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What is the Sovereign League?

Welcome.

The Sovereign League is an alliance of countries created at a conference (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=490622) assembled by the Crown Commonwealth of Praetonia with numerous prestiguous countries, including Questers, Space Union, Khailfah al Muslimeen, Czardas, Taldaan and Willink. The Sovereign League does not take the form of a supranational government with ministries and courts (as other alliances have and do, for example the former NATO) or even a binding treaty as such. Instead it is a collection of broadly similar countries stating their intention to co-ordinate their actions for their mutual benefit.

What does the Sovereign League stand for?

The Sovereign League stands first and foremost for the collective interest of its memberstates. The Sovereign League only acts to further its members' interests and an action need only gain the support of the membership in order to be carried out under the Sovereign League Banner. Beyond that, the Sovereign League stands for Parliamentary Democracy, the rule of law, free enterprise and the safety of the individual from the power of the state. The Sovereign League supports a strongly armed and well defended free world of nations powerful enough to counter and defeat where necessary the forces of tyrannies around the world.

As well as co-ordinating military action between the memberstates, the Sovereign League is also a tool for placing strong economic and political pressure on countries which deny their citizens their basic rights to life, liberty and property. The Sovereign League sees in the expansion of the free world of liberal democracies the best chance for lasting peace, prosperity and freedom for all the peoples of the world.

My country is not and does not intend to become a member, so why should I care about the Sovereign League?

The Sovereign League states are individually and collectively powerful in military, economic and political terms. Questers and Praetonia possess two of the most powerful navies in the world, and Space Union possesses a vast industrial base for producing aircraft. Each of the Sovereign League states possess strong militaries, and have a demonstrated resolve to use military force to defend themselves and further their interests. Equally the Sovereign League nations have strong economies and a Sovereign League-wide embargo can cause substantial economic damage to a country.

The Sovereign League is not a rampantly belligerant bloc, but like any its opinion carries a weight proportional to the power and resolve of its members. In this regard the Sovereign League is arguably one of the most powerful multi-national blocs in the world. Gaining the support of, or incurring the wrath of the Sovereign League can be a deciding factor in a conflict.

How can my country join the Sovereign League?

Any country may apply to join the Sovereign League, or a country may be invited to join. If a country is applying to join the Sovereign Leauge it may be expected to meet the following minimum requirements for a reasonable chance that its application will be successful:

• The applicant country must have an independent working judiciary.
• The applicant country must operate a working democracy.
• The applicant country must not have excessive restrictions placed upon the economic and social activities of its citizens.
• The applicant country must have reasonably good relations with existing memberstates.

Please note that these requirements are a guideline, and any country is eligable for membership provided that its application is approved by all existing memberstates.

Which countries are members of the Sovereign League?

At present, the following countries are members of the Sovereign League:

Praetonia
Questers
Space Union
Willink
Khailfah al Muslimeen [Ottoman Khaif]
Velkya
Jagada
USSNA
Taldaan
Allanea
Bob-Bob
Leafanistan
Okielahoma
Dai Yuddha Ossyria
Ato-Sara
New Tipperary
Jaredcohenia
Franberry
New Akavar
Aralonia
Skinny87
Alacea
ChevyRocks


Sovereign League Forums (http://z11.invisionfree.com/Sovereign_League/)

[Expanded FAQ]

I notice this is called the 'Sovereign' League. Would it be fair to presume that the grouping is therefore devoted to the cause of national sovereignty?

Yes and no. The Sovereign League is a stalwart defender of the national sovereignty of its members, but many of its members do not recognise national sovereignty as an inherent right of all states, with many refusing to accept the legitimacy of dictatorships, or countries which impose oppressive and arbitary restrictions on the actions of their citizens. The name is largely immaterial, but it is believed to refer to the fact that many of the founder members had sovereigns (for example, Kings). It was not and is not intended to impact upon League policy.

Long Live the Sovereign League! Huzzah! Huzzah! Huzzah!

*sings When Johnny Comes Marching Home*

((I would apply, but I'll save my dignity since I have an odd feeling most of you don't like me due to some past... occurrences... =/ So instead I'll just say "best of luck to some like-minded nations."))

Celebratory bump.

The Most Serene Republic of Granade Turquesa Isla would like to join.

The Republic of Kanami would like to join however we belive we may be declined:

1. Kanami is a democracy, however we are conservative. We belive outlawing products or activities that harm the greater population have nothing to do with a good democracy. Democracy should be a Government of the people and the peoples social desires. No two Democracies are alike, nor should they be. If the people so desire subject matter x, they are more than welcome to vote over subject matter z. All elections are free and open, and all balots are secrative.

2. Kanami does allow for free buisness however they are well regulated. They must abide by laws of the nation, and most be just and honerable in their practice. That includes not establishing sweatshops, supporting violent organizations or practices, and certianlly not causing serious illnesses as a result of cheap pactices and corner cutting. Most past restrictions have been lifted though. Most buisness that do community services recive a tax cut, and the property tax once required for buisness has been repealed. Kanamians also have a lot of spending money and are free to spend it as they desire

However Kanami has a strong sense of Social Justice. It holds a protectorate pact with small Unorganized colonies, and wants to help them achive for full nationstate status. We stand for the practice of Human Rights, and grant all inalienable rights. We have a sense of duty and desire to help nations in need. Czardas was a partner in a emergency humanitarian mission in Kurona. Kanami grants the most basic rights:

a. Free Press

b. Fee Belife and Religion

c. Free Peaceful Assembly and Government Petition

d.Right of a Fair Trial by an Impartial Jury

e. Right to Bear Armes

f. Protection from unreasonable searches and seizures

g. Prohibition of excessive bail

h. Prohibition of Slavery

j. Life Liberty and persuite of ones own ideals, dreams, and happiness


We hope you will accept us

Triumvirate Council of the Revolutionary Government of the Glorious Republic of Leafanistan

How can my country join the Sovereign League?

Any country may apply to join the Sovereign League, or a country may be invited to join. If a country is applying to join the Sovereign Leauge it may be expected to meet the following minimum requirements for a reasonable chance that its application will be successful:

• The applicant country must have an independent working judiciary.
• The applicant country must operate a working democracy.
• The applicant country must not have excessive restrictions placed upon the economic and social activities of its citizens.
• The applicant country must have reasonably good relations with existing memberstates.

Please note that these requirements are a guideline, and any country is eligable for membership provided that its application is approved by all existing memberstates.

Leafanistan operates a highly effective and fair judiciary, the Supreme Court which breaks down into various regional courts.

Our democracy consists of local leaders which are elected, and the Senate which are elected by the people in their district.

We have left communism long ago, and have gracefully accepted capitalism, and now there are over a million companies and small businesses in the years it has taken to restructure our economy.

Despite a powerful central government, we have some of the best civil rights around and allow our citizens to have the right to bear arms, print what they wish, say what they wish, believe what they want, protect them from an excessive government infringing on their rights, lack of slavery, and the ability to go anywhere else. Along with a plethora of other rights.

We have good relations and were members of a previous alliance with the Space Union, Willink and Velkya. We've also fully supported Allanea in various different conflicts and were going to go to war to defend Allanea's right to make whatever substances they want and export it whenever they want.

We are willing to drop many tariffs and trade restrictions for our allies, and if necessary, spill our own blood to defend the league members.

We in Dai Yuddha Ossyria would like to express our wishes to join the Sovereign League.

1. Our judiciary is completely independent of both our executive and our legislature.

2. We are a very democratic society, operating in the framework of an imperial federation. Ossyrian citizens hold the ideals of democracy very dear; freedom of speech, of the press, of assembly and association, of demonstration, of movement, to practice any profession, to reside and settle, from torture or other cruel and unusual punishment, of thought, conscience, and of religion or to hold no religion, of expression and opinion are all written in the constitution as well as each citizen's right to equality, to property, to strike, to vote and run in elections, for protection against exploitation or coercian, to an education, to constitutional remedies, to life, to employment and protection from unemployment, to social security, to practice fully in cultural life, to communicate, to natural resources, to a healthy environment, to self-determination, to economic and social development, to housing and healthcare, to a fair trial, to rebel and revolt, to marry and procreate. We hope these constitutionally enshrined rights illustrate our commitment to democracy.

3. Our nation currently has a Very Strong economic rating, and while we do regulate business somewhat, it is in the people's best interest. All regulations imposed on business were approved through referenda of some kind.

4. Unfortunately, we do nothave any relations with the current members of the Sovereign League, but we hope to change that.

Thank you and I hope you consider me for approval.

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His Britannic Majesty King George the fifth, has decreed by will and agreement of his government, that the British Empire shall offer her resources, aide and might in the fruition of this new organisation.

Of course we anticipate swift acceptance, and hope to be dealing with our future allies more closely across the globe.

The Rogue Nation of The Black Warrior Cult seeks admittance to this Union of mighty nations. We are strong and growing stronger with time. We feel we can be of service to the various countries of The Sovereign League, be it financial, medical, or military service.

I would appreciate your consideration in this matter.


regards,


Prince Demys Kalessyn, in the name of the Council of Warriors.

Greetings from the Nomads!

We are a new country, emerged from the miasma of the Shirellian Confederacy which fell into anarchy almost 50 years ago. Since we are newly organized as a sovereign nation, we seek the guidance and wisdom of established nations such as those of the Sovereign League.

At these beginning stages of our existence, we obviously could not be of much help to the League, but we will grow and prosper.

It is with anticipation that we ask to join the Sovereign League.

(signed)


Commander Marcellus Ursus

The Most Serene Republic of Granade Turquesa Isla would like to join.
We are glad that the Most Serene Republic would like to join; however, we'd appreciate receiving a full application as well.

May I be so bold as to ask when our applications will be reviewed?

They are being reviewed atm and I will confer witih Praetonia tommorow.

• The applicant country must have an independent working judiciary.
The Okiean judiciary system is being reconstructed under the guidance of Allanea.

• The applicant country must operate a working democracy.
The Okiean government is being reconstructed under Allanean supervision.

• The applicant country must not have excessive restrictions placed upon the economic and social activities of its citizens.
Once again The Okiean government is being reconstructed under Allanean supervision.

• The applicant country must have reasonably good relations with existing memberstates.
Allanea! Well Quarks too.

Okielahoma has come to close to war with all of gholgoth once and does not wish it agian, without allies at least.

We welcome Dai Yuddha Ossyria, Leafanistan, Bob-Bob, and Okielahoma to the Sovereign League: Kanami is still being discussed and the others did not make detailed enough requests.

Ah welcome young newcomers to the Sovereign League. May our relations grow strong and our drink overflow our cups at night.

We agree, welcome in. The bar is on the left; the room for plotting world doomination is on the right. Er... I mean... did I just say that aloud? <.< >.>

The Federated Socialist States of Ato-Sara ofiicially applies for membership in the Sovereign League.

The applicant country must have an independent working judiciary.

The Ato-Saran people's judicdiary is a completly independant entity from the rest of the governmnet and has no ties to the legislative branches of the People's Congess. However some control is invested in the executive over it.

The applicant country must operate a working democracy.

The Socialist states have a fully functioning multi-party system in place.

The applicant country must not have excessive restrictions placed upon the
economic and social activities of its citizens.

Free trade and large private business is allowed if not encouraged in Ato-Sara, however Ato-Sara reserves it's right as a soverign nation to seize state control over key industries in times of national emergency, issue internal sanctions against corporations operating inside of Ato-Sara who endanger the people or state and seize the assets of foreign corporations that are deemed to be working to undermine the economic welfare of the nation.

The applicant country must have reasonably good relations with existing memberstates.

At one point Questers was considered a friend of Ato-Sara (and still is unofficially) however recently relations have soured over the formation of the ACTO. It is hoped that this can be one day repaired.

The frontpage has been updated to include the new members. Everyone who is still waiting - your applications are being considered and will be answered shortly!

Dear esteemed Soveriegn League members..

Greetings from the Colony of Ollieland!

We would hereby petition for membership of the Sovereign League for our great nation. Many of you know us from our membership of the now defunct Woodstock Pact and we are confident that we meet all the requirements for membership of this exciting new alliance. We look forward to hearinf from you soon.

Connie Chung

Governor, the Colony of Ollieland

Bump for response

The Britannic Empire of British Londinium seeks entry into this League.

Ollieland and Ato Sara have been allowed entry, but unfortunately British Londinium has been denied.

If you're an approved member please register here: http://s11.invisionfree.com/Sovereign_League

To: Founding Members, The Sovereign League
From: King Alexander I, Monarch, Grand Monarchy of Skinny87

My Dear Sirs,

These are dark and disturbing times for all great nations upon this earth. The Axis of Evil that has been created between the nationstates of Golgoth and that nefarious alliance known as GASN has caused this government to reevaluate the position it finds itself in the international community. As such, the Grand Monarchy hereby officially petiton for acceptance into the Sovereign League.

We trust that the reputation of this government and Skinny87 as a whole does not need further expanding upon, and it is my fervent hope that the Grand Monarchy will be accepted into this glorious organisation.

To: Founding Members, The Sovereign League
From: King Alexander I, Monarch, Grand Monarchy of Skinny87

My Dear Sirs,

These are dark and disturbing times for all great nations upon this earth. The Axis of Evil that has been created between the nationstates of Golgoth and that nefarious alliance known as GASN has caused this government to reevaluate the position it finds itself in the international community. As such, the Grand Monarchy hereby officially petiton for acceptance into the Sovereign League.

We trust that the reputation of this government and Skinny87 as a whole does not need further expanding upon, and it is my fervent hope that the Grand Monarchy will be accepted into this glorious organisation.

The Triumvirate Council of the Revolutionary Government of the Glorious Republic of Leafanistan

It is true these are dark times. Our world today is in a state of lethal polarization, and the GASN and CA are responsible. The GASN along with the Golgoth alliance has become a serious force in world politics. Already they use their influence to scare countries into joining their 'nefarious' league.

However, the CA is no better choice, full of war mongers and imperialists they make their aims clear. They are dangerous, hated almost universally, and are the most questionable group of people there is. They may even count a Leafanistani sponsored crime syndicate among their main arm's suppliers. Our efforts to eliminated this 'Mafia' are hampered by the fact that our colonies, where their presence is the strongest are far away from the mainland. They got a lot of autonomy so it is hard to push our influence on them without violating our pact with them. But enough about our internal problems.

We are facing a time when nations, corporations, leaders, our own citizens will look up to us, and ask, who do we stand with, the ambiguously sinister GASN and their allies the Golgoth Alliance or with the obviously imperialistic and destructive CA,

There is no better time to ask, where do we stand?

[END]

The Triumvirate Council of the Revolutionary Government of the Glorious Republic of Leafanistan

Clandonia Prime, a member of the Anti Communist Treaty Organization today experienced a tragedy. A medical supply ship was bombed. A dorm was bombed by communist terrorists.

These acts were perpetrated by spies from The World Soviet Party, we ask that sanctions are imposed and emergency shipments of replacement medical supplies to Clandonia Prime by other members of the League.

[END]

I find it amusing that the Sovereign League is linked to ACTO, which in turn is linked to the Dominion Commonwealth and CAD, both of which share members with Gholgoth.

It reminds me of NATO and RWC and the like 'way back when. Fun. :P

The Triumvirate Council of the Revolutionary Government of the Glorious Republic of Leafanistan

Clandonia Prime, a member of the Anti Communist Treaty Organization today experienced a tragedy. A medical supply ship was bombed. A dorm was bombed by communist terrorists.

These acts were perpetrated by spies from The World Soviet Party, we ask that sanctions are imposed and emergency shipments of replacement medical supplies to Clandonia Prime by other members of the League.

[END]

SL Response

Denied. Clandonia Prime is not a member of the SL, they are a rogue state that the Sovereign League would prefer to have little to no ties to.

I find it amusing that the Sovereign League is linked to ACTO, which in turn is linked to the Dominion Commonwealth and CAD, both of which share members with Gholgoth.

It reminds me of NATO and RWC and the like 'way back when. Fun. :P
The Sovereign League is not linked to any other alliance.

The Sovereign League is not linked to any other alliance.

By "linked to" I mean "shares members with".

Questers and Allanea are in both SL and ACTO. The Warmaster is in ACTO and CAD. Tyrandis is in CAD and Gholgoth. In addition, Clandonia Prime is in ACTO and the Dominion Commonwealth; Transylvania is in the DC and Gholgoth.

It's not exactly the most direct link, but it's still kind of funny.

Whilst it's true that the organisations do share members (Praetonia is also in ACTO), there isnt any official link, just to clarify. I think all of the SL members would put their allegiance to the SL before their allegiance to ACTO, where applicable.

Official Clandonian Response

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If it was with great delight that the new, democratic and rejuvinated Clandonia Prime wishes to apply for membership of the Sovereign League. After the release of the country from its spell of the military dictatorship I the President we have had many a challenge, what with elections now fully over we look forward to years of prosperity.

As a member of the ACTO and GDI alliances we see friendly faces and wish to join the SL for the good of Clandonia and the world.


Sir Victor Hughes, President of The Heavily Armed Empire of Clandonia Prime

Accepted. Welcome to the SL.

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Communiqué from the Government of the Britannic Commonwealth

The Britannic Commonwealth, having just completed a new round of democratic elections, and finding it strategically beneficial to ally itself with the Sovereign League, requests membership.

If B.L promises to go through with the peace treaty that will be imposed on it then it will be granted entry to the Sovereign League.

OOC: Well, at least the one I've talked to Whyatica about I'm willing to agree to.

To: The Sovereign League
From: The Free Land of Dartia
Re: Membership

The Free Land of Dartia requests permission to join the ranks of the sovereign league. We have studied your requirements for membership, and believe we meet or exceed them all.

The applicant country must have an independent working judiciary.
Dartia's legal system resembles that of most western civilizations. Judges are democratically elected, and citizens charged with crimes have a right to speedy trial by jury. The accused have the right to an attorney as well as the right to remain silent. All forms of cruel and unusual punishment is outlawed included the death penalty.

The applicant country must operate a working democracy.
Dartia is a representative democracy with term limits. Universal suffrages (age 18) is guaranteed by the Dartian constitution.

The applicant country must not have excessive restrictions placed upon the economic and social activities of its citizens.
Social activities are hardly restricted at all outside of common sense laws intended to promote a safe environment (like no drinking and driving). Otherwise; citizens have the freedom of speech, freedom of protest, freedom of religion, etc.

The applicant country must have reasonably good relations with existing memberstates.
While we consider a number of nations to be public nuisances (like Hataria), we have never fought a war, and we have no real enemies.

In short, we are an open society that holds civil rights and political freedom in high regard. If there is anything else you wish to know about our country while considering our membership, do not hesitate to ask.

Sincerely,
Allesandro Valerio
President

British Londinium is accepted on condition that the terms of the treaty are not breached again.

Dartia is accepted.

To: To Whom It May Concern, The Sovereign League

We at the Slavic Federal Republic wish to join the nations of the Sovereign League. We believe that we meet all of the requirements to join.


• The applicant country must have an independent working judiciary.
The highest court, like most western nations, is appointed by the Premier. However, lower courts are voted by the people.
• The applicant country must operate a working democracy.
The Tyraningrad is the Jaredcohenian Parliament, unicameral. It consists of 880 members as of now, one for every 5,000,000. They are democratically elected, no term limit.
• The applicant country must not have excessive restrictions placed upon the economic and social activities of its citizens.
Citizens are granted freedom to protest, freedom of press, freedom of speech, freedom to do whatever they want as long as it isn't illegal. We have recently abandoned our old policies of Marxism and have embraced capitalism, so we are trying to give more people economic freedoms.
• The applicant country must have reasonably good relations with existing memberstates.
We have been in few wars, and none of them were with member nations.

We hope that we are accepted. Any queries, be sure to ask.

~Premier Mikhail Cohen

Our republic meets all requirements and seeks admittance.

Our republic meets all requirements and seeks admittance.

OOC: Laquasa Isle hasn't exactly been the best RPer, I believe the GASN and a few other people have him on ignore.

[[Apparently Chellis is blockading me because I don't allow abortions.]]

OOC: Laquasa Isle hasn't exactly been the best RPer, I believe the GASN and a few other people have him on ignore.

OOC: Not in any sort of official alliance manner. There may be some members, but, I personally merely more or less ignore him ICly, because his nation poses neither a risk nor a potential gain to mine. If that changes, I'd RP with him, albeit I might not enjoy it.

That said, I personally wouldn't suggest allowing him into the alliance, but then, it's not my alliance, and you're (obviously) free to do so if you wish.

[[Apparently Chellis is blockading me because I don't allow abortions.]]

OOC: Yes, thats the biggest reason. The whole terrorist claims and warmongering claims are secondary[/sarcasm]

And really, if you read the OP, at least OOC you know my real reasons.

The Kingdom of Ancient Shadows requests consideration for admission to this alliance. Of all of the alliances presently existant in the world, we believe that The Sovereign League best represents the goals and aims of KAS.

regards,

Astrall-Magus I, King of Ancient Shadows.

[[So... am I in Praetonia?]]

The Armed Capitalist Republic of The Silver Sky peitions Praetonia to deny entry to the nations of Ancient Shadows (very new nation) and Laquasa Isle (Stupidity).

Oi, I'm the one in charge of entry :p at the moment, neither are allowed.

Jaredcohenia is, though. Welcome to SL.

Oi, I'm the one in charge of entry :p at the moment, neither are allowed.

Sorry, always get confused about who does what. :P

Has Eurasia [formerly known as British Londinium] been granted entry?

it will be decided upon after the peace treaty.

To: Sovereign League
From: Free Land of Dartia
Re: Alliance

The Free Land of Dartia thanks you for our swift admittance into this alliance. Our government pledges to do all that we can to live up to our obligations, and further the goals of the alliance.

Our nation is strategically located in the Nova Europa region. At this time, we are prepared to make Port Newcastle Naval Base available to our new allies. Feel free to use this port as a place for your ships to refuel, resupply, or spend shore leave.

Sincerely,
Allejandro Valerio
President of Dartia

Official Dominion of Vetaka Diplomatic Message:

To: Council of the Sovereign League
From Dominion of Vetaka Office of the President Daniel Pearce

Subject: Beginning of Vetaka's Application for Sovereign League Membership

Sovereign Council,

I write to you today to begin The Dominion of Vetaka's Application for Membership of your Supreme League. Vetaka is a small economically powerful nation that has just emerged from a bloody civil war which saw the loss of some 5 Million people. Vetaka at this time is a Dictatorship under myself President Pearce the winner of the Civil War. However democracy is coming being introduced over time however this is currently being hampered by pirates however Vetaka is fighting back within Operation Vetakan Freedom.

Currently my government is doing all it can to steadily bring forth Democracy and freedom however we must do this slowly in order to prevent a re-lapse to the horrors of the civil war. Vetaka does operate a fair and transparent Judicial System. We have nothing to hide we fully accept that we do not meet your stated criteria however we are doing all we can to be a strong and stable democracy.

Vetaka will do all it can for its people and their welfare I firmly believe that membership of your great league will help the Vetakan State to do this. If you should grant us membership to your supreme league it will be no mistake Vetaka would forever commit to the aims and goals of the league. We would do whatever was ordered of us. Vetaka would also provide the league with the design and construction rights of the Vetakan Elite Scout Sniper Rifle a rifle that only the scouts use and once mass produced for conventional use has the capacity to change the way snipers operate on a battlefield.

Vetaka also offers the use of the strategically positioned Helgan Military Complex. This complex consists of a Large Port Facility and Large Air Field. It has the capacity to hold an entire combat battlegroup. It also has the capacity to be greatly expanded.

Vetakans are naturally loyal. One reason why the civil war cost so many lives. Once a Vetakan commits to something they will never waiver. Should you accept us. Vetaka will be always be behind you and if it justified it the Vetakan Military and the Vetakan People would gladly die in defence of Freedom, Democracy and the League.

We hope to hear from you soon. Please contact me anything and everything you have to ask.

Dominion of Vetaka President Daniel Gary Pearce

Questers is heartily glad to approve Vetaka for Sovereign League membership and we wonder if Vetaka needs any sort of itnernational aid following your civil war, as we will be glad to offer.

Official Dominion of Vetaka Diplomatic Message

To: Questers
From: Dominion of Vetaka Office of the President Daniel Pearce

Thank you for your approval and you offer of aid. Vetaka at this time does not require aid. However we thank you for the spirit in which it is offered.

Yours Dominion of Vetaka President Daniel Pearce

Incoming Message
FROM: The High Commander, Henry Corrol
TO: Questers
RE: SL Membership

Hello, on the subject of membership for Zukariaa into the Sovereign League, we are officially making the request. We fit all of the terms, and as such, I have given a response to each of the membership requirements given in the Sovereign League charter.

• The applicant country must have an independent working judiciary.
-Supreme Court judges are appointed by myself and can be given recommendations by the Kaiser. All lower judges are elected.
• The applicant country must operate a working democracy.
-Parliament is elected by the people.
• The applicant country must not have excessive restrictions placed upon the economic and social activities of its citizens.
-The people of Zukariaa enjoy many civil and economic freedoms.
• The applicant country must have reasonably good relations with existing memberstates.
-As far as I know, the nation of Zukariaa has reasonably good relations with most of the Sovereign League, or has never come into contact with others. We are currently fighting alongside a coalition of many members against the EVIL alliance bloc.
Signed, the High Commander
High Commander of the Zukariaan Empire

Has Eurasia [formerly known as British Londinium] been granted entry?
British Londinium's request has been rejected for persistant breach of the peace treaty and illegal violation of Sovereign League airspace.

Other applications will be decided by Questers as normal.

OOC-Bump for Questers, hopefully. I keep telling him to answer my request. <.< Prae, I made a request in your storefront a couple days ago, btw.

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The Federation of Aunesia, having since our entrance into the world arena, been aware of and possessing good relations with all member nations of the Sovereign League, and meeting all four minimum requirements,

HEREBY requests admission to the Sovereign League.

Elizabeth Rolands
Elizabeth Rolands
President of the Federation of Aunesia

Greetings from Xeraph!


After due consideration, the Emperor has directed me to pursue membership in this alliance.

There is one point to be clarified.

Although currently at a stalemate, the war between ViZion and the nations of Praetonia, Questers, and Jagada has the Empire pitted against old allies, namely Praetonia and Jagada. Praetonia and Jagada are established allies of the nation of Xeraph, and have been for many years. There were brief discussions between Xeraph and Praetonia, but we have not heard from Jagada.

Obviously, a touchy situation. Old friends should never become enemies. Still, we would like to be welcome within the ranks of the membership of TSL.

I await your response.

respectfully,

Vlad, Prince of the Empire, Regent of The Grey Phoenix, in the Name of the Emperor.

Zuuk and Aunesia and Xeraph accepted.

OOC: Did I ever get accepted? Is their anything I need to do?

Yeah you did. There's not really much you have to do, you can register and post on the forums here (http://z11.invisionfree.com/Sovereign_League/index.php?&&CODE=01&CookieDate=1) im gonna try get them more active, but anyway, the fastest way to directly converse with SL members is to catch us on irc (irc.esper.net #draftroom) or TG.

OOC: Is there a current alliance roster anywhere?

No, i'll stab prae to update it.

Can you give him a poke about altering membership groups on the SL forums too?

Yeah, I'll get him to make me admin so I can do that shit.

Somethingey would like to join The Sovereign League. Somethingey is a democracy, a new one at that. So Somethingey needs more time to grow before we can help our allies, but we are quick learners. So will you have us?

Somethingey would like to join The Sovereign League. Somethingey is a democracy, a new one at that. So Somethingey needs more time to grow before we can help our allies, but we are quick learners. So will you have us?

To: The Sovereign League
From: Dartian Office of the President
Re: Pending Members

The Free Land of Dartia endorse Vetaka's, Aunesia's, and Somethingey's bid for membership in the Sovereign League. We've had business dealing with all three, and consider them to be model nations.

Sincerely,
Allejandro Valerio
President

Vetaka was already accepted - Aunesia and Somethingey just have been.

note, I'm in the process of doing a "code of conduct" for the SL.

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Open Communiqué

To the Sovereign League:

The United Kingdom of Eurasia has, in the past, made a bid for entry into the Sovereign League. However, our bid was either dropped or denied. It is the wish of HM Government to try to gain entry once more into the Sovereign League. Eurasia, after the Sovereign League invasion, is a fully functioning democracy with immense emphasis placed on civil, political, and economic rights. Please review our bid forthwith.

Signed,
Sir Phillip J. Sinclair
Prime Minister of the United Kingdom of Eurasia

Official Dominion of Vetaka Diplomatic Message:

To: All Sovereign League Nations
From: Dominion of Vetaka (Forigen Affairs)

As part of the Vetakan-The Undead Falcon Peace Treaty. Vetaka was able to secure compensation not just for Vetaka but also for Nations that supported Vetaka during the conflict. As a result Vetaka secured the following sum for members of the Sovereign League:

$10 Billion USD

At this time we are unsure as to what now happens for the Sovereign League as to how this compensation is to be distributed. Would the League's leadership please advise accordingly and we will transfer funds accordingly.

Yours Dominion of Vetaka Forigen Affairs Officer (SL) Louise Evans

OOC: what shall I do with the compensation?

OOC: Donate it to a worthy cause?

OOC: Establish a charitable hospital in each SL nation or something. It's up to you really.

OOC: what shall I do with the compensation?

Keep it.

IC:

After much consoltation Vetaka has decided to use the SL Falcon Compensation to build 1 Hospital in each Sovereign League Nation this we estimate to cost 9 Billion. The remaining 1 Billion is to be donated to the Independent Red Crystal Group.

Dominion of Vetaka President

The Liberal Democratic Republic of Brydog wishes to join the SL.

• The applicant country must have an independent working judiciary.
The Federal Court System is a very effective and free, also the Justices in the Federal Supreme Court and other judges are elected by the people.
• The applicant country must operate a working democracy.
We've been democratic since our founding in 1957 BC, and have direct democracy style of government.
• The applicant country must not have excessive restrictions placed upon the economic and social activities of its citizens.
The government some restrictions to prevent monopolies and dominance of a industy.

OOC: Did I get in? If not, what do I need to do to get in?

OOC: Did I get in? If not, what do I need to do to get in?


British Londinium's request has been rejected for persistant breach of the peace treaty and illegal violation of Sovereign League airspace.

Other applications will be decided by Questers as normal.

OOC-Still denied under said circumstances it seems.

BL's application has been denied due to targetted attacks on civilians in Iragia.

OOC: What does the Sovereign League do when there is a member on member conflict?

Sorry if I have missed it.

Official Dominion of Vetaka Diplomatic Message:

To: All Sovereign League Members
From: Vetakan Forigen Affairs

It is my sad duty to inform the Sovereign League that President Daniel Pearce of Vetaka was assassinated. The attack was carried out by a Mentally Incapable Communist whom shot the President 3 Times. I Vice President Roxanne Wright on behalf of Pearces Family and the Vetakan People invite all members of the league to attend his Funeral. I would also like to reinforce Vetaka's commitments to the league.

Yours Acting President Roxanne Wright.

Official Dominion of Vetaka Diplomatic Message:

To: All Sovereign League Members
From: Vetakan Forigen Affairs

It is my sad duty to inform the Sovereign League that President Daniel Pearce of Vetaka was assassinated. The attack was carried out by a Mentally Incapable Communist whom shot the President 3 Times. I Vice President Roxanne Wright on behalf of Pearces Family and the Vetakan People invite all members of the league to attend his Funeral. I would also like to reinforce Vetaka's commitments to the league.

Yours Acting President Roxanne Wright.

The Triumvirate Council of the Revolutionary Government of the Glorious Republic of Leafanistan

We are surprised, shocked that our esteemed colleague President Daniel Pearce was murdered by Communist infiltrators.

We too have been struck at, for our second Civil War, by communists and we can emphasize. Communists were the ones responsible for the death of Glorious High Father.

We can only send Air and Space Marshall Samantha Arcturus, one of two daughters of High Father to the funeral. We require the other two Triumvirate Council Members to be in Leafanistan at all times.

Our deepest condolences, from us, and the Leafanistani People.

Signed,
Fleet Admiral Sandra O'Toole
Triumvirate Council Members

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All SL nations please read the forums, in paticular this: http://z11.invisionfree.com/Sovereign_League/index.php?showtopic=21

To Whom it May Concern in the Sovereign League

Greetings, esteemed members of the Sovereign League. The Libertarian Republic of Moantha hereby requests to enter the esteemed ranks of the Sovereign League.

High Mediator Manuel Lodz

Cosigned by

Chairman Harold Stern
Chairman Henry Johnson
Chairwoman Susan Ivanova

The Nomadic Peoples of Luchamos wishes to join The Sovereign League. We are a democracy who meets all the requirements. We look forward to standing by all of you.

On Behalf of The Nomadic Peoples of Luchamos,
Supreme Chief Oliver Peterson

Hotdogs2 is a proud nation of liberal civil rights and freedoms for its people. We are close allies of Questers and have growing ties with other member states of The Sovereign League. As such, after careful consideration of all factors involved and noting that HD2 supports the ideas of freedom and democracy as do The Sovereign League's member states, it has been decided to put in a formal declaration to join the league. We hope this will work to strengthen our ties with the member states and to strengthen our military and diplomatic ties.

Regarding what your member states already have in terms of military and economy, HD2 is a growing nation with a strong defence budget and extensive economy well grounded upon its own, internal economy. As such it creates a great deal of trade with other nations and so we feel our nation could also add a great deal to the power of The Sovereign League.

Regards, President Roberts

Official Communication to our Sovereign League allies

Recognising the current climate of anti-slavery fervor and the common resolve of the Sovereign League nations to uphold human dignity, The Grand Duchy of Aunesia would like to formally request of its allies that they consider signing the international anti-slavery treaty known as The Theeb Accords (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=521882), recently drawn up by ourselves and our common ally the Dominion of Vetaka.

Yours,

Andrew Short
Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs

Hotdogs and Luchamos approved...

The Liberal Democratic Republic of Brydog wishes to join the SL.

• The applicant country must have an independent working judiciary.
The Federal Court System is a very effective and free, also the Justices in the Federal Supreme Court and other judges are elected by the people.

• The applicant country must operate a working democracy.
We've been democratic since our founding in 1957 BC, and have direct democracy style of government.

• The applicant country must not have excessive restrictions placed upon the economic and social activities of its citizens.
The government some restrictions to prevent monopolies and dominance of a industy but is free market economy.

=.=

Official Message

The Allied Czardaian Union must regretfully withdraw from this alliance.

When we first joined we expected and hoped for an alliance that truly practiced what it preached -- led by such notable democracies and liberty-loving nations as Skinny87, Praetonia, and the Silver Sky. Unfortunately, it seemed that was not to be: the Sovereign League members quickly fell into the trap they characterise as "realpolitik", but which we see more as cynical favour-mongering to distract the populace from rampant problems caused by excessive military buildup. Almost universally Gholgoth and GASN are painted as scapegoats, the latter frequently referred to as a puppet of the former, and the former in turn a collection of puppets of Automagfreek. Meanwhile, the Sovereign League aligns itself with the likes of Doomingsland, a dictatorship more vile and repressive than Automagfreek, but allied with because it is a group of massive corporations that practices that oppression rather than a government, and corporations sell things to SL members.

The Sovereign League members occasionally practice "police actions" or "human rights interventions" in tiny nations to flaunt their military power against people who could never be a real threat. Even when they do claim to be doing something major to stop oppression, as with the much-talk-little-action Corporate Alliance invasion, it usually comes to naught. And David Sistlin's breath smells really bad. Seriously man, ever heard of breath mints?

Anyway, with that said, we believe we should have listened to GCDI CEO Alma Finlay. In her words: "In politics, as in nature, there are two ways to go: Adapt, or die. 'Realpolitik' is the word of the day; Czardas can adapt, or she can retreat to isolationism; but there's no place for justice, freedom, and truth in politics."

We wish the Sovereign League good fortune in its endeavours, but cannot honestly state that we share the ideology behind those endeavours. Thank you and have a nice life.

~ Ieyasu Takahashi, Oligarch-Elect, Czarna City-state

Official Dominion of Vetaka Diplomatic Affair:

To: Questarian Commonwealth
From: Vetakan Foreign Affairs

Due to continued Critism of the Vetakan Govenment in its current position upon the International Scene. Vetaka has been left with no choice but to leave the Questarian Commonwealth. Vetakan Polls over the past 3 months polled the question:

"Is the Dominion of Vetaka on the whole benefitting from Questarian Protectorate Status and Sovereign League Membership?

The results of this over the 12 weeks is detailed below, The Following Percentage answered No:

1= 10%
2= 25%
3= 5% (TFS War)
4= 6%
5= 10%
6= 15%
8= 20%
9= 20%
10= 50%
11= 75%
12= 92%

Further to this after further continued fierce debate in the Senate the President was forced to put the subject of Vetakan Questarian Protectorate Status and Sovereign League Membership to Senate Vote the results where a landslide of 10-290 victory in favour of leaving both International Alliances.

As such it is with deep regret that I must inform you that due to the current domestic political climate Vetaka is unable to further is membership of the Sovereign League. We hope that we may keep our diplomatic relationship as friendly as it is now.

Yours Vetakan Foreign Affairs Secretary Scarlet Rogers

Sovereign League Resignation

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From the Desk of the Governor, to all members of the Sovereign League


The government of the Colony of Ollieland, led by Governor Connie Chung, has hereby come to the difficult decision to officially resign from the Sovereign League. We originally joined the League believing it to be an organisation that would promote democracy, peace and human rights. We have found it to be lacking in all three cases.

Certain members have been allowed to run roughshod over other nations with blatant imperialist and expansionist attitudes and aims, others have picked fights with weak nations of the world, whilst with good intentions and objectives, painting the League as bullies.

The latest stance taken by the League concerning the Freekish-Doomani war is a step too far for Ollieland. The fact that a leading member can sanction lending warships to such an oppressive regime as Doomingsland, citing them as the lesser of two evils, is beyond our comprehension.

We have tried to voice our concerns within the League and have been effectively ignored by other members, making us almost pariahs amongst the League. We believe the time has come where our own beliefs and the beliefs of our people can no longer sanction membership of such an organisation.

However we would like to point out that we wish all League members no harm and wish to retain good diplomatic relations with all members if possible.

The time has come to ditch Realpolitik and stand up for what we believe in. We urge all Sovereign League members and all nations of the world to do the same.

On behalf of the government and people of the Colony of Ollieland

Connie Chung

Governor

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Roma Foreign Ministry


TO: Sovereign League
FROM: Roma Foreign Ministry

Before we consider joining your great organization, we wish to know member's beliefs of the GASN.[/SIZE]

Good Day,
Signed,
Briano Gordivici
Briano Gordivici
Minister of Foreign Affairs

*bump*

To: Soveirgn League
From:FreeDemGov
The FreeDemGov would like to join the Sovereign League. I believe we meet all requirements and would be a faithful and congenial member.

To further mutual endeavors

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Official Imperial Communiqué

The Imperial Monarchy of Alacea

To: Sovereign League
From: Alacean Foreign Ministry

The Imperial Monarchy of Alacea would like to join the ranks of the prestigous Sovereign League. Despite our name, Alacea is a fully liberal, capitalist democracy and meets all guidelines neccessary for membership. Alacea does however, have a figurehead (Emperor Adrian Acalia III), but he has no real political power. Alacea looks forward to years of friendship with Sovereign League nations!

Salutations,
Alexander Salem
Minister of Foreign Affairs

Official Dominion of Vetaka Diplomatic Message:

To: The Sovereign League
From: The Dominion of Vetaka

Subject: Clandonian/Soviet Crisis

The Free Dominion of Vetaka deeply concerned regarding the increasing military build up of forces on all sides within the Clandonian/Soviet Crisis as a result the Vetakan Nation appeals to the Sovereign League to do what it can to encourage a Diplomatic and Peaceful solution to this Unstable Crisis. The Vetakan Nation offers Neutral Peace Talks within the Vetakan Capital of Theeb.

Nobody wants Conflict especially not in Haven and especially not one fought with Haven Nations on both sides. We urge all Sovereign League members to push for a diplomatic solution and support the call for Peace Talks.

Yours Vetakan President Scarlet Rogers

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Official Imperial Communiqué

The Imperial Monarchy of Alacea

To: Sovereign League
From: Alacean Foreign Ministry

The Imperial Monarchy of Alacea would like to join the ranks of the prestigous Sovereign League. Despite our name, Alacea is a fully liberal, capitalist democracy and meets all guidelines neccessary for membership. Alacea does however, have a figurehead (Emperor Adrian Acalia III), but he has no real political power. Alacea looks forward to years of friendship with Sovereign League nations!

Salutations,
Alexander Salem
Minister of Foreign Affairs


Alaeca will find that the two leader states of the Sovereign League have Royal Families and are both leading Imperial Powers. Monarchy, tradition, and privilege are not ideals that the Sovereign League scoffs at as undemocratic like other groups. We are deeply supportive of Monarchies that support the democratic process in their own countries, such as Praetonia or Questers.

Welcome to the Sovereign League.

~

Questarian Ambassador to Vetaka~

We assure you that we're doing all that we can - which is not much, as negotiations between ourselves and the Reds are commonly met with retort after retort from both sides and little is done. While we hope for a peaceful solution, the League will not be scared to mobilise to defend a member state.

The Soviets are the aggressors here and we will push them to recognise that the sovereignty of the Virgin Islands belongs to Clandonia. Of course a diplomatic solution is preferable but when gunshots are fired, if the Soviets do not quickly back down we will be forced to make them.

In the end, while the S.L officially supports the peace talks, if the Soviets are not willing to come to the bargaining table we will have to force them to.

~

Questarian Ambassador to Neuvo Italia~

The S.L does not enforce beliefs on its members, so if you are interested in a group decision on the GASN then you won't find one. However, Questers is friendly towards the GASN, evne on the eve of war with Aequatio we support the GASN alliance. However, many S.L members do not. We understand that N.I is a member of the GASN, and this will not hurts its application one bit, as the GASN is a peaceful alliance that has nothing against the League and the League in return has nothing against it.

[OOC: FreeDemGov denied on RP-conduct suspicions.]

To: The Sovereign League
From: The Chevrokian Republic

To whom it may concern,

There has been a growing movement inside the Chevrokian Republic to become more involved in international politics, specifically, to become a member of a major international organization. The majority of the population believes that the best option would be to pursue membership in the Sovereign League. The general reason seems to be that membership in the S.L. would significantly improve our position in international influence, being alongside other members generally considered as some of the Great Powers of the world.

As to the requirements for membership:

1) "The applicant country must have an independent working judiciary."
The judiciary system of the Chevrokian Republic is well-seperated from that of the executive and legistlative branches of the government. While judicial officials may be appointed by members of the executive branch, their appointment must be approved by a majority of voters in order for it to be legal.

2) "The applicant country must operate a working democracy."
Just about every issue which may occur in the Chevrokian Republic, from political leadership to social welfare to armed conflict, must be approved by a majority vote in order for the decision to be legal. Depending on the issue, the "majority vote" may be either that of the population as a whole or that of the members of the Upper and Lower Houses of the Senate.

3) "The applicant country must not have excessive restrictions placed upon the economic and social activities of its citizens."
Citizens of the Chevrokian Republic are encouraged to do what they wish with their lives or money, so long as these activities are not in violation of national-, district-, or local-level law, and/or not detrimental to the national welfare.

4) "The applicant country must have reasonably good relations with existing memberstates."
Although I can't say that we've had relations with many of the current members of the Sovereign League, I can say that we haven't as of yet had negative relagions with them. Relations with the member-nations of the S.L. is something we would certainly wish to improve upon if we are granted membership.

Thus, we of the Chevrokian Republic wish to become a member of The Sovereign League. We hope to hear from you soon regarding our membership request.


Sincerely,

Olav Jagland
President of the Chevrokian Republic

http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=525148

^to those who wish to take part.

Olav Jagland,

I am pleased to be able to inform you that your country's application to join the Sovereign League has been accepted. We apologise for the delay in processing your application, and hope that you are still interested in accepting your place as a member.

Sovereign League Applications Committee

To: Sovereign League Applications Committee
From: Olav Jagland, President of the Chevrokian Republic

We certainly are still interested in being a member of the Sovereign League, and we are quite pleased both that our application has been processed and that we have been approved for membership.

Much thanks.


Sincerely,

Olav Jagland
President of the Chevrokian Republic

To: The Sovereign League Applications Committee
From: Kenix Kil, President of the Democratic Imperium of Halberdgardia
Re: Official Petition to Join the Sovereign League

The Democratic Imperium of Halberdgardia hereby submits its official petition to join the Sovereign League. We have found the Sovereign League to possess commendable and honorable aims, and have strong and established relations with a number of the League's current members. I believe this great nation possesses all the qualities that the League's founders are looking for in applicant nations, and more.

We have a strong independent judiciary and federal democratic system based off of the classic United States model, and our laws are no more restrictive than required. We believe firmly in giving the Halberdgardian people (both of the mainland and of the Provincial Territories) as many civil liberties as is possible, and of course, operate a laissez-faire economy with some limited governmental regulation. The people within our Provincial Territories determine their own territorial government, and are exempt from paying federal Halberdgardian taxes.

I believe that Halberdgardia has much to offer to the Sovereign League in terms of political, economic, and military power. Halbergardia shares the same aspirations as the members of this grand alliance, and I sincerely hope that we will be considered for membership. I look forward to your response.

Respectfully,
Kenix Kil
President of the Democratic Imperium of Halberdgardia

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How can my country join the Sovereign League?

Any country may apply to join the Sovereign League, or a country may be invited to join. If a country is applying to join the Sovereign Leauge it may be expected to meet the following minimum requirements for a reasonable chance that its application will be successful:

• The applicant country must have an independent working judiciary.
• The applicant country must operate a working democracy.
• The applicant country must not have excessive restrictions placed upon the economic and social activities of its citizens.
• The applicant country must have reasonably good relations withexisting memberstates.

Please note that these requirements are a guideline, and any country is eligable for membership provided that its application is approved by all existing memberstates.


Greetings, members of the Sovereign League.

I am President Justin M. Ambrose, leader of the Federation of Ambrose-Douglas. We are acting on the invitation sent to us by The Democratic Imperium of Halberdgardia. We would like to, if you permit us to, of course, to join the Sovereign League.

We intend to address the guidelines for entry into the Sovereign League one by one.

1) An independent, working judiciary. The Federation of Ambrose-Douglas employs a unique judiciary system, but one that our people endorse. Our Supreme Court is made up of nine [9] individuals. Four are appointed by the government, and five are elected by the people on a rotating basis every two years (each justice serves a ten year term, so there is a new, people-elected justice every two years). While justices elected by the people can serve multiple terms, those appointed by the government can only serve one, ten year term. However, after they are done with government service, the justices can be elected by the people, if they so choose. This Supreme Court reviews all decisions by the Ambrosian house and the Douglas house (our legislatures), and those decisions made by President Ambrose. All court decisions at this level are final.

There are three other rungs of judicial support, before getting to the Supreme Court. The lowest level is our city courts. These are where all court cases start. There are three branches to each city court: civil, misdemeanor, and felony. All justices are elected by the people.

Above the city courts are our regional courts. There are ten of these courts, each with approximately the same number of citizens within it. They hear cases that have been appealed at the city court level. These justices are elected by the populace of their region.

The last rung before the Supreme Court is the Ambrosian Circuit Court and the Douglas Circuit Court. Each court has seven justices on it, and all are appointed by the President. If a cases is appealed from a regional court in the realm of the Ambrosian Circuit Court, it would go to the Douglas Circuit Court, and vice versa. This is done to get fresh perspectives on each case, should they be regional in nature.

2) A working democracy. The Federation employs the governmental system of a Monarchal Republic. Allow us to explain how this works. The President is elected by the people, though indirectly. The top three in line of succession are the President, the Premier, and the Ambassador to the UN and Foreign Lands. A bill is being circulated now on the order of the remaining line of succession. The people elect the Premier every eight [8] years in a general election. The President serves a life term, though if he/she decides to retire, or when they die, the Premier takes over the office of the presidency. Another election is held to elect a new Premier. The Ambassador to the UN and Foreign Lands is appointed by the President, and will assume leadership of the nation ONLY in the event that BOTH the president and the premier have been killed. So, in essence, the people elect who they want to be their next leader, fulling knowing that at any time the president can die or retire, and the premier will take his place.

3) Restrictions on economic and social activities: The government of Ambrose-Douglas operates that the citizens have the freedom of choice in whatever they do. Public nudity is allowed, police cameras in public are banned, and there is a large separation between church and state. While the government's official position on religion is one of atheism or agnosticism, we do not prohibit the practice of any religion within our borders. As for economic freedom, the only restrictions we have is that all persons in country, citizens or tourists, use the Ambrosian credit, our monetary system. To make this easier, multiple currency exchange booths have been set up in every airport and port to exchange people's currency to the Ambrosian credit, free of charge.

4) I believe that we have relatively good relations with all of you. We are entering our first conflict now, to restore the Empress of Ibinius to her rightful throne against rebels that overthrew her and murdered her family.

I hope that this can be the start of a long and fruitful relationship between all of our countries. I eagerly await your response.

Sincerely,
Justin M. Ambrose
President
The Federation of Ambrose-Douglas

I would like to join The Sovereign League.


OOC: Short for a reason.

The applications of Halberdgardia and Ambrose-Douglas are approved, and those countries are welcomed into the Sovereign League.

The application of Leocardia is denied for the time being.

Hotdogs2 seconds Praetonia that Leocardia should not be allowed into the SL. As it stands they are about to be investigated after claims that they attacked a fellow GDI member, as such we would at least ask that any decision to allow Leocardia is postponed until the truth becomes clear.

Yours Sincerly,
[Signed]
General Tarponica, Director of GDI affairs.

• The applicant country must have an independent working judiciary.
• The applicant country must operate a working democracy.
• The applicant country must not have excessive restrictions placed upon the economic and social activities of its citizens.
• The applicant country must have reasonably good relations with existing memberstates.

The Imperial Republic of New Vantania wishes to join, and would like to submit that it meets the requirments/guidlines for joining. We are prepared to fight in the name of the Sovereign League, and even face the wrath of Automagfreek if needed.

OOC: Note, New Vantania is not related to old Vantanas. What's more, we're capitalist, but the issues don't work that fast.

To: The Sovereign League
From: Justin M. Ambrose, President

Esteemed members of the Sovereign League;

Due to unforeseen military and economic opportunities available to us now that we did not foresee when we applied, we must be forced to withdraw our application/resign from the Sovereign League. While we still hold you all in high regard, we realize now that as a young nation on this world stage, we must keep all our options open.

We thank you for the opportunity,
Justin M. Ambrose
President
The Federation of Ambrose-Douglas

The Imperial Republic of New Vantania wishes to join, and would like to submit that it meets the requirments/guidlines for joining. We are prepared to fight in the name of the Sovereign League, and even face the wrath of Automagfreek if needed.

OOC: Note, New Vantania is not related to old Vantanas. What's more, we're capitalist, but the issues don't work that fast.

Welcome to the SL. We salute your bravery.

I've made my application on your forums, hope that's fine.

I've made my application on your forums, hope that's fine.

I'd make the application on this thread, i've not yet had my permissions changed on the forums :P. Also, check your TG's :).

I'd make the application on this thread, i've not yet had my permissions changed on the forums :P. Also, check your TG's :).

All right, here's a cross-post of it, and then I'll go answer that PM:

To: The Sovereign League Applications Committee
From: The Federation of Caelapes Ministry of Foreign Affairs, et al

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The Federation of Caelapes hereby submits a formal application for membership with the Sovereign League. Following the acquisition of various transmissions from nations of 'Gholgoth' captured by Caelapene intelligence agencies in the Londinian theatre, and reports received regarding various nations involved in the conflict centered there, it is the opinion of the Caelapene government that this alliance consists of ethically and morally strong nations run by persons with similar beliefs to the Caelapene government. It is the opinion of the Federation that it possesses the suggested qualities of member nations.

The economy of Caelapes is strong, with the Caelapene mark equalling approximately $1.38 (USD). Our economy is a free market system with slight taxes on certain industries. We do have a Parliament consisting of elected representatives from all four Caelapene states, and although at this time it has been closed by the Federal Police, it will return to session as soon as is possible. Furthermore, we strongly believe in and fight for human rights such as the rights to free speech, press, and assembly. One note is that, following mass riots and terrorist activity in the capital, the Ministry of Justice has temporarily suspended the right to assembly in an attempt to bring the riots to an end quickly. Rest assured that all rights will be returned as soon as the situation has been dealt with.

Our national military force, the Aeronavy, has until recently never been called into action. However, it was the opinion of the Prime Minister and Cabinet that the human rights violations in the nation of British Londinium by the nation of Automagfreek warranted a foreign military response. As such, a number of 3,400 Aeronaval forces were mobilized to the region to offer humanitarian aid services and to aid British Londinium in the defense against Automagfreek and its allies.

It is our belief that both the Sovereign League and Caelapes would benefit from our acceptance into your alliance. In a world so seemingly rampant with rulers who care as much about their subjects as they do about a thieving raccoon, it is important for those nations who stand up for justice, both in their nations and abroad, to band together as allies.

With deepest respect,
Michael Finch
Michael Finch
Prime Minister, Federation of Caelapes

Eric Peterson
Eric Peterson
Deputy Minister, Federation of Caelapes

Robert Anderson
Robert Anderson
Speaker of the Caelapene Parliament

Alan Meehan
Alan Meehan
Minister of Foreign Affairs

OOC: Don't mean to be a bother but I would like to know if people have seen my application/what the status is.

You cna basically consider yourself accepted, it just takes a while to tie up formalities.

The People's Sovereign Republic
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Official Communiqué

Open Declaration:

At first glance, the Sovereign League seemed, to me, a noble organization dedicated to global freedom and liberty. Unfortunately, they seem more worried with lining their pocket books than anything else. SL nations placed military installations in our nation, only to use them to perpetrate an act of mass theft, though they promised to defend us from aggressors. In a word, one could describe the Sovereign League nations as "assholes." May you and your people burn in the lowest circle of hell in their afterlife.

Sincerely,
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The Rt. Hon. Sir Alistair Davidson, MP
Prime Minister of British Londinium

Condemnations of the organisation should go in the BL war thread or a new thread, not an information/recruitment thread.

"Doesn't the Rt. Hon. Sir Alistair Davidson have better things to do, like running his nation, lining up in a bread ration, or executing dissidents against the states like a typical Communist, than criticise our organisation, the only in the world that has defended nations based on the principles of liberty and democracy? Who knows, it seems that the nation can't put up a fight to quite literally save its life and it can't manage itself responsibly. B.L would be better off exterminated or as a colony of another nation. Much like Hataria, really."
-Random politician

Hotdogs2 seconds Praetonia that Leocardia should not be allowed into the SL. As it stands they are about to be investigated after claims that they attacked a fellow GDI member, as such we would at least ask that any decision to allow Leocardia is postponed until the truth becomes clear.

Yours Sincerly,
[Signed]
General Tarponica, Director of GDI affairs.

Is the truth cleared?

The Armed Republic of the Toori wishes to ally itself with the Sovereign League.

The United Kingdom of Clandonia Prime objects to both Leocardia and Toori's application of membership on various grounds. Leocardia has applied to the GUSN thus voiding their application.

OOC: Toori, this is a MT alliance, not a FT one.

The United Kingdom of Clandonia Prime objects to both Leocardia and Toori's application of membership on various grounds. Leocardia has applied to the GUSN thus voiding their application.

OOC: Toori, this is a MT alliance, not a FT one.

Official Leocardian Response

Even joining the GUSN, it doesn't mean that we are not a operating democracy.

I haven't been around for a while, but I'm on summer break now. What's going on?

I haven't been around for a while, but I'm on summer break now. What's going on?

Oh, you know, the usual. (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=530740)

Oh, you know, the usual. (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=530740)

Looks like I'll be fresh meat for the grinder. Thanks for the link.

To: The Sovereign League

At this time, the Iron Imperium of Jaredcohenia views the Sovereign League as no longer an alliance to benefit the Iron Imperium. We feel ourselves that we are no longer good candidates as members, as we place certain social restrictions on our citizens for their well being. Social restrictions are something as to which the Sovereign League stands against, and it is something we feel is necessary to our nation's well being.

During our time as members of the Sovereign League, we have created various alliances and 'friendships' with several members, our leaving of it we hope will not ruin these relations throughout the world.

Ivan Cohen
Secretary of Security and War