Syndicate Accords~*~*~*~*~*~In the interests of mutual cooperation and increased prosperity within their respective alliances, the Galactic Empire Alliance and the Resolute Syndicate hereby declare their willingness to peaceful cohabitation with mutual respect and consideration. In recognition of this bond the following treaty shall be organized and signed by the respective parties concerned.
Article 1. Trade Relations
1.1 There shall exist no barrier or tax upon the exchange of goods between the member nations of the Resolute Syndicate or the Galactic Empire Alliance, if such nations within said alliances shall wish to foster and maintain such links of free trade.
1.2 For the purpose of trade and civilian travel the warpgate located within the Tarsus System, under the control of the Empire of Thrashia, shall function as the main thoroughfare for travel. Merchants from respective Syndicate nations shall register with the government of the Galactic Empire to obtain the required documentation for free travel through the Tarsus warp gate. Civilian travel of a tourist nature are to also be granted special documentation for free travel throughout the Galactic Empire territory.
Article 2. Mutual Defense Pact
2.1 In light of continued universal conflict the Resolute Syndicate and the Galactic Empire Alliance shall maintain an agreement of mutual-defense should either party be assaulted by a third party alliance.
2.2 Should a single member or group of members of either alliance be targeted specifically, this defense pact shall not come into effect.
2.3 If it should prove necessary, either party of this treaty reserves the right to request military aid from the other party in times of national crisis. It shall be up to either party to decide whether or not to agree to such a request. Any refusal shall not be seen as a rejection of this treaty, nor any acceptance seen as an activation of this treaty's articles.
Signed,
The Council of the Lords of the Empire
The Galactic Empire Alliance