NationStates Jolt Archive

`Emperor Alexander, are you feeling well?`

Alexander turned and smiled bitterly to his loyal servant `Dont worry Michael, I`ll be fine, just my eyes were clouded for a moment. Leave me now.`

He returned to the treaty, trying to finish it as the night was drawing near. It was the last thing he wanted to do before handing over the throne to his son, the Sophian treaty, the words that will unite forever the two countries that less then one year ago were crossing blades. Six thousand have died during the last conflict with The Genetic, on both sides, and the guilt and memory of those that he knew and died in that war followed him through the months that passed since.

He kept writing and tearing apart the treaty through the night, as he was never satisfied with the result. Finnaly, in the morning, he smiled and leaned back on his chair. He ringed the bell, and Michael appeared in a matter of seconds.

`Michael, call Nikolai here. I need to speak with him.`

Few minutes later, his son walked in, finding the Emperor smiling while looking at a piece of paper.

`What is it dad?`

`Nikolai, my son. Do you feel prepared for the throne?`

`As prepared as anyone can be father. This is not a task to be taken lightly. You were working on the treaty. Have you finished it?`

`Yes Nikolai, its finished, and the time has come for you to claim the throne of Calpe. This treaty will not be signed by hands with blood on them. The alliance with The Genetic must begin without resentment from either side. Today, at the ceremony to crown you as the new Emperor of Calpe, will be my last apearance in public. You can always find me at our palace in the Arda Mountains if you`ll need my advice.`

Nikolai kneeled and waited for his fathers blessing, and as it came, teardrops started racing across his cheecks. Fourty years of ruling the country will end today for his father. No, he decided, not an end, but a beginning for the peace that will be between Calpe and Genetic, and for the reign of Emperor Nikolai Caladon of Calpe (http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y159/muahdib/soren.jpg).

Nikolai looked through the small glass of the Imperial Airforce 1, the big imperial helicopter that took him everywhere he wanted to. One year has passed since the war with The Genetic, and more then ever, he could feel the sadness that it brought to many families. As short as it was, six thousand have perished then, and made his father abdicate the throne in his favor. Though he was emperor for almost a month now, he wasnt yet too comfortable with this power. He was honoured though, that although he was young, his father saw him strong enough to lead the Empire, and to sign this treaty. He looked over it once again, as even though many more have read it and made sure it was ok in all aspects, he just had to make sure.



The Sophian Compromise

We, the Heads of State and Government of:
Empire of Calpe
The Genetic

Desirous to live at peace with all peoples and Governments;
Recognising the sovereign equality of all States and their intention to strengthen the bonds that exist amongst them on the basis of respect for their independence and non-interference in their internal affairs;
Seeking to promote peace, security, stability and well being among our peoples;
Determined to defend and safeguard the freedom of our peoples and their civilisation, as well as their individual liberties and the rule of law;
Convinced that close cooperation in matters of defence and security will be to the mutual benefit of our peoples;
Having resolved to unite our efforts towards collective self-defence and the preservation of peace and stability.
Hereby agree to conclude this Alliance Treaty (hereinafter referred to as “the Sophian Compromise”).

Article One
Both national governments agree to maintain peaceful and friendly relations between them and mutually respect the territorial integrity and inviolability of the other nation.

Article Two
The representative governments of both nations will support unrestricted trade with one another, in hopes of benefitting both nations economically and bringing prosperity for the peoples of both nations.

Article Three
If either nation comes under attack from one or several nations not included within this treaty, the other will respond with military action as soon as possible.

Article Four
If either nation is subject to destabilizing factors from the interior or from outside countries, such as sabotage, terrorist actions, instigation to revolt, the other nation will respond with military action if required.

Article Five
If the article three or four of the present treaty comes into action, the nation required to respond with military action has the right to refuse participation if one of the following occurs: use of weapons of mass destruction by the allied nation, conflict between two allies in which it would be required to take sides, evidence of terrorism supported by the government of the allied nation.

Article Six
The nations signing this treaty undertake not to nurture, harbour or support any person, group of persons or institutions whose aim is to destabilize the political, military, territorial and economic or social security of its allied nation.

Article Seven
Both national governments agree to develop and maintain scientific ties with one another, to encourage free flow of technology and ideas between their nations, to colaborate in scientific projects and share any technology that is developed.

Article Eight
Signature: this treaty shall be signed by duly authorized representatives of the participating nations.

Article Nine
Ratification: This treaty shall be subject to ratification by the signatory States in accordance with their respective constitutional procedures.

He raised his eyes as he finished, as the pilot anounced they were aproaching Isle Sophia. Watching through the window he soon saw the ship that will be christened on this ocasion, the one that will be named "The Sophian Compromise", just like the treaty. The helicopter slowly descended and stoped on the landing deck of the ship. He rose, and as the doors opened, he set foot on the deck.

The Stata was waiting for the new Calpian Emperor on the flight deck of the G-AAS-01A Sophian Compromise. He, yawned and was about to look at his watch when, the Imperial Helicopter of Calpe, came over the Sophian Mountian Range, and slowed to land. The helicopter landed gracefully on the Compromise, as its side door openned, reveiling the Calpian Emperor. The Stata stood up straighter and halfway to the Emperor, where a a table stood with two seats, one on each side. The Stata waited untill the Emperor approached, and took his seat. Before them lay the 'Sophia Compromise'. The Stata read it over, and picked up his pen and the seal of his office. He signed the document, and waited for the Emperor to do the same, before the both sealed the document, together, making it both Genetic and Calpian Law.

Nikolai took the pen, and before signing the treaty, he swored to himself, that this first treaty he signs will be the most holy thing to him. These two states should be from now on as one, as their legacy is signed with the blood of its people. He signed it, smiled, and then turned to the Stata, offering his hand to shake, and saying `Let this be the most important day in the days of our countries. May the blood that ties our bonds be the bind between our countries. Together as one`, he finished, holding his hand towards the Stata.

The Stata took his hand and shook it, he understood how much this ment to the young Emperor. He then motioned his in a combat, 'Open Fire' signal, as 40 Genetic Marines in their Service Uniforms(the nice ones) pointed their heavily polished GAR-21 into the sky, and fired 3 volleys. The Stata than looked at the Emperor, and in a happy tone said, "Well, lets get this baby commissioned, then we can eat!'

The Stata chuckled, and began to lead the Emperor to the Crisening Stage at the rear of the ship.

The Stata and Emperor, walked on the stage at the aft of the large ship, her crew looked on. The ship was about to be official, just as the newly signed treaty.

The Stata and the Emperor grabbed the bottle, and held it firm, the Stata then shoutted out, for all to hear. "We, the Stata and the Emperor of the Community and the Empire, christen this ship, the G-AAS-01A Sophian Compromise!"

Together with the Emperor, the Stata forced the bottle towards the aft of the ship, it hit the butt of the vessel, and burst pouring its foamy alcoholic guts on the ship. The vessel began to move forward, out of it's dry dock into the wet dock ahead. The crew followed it, to where it stopped, and they began to board. They Stata and Emperor followed, and as they stepped on last, the Stata yelled, "May you protect the People and Allies of the Community; CAPTIAN! TAKE THIS SHIP OUT!"

The Compromise lurched out of dock into the Southern Genetic Sea, the Stata then lead the Emperor and his Staff down into the Dinning hall of the ship for a warm, healthy, Genetic Cuisine.

Nikolai was pretty hungry after this, as the work on the treaty kept him from eating much in the days before. He barely kept himself not to take speed while heading for the dinning hall, but his training got the better of him. He thought of the steps to be taken in the next years. Scientific, economic and military cooperation between the two states will be greatly boosted, and why not start now.

`Stata, i would like to offer your state, as a small token of our friendship, two dozens of the same airplane that our army uses to support the troops in combat, the AV-8D Harrier II Ground Attack Aircraft. And we are willing to give you equipment worth three hundred million dollars every year, made by our companies, as a gift for your military. I hope these gifts will be accepted.`

The Stata looked somewhat suprised, the Community had this beautiful, but now planes for it. He smiled and looked back, "We shall gladly accept, and we will purchase military equipment from your nation as ours develops. I also beleive, we do have the money right now to pay for 24 AV-8D Harrier IIs, but lets wait, the meat is getting cold."

Aenic, cut a thick slice of the cooked Gene Island Turkey, and placed it on the Emperors place... a Genetic custom of friendship.