lining the plane up, and switching off autopilot, they sent one last message into the control tower. At a flash of a picosecond, the landing gears quickly tuched down on the gray-concrete runway, the passengers onboard felt a small bump. They are here.

The President, wearing a kevlar suit underneath his formal suits, instantly took out the self-defence Cougar pistol he is equipped with. "Take this," he said to another Foreign Affairs Ministry personnel onboard. "I don't need it."

The fighters however, were instructed to land elsewhere -- after all, the waypoints has already been assigned to them from the cartridges. A whole lot of waypoints.

TAG
OOC: Wow, Is Omz still using some old ESA stuff?

With the plane finally approaching the airport, the Khan left the command center, moving forward to her (surprisingly spartan) cabin. The escorts prepared to peel off, though they'd provide cover until the Khan was safely out of the airport.

Uzyn Air Force Base, Kiev, Ferrussia

Two armored limousines waited on the tarmac, and full police escorts awaited outside the base. The Omzian plane was landed first, then the Khan. Both were given a full salute by every soldier present, and there were plenty of soldiers around. Soon the motorcade was underway, and the procession headed for downtown Kiev.

*****

Mariinsky Palace

The procession pulled up to the beautiful Presidential Palace, reporters swarming the gates of the property and photographers fighting for a better shot. The press was already inside, as well, but for the entrance of the two national leaders they were being kept away from the area.

Guards in military dress uniforms snapped to attention at the door, saluting the foreign leaders who would so soon be officially allies. Already, some of their fellow servicemen had sacrificed their lives for the war in Omz, although not in combat.

Secretary Kasyanov greeted both leaders at the door. He quickly led them to a cozy room outside the ballroom where the signing was to occur, rebriefing them on the ceremony as he went. It would be starting in just a little while, and timing was important. Finally, they were led to the door to the ballroom, where they would make their own pre-arranged entrances.

(OOC: Sorry for the lack of info... really tired right now. You're basically free to post your own entrance, and then we'll get the signing ceremony started.)

To: The Ferussian Government

We are strongly unfied in our protest against the forming of the triple alliance.

We believe that your nation is seeking to secure itself with powerful foreign allies for the sole purpose of the destruction of our nation, which is currently engaged in negotiations with you.

We are not forcing this issue with you, rather we are urging that you show restraint and would like to let the international community know that you have our severe disapproval in the forming of this dangerous alliance.

From: The Directory of Gothenburg-Franc

Director of International Affairs, Marshal of Gothenburg-Franc,
Guillame de Machaut, Duke de Paris

Official Transmission to the Directory of Gothenburg-Franc

Your objection to this treaty is understandable, but unfounded. The alliance extends onto several planes, one of which is indeed military, but the alliance is a mutually beneficial and well-thought-out treaty.

Your concerns about our motives, however, are completely off. Ferrussia in no way wishes for the destruction of your nation - indeed, it nearly seems to be the opposite. We hope your government will be able to accept our presence in the world, as well as our unfortunate association with what might be referred to as the "end of an era."

If you wish to send a representative to the treaty, feel free to do so, but he/she/they will be screened for weapons beforehand. We hope you understand.


Aleksey Sergeyevich Kasyanov
Secretary of Foreign Affairs

To the Ferussian Government:

As of the fact that diplomats are already en route to your nation, of course we will choose to send one to this summit.

Once again, while you cover your true intentions with pretty rhetoric, we will still expose this treaty for what it really is, a blatant contract for militaristic expansion.

Prepare to receive Ambassador Yves St. Felicien. Hw will be conducting our observation of the signing ceremony.

Frisk him if you must although really, do you consider us that base?

Sincerely,

The Directory of Gothenburg-Franc

Transmission to the Directory of Gothenburg-Franc

We are quite honored that you have chosen to attend this great diplomatic moment for our nation, and welcome you with open arms. The arrival of your diplomat is looked forward to.

As to your own integrity - we have no reason to suspect it; you have already proven it to us.


Aleksey Sergeyevich Kasyanov
Secretary of Foreign Affairs

To the Ferussian Government:

We would expect you to be honored. It's not everyday that a great nation such as Gothenburg-Franc blesses a nation such as yours with treasured Ambassadors. We cannot say our diplomat is looking forward to arriving in Ferussia.

It only figures that you would check our Ambassador. Will you confiscate his cermonial sword?

Sincerely,

The Directory of Gothenburg-Franc

*coughbumpcough*

Omz? CSJ? Are you at all interested in roleplaying the semantics of the signing? If not, I completely understand, and I'll get right to work setting up something about the alliance coming into enforcement.

*coughbumpcough*

Omz? CSJ? Are you at all interested in roleplaying the semantics of the signing? If not, I completely understand, and I'll get right to work setting up something about the alliance coming into enforcement.

OOC: I'm terribly sorry. Aside from my lack of time before, I'll admit that I almost forgot about posting a post :oops: But I'll be posting one soon.

The President was first to step out in the Omzian flight. "Beautiful place," he said in Omzian to his company, an aid named Debore. As he stepped away from the plane, he peered at his Smoke Jaguar counterpart, and he smiled.

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It's going to be a busy but day for the President, as he had thought. Everyday of his days are busy, but this day would be a representation of his country in a milestone of foreign relations. Returning the salute as a former Navy submarine officer himself, he realized that there are a lot of Ferrussians willing to sacrifice their lives for a foreign brother, and he is extremely grateful for it.

He met Kasyanov with a warm smile, as he returned the greeting. Looking front while concentrating on Kasyanov's briefing, he nodded as Kasyanov led them. Finally, it was the door. Flattening his tie a bit, the mid-aged President put on a warming smile again. "We will be finally united as an alliance of three," he remarked asi n a snap the door would be opened.

Khan Kabrinsky was also the first to step off her respective flight, followed by her aid, Friedrich Staabs, and finally LAST Team Sierra's Agent Zenith (Sierra is the Khan's honor guard). Khan Kabrinsky returned her Omzian counterpart's smile, as well as the Ferrussian troops' salute, before walking purposefully to the waiting car.


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Khan Kabrinsky greeted Kasyanov warmly, and listened intently to his briefing. Putting on her best smile, she waited for the time to enter, and responded to the Omzian President's comment. "Indeed, this is truly a momentous occasion."

President Yavlinsky came into the room just in time to catch the two comments, and couldn't help but smiling. They were, of course, entirely correct. "Welcome," he breathed with his broad smile, "to Ferrussia."

As if on cue, the doors opened and revealed the large room, with hundreds of seats facing away from them, and a large aisle straight ahead of them, coming to an end in front of a massive oak desk. Yavlinsky took place between the Omzian President and Khan Kabrinsky, and Secretary Kasyanov stepped before the three of them and proclaimed, "Ladies and Gentlemen, the leaders of Omz, Ferrussia, and Clan Smoke Jaguar!"

In stride and abreast, the three leaders stepped into the room to a standing ovation. Cameras flashed an an astonishing rate, and TV cameras were all over the place. Cheering and whistling could be heard among the applause as the three walked to the front of the room and the large oak desk. On the wall behind the desk hung the flags of Omz, Ferrussia, and Clan Smoke Jaguar, and a short, wordless anthem that had been made the pseudo-anthem of the Alliance was played by an enthusiastic brass band.

Yavlinsky stepped behind the desk and took his place in the center, in front of the Ferrussian flag, and the two other leaders took place before their own respective flags. Before them were three copies of the Tri-State Alliance, with a place at the bottom for all three to sign. The copy before Yavlinsky was actually a double-copy on one paper, in Russian on the left and English on the right, with the lines for signatures centered at the bottom. The copies before the other two leaders were in their own nations' preferred languages.

Before they signed, however, they would each make their own short speeches. It had been decided to start with the Khan, then the Omzian President, and then President Yavlinsky. Yavlinsky looked to the Khan as the applause and cheering finally died down and the audience sat down.

As the Omzian President walked in, it was an amazing sight: everyone in a room cheered and greeted for them, although he'd much perferred the band to play each nation's anthem, especially the slow-paced Omzian national anthem Oh, My Beautiful Motherland. He got a chance to meet Yavlinsky, and extended his hand and shook. "Glad to see you," he said.

The Omzian President then gave the crowd a warm smile and saluting back as a reply to the standing ovations, walking onto the stage just after his Smoke Jaguar counterpart. This is a truly amazing moment for himself, or even a revolutionary moment for himself, as this is the first Presidental visit to a foreign countery in over ten years as many Foreign ministers after the 1989 incident. It was quite of a major moment for him, and for the history of the Omzian Republic.

Having his speech in his head, he waited with a smile for the Smoke Jaguar counterpart to speak, as Vansare gave him a trusting look.

Upon her introduction, Khan Kabrinsky rose, and began her speech.
"Thank you, Mr. President."
"I am deeply honored to be able to participate in this truly historic occasion. It has long been a fact that few countries, even the most powerful, can survive and prosper in this world without assistance. With this alliance, we will ensure the success of our nations on the international stage, and do so with true allies that can be trusted to help in times of need. Though this will indeed provide all our nations with significant economic and military benefits, this is but a fraction of the true goal of this alliance. As we see it, this will open the doorway to even greater cooperation and prosperity, and serve as a beacon to the other nations in the world. It is our sincerest hope that this will serve to show the other nations of the world that peace and cooperation is a far greater alternative than war, and we thank the people of Omz222 and Ferrussia for helping to form this great alliance."
With that, Khan Kabrinsky took her seat.