Vespeterium Minor
01-02-2007, 19:18
In the centre of the City State of Vespeterium Minor stood the Polar Tower, extending far into the bleak sky. On the top floor stood Reein Sovo Axes Vespeterium, the Chancellor of the City state and nominal Emperor of the Arborian race. Today he had drooped his most formal gown over his spidery 9foot frame and his eyes glowed blue in nervous anticipation.
'Is it ready.' he whispered to another Arborian a few feet away. He held up his bony hand and nodded. 'It should be transmitting now on all frequencies.' he stated. Reein looked at the large holographic screen in front of him, which held the Family Crest, a giant red V imposed over a serpent. He gave it three seconds and then.
Good day, my fellow inhabitants of the Galaxy. I am sending out this message in order to give you an opportunity. You see, while everybody concerns themselves with war and peace, a vital link in the chain is ommitted. Trade. It is what fuels our civilizations, feeds our people, and keeps our militaries fully stocked. I propose a meeting, in thirteen days, in a neutral venue if somebody would be so kind as to offer one, to discuss and sign an agreement to forge the Federation of Independent Trading Systems, an organization that will secure our economic liberty in this ever changing Universe. I will bid you farewell now, but please read the Articles of the Treaty if you do so wish to join. It can be easily found.
This has been a message by Reein Sovo Axes Vespeterium, Chancellor of the City State of Vespeterium Minor.
Articles of the Treaty
1: All trade shall be fair, open and free from taxes above 3% between the members.
2: In times of war trading rights should be retained between members and blockades prevented. Any system that breaks this agreement will be ejected from the Federation.
3: The Federation will defend the liberty of our trading activities from any outside intereference with force if this is required.
4: The Federation will respect the right of systems to refuse the right of trade to the members, unless this conflicts with Article 3.
5: All Federation members will provide a small number of ships to patrol and maintain the trade routes from piracy and outside influence.
6: This is not a military alliance and thus members should respect the neutrality of the other members should they be embroiled in war and not expect military aid. However, should the enemy attempt to blockade any member, this will conflict with Article 3 and force may be required.
7: Each planet and their colonies that are involved in this Treaty will give free passage to ships belonging to other members of the Federation as well as providing provision, fuel and other such commodities with the price set at the suppliers discretion.
8:Should any member renege on any of the above commitments, they will be subject to the authority of the Federation who will decide an appropriate punishment, which may include a fine or expulsion.
Federation Council
The task of upholding these accords will be given to the Federation Council. The council will contain all members and will rely upon a majority vote to decide on such matters. There will be a President member of the Council, a position that will change every three days (normal time) and pass on depending on the date of joining. The President will have power to overule decisions and ask for a second vote.
Ammendments
Should members want to add or ammend certain areas of the Treaty, they should put it foward for a vote by the Federation Council. The article should be approved by at least two thirds of the membership.
'Is it ready.' he whispered to another Arborian a few feet away. He held up his bony hand and nodded. 'It should be transmitting now on all frequencies.' he stated. Reein looked at the large holographic screen in front of him, which held the Family Crest, a giant red V imposed over a serpent. He gave it three seconds and then.
Good day, my fellow inhabitants of the Galaxy. I am sending out this message in order to give you an opportunity. You see, while everybody concerns themselves with war and peace, a vital link in the chain is ommitted. Trade. It is what fuels our civilizations, feeds our people, and keeps our militaries fully stocked. I propose a meeting, in thirteen days, in a neutral venue if somebody would be so kind as to offer one, to discuss and sign an agreement to forge the Federation of Independent Trading Systems, an organization that will secure our economic liberty in this ever changing Universe. I will bid you farewell now, but please read the Articles of the Treaty if you do so wish to join. It can be easily found.
This has been a message by Reein Sovo Axes Vespeterium, Chancellor of the City State of Vespeterium Minor.
Articles of the Treaty
1: All trade shall be fair, open and free from taxes above 3% between the members.
2: In times of war trading rights should be retained between members and blockades prevented. Any system that breaks this agreement will be ejected from the Federation.
3: The Federation will defend the liberty of our trading activities from any outside intereference with force if this is required.
4: The Federation will respect the right of systems to refuse the right of trade to the members, unless this conflicts with Article 3.
5: All Federation members will provide a small number of ships to patrol and maintain the trade routes from piracy and outside influence.
6: This is not a military alliance and thus members should respect the neutrality of the other members should they be embroiled in war and not expect military aid. However, should the enemy attempt to blockade any member, this will conflict with Article 3 and force may be required.
7: Each planet and their colonies that are involved in this Treaty will give free passage to ships belonging to other members of the Federation as well as providing provision, fuel and other such commodities with the price set at the suppliers discretion.
8:Should any member renege on any of the above commitments, they will be subject to the authority of the Federation who will decide an appropriate punishment, which may include a fine or expulsion.
Federation Council
The task of upholding these accords will be given to the Federation Council. The council will contain all members and will rely upon a majority vote to decide on such matters. There will be a President member of the Council, a position that will change every three days (normal time) and pass on depending on the date of joining. The President will have power to overule decisions and ask for a second vote.
Ammendments
Should members want to add or ammend certain areas of the Treaty, they should put it foward for a vote by the Federation Council. The article should be approved by at least two thirds of the membership.