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The Charter of the Cyprian Circle

Preamble: We, the signatory member-states of the Cyprian Circle, in order to establish free trade among ourselves, provide for the common defence, insure domestic prosperity, and promote the general freedom of the citizenry, do ordain and establish this Charter for the Cyprian Circle.

Article I - Establishments

Section 1 - The Executive Powers
Powers of foreign policy, specifically those regarding matters of both the opening of hostilities and the concluding of peace treaties, shall be vested in an executive body, which shall consist of a single Executive Council.

All signatory nations (hereby referred to as "signatories") shall be required to subordinate their policies when it comes to matters of war and peace to the greater guidance of the Cyprian Circle.

Section 2 - The Executive Council
The Executive shall consist of a single representative from each signatory of the Cyprian Charter.

Each representative will be appointed by the lawful government of the signatory nation. The representative must be a citizen of the nation in question.

Any sentient being with full control over their faculties may be appointed as a representative, provided they have not been convicted of a crime, the definition of which shall be provided in their home state.

The Executive Council shall have no power to levy taxes, raise armies, or otherwise attempt to gather funding or a military body. Its powers shall be enforced solely by the mutual agreement of the sovereign nations signatory to this charter.

The Executive Council shall have supreme rights over the admission of members to the Cyprian Circle, requiring a two-thirds majority to admit a member. Likewise, if a member is to be expelled, this also requires a two-thirds majority.

In a vote to expel a member, the member in question is not permitted to exercise its vote.

Section 3 - Veto Rights

The Authority of Cypria, having established this Circle, and intending most warmly to maintain it for the good of all involved, has an absolute veto right over the proceedings of the Executive Council. It may not use this right retroactively, nor may it exercise this right to prevent a motion from being tabled.

The veto may be overridden by an unanimous vote of all other members of the Circle.

Section 4 - Meetings

The Executive Council must meet at least once a solar year. No meeting may take place until all the representatives are present, unless reasonable suspicion can be provided that a representative is withholding their presence deliberately in order to slow proceedings.

In the case of a representative not arriving in order to slow the meeting, the meeting will continue regardless, and the signatory in question's vote will not be counted.

A Chairman will be elected from among the members of the Executive Council, by simple majority vote, and he will run the proceedings. If no Chairman can be decided upon, the Cyprian representative will act as de facto Chairman until such time as one is elected.

Section 5 - Hosting

The Executive Council will be hosted in different nations on a year-to-year basis, rotating from nation to nation. Representatives on the Executive Council are to be granted diplomatic immunity for the time of their stay.

If a nation is unwilling to grant this immunity, or otherwise incapable of hosting the Executive Council (whether for financial, political, or military reasons), the Council will be hosted in the next nation due to host it.

The area in which the Executive Council is hosted shall be considered, for all intents and purposes, extraterritorial to the nation it is being hosted, in the same manner as a foreign embassy. Any military or other state-sponsored intrusion into the Executive Council shall be considered an act of aggression against the Cyprian Circle, and any action taken in this way with the sanction of a member-state shall be considered grounds for expulsion for that state.

Section 6 - Special Sessions

If a declaration of war is to be made, a peace treaty to be signed, or an attempt to expel a signatory from the Circle, a Special Session of the Executive Council may be held. The Session will be held in the nation calling it, and will not replace that year's meeting. Any nation may call a Special Session at any time.

Section 7 - The Worldgate Network

Each nation shall be required to accept at least one (1) worldgate into their nation, linking any system they so choose to the system of Cypria. A worldgate is hereby defined as a jump gate capable of linking two systems instantaneously or nigh-instananeously. The worldgate network shall be used for purposes of trade in times of peace, and will be capable of quickly reinforcing systems in times of war.

The first worldgate to every signatory nation shall be funded by the signatory
of Cypria, any other worldgates constructed after that shall be the result of negotiations between any two member-nations.

Section 8 - Funding

The worldgate network shall be funded and maintained by Cypria, who takes upon itself the duty of ensuring every worldgate is operational and links to its proper location. If, barring extraordinary circumstances, Cypria fails to live up to its duties in this matter, its right to veto shall be removed until such time as the service is restored.

Section 9 - Circle Battlenet

A set of battlenet communication protocols shall be common among all signatory nations. These shall not remove any protocols that are already in place in a nation's military, but rather shall be used when two or more military units from differing signatory states are acting in the same campaign, theatre of war, or battle, in order to facilitate cohesion between military forces.

Article II - Rights and Limitations

Section 1 - Foreign Policy

Declarations of war must be tabled before and voted upon by the Executive Council before they are accepted. The Circle goes to war as a whole, no nation may exclude itself from the declaration without also excluding itself from the Circle.

Peace treaties with any enemies must also be tabled and voted upon by the Executive Council.

Free trade is required between member-states. All members must not place any more restrictions on traders from other nations than they do, except those which are clearly necessary for national safety.

In the event of a declaration of war upon a signatory state by another, non-signatory nation, no vote is necessary. The Circle will hence be considered to be at war with any aggressor state, and all military forces and institutions within all signatory nations may act as such. Any state-endorsed or sponsored attack on a signatory nation shall be considered an act and declaration of war.

No signatory state may declare war upon another signatory state. The declaring state shall be expelled from the Cyprian Circle automatically, and shall than be treated as is detailed above.

Section 2 - Extradition

Upon the signing of this Charter, all nations shall have the right to request extradition of criminals from other nations. Note that this right to extradition only stands if the crime committed is illegal in both Charter nations, and otherwise may be refused by the nation from whom the criminal may be extradited.

Section 3 - Rights of Signatory States

All internal legislation remains in the hands of the signatory state, including that of trade policy with other nations, the right to open and maintain embassies with other nations, the power of taxation, the power to levy military forces, and any other powers the state's government may have.

In no way may the Cyprian Circle, or the Executive Council interfere with the internal workings of other signatory states, except in the specific cases where said workings contravene the Articles of this Charter.

All signatory states may resign from the Cyprian Circle, if such resignation is initiated by the legally appointed government of their state. The Executive Council, or other signatory states, shall in no way interfere with this process, nor shall they attempt to compel the state to return through force.

No signatory state shall attempt to interfere in the workings of another member-state, except through where such interference is permitted by the signed Articles of this Charter.

Section 4 - Limitations

The Cyprian Circle, or its appointed Executive Council shall make no attempt to levy taxes, raise troops, or control the internal legislation of any signatory state.

The Executive Council shall have only power to declare war, and conclude a peace. It shall have no power over how the war is conducted, over the number of forces sent, or the manner in which trials for war crimes, treason, or other wartime offenses shall be punished.

The Executive Council shall have no judicial power. It shall not hold any authority over sovereign individuals from any state, nor shall it flagrantly contravene the laws of the state in which it is being hosted. The Executive Council may not use its immunity to hold wanted prisoners, smuggle illegal goods, or otherwise undermine the sovereignty of the signatory state they are being hosted in.

The Executive Council shall have no treasury, and no power to borrow monies for any purpose.

Article III - War and Peace

Section 1 - Declarations of War

A declaration of war by any member-state must be preceded by a majority vote of the Executive Council, or else shall be considered null and void. If the member-state proceeds with this declaration of war, even if it has been rejected by the Council, this shall be considered grounds for expulsion.

Upon a declaration of war, all member-states are considered to be at war with the subject of that declaration, and will be required to aid in the war.

Section 2 - The Signing of Peace

A peace treaty concluded with any state the Cyprian Circle is at war with shall require a two-thirds majority vote to pass. Should this peace treaty require the cessation of any part of a member-state, or concessions made by a member-state, the signatory state in question shall hold the right of veto over the pending treaty.

Section 3 - Other Foreign Policy

All remaining foreign policies, such as the establishment of embargoes, or the expulsion of diplomats shall remain the purview of the signatory state in question.

Article IV - Amendments

An Amendment to this Charter may be proposed by any representative of the Executive Council. A two-thirds majority is required for an Amendment to be passed, and Cypria's right of veto in this case is retained.

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Signed,
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Mallus Exaionae
Emperor of Cypria

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Christine van Ooijsten
Coordinator of the Commonwealth-Protectorate Executive Council; Vice-President of Kostemetsia

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James Bovill
General Secretary of the Commonwealth and Territories of Kostemetsia

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Allan Pope
Supreme Executive Officer of the New Kostemetsian Protectorate

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Mike Logan
President of the Terran Federation

Present Signatory States:
The Authority of Cypria (http://wiki.esusalliance.co.uk/index.php?title=Cypria)
The Keluaun Dominion of Telros
The Commonwealth and Territories of Kostemetsia
The Terran Federation of The Fedral Union
The Galactic Empire of Greal
The United Federation of Oblivion2
The Empire of Thrashia
The Combined Goblin Collective
The Kewen
The Dominion of Kardhes

With all the power at my disposal, I willingly sign my name to this pact, and enter the Kelauan Dominion into the ranks of the Circle.

Praetor Kalthir
Kelauan Dominion of Telros

In accordance with the Commonwealth-Protectorate Executive Council's decision, we hereby enter the Commonwealth and Territories of Kostemetsia, as well as the Protectorate of New Kostemetsia (a possession of the Commonwealth), into the ranks of the Circle.

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Christine van Ooijsten
Coordinator of the Commonwealth-Protectorate Executive Council; Vice-President of Kostemetsia

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James Bovill
General Secretary of the Commonwealth and Territories of Kostemetsia

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Allan Pope
Supreme Executive Officer of the New Kostemetsian Protectorate

Both the Kelauan Dominion of Telros, and the Commonwealth and Territories of Kostemetsia, are, by their association with the defunct Travellian organization that preceded the Circle, admitted to the Cyprian Circle automatically.

The Terran Federation has seen your organization and its charter, and we have come to the conclusion, that since the UTF does not engage, in offensive wars unless provoked or, any evil acts. That we would be honored to join your circle, our people are going through a transient time at this point.

Thank you, The senate of the Terran federation

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The motion to review the application for the Terran Federation's membership has been tabled. As soon as it is voted upon, we will let you know the result of your application to join.

- Representative Atren Ellopos

Under review from the Executive Council, your admission has been granted. Kindly find enclosed an encryption link (http://z9.invisionfree.com/Cyprian_Circle/index.php?showtopic=7&st=0&#entry14672) to the proceedings of the Cyprian Circle.

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After reading the charter, The Galactic Empire of Greal hereby enters the Circle.

Rollins Dallix
President Emperor of Greal

The Empire of Greal, is, by its association with the defunct Travellian organization that preceded the Circle, admitted to the Cyprian Circle automatically.

Also, the location of the Executive Council (http://z9.invisionfree.com/Cyprian_Circle/index.php?) has been transmitted to you.

The United Federation of Oblivion would like to join this alliance, as it had connections with the now defunct, Realm.

As per Greal, Oblivion has been admitted to the Circle. See the link above your post for the location of the Executive Council's meetings.

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News of the Cyprian Circle has been received by his Green and August Majesty, the Lord of all Goblindom, King Griptite da Supa.

He is most willing and eager to sign his name to this charter in the interests of opening the markets of the Combined Goblin Collective to new areas of space, and to maintaining a peaceful trading environment.

As all know, the markets of the Combine are vast and varied, from marvels to staple foodstuffs, the Green Fleet is numerous beyond comparison, and the wisdom his August Greenness comparable to few.

Prince Golland Munnibanck
Dictated to & inscribed by: D. Callaghan, Castle-Staff (Scribery, Human),
The Castle Beyond the Goblin City

Your membership is presently under review by the Executive Council. As soon as we have finished voting on the matter, we shall let you know the result.

Atren Ellopos,
Executive Council Chairman

To the Cyprian Circle:

Having considered this alliance, we have a number of questions.
Would it be possible to sign an Associate member. Our operations are inter-galactic in scale and as a result any war that the Circle might engage in might lead us into conflict with a nation where we provide extensive services. Which would be an untenable situation for us.

How despite the issues we have already mentioned the board has made a decision that we would like to involve ourselves with this organisation for the good of our people and to enhance services provided by our corporation.

Please don't hesitate to contact me for further information.

OOC:

Hey Newbish Delight, haven't seen you around for ages. Do you still want to finish that Miceland Intro RP?

In the name of the Empire of Thrashia I would hereby request the admission of my nation into the alliance that exists upon the name the Cyprian Circle.

Signed,
Treize Kushrenada I
Emperor of Thrashia

To The Garbage Men:

Unfortunately, there are no provisions made for associates under the Charter, and the Cyprian Circle exists only to manage the affairs of war and peace. You may, however, wish to conclude trade treaties with Cypria, or any of the member-states of the Circle individually. The Circle does not manage the economic affairs of its members, and so you may sign trade agreements with each of them individually.

Atren Ellopos,
Executive Council Chairman

To:Treize Kushrenada I, Emperor of Thrashia

Before putting your application for membership forward to be reviewed by the Executive Council, I must enquire as to the nature of your connection with the Galactic Empire at present. While we hold no ill-will against the Empire, the Cyprian Circle maintains a unified foreign policy, which prevails over all other affiliations a member-state might have. While we have no intentions to combat the Empire, in the event that such a crisis arose, we require assurances that your adherence to the Charter would not be abrogated.

Atren Ellopos,
Executive Council Chairman

To: Executive Council Chairman Atren Ellopos

I can assure you that at this time the Galactic Empire is far from needing you be concerned about them. At present the G.E. is not on a path of war or expansion and as the Hyperion government has aided the Thrashian Empire in the past, would foresee no such conflict in having Thrashia become a member of the Cyprian Circle.

Signed,
Treize Kushrenada I
Emperor of Thrashia

To: Treize Kushrenada I, Emperor of Thrashia

Whilst there are no issues at present, be advised that should such a situation arise, the Executive Council shall require a decision. However, as this is unlikely to happen, we will submit the issue of your membership to a vote.

Atren Ellopos,
Executive Council Chairman

To: Prince Golland Munnibanck

Upon review of your membership by the Executive Council, four of the six members of have voted aye, with two still in consideration. In respect for speedy process, we have chosen to accept this majority rather than wait for the remainder of the votes to be cast. Your application has been approved. Kindly find enclosed the co-ordinates of the Executive Council (http://z9.invisionfree.com/Cyprian_Circle/index.php?), and send a representative there post-haste.

(OOC: Register there, and either Naggeroth or I will modify your account so you can see everything as soon as we get on.)

ooc: i would be very interested in joining this group but someone would have to meet me IC first :(

(OOC: I'm a little swamped, but if anyone else wanted to take this up, they'd be more than welcome to do so.)

The People's Assembly of the Democratic Republic of Sunnland, by a vote of 10,231 to 41, hereby accept the entry of Sunnland to the Cyprian Circle. Order shall take effect immediately upon publication.

Parliament seconded proposition last 06 May 2008 in Special Session.

Signed, Acting President of the Republic and PA Convenor General Gregory Thompson, Parliament Speaker Gregory Bane.

OOC: A brief question. Are you a future-technology nation at this point, as I haven't really seen anything on your nation thus far.

ooc: i be FT i have sheilding,variations of a laser,bio-organic hull,FTL,ability to make something out of anotehr by reconsitiuting the formation of atoms so yhea i be a future tech nation.

OOC: I was talking to Sunland, who only has three posts, and none of them FT.

(OOC: Kewen and HT, do you want me to handle Kewen's IC introduction?)

(ooc: Kost I see no reason why not. Go ahead.)

(OOC: Thanks Ani.)

Hey, I'd like to join. While I may be posting as a new nation, I'm not new to NS II. I was once Kardis, but had to create a new one. Hope you'll give me a chance.

To: Treize Kushrenada I, Emperor of Thrashia

Having voted on the issue of your membership, I am pleased to inform you that you have been accepted to the Cyprian Circle.

Atren Ellopos,
Executive Council Chairman

OOC: Kardhes, can you post an in-character request to join? 'cause all deliberations and voting on membership are IC, s'all.

To : whomever in the Cyperian circle it might possible concern.

Hvaing given this matter though we, the kewen with the eternal guidence of our hivemind wish to join this alliance as we think it would be a very great oppertunity

To the Kewen Hivemind

The issue of your membership has been put before the Executive Council. We will inform you when a majority has been reached.

Atren Ellopos,
Executive Council Chairman

TO: Executive Council Chairman Atren Ellopos
FROM: Lord Protector Treize Lancaster

Greetings to the Executive Chairman Ellopos. I am Lord Lancaster, ruler and leader of the Dominion of Kardhes. We are not new to space, but we are new to the galaxy as a whole. Through different channels we came to learn of your offer of alliance and cooperation. On behalf of my nation I wish to ask admittance into this alliance. I feel that the Kardhesian Dominion will gain much and give much to benefit both itself and the Cyprian Circle.

Signed,
Treize Lancaster
145th Lord Protector
Dominion of Kardhes

To: Lord Protector Treize Lancaster

Your request for membership will be put before the Executive Council at the soonest convenient moment, and I shall inform you when a decision has been made.


Atren Ellopos,
Executive Council Chairman

To: The Kewen Hivemind

I am pleased to inform you that the issue of your membership has been voted upon by the Executive Council, and that the Kewen are now a member of the Cyprian Circle.

Atren Ellopos
Executive Council Chairman

To: Lord Protector Treize Lancaster

I apologise for the longer-than-usual waiting period; the discussion of the possibility of war that was brought before the Executive Council consumed a vast amount of our time. Thankfully, the possibility of war has been averted, and, in addition, I am pleased to welcome you to the ranks of the Cyprian Circle.

Lastly, this message includes a datalink (http://z9.invisionfree.com/Cyprian_Circle/index.php?act=idx) containing the location of the Executive Council. Please send a representative there as soon as it is convenient to do so.

Atren Ellopos,
Executive Council Chairman

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<The Empire of Greywatch has need of allies, however, we are not yet willing to fully commit to being within an alliance. Therefore we would like to announce that we will consider joining, but for the time being would like to say that we are still completely open to relations with the nations that are apart of the Cyprian Circle.>

<Perhaps in the future we will join you in the ranks of the alliance.>

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