Rebirth of the New Alliance Treaty Organization [NATO]

[Automagfreek]

The Treaty of NATO

Preamble

The undersigned Parties to this Treaty place their signature in agreement to the following terms as per the Charter of the New Alliance Treaty Organization, to henceforth be referred to as NATO, with the intent of upholding these vows and virtues to their fullest extent. It is these terms which define and shape the organizational structure and purpose of NATO; ensuring that all nations brought under the collective protection of the organization are guaranteed the rights and privileges spelled out by this Treaty.

The undersigned parties, which agree to this organization's charter, do henceforth reaffirm their commitment to peace and tranquility in our world, and vow to come to the defense of the security of their fellow members should their peaceful existence be threatened.

The nations of NATO pledge their allegiance to one another and to the defense of one another, uniting under one banner to safeguard their peoples and nations. The nations of NATO do affirm that their commitment to the collective defense to one another and to the interests of NATO are just and true.

It is through these basic ideals and virtues that the undersigned nations do hereby accept the Treaty of the New Alliance, as further defined below, as written international law; binding them together in common defense and interest and ensuring their security for a brighter tomorrow.

The Charter of the New Alliance

Article I
The Parties which agree to adhere to this Treaty do hereby pledge to open unlimited relations with other adherents of this Treaty; the interests of common understanding and fellowship in mind. Free and unrestricted trade between member states is encouraged by the Treaty, as well as relaxed immigration regulation and increased cooperation in international agreement.

Article II
The Parties which agree to adhere to this Treaty do hereby pledge that they shall remain active participants in NATO, ensuring continued participation in international agreements which directly relate to NATO as well as participation in NATO policy. The Parties will agree to actively contribute towards peace and security through mutual understanding with fellow adherents to the Treaty as well as with foreign entities which recognize the Treaty as valid but do not adhere to the Treaty.

Parties defined as inactive must either announce themselves as inactive or contact must be lost over a prolonged period of time. This prolonged period will be defined on a case by case basis, with a motion to mark a Party as inactive suggested by an active and concerned Party.

Article III
The Parties which apply to adhere to this Treaty shall be approved by a majority vote of the Assembly of Members, detailed later underneath Article XI, and confirmed by the Director of Foreign Offices and the Primus and/or First Director. All applications to NATO will be processed by the Director of Foreign Offices, who will present applications before the Assembly of Members for further approval.

Article IV
In order to further the goals of security and stability, the Parties will agree to continue to build their ability to defend themselves, either through individual development or through cooperative efforts. Each of the Parties shall maintain its own armed forces to contribute to the overall security of their own legal entity and of the Treaty as a whole.

Article V
The Parties will agree to come together to declare a consensus when the legal status, territorial integrity, political stability, or national security of one or multiple members is declared to be in jeopardy. The Assembly of Members will declare this consensus and the intent of the organization in the face of such a situation.

Article VI
The Parties agree that an armed attack against one or multiple of them which results through unprovoked means shall be considered an attack against the organization. In the event of such an assault, it is the duty of all Parties of the organization to respond with the proper course of action as deemed by the Assembly of Members; including but not limited to the use of force against the offending party or parties. All Parties which adhere to this treaty may undertake the effort of defense at their own discretion, either separately or in concert.

Any action taken in defense of a member shall immediately cease when proper agreement between the Parties and the offending party or parties is made, or when peace and security is reestablished and recognized by the Assembly of Members and Primus.

Article VII
For the purposes of Article V and all subsequent Articles, “unprovoked assault” and other derivatives is defined as the “initiation of force upon an adherent Party without prior military action or threat against the offending foreign party or parties.”

Article VIII
The laws of individual adherent Parties is not to be superseded by this Treaty, unless deemed necessary by majority vote in the Assembly of Members for the preservation of peace and the security of adherent Parties. The ability for individual adherent Parties to exercise political sovereignty over their territorial dominions shall not be inhibited in any way by this Treaty.

Article IX
The Parties agree that no aggressive action shall be taken against a NATO aligned state under any circumstances at the risk of dire consequences. Any Party which commits aggressive action against another NATO aligned state without proper provocation will face ejection from the organization, as well as the threat of imposed sanctions, naval blockade, or reciprocal military action against the offending Party.

Article X
For the purposes of Article IX and all subsequent articles, “NATO aligned state” is to be defined as any member of NATO or any nation friendly to the whole of NATO as determined by the Assembly of Members on a case-by-case basis.”

Article XI
The governmental structure of NATO shall take shape with a well defined executive and a well defined legislature.

The executive, which exists in the form of the Primus and the Directorate, serves as the daily policy-making body of NATO, adhering to the Treaty in its verbatim form and enacting policies with the interests and ideals spelled out in this Treaty in mind. The executive answers directly to the legislature.

The legislature, which takes the form of the Assembly of Members, is the long term policy-making body of NATO. The legislature enacts official policies and amendments to the charter of the Treaty, ensuring the expectations of the Treaty are fulfilled to the fullest degree. The Assembly of Members is composed of one representative from each Party with equal representation given to all Parties.

Article XII
The Parties agree that a defense commission shall be created to operate alongside the Assembly of Members; the likes of which will advise the Assembly of military matters and possible courses of action. The Chairman of the commission will be an appointed military officer from a NATO nation, and serve in the same capacity as a Director.

Article XIII
The Parties agree that no other international treaty shall conflict with the aims and goals set down by this Treaty, maintaining that a Party's position in the organization is not compromised by other engagements. The Parties agree that they shall not enter into any such agreements which would conflict with this Treaty.

Article XIV
The Parties agree to recognize any further amendments which alter or augment the purposes and aims of this Treaty, as approved by the Assembly of Members. All amendment votes to the charter require a quorum of three-fourths (3/4) of the active Parties, as defined in Article II. In order for an amendment to pass, it requires at least two-thirds (2/3) approval from the Parties which cast their vote.

If a quorum of three-fourths of the organization cannot be reached within the designated period of time for voting, an extension of one week (seven (7) days) shall occur. If a quorum is not reached during this extended voting period, the proposed amendment will be rejected.

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Available offices:

First Director
Military Committee Chairman

Signatories

Directors
Primus- Lord Berdic Attalos- The New Gothic Empire of Automagfreek
Director of Foreign Offices- Partothene Cley-The Alignment of Novacom
Director of Finance- Hrabia Aric Yutakyr II- Fourth Dersconi Amaranthine Imperium
Director of Intelligence- Frizkav Throknolf- The Principality Of Ozymos

Assembly of Members
Otto Skorzeny- The Imperial Wehrmacht Forces of The Kraven Corporation
Unnamed- The Federal Republic of Bonnaful
Coleman Hensley- The Bloody Land of Fighter4u
Jose Sandoval- The Federation of Brewdomia
Mohammad St.Pierre- The Proud Diverse States of N3wgr0unds
Kalorn Von Mulan- The United Socialist States of Kenkia
Shapur Masouleh- The Plutocratic Shahdom of The Parthians
Gregori Retrev- The Armed Republic of Kremistan
Unnamed- The United Socialist States of Schultaria Prime
Unnamed- The Empire of Ralkovia
Unnamed- The Confederacy of Novalands
Antigoras of Miletus- The Liberation Forces of West Corinthia


Embassies

[Allied Governments]

The Federation is highly interested in potentially joining this organization, however we will have to deliberate over the decision for now.

[Bonnaful]

The republic of bonnaful would like to join this Alliance. Do you require any form fill out, if so can you sent us the form. We are willing to give any information needed that doesn't hamper our security of our nation.

[Ralkovia]

"Upon the Land of Fire, will blood be spilt. This will be your Seal and upon this Seal, will strong peace be made."
- Kanto 34:10

Long hath Ralkovia found itself wandering alone across this world. A brother abandoned by its siblings in this uneasy community. Ralkovia had at one time hoped to create a home for itself by provoking war with those around it in flights of aggression. We waged great attrocities of blind havoc and misery on the world stage, we have since then learned. We still remain an aggressive force, that holds a somewhat weighted presence across the globe. We are something that is not to be reckoned with easily. However we do not beget random violence without purpose or duty. We do not sacrifice hundreds of thousands with absent intention, we are not mindless brutes. Though, we have made our name in the ink of blood, the words of brutality we seek a new oppurtunity. We do not remain blind to our brethern, we no longer want to wander aimlessly in the shifting desert, we seek strength and settlement.

This is why, I, Emperor Joshua vi Raskov, make our interest in your alliance known. May G-d give us all strength for this endeavor and a new light shine upon the world.

[Automagfreek]

It is my great honor to serve as Primus of the New Alliance Treaty Organization, and as a representative of my mother nation to this historic alliance. My appointment was personally selected by the Imperial Warlord of Automagfreek, Vladius Dreadfire, and I intend to uphold his virtues of honor and principle at all times and in all places. I wish to make it abundantly clear that I will lead this alliance based off of its best interests, and will not be influenced by any outside force, Gothic or otherwise. In past incarnations of NATO there were longstanding accusations that the New Alliance was nothing but a puppet organization of Damien Dreadfire, but Damien no longer rules Automagfreek. Today marks a new dawn for NATO, and I am proud to take up the mantle of this proud band of nations and lead us to a glorious and prosperous future once more.

With regards to the applications that have been received, I will be personally approving the first several until a sufficient Assembly is created.

To Lord Reichmarshal Helghan, my nation has personally witnessed the change taking place within the Reich, and we Freeks can attest to the fact that Kraven has indeed turned over a new leaf. Gone are the days of wanton violence and aggression that helped cement the Reich in the pages of history as one of the most terrible and destructive, ironically alongside our own country. I am inclined to accept your application, because I believe that the Reich's actions within NATO will help to further convince the world that Kraven is not the same mindlessly destructive force it once was. Welcome to the New Alliance.

To whom it may concern in the Federal Republic of Bonnaful, little is known of your nation, its leaders, and its agenda. However, our lack of knowledge when it comes to your country and culture does not mean it is unimportant, and perhaps membership in NATO could help establish Bonnaful amongst the elder circles of nations. Your application is accepted. Please name and send an official to serve as your representative to NATO.

To Emperor Joshua vi Raskov of Ralkovia, your statement strikes me as one coming from a man who truly seeks a new future for its people. Much we have heard of Ralkovia, and I must say that I am uncertain of accepting your application. NATO is not an alliance that promotes aggression, but instead cooperation. Ralkovia has a reputation as being an aggressive state and has earned itself a great deal of enemies, which will pose a problem for the New Alliance should you be accepted. This is going to have to change, and serious diplomatic efforts must be undertaken to cease existing hostilities and come to peaceful terms with those who are hostile to Ralkovia. It is also my understanding that your nation has an extreme amount of debt that is literally suffocating, and NATO, being an organization that throughout its time has amassed great wealth, would be willing to assist in paying all of this debt down. Since NATO's fall from grace last time around, Automagfreek personally held all of the funds generated over the ages, which will all be put back into this alliance now that it is reborn. I believe that this is a powerful incentive to seek a new direction, and if Ralkovia makes serious efforts to create and sustain peace, the New Alliance will make regular yearly payments in large sums. Economic investment from other member states will lead to further prosperity within your country, and your people will flourish under surpluses in but a few short years. Should this be the future you seek, and should you take immediate steps to make peace a reality, then Ralkovia will be welcomed into the ranks of NATO.

Lord Berdic Attalos
-Primus of NATO-

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OOC: Feel free to sign up on the forums.

[Novacom]

Novacom Diplomatic Directive

From: Minister Partothene Cley
To: Lord Berdic Attalos

Greetings Lord

It is my pleasure to inform you that in my role as Minister for External Alliances, I have been appointed as my nations NATO Representative. I hope that we can work together to ensure peace justice and prosperity for all who will join NATO and help make this world a better place for all who live upon her.


Signed,
Minister Partothene Cley
The Message is signed in an indecipherable language, probably Novan

[Leistung]

*rescinded*

[Ozymos]

The Principality Of Ozymos
"There Is But One Life; Live It"
Official Communique

To: Lord Berdic Attalos
From: Prince Richard Gaskell
CC: N/a
RE: 'NATO Membership'

Upon reading the articles noted as part of the NATO charter, The Principality Of Ozymos is interested in joining the alliance. We are a relatively small nation with generally liberal views, and strong anti-big business polices. We wish to send one of our dignitaries to serve as a liason between myself and the other members of NATO. Currently, I have Field Marshall Frizkav Throknolf (Ret.) in mind, possibly for the post of Intelligence, but primarily as a representative.

I eagerly await your response.

Sincerely,


Prince Richard Gaskell,
Crown Prince Of Ozymos

[Derscon]

Lord Attalos,

It is with reserved enthusiasm that I write to you today. Automagfreek and the Amaranthine Imperium have had both cordial and strained relations - often at the same time - throughout the years, even with Derscon's membership in a previous incarnation of NATO under the Third Empire. With the Terran territories reunited with the Amaranthine territories throughout the universes, the Empire has almost forgotten Earth and its situation.

However, it seems many nations - yours included - have changed, and for the better. Perhaps the rest of Earth and humanity will not destroy themselves before they venture to the stars. Hearing news of a new NATO, in the incarnation in which you presented it to us, brings new hope to the Amaranthine Imperium of a glorious dawn for this pale blue dot in the galaxy.

Previously, you have entrusted us with the financial backbone of this alliance. In the hopes of allowing NATO to become a force of prosperity in the world, we are once again offering our services as a member of the alliance, and our services to maintain the financial structure of a reborn Alliance.

Sincerely,

Shavar Katazarov
Sefirah Malchut
Fourth Dersconi Amaranthine Imperium

[Automagfreek]

It is my great honor to welcome Novacom and Ozymos into the ranks of the New Alliance. Since Novacom was a prior signatory of NATO, Partothene Cley, their new representative, will be given priority appointment to an office, as will be the policy to all ex-NATO signatories. I have been informed through private channels that Mr. Cley wishes to take up the post of Director of Foreign Offices, and I do hereby confirm his appointment. I look forward to working closely with Frizkav Throknolf of Ozymos in the Assembly of Members, and the establishing of firm and lasting ties between our nations and with all of the New Alliance.

To our friends in the Amaranthine Imperium, we share your sentiment as well and look towards the future with great hope and anticipation. We would be more than happy to work alongside the great and noble Dersconi once more, and the Director of Finance post previously held by your predecessors will fall to your dignitaries once more. Welcome back, friends.

Lord Berdic Attalos
-Primus of NATO-

[Fighter4u]

"Vis Per Unitatem Unitas Per Fide"

To: Lord Berdic Attalos
From: The Fighter4u Minister of Foreign Affairs

Under the orders of our most fearless and honorable leader Lider Fighter4u. We the nation of The Bloody Land of Fighter4u submits a request to join the New Alliance Treaty Organization (NATO) as a full member of said alliance. The Bloody Land of Fighter4u is an unaggressive fascist nation that claims few wars to it credit. We have a highly organized military dedicated to the defense of its Fatherland and the agreements that said Fatherland enters. As a member of NATO, Fighter4u hopes to become a important part of the NATO alliance. In return we only expect the same status and treatment that all member nations receive.

Should you choose to accept our nation into the fold. We will send a representative to the New Alliance Treaty Organization upon receiving said word.

From the glorious office of the Minister of Foreign Affairs.

[Automagfreek]

I do hereby accept the Bloody Land's application for admission into the ranks of the New Alliance. Automagfreek itself has had no experience with your country or culture, and we personally look forward to establishing relations and working closely alongside you and the rest of the Assembly of Members for the advancement of NATO. Please present us with the name of a representative, and we will issue him/her the proper credentials.

I believe that we now have a sufficient Assembly to begin voting on admissions, but until all of our representatives are settled in and ready to go I will continue to personally review and approve or deny pending applications.

Lord Berdic Attalos
-Primus of NATO-

[Brewdomia]

Official Message From The Federation Of Brewdomia

Upon careful deliberation by The Grand House Of Represntatives, The Federation humbly requests entry into this esteemed alliance. We feel that this alliance will allow the growth of prosperity between the honorable states of NATO and The Federation Of Brewdomia. Any questions regarding our application will be swiftly answered by the members of our state department.

[N3wgr0unds]

We would love to join this alliance.

[Automagfreek]

To whom it may concern, from The Federation of Brewdomia. We appreciate your interest in our organization, and we would gladly welcome a representative from your nation to join us in the New Alliance. Please provide us with the name of a representative so that we may issue him/her the proper credentials.

To whom it may concern from The Proud Diverse States of N3wgr0unds, we have little knowledge of your country and people, but nonetheless we appreciate your interest in NATO and would welcome your nation to the table. If you will but send a dignitary to serve as a representative from your nation to the alliance, we will approve your application.

Lord Berdic Attalos
-Primus of NATO-

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OOC: Feel free to sign up on the NATO forums, there is a link in the opening post.

[Kenkia]

Upon Great deliberation with his council the Emperor has decreed. That Kenkia shall request membership into the Alliance of N.A.T.O And so Kenkia has sent an Representive of the Emperor.

From Representive Kalorn Von Mulan,

I am the first Representive sent by the Emperor in over 80 years and i am Proud to serve my nation by taking this post if you accept our proposal Kenkia has been an isolated country without even much foreign trade for many years, The emperor has made attempts to change this by the international community hardly knows much of us and doesn't respect us as such. We move to join N.A.T.O and will attempt to be good members however please note the Emperor is a busy man and can take up to an entire week to even see a report on his table. However as an counter balance we pledge 200,000 soldiers to the N.A.T.O board and military to be used as they please Thank you for your time.

With respect Kalorn Mulan.

[Fighter4u]

Somewhere in the Minister of Foreign Affairs

Blaine Lawson was a fairly important man within the Minister of Foreign Affairs who was task with the assignment and handling of all of Fighter4u embassies, representatives , diplomats and any foreign embassies or diplomats that were station in the country. Right now he was going over about three files of up and coming members of the Foreign Affairs that had been weeded out from almost two thousands applicants for the new position of the representative to the New Alliance Treaty Organization.

As who handled the position was considered a important matter to the state it was up to him to decide the final candidate. He dismissed the first one as being to strict and extreme for a new organization that wasn't solely made up of fascists. Then as he looked from the second to third choice, which was two brilliant up and coming diplomats who were practically identical in terms of experience and skill. He choose the third man, Coleman Hensley simply because his father was an important figure in the Internal Management Division and for this Blaine knew he would be rewarded in his own time. A common practice within the Minsters Offices.

Coleman was soon informed of the Minister decision and went on leave to celebrate his promotion and prepare for his new assignment and where ever it will take him.

OOC: Edit for correction.

[The Parthians]

Official Foreign Ministry Statement

The virtues of stability, order, and sanity are traits that are, most regrettably, all too lacking in this age of foreign policy. The Shahdom of Parthia, is of course, left troubled by this, but, is nonetheless confident that this organization offers hope for greater stability in this most unstable of ages. The Shahanshah has, with all due respect for this fine collection of nations that form the NATO alliance, therefore, requested me to ask for the admission of the Shahdom of Parthia into this organization.

-Foreign Minister of Parthia, Lord Sassan Savadkouhi

[Brewdomia]

Official Message From The Federation Of Brewdomia

The Federation will appoint Deputy Ambassador Jose Sandoval to be the honored representative toward NATO.

[Automagfreek]

To Kalorn Von Mulan, we respect your ambition and drive to become a known and respected nation amongst the international community, and we would be happy to welcome you into NATO. Not only shall you enjoy the protection of this great alliance, but the trade rights and economic bonuses that come along with membership will certainly elevate Kenkia to new heights. If you are to serve as a representative to NATO from your nation, I will present you with your credentials. If not, please provide me with the name of a chosen dignitary.

To our Parthian allies, we know all too well of Parthia's greatness and what it stand for, and most certainly your application is accepted. Welcome to the New Alliance.

Lord Berdic Attalos
-Primus of NATO-


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OOC: Fighter4u, we're voting on where the new headquarters will be located, since the previous host is no longer on NS.

[N3wgr0unds]

Assembly member name is Napoleon Robespierre.

[Kenkia]

Kalorn Von Mulan to Lord Berdic Attalos.

Thank you for granting our nation this chance to enter world politics *makes a customary bow of the head a sign amongst their people of acknowledgement of both the authority of the figure they bow to as well as respect* We will uphold our pledge and send these troops when necessary simply accept the papers being sent to you as we speak they will contain a card as well as codes that allow authority over the divisions known as the Kenkian 207th battalion and the 143third air wing *some of the largest battalions and wings Kenkia has the numbers indicate that their quite old as they never use the same number for any unit if the old one is destroyed to honor their memory except the imperial 41st Regiment* And yes I Kalorn Mulan will be the Representitive of Kenkia to this Alliance and i shall attempt my best to create compromises and agreements favorable to both Kenkia and the others of our Treaty however do not expect Kenkia to have good relations with those outside of this treaty this and one other condition are our 2 conditions for joining that are quite simple. We must be informed of any laws or rules being enforced upon N.A.T.O members as we do not like to be restricted with laws out of our own control. Also the Emperor sends a gift to all representitives present here of a shipment of assorted foods and fruits native treats of our nation their mostly sweets its customary of our people to send food when we enter an agreement or make peace also we will send some of our finest cooks and chef's as well as soldiers to both guard and feed the representitives of the nations at the H.Q for this Organization wherever it may be. Thank you for your time, Kalorn Von Mulan.

[N3wgr0unds]

Assembly member have been changed to Mohammad St.Pierre.

[Hryvatia]

Hryvatia may once have considered membership within NATO to be much revered, however despite the blatant nostalgia that drives me to write this letter I cannot find a single solid argument that would convince The Sabor to vote in favour of application.

Gone are the glory days of Cravan's lead by the iron will of Lady Annadale, and once again a Freek-dominated bloc has resurged in her wake at the helm of Primus Berdic Attalos. As the alliance resurrects itself once more we find the organisation not only lacking its previously independent leadership, but that a great void now exists amongst your ranks in memoriam of the revered members of former incarnations now absent.

I see no true diversity, no real multiregionality that made the former NATO so venerated. I see only Dreadfire's hands at work, shaping lesser states into blind feudal subjects. I see that once more a Freekish shadow is cast across the free world, and I fear that Gholgoth is preparing for conquest anew.

Know that should unjust war be waged near our shores, Hryvatia shall not hesitate in defending those you may assume to be undefendable. We are all uncomfortably well acquinted with the Freekish Empire's corruptions, and understand that whilst others may rally under your banner out of ignorance or forgetfulness, know that we suffer no indisposed grasp of history.

Hvala lijepa.



Alexandra Maria Aleši,
Predsjednik Vanjskih Poslova i Aerovsko Integracija Kraljevina Hryvacija
(President of Foreign Affairs and Aerovan Integration of the Kingdom of Hryvatia).

[Kremistan]

The Armed Republic of Kremistan would like to hereby express its interest in joining this organization. The current Prime Minister, Yakov Semaryiab, has stressed the need that our nation become involved in permanent treaties such as this, to solidify the security of the Armed Republic's people and to bring ourselves towards the international stage, that we may prosper from having diverse allies. We hope we are considered for this treaty, as we believe all parties involved will benefit. Should Kremistan be accepted, we would request that Gen. Gregori Retrev be allowed to represent Kremistan as NATO sees fit.

Sincerely,

Leo Demidov
Foreign Minister
The Armed Republic of Kremistan