The Multi-Species Union [Main Page, Signups 2.0, Open]

by **MSU Administrator** » Tue Nov 04, 2014 5:51 pm

Welcome to the Multi-Species Union!

The universe is a very big place, full of galaxies beyond counting. Some can even say that it is infinite in its scale that the imagination of beings cannot grasp. Each galaxy contains a few to several billion stars. Within the reach of these stars come all kinds of sentient life in endless variety coming from all sorts of planets. In conclusion, the universe is a very diverse place, full of life.

Here we stand, as brothers and sisters in this union. We stand together as humans, anthros, ponies, xenos (alien races), and mysticals. Whichever group you may belong to, we shall help each other in economic, social, cultural, and peacekeeping matters, and promote understanding and good will among the different species classes. Join us now, and help achieve unity in diversity amongst the sapient beings of the universe. This is the Multi-Species Union.

Official Flag of the Multi-Species Union

Manifesto of the Multi-Species Union

We the nations of the Multi-Species Union Determined

to use diplomacy as a means to achieve peace.
to promote free trade and information to all member nations so long as it doesn't compromise their tech level integrity.
to champion against discrimination of a nation based upon species, government leadership style or tech level.
to defend all member nations, whether they are human, anthro, pony or the many others scattered across the universe.

have resolved to combine our efforts to accomplish these aims.

Preamble of the MSU Charter

Rules

The NS Forum Rules apply here. Please abide by them first and foremost.

This international organization is open to all those who apply.

If you are not a member of this union, please do not spam in any of our threads.

Absolutely no trolling.

Please respect other players. Disagreements between two or more players must be done in the telegrams. We don't care about your personal problems in RL.

If you wish to discuss matters with us, such as joining or assistance, you are welcome to inquire in our offices. Just TG Stormwrath or Cerillium for any questions.

DISCLAIMER: The world of NationStates is merely a game. Our views in this game do not necessarily represent our views in the real world.

Application Form^[1]

Application forms will be reviewed by these following officials: the CIS Head Commissioner, CIS Deputy Head Commissioner, CIS Representatives, and the Minister-President. The MSU reserves the right to accept or reject applications. An application may be considered rejected if any vague or inaccurate information isn't edited within eight days, unless said otherwise.

For those who wish to re-apply, a 15 day waiting period will be in effect immediately after rejection of said application.^[2] Observers applying for full membership have to apply with the Application Form for full membership.

^[1]Format inspired by OSS
^[2]Coalition of Monarchies, 2nd generation

Application Form for Full Membership:

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Application Form for Observer Status:

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Once accepted by the MSU, you may copy and paste the signature respective to your species category if you wish.

Human:
Member

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Observer

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Anthro:
Member

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Observer

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Pony:
Member

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Observer

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Xeno (Alien Races):
Member

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Observer

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Mystical New Category!:
Member

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by **MSU Administrator** » Tue Nov 04, 2014 5:52 pm

Member-Nations by Category:

HUMAN
CIS REPRESENTATIVE Swith Witherward
Members
Aravea
Asharan
The BranRiech
Chronos Prime
Cosumar
Deminis
The Fedral Union
Flardania
Gigaverse
Greater Belladonna
Gyatso-Kai
Havenburgh
Independent State AF
Jormongrond o tho Bork
Klemantan-Borneo
Mincaldenteans
Monfrox
Montalia
Naval Monte
New Grestin
New Roma Republic
Northern Arcadian Empire
Novia Soviet Socialist Republic
Pimps Inc
The Polarian Empire
Post War America
Rhodogate
Rizoshia
Saint Kitten
The Seran Federation
Stormwrath - Founder
-The Trade Federation-
Vektra
Versail
Aravea, Asharan, The BranRiech, Chronos Prime Cosumar, Deminis, The Fedral Union, Flardania, Gigaverse, Greater Belladonna, Gyatso-Kai, Havenburgh, Independent State AF, Jormongrond o tho Bork, Klemantan-Borneo, Mincaldenteans, Monfrox, Montalia, Naval Monte, New Grestin, New Roma Republic, Northern Arcadian Empire, Novia Soviet Socialist Republic, Pimps Inc, The Polarian Empire, Post War America, Rhodogate, Rizoshia, Saint Kitten, The Seran Federation, Stormwrath, Swith Witherward, -The Trade Federation-, Vektra Versail

Observers
AHSCA
Bentus
Felucian Planetary Republic
Human-equine Alliance
Lazssia
Macisikan
Oaledonia
Opplandia
Seraan
Singaporean Transhumans
Transgravitas Directorate
The Vekta-Helghast Empire
Yukonastan

PONY
CIS REPRESENTATIVE Legokiller
Members
Apeocia
Auzkhia
Cavallagna
Lolloh
Sulania
Apeocia, Auzkhia, Cavallagna, Legokiller, Lolloh, Sulania

Observer
Human-equine Alliance

ANTHRO
CIS REPRESENTATIVE TBA
Members
Anoscolia
Chernarovia
Lysset
New Educandi
Numbat
Pentecosta
Saurisisia
Trauzia
Yitzchak Winternitz
Anoscolia, Chernarovia, Lysset, New Educandi, Numbat, Pentecosta, Saurisisia, Trauzia, Yitzchak Winternitz

Observer
Zeganas

XENO*
CIS REPRESENTATIVE Planeia
Members
Arcadonisia
Architeuthis sapiens
Au-Chesture
Cerillium
Divergia
Eddoren
G-Tech Corporation
Ironbarrow
The Lunar Domain (Mixed)
Nubpryton
Primordial Luxa
Rhodevus
Royal Imperious
Scientia Eterna
Urran
Zerinfriom
Arcadonisia, Architeuthis sapiens, Au-Chesture, Cerillium, Divergia, Eddoren, G-Tech Corporation, Ironbarrow, The Lunar Domain, Nubpryton, Planeia, Primordial Luxa, Rhodevus, Royal Imperious, Scientia Eterna, Urran, Zerinfriom

Observer
Roania

MYSTICAL
CIS REPRESENTATIVE Dyste
Members
Empire of Atmora
The Mountain Ring
Otulia
Ruskarkand
Vampirum
Empire of Atmora, Dyste, The Mountain Ring, Otulia, Ruskarkand, Vampirum

Observers
Great Fairy Alliance
Menelmacar

UNCLASSIFIED
Observer
Red Talons

SUSPENDED MEMBERS:
Roski - Human (Suspended until further notice)

*Xeno is a species class comprised of races not classified with human, anthro or pony.

by **MSU Administrator** » Tue Nov 04, 2014 5:53 pm

The Multi-Species Union Charter
Official Constitution of the Alliance

Preamble
We the Nations of the Multi-Species Union Determined
to use diplomacy as a means to achieve peace.
to promote free trade and information to all member nations so long as it doesn't compromise their tech level integrity.
to champion against discrimination of a nation based upon species, government leadership style or tech level.
to defend all member nations, whether they are human, anthro, pony or the many others scattered across the universe.
have resolved to combine our efforts to accomplish these aims.

Accordingly, our respective Governments, through representatives assembled at Pax Concordia Space Station in the Tribus Sector, who have exhibited their full powers found to be in good and due form, have agreed to the present Charter of the Multi-Species Union and do hereby establish this interstellar Alliance.

The Charter pertains to all Alliance members and serves as the governing principles by which all member nations shall conduct themselves.

Table of Contents
Article I
Article II
Article III
Article IV
Article V
Article VI
Article VII
Article VIII

Article I
Government Structure and Protocol

Section I - Government Structure
Legislative Branch
The Legislative Branch is comprised of representatives of member nations and overseen by the Commission of Intelligent Species.

The Commission of Intelligent Species
The Commission of Intelligent Species (CIS) is the administrative body of the Legislative branch; it holds no additional legislative power. The purpose of the Committee is to streamline communications between Member-Nations of differing category, to mediate disputes between nations within a species category, to work with the heads of other categories if mediation is required between bodies, and to function as a hub for information distribution. It is comprised of four representatives, one from each species category (Human; Anthro; Pony; Xeno) overseen by a Head Commissioner. A CIS representative's title is Counselor.
Head of the Commission:The Head will provide or procure government and residency accommodations to suit each species. In addition, the Head's office is charged with maintaining Congressional Union calendars, tracking Floor activities, roll call votes, committee hearing schedules, and dissemination of information to the four Counselors. The Head of the Commission will serve as final mediator if disputes between Member-Nations have not been resolved after Representative mediation efforts have been made. All Counselors are answerable to the Head and must file a monthly status report. These reports will be reviewed by the Head of the Commission before submission to the Minister-President's office for dissemination between the various ministries. The Nation providing Head of Commission is considered a permanent Member-Nation holding a perpetual position until such time as that Member-Nation fails in its duty, ceases to exist, or withdraws from the role. It is so decreed that the Head of the Commission shall be from Stormwrath.
Deputy Head of the Commission: shall be appointed by the Head of Commission to serve in their stead. The Nation providing the Deputy Head of Commission is considered a permanent Member-Nation holding a perpetual position until such time as that Member-Nation fails in its duty, ceases to exist, or withdraws from the role, or the position is revoked by a two-thirds vote by Member-Nations.
Representative of the Humans: This elected official shall serve as a liaison between all Human Member-Nations and Human Observer-Nations, and as a liaison between the representative's species class and the CIS Counselors of other species classes.
Representative of the Anthros: This elected official shall serve as a liaison between all Anthropomorphic Member-Nations and Anthropomorphic Observer-Nations, and as a liaison between the representative's species class and the CIS Counselors of other species classes.
Representative of the Ponies: This elected official shall serve as a liaison between all Pony Member-Nations and Pony Observer-Nations, and as a liaison between the representative's species class and the CIS Counselors of other species classes.
Representative of the Xenos: This elected official shall serve as a liaison between all Xeno Member-Nations and Xeno Observer-Nations, and as a liaison between the representative's species class and the CIS Counselors of other species classes.
Representative of the Mystical: This elected official shall serve as a liaison between all Mystical Member-Nations and Mystical Observer-Nations, and as a liaison between the representative's species class and the CIS Counselors of other species classes.
In addition, Counselors shall file a monthly report with the Head of Commission's office containing the following regarding Member-Nations and Observer-Nations under their charge: Roll call of active Members and Observers; listing of inactive Members and Observers; Member and Observer requisitions, if any; Counselor directory listing the names of each Member or Observer's representatives to the Congressional Union. Counselors shall be elected every six months. There are no term limits on this position however Counselors can and will be removed for non-performance. Member-Nations may file a request with the Deputy Head for the Head's consideration. Counselors have 48 hours after a Member-Nation files to defend their position. Counselors wave the right to defend their position after that time unless they have indicated previously that they are on leave and unavailable. It is the Counselors 's duty to appoint an assistant should they take leave longer than one week.

The Congressional Union
All legislative powers shall be comprised of one representative from each individual Member-Nation, hereby known collectively as the Congressional Union. Criteria of electing or appointing such representative to the Commission are left up to the individual Member-Nation. Such representatives shall be called Congressmember. Observer-Nation representatives shall bear the title of Representative and are permitted to lobby and produce speeches at Summit, however no voting privileges are granted to any Observer-Nation.
Administrative Branch
The Administrative Branch shall be comprised of Ministries, each governed by a Minister, and all under the authority of a Minister-President.
Minister-President: Serves as the most senior minister of cabinet in the executive branch of the MSU and is charged with the execution of Congressional Union law, alongside the responsibility of appointing Ministry executives, regulatory officers, and concluding treaties with foreign powers with the advice and consent of the Congressional Union. The Minister-President has the power to call the Legislative Branch to convene, or to dismiss it when business is concluded. The Minister-President may be called upon when the Congressional Union has reached a tie.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs: This Ministry handles all incoming Prospective Member-Nation applications. It is the point of contact for all nations not currently serving within the Alliance itself.
Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communication: The MIAC works in tandem with the Council of Intelligent Species Representatives to address any concerns or needs required by Member-Nations. In addition, this Ministry manages the administrative system and communication matters, and serves as a liaison office between the Alliance and the Pax Concordia Station.
Ministry of Intelligence: This Ministry will gather intelligence both from within the Multi-Species Union and outside of it; however, it cannot conduct an investigation or mission without the approval of the Congressional Union, but it can conduct surveys and provide studies for the MSU without the Congressional Union's approval provided it does not violate the Article III, Section IV Non-Contamination and Research Clause.
Ministry of Economics and Finance: This Ministry coordinates the economic and financial work of member-nations as well as regulates MSU spending, and produces MSU cost analysis pre-mission.
Ministry of Defence: This Ministry will conduct itself as outlined in Article V - Peacekeeping and the Ministry of Defence.

Each Minister is charged with forming the administrative framework supporting the Alliance itself. Ministers shall be appointed by the Minister-President every three months, or their term lengthened an additional three months. Ministers do not have voting privileges nor are they permitted to lobby or produce speeches at Summit. Ministers will be members of Member-Nations, will be in good standing with their own governments, and be vetted prior to position placement.

Section II - Travel For Legislative and Ministry Officials
Travel accommodations will be provided to all Member-Nation and Observer-Nation Officials who currently lack the technology to travel to Summits or Alliance headquarters. These accommodations will be provided by the host government or by fellow Member-Nations at no expense to the Member-Nation in need. Accommodations will fit the species' status as well as physical needs.

Section III - Appointment of a Minister-President and Continuing Functions
Congressmembers shall conduct a vote to elect a leading Minister-President at the first Summit. This Minister shall be considered the leader of the Alliance much as a Head of State. The Minister-President will act as the head of all Ministries, and will appoint positions that the representative sees fit to do so. The Minister-President has powers not listed thereof and such extra powers delegated to the Minister-President may be revoked or added by majority Congressional Union approval. The Minister-President may be in their position of power until such time as they chose to resign from office, is voted out of power by two-thirds vote of the Congress, or at the end of one year's term. Minister-President elections shall occur annually, each August. The Minister-President may not concurrently hold office within the Legislative Branch as either a Representative or Head, nor can the Minister-President be concurrently a leader of their Nation or heir to that throne, position or title.

Section IV - Role and Scope of Congressional Union
The Congress of the Multi-Species Union has the power to negotiate inter-regional trade and to establish treaties between independent nations or separate regions. The Congress has the authority to intervene, with three-fourths' approval, in member-state nations if such member-state is deemed corrupt by the standards put forth by the Multi-Species Union. The Congress has the power to form a provisional military in order to secure the defense of all member-states and regional possessions, it also has the authority to appoint Generals and conduct all recruitment necessary in order to form such defense. The Congress has the ability to dictate law, in which clauses and articles pertain to regional issues, and not interfere with the sovereignty of member-states.

Should a situation arise pertaining to a specific species class, and should that class lack substantial votes to have voice within the Congress, voting will go directly to the CIS Representatives. Each Representative will vote their species class majority. The Head will serve as a tie-breaker. Species classes may appeal for request through the Minister-President if the resulting decision is, by their estimation, discriminatory towards their class.

Section V - Documentations and Records
The Congressional Union shall keep a public record of all of its proceedings, however, if times that secrecy is required as defined by the Congress then the records may be declared sealed and not public knowledge. The votes of all councilors shall be included in the public record, unless one-fifth of those present decree that such voting records be sealed from the public. The Congressional Union must enable all laws ratified to be announced publicly and be placed in the Alliance's Public Records which shall be a collection of this constitution and all ratified documents. The Ministry, likewise, will operate with full transparency before the Congressional Union although, for security reasons, not all aspects of the Ministry will be transparent before the public.

Section VI - Impact on Member-Nations
Member-Nations shall, in full respect, assist each other in carrying out tasks that are prescribed or generated by this Charter. Member-states shall fulfill the obligations arising from this Charter or the result of any act of institutions of this Alliance. Member-States shall refrain from tasks that may interfere with principles outlines in this Charter or principles created or established by the Congress. Member-States of high tech levels shall not be required to share knowledge regarding that higher tech level with Member-States of lower tech levels.

Section VII - Removal of a Member-Nation
A Member-Nation can be expelled from the alliance should it violate the Charter or commit crimes against other Member-Nations, excluding wars. A tribunal will be held prior to disbarment, should criminal action be suspected, otherwise a Member-Nation may be disbarred via a referendum and two-thirds approval vote. Member-Nations are free to withdraw from the Alliance at any time.

Section IX - Nation Classifications
Member-Nations and Observer-Nations are part of one of four groups overseen by their respective CIS Representatives. A nation cannot occupy more than one group.
Human: Nations may claim the Human group if the preponderance of their populations are humans. Some nations choose the Xeno group if their populations are mixed. Humans can be located on Earth or abroad outside the Sol system. Humans in this group can be mundane, possess magic or special abilities etc.
Pony: Pony nations are predominantly Pony in population.
Anthro: Anthropomorphic nations encompass a wide range of populations. Some anthro nations are humans with animal features (ears, tail, etc). Others are animals with humanoid characteristics. Still others are dragons, or other sapient beings that retain the root of origin ("talking animals"). The latter two groups sometimes opt for the Xeno classification.
Xeno: this group encompasses an extremely wide range of beings. Many Xeno members are extraterrestrial in nature however there are Fae, Centaur, Elven, Draconic and Dwafish nations that identify with this group.

Article II
Economics and Trade

Section I - Free Trade Policies
Per individual Member-Nation discretion, a free-trade policy between member-states shall be in effect at all times while the nation is a member of the Alliance. Such policy includes that member-states shall be preferred, but not mandatory, trading partners of other member-states. Member-states may not embargo another member-state without popular approval of the Congress. No tariffs shall be placed on any member-state by another member-state, unless special approval is given by the Congress.

Section II - Industry Clause
In the industries of pharmaceuticals, livestock and/or other food-related industries, or any other high-care industries, or military grade industries, Member-Nations may elect to bar other Member-Nations from trade of such industrial products due to individual safety concerns, thus the Multi-Species Alliance shall not interfere with the industries thereof. Caveat: some Member-Nations might consume non-sapient versions of Member-Nation species; no judgement will be passed upon them for the livestock they keep.

Section III - Trade Routes
Land, aerial, naval and/or interstellar trade routes between Member-Nations will be defended by individual nations' active military personnel. Threatened trade routes which Member-Nations are incapable of protecting may be defended by a joint force supplied by the Alliance itself which is comprised of Member-Nations' military; however such an action can not be undertaken without two-thirds vote by the Congress. All protection of such trade is voluntary, if a Member-Nation wishes to be excluded from protection or for a certain transaction then the Alliance shall oblige. Protection within the exclusive economic zone shall be guaranteed as well as protection of private vehicles outside of such, all attacks on such shall be deemed a declaration of war.

Section IV - Exclusive Economic Zone
The aforementioned exclusive economic zone (hereafter, 'EEZ') is to be established at a future time and date, in a neutral location to be selected by the Minister of Economics and Finance, subject to approval by the Minister-President.

Article III
Species Rights

Section I - Inherent Species Rights and Non-Interference Directive
It is the Right of each sapient species to live in accordance with its normal cultural and physical evolution. This Right is considered sacred. No MSU Member-Nations are permitted to interfere with the normal and healthy development of life and culture. Such interference includes introducing superior knowledge, strength, or technology to a world whose society is incapable of handling such advantages wisely (to include Member-Nations of lower tech levels), or to impose its bias on cultures outside of its Member-Nations, or to force Member-Nations to conform to standards only applicable to a given species, culture or governing body. This directive takes precedence over any and all other considerations, and carries with it the highest moral obligation.

Section II - Civil Rights
The Multi-Species Union shall respect the equality, independence, and sovereignty of Member-Nations including their species differences and national identities. Likewise, the Congressional Union recognizes that some aspects of species' culture are not akin to Human culture and thus the Alliance will not seek Member-Nation conformity when such practices are proven by the individual Member-Nation to be conducted in a 'humane manner'. Examples of such practices would include
"slavery" by hive-mind species, by species that are inherently and naturally prone to this hierarchy, or species which have sentient organic or artificial machines. Let all be aware that slavery, in its cruelest form, is frowned upon by Member-Nations who oppose it however the Alliance itself maintains at all times an unbiased definition of "slavery" as a whole, and chooses to examine allegations of slavery on a case-by-case basis to determine whether or not it will step in to intervene. The MSU will not violate Article III, Section 1 of this Charter on civil matters.
female and male rights as they pertain to species who may be patriarchal, matriarchal, non-gendered or hive-minded.
dietary consumption of creatures that have sapient, but biologically unrelated, counterparts in Member-Nations.
Section III
The Multi-Species Union shall not be subject to the laws, bylaws or articles found in other alliances. It will defend its Member-Nations from foreign nations or alliances that attempt to interfere with the rights of Member-Nations to keep their customs and culture.

Section IV - Non-Contamination and Research Clause
The Multi-Species Union shall not risk contaminating any species with its presence. This would include interfering with species that have not progressed enough to contact this alliance, or species still evolving towards sapience. The MSU, in conjunction with other alliances, will establish a protective perimeter around developing species home systems to deter accidental contamination. This would include: no identification of self or mission, no interference with the social development of said planet, no references to space or the fact that there are other worlds or civilizations, and no exposure to species or devices not indigenous to that planet. Researchers wishing to study species must submit a detailed writ of intent and all research teams will be strictly monitored by the MSU. In the event of a disaster whereby accidental contamination occurs, the MSU and its Member-Nations may not violate the Article III, Section I directive, even to save their lives and/or their ship, unless they are acting to right an earlier violation or an accidental contamination of said culture. Such missions will not be launched without the knowledge and authority of the MSU, Xeno CIS Representative and CIS Head Commissioner.

Article IV
War

Section I - Member-Nation Essential Nation Functions
The Congress shall respect individual essential Nation functions, including ensuring the territorial integrity of the State.

Section II - Declarations of War by Member-Nations
Member-Nations have the right to declare war against nations without Congressional Union approval and they have the right to organize their foreign relations to their liking, except as regulated by Article III, Section 4. Member-Nations may wage armed conflict against foreign nations. Member-Nations will not involve the Alliance in its war, nor invoke the Alliance's name as a form of determent or weapon, nor falsify information in order to spur the Alliance into assisting their cause.

Section III - Duties and Responsibilities
The Multi-Species Union shall not maintain a standing army. The MSU may call upon Member-Nations to assist in peacekeeping missions however acceptance of the MSU's proposal and participation on that peacekeeping mission are at the Member-Nation's discretion and said Member-Nation will not be held accountable or disbarred for refusing to render assistance. The structure shall default to positional authority determined by the Congressional Union. MSU military personnel can be called upon to
Monitor a disputed border
Monitor and observe peace processes in post-conflict areas
Provide security across a conflict zone
Protect civilians
Assist in-country military personnel with training and support
Assist ex-combatants in implementing the peace agreements they may have signed
MSU forces will not be used for disputes between Member-Nations.

Article V
Peacekeeping and the Ministry of Defence

Section I - Ministry of Defence
In accordance to the Multi-Species Union Charter, and with respect to the individual governing bodies that comprise the alliance, the Ministry of Defence is empowered to defend the Alliance to the ability permitted so by the Congressional Union. The Minister of MoD cannot act on its own accord, nor use the department as a leverage to coerce, intimidate, or threaten foreign nations or member-nations for its own purposes. It is the responsibility of the Ministry of Defence to coordinate with member-nations that do contribute its military forces and see to that no member-nations are acting in their own interest ahead of the alliance. MSU forces will not be used for disputes between Member-Nations.

Section II - Member-Nations
The MSU may call upon Member-Nations to assist in peacekeeping missions however acceptance of the MSU's proposal and participation on that peacekeeping mission are at the Member-Nation's discretion and said Member-Nation will not be held accountable or disbarred for refusing to render assistance. Member nations are under no obligation to contribute to the defense force, nor be subject to retaliation for being a non-participant. Member-Nations with higher or more advanced technology will not violate the Article III, Section 1 Inherent Species Rights and Non-Interference Directive nor will the MSU, Ministry of Defence or Minister-President override this directive and coerce those Member-Nations into contributing.

Section III - Scope of Mission
The Multi-Species Union shall not maintain a standing army nor will it receive "donated" resources to include troops, equipment or vehicles. The MSU may call upon Member-Nations to assist in peacekeeping missions however acceptance of the MSU's proposal and participation on that peacekeeping mission are at the Member-Nation's discretion and said Member-Nation will not be held accountable or disbarred for refusing to render assistance. MSU peacekeeping forces can be called upon to
Monitor and observe disputed borders
Monitor and observe peace processes in post-conflict areas
Provide security across a conflict zone
Protect civilians/aid in missions of mercy
Assist in-country military personnel with training and support
Assist ex-combatants in implementing the peace agreements they may have signed
Defend the alliance from overt military action by foreign powers
Coordinate with the Ministry of Intelligence with information pertinent to the situation at hand

Section IV - Standard Policy
Member-Nations are responsible for their own borders and territories however, in extreme circumstances, a Member-Nation may request emergency assistance from the Multi-Species Union. Such requests must properly drafted and submitted to the Ministry of Internal Affairs. This ministry is charged with communicating the Member-Nation's needs to the other Ministries and the Minister-President. The Minister-President must present the request and any accompanying initial data to the Congressional Union for vote. Requests are accepted with two-thirds majority vote.

The Minister-President is charged with coordinating the various ministries to form a delegation that will establish lines of establish lines of transportation, demarcate locations for bases, relief camps and/or demilitarized zones, and any other data needed to support peacekeeping operations. This data will be compiled by the Department of Internal Affairs and presented to the Minister-President. The Minister-President will work with the Council of Intelligent Species Head of Commission to request aid from Member-Nations best suited to assist in a given scenario.

All forces sent by Member-Nations, to include any resources or equipment or manpower, remain under the control of their homeland. Each participating MSU nation is responsible for the upkeep of their forces. The highest ranking commander of those forces will retain command. If there is more than one nation in the peacekeeping force, then the MSU will appoint the highest ranking officer for all combined forces as the commander. All resources, personnel, vehicles, weapons or other accoutrements will be returned to their Member-Nation at the conclusion of each mission.

Article VI
Referendum and Amendments

Section I
This Charter may be amended by the Congressional Union via Referendum whenever two thirds of all representatives shall deem it necessary. Should a Referendum pass two-thirds vote, the Congressional Union may bring the Referendum before the Minister-President. The amendment shall be defined as a ratified amendment and be deemed law after Minister-President approval. The Congressional Union may bypass the approval of the Minister-President if they have a unanimous decision otherwise then, if so, the amendment shall be ratified.

Section II
Referendum may be brought before the Congressional Union by any Member-Nation or Observer-Nation. The Congressional Union shall vote on only one referendum at a time. Referendum must be framed property and carry the support of one other Member-Nation before being presented before the Congressional Union.

Article VII
Official Motto
The official motter of the Multi-Species Union will be: Joining our hands in unity.

Article VIII
Ratification
The Ratification of the Multi-Species Union, shall be sufficient for the Establishment of this Charter between the Nations so ratifying the Same and done in convention by the unanimous consent of the Nations present this 19th Day of September, 2014 C.E., and In witness whereof we have hereunto subscribed our names,

Credits:

UN Charter

The Judea Sanctum

User Wargod

Author:
Swith Witherward

by **MSU Administrator** » Tue Nov 04, 2014 5:54 pm

"The Commission of Intelligent Species (CIS) is the administrative body of the Legislative branch; it holds no additional legislative power. The purpose of the Committee is to streamline communications between Member-Nations of differing category, to mediate disputes between nations within a species category, to work with the heads of other categories if mediation is required between bodies, and to function as a hub for information distribution. It is comprised of four representatives, one from each species category (Human; Anthro; Pony; Xeno) overseen by a Head Commissioner. A CIS representative's title is Counselor."

Article I, Section IA, MSU Charter

Members of the Commission of Intelligent Species
Head Commissioner: Stormwrath (Permanent Member)
Deputy Head Commissioner: United Terran Alliance (Permanent Member)
CIS Human Representative: Swith Witherward
CIS Anthro Representative: TBA
CIS Pony Representative: Legokiller
CIS Xeno Representative: Planeia
CIS Mystical representative: Dyste

by **MSU Administrator** » Tue Nov 04, 2014 5:54 pm

Members of the MSU Secretariat
Secretary-General: Cerillium
Members:

by **MSU Administrator** » Tue Nov 04, 2014 5:55 pm

Members of the MSU Security Council
Secretary-General: Cerillium
Permanent Members:
Elected Members:

by **MSU Administrator** » Tue Nov 04, 2014 5:55 pm

Members of the MSU Arbiter and Court of Justice
Chief Justice: Mincaldenteans
Justices:

by **MSU Administrator** » Thu Nov 13, 2014 3:29 pm

Announcements:

Roleplays:
Pax Concordia Station

by **MSU Administrator** » Thu Nov 13, 2014 3:30 pm

-for future expansion-

by **MSU Administrator** » Thu Nov 13, 2014 3:30 pm

-for future expansion-

by **MSU Administrator** » Thu Nov 13, 2014 3:31 pm

-for future expansion-

by **MSU Administrator** » Thu Nov 13, 2014 3:48 pm

-for future expansion-

by **MSU Administrator** » Thu Nov 13, 2014 3:48 pm

This Signup thread is now open.

by **New Galosia** » Fri Nov 14, 2014 4:23 pm

Application Form for Observers
National Information
Nation Name: Republic of New Galosia
Government Type: Republic
Head of State: King Ferdinand
Head of Government: Prime minster William
Capital City: Vienne Cel
Home Planet: Stratos
Majority Species: Human
Membership Information
Reason to observe this alliance (Minimum of 3 sentences): To see the advantages and disadvantages of joining the union.
Other alliances: None
Degree of Activity in Roleplays: Very active (Except during school)
Roleplay Examples (give two): None
#MSU
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by **Ant Island** » Fri Nov 14, 2014 5:30 pm

Pls See Application Update

by **Illuminination** » Sun Nov 16, 2014 1:37 pm

Application Form for Full Membership
National Information
Nation Name: The New People's Monarchy of Illuminination
Government Type: New People's Monarchy
Head of State: Grand Minister Tristan Sparticious
Head of Government: Grand Minister Tristan Sparticious
Capital City: the Capitol
Home Planet: Zero
Majority Species: Xeno/human hybrid (Illuminian)
Economic Information
Minister of Finance (or equivalent): Minister Saedic Sparticius
Currency: Standard Illumine Credit(I$) and Illuminination Money Credit(¢)
National GDP: ¢ 85,843,889,834,004.77 or I$ 139,410,477,090,423.7
Military Information
Head of Defense: Minister Halee Swendertch
Military Personnel (Active): 1,184,640
Military Personnel (Reserve): 2,764,160
Membership Information
Reason to join this alliance (Minimum of 3 sentences): We would like to become a leader in what is possible when humans and non-humans collaborate. We have a long history of humans and non-humans working together, we are after all a hybrid race. Our hybridized-ness also makes us a perfect liaison for both humans and non-humans.
Other alliances: The JISACC(Joint Illumine Sister Alliance Conglomerate and Corporation) and the Coalition of Thermonuclear Warfare Supporters
Degree of Activity in Roleplays: Medium-ish
Roleplay Examples (give three):
War of Illumine
JISACC Launches a Military Space Station
ZWC Annual Session (I am working on my first post at the time of posting)

Do you agree with the terms and agreements found in the MSU Charter?: Yes
#MSU
For finding applications. Do not remove.

by **Stormwrath** » Wed Nov 19, 2014 4:57 pm

DISPATCH
From: The Commission of Intelligent Species, Multi-Species Union
Subject: MSU application
Date: 13 November 2014 C.E.
Encryption: None

We are pleased to announce that New Galosia has been accepted as an observer to the Multi-Species Union. We thank you so much for joining us. It is highly recommended that your nation register on the MSU Offsite Forum.

Much of our casual dialog takes place at the Alliance Headquarters. We also recommend that you send a representative to the Congressional Union Chambers where we discuss important matters. We would also like to invite your respective Heads of State to our Banquet at the Pax Concordia Station.

Once again, we thank you for joining the Multi-Species Union.

Sincerely,

//CLEMENS PISCATOR//
Clemens Piscator, Head Commissioner
Commission of Intelligent Species

by **George spain** » Sun Nov 23, 2014 11:53 am

Application Form for Full Membership
National Information
Nation Name:George Spain
Government Type: Absolute Monarchy
Head of State: King Georges Caravana Supina Crosus VII
Head of Government:See above
Capital City:
Home Planet: Earthinavona (In the solan system)
Majority Species: Vadiceas(Near humans)
Economic Information
Minister of Finance (or equivalent): Maria Jons
Currency: Fanlo
National GDP:31225 Trillion
Military Information
Head of Defense:David Munton
Military Personnel (Active):10 million
Military Personnel (Reserve):5 million
Membership Information
Reason to join this alliance (Minimum of 3 sentences):we want to unite with humans and other nations with pony's ETC.

Other alliances:United Monarchist Alliance

Degree of Activity in Roleplays:All the time
Roleplay Examples (give three):
1.[b]King Gets SHOT

Yesterday,
The king was walking across the beach of Es Magsluf...
CCTV footage shows a bullet coming out of nowhere.This could've been a attempted murder however police say there is no evidence to prove that whoever did this wasn't the Geni's...
George Spanish border control are saying that people should stay calm all schools are shutting for a couple of weeks so children can understand all news rules and what's going on.We are delighted to say the king's condition is IMPROVING!!!!
2.
"Thank You" he said...
Georges looked at the room around him it was the grandest room he'd seen in his life...
He started shaking as the leaders started staring at him...
3."thank you for all your help"He said. His knees were trembling he grabbed his stuff and headed to the massive building ahead of him...
"Had he got all his stuff" "yep he had" ... Feeling sick he gave a last look to the beautiful city in front of him "wish me luck" he thought.
What had he got himself into...
"crons vad mana rona,vie viss crona femlina"he shouted
He walked up the old steps...

[/b]

Do you agree with the terms and agreements found in the MSU Charter?:YES
#MSU
For finding applications. Do not remove.

by **Legokiller** » Tue Nov 25, 2014 8:54 pm

Application Form for Full Membership
National Information
Nation Name:The United Pony States
Government Type:Presidential Federal Republic
Head of State:President Littlepip
Head of Government:President Littlepip
Capital City:Las Canterlot
Home Planet:NS Earth
Majority Species:Ponies
Economic Information
Minister of Finance (or equivalent):Dazzy Gem
Currency:Legokilleran dollar
National GDP:$65.20 trillion
Military Information
Head of Defense:Winter Mist
Military Personnel (Active):7,100,500
Military Personnel (Reserve):7,100,500
Membership Information
Reason to join this alliance (Minimum of 3 sentences):The United Pony States of Legokiller desires interest in making contact with other interstellar nations, and to protect sapient rights. In addition, we see a possible opportunities for Legokilleran business to expand, and trade with foreign markets.
Other alliances:CoNS
Degree of Activity in Roleplays:Sporadic(Busy with college, and picky with roleplays)
Roleplay Examples (give three): As Legokiller, as GFA.

Do you agree with the terms and agreements found in the MSU Charter?:
#MSU
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by **Stormwrath** » Tue Nov 25, 2014 9:01 pm

DISPATCH
From: The Commission of Intelligent Species, Multi-Species Union
Subject: MSU application
Date: 26 November 2014 C.E.
Encryption: None

We are pleased to announce that The United Pony States (Legokiller) has been accepted into the Multi-Species Union. We thank you so much for joining us. It is highly recommended that your nation register on the MSU Offsite Forum.

Much of our casual dialog takes place at the Alliance Headquarters. We also recommend that you send a representative to the Congressional Union Chambers where we discuss important matters. We would also like to invite your respective Heads of State to our Banquet at the Pax Concordia Station.

Once again, we thank you for joining the Multi-Species Union.

Sincerely,

//CLEMENS PISCATOR//
Clemens Piscator, Head Commissioner
Commission of Intelligent Species

by **Anhur** » Thu Nov 27, 2014 5:16 pm

*Tag*

by **Planeia** » Fri Nov 28, 2014 3:35 pm

[OOC] Merely adding updated info.

Application Form for Full Membership
National Information
Nation Name: The Democratic Utopian Republic of Planeia
Government Type: Federal Democratic Republic
Head of State: Prime Elder Fos Kolee
Head of Government: Prime Councilman Ebedius Kontar II
Capital City: Arcthro Letium
Home Planet: Planeia
Majority Species: Planeians; Galexen nurectius (Xeno)
Economic Information
Minister of Finance (or equivalent): Chairman Barzo Snetpoka
Currency: Planeian Material
National GDP: $5 quadrillion
Military Information
Head of Defense: Prime Admiral Norsolee Trentet
Military Personnel (Active): 2,000,000
Military Personnel (Reserve): 48,000,000
Membership Information
Reason to join this alliance (Minimum of 3 sentences): We wish to join together with other species in the galaxy. We believe that together, we can protect all beings from discrimination, and ensure that they receive the inherent Sapient Rights they are entitled to. That is what a union of species should do; uphold the rights of everyone and treat each species as equal with an egalitarian view.
Other alliances: The Orion Spur Society (OSS)
Degree of Activity in Roleplays: I'm not sure. Homework and college entrance has reduced me to having to post something once a week or two weeks.
Roleplay Examples (give three):
First Contact with Earth
Research initiative with Dyste
Chawaland Refugee Sanctuary, New Dyste Province

Do you agree with the terms and agreements found in the MSU Charter?: Yes.
#MSU
For finding applications. Do not remove.

by **Ruskarkand** » Thu Dec 04, 2014 11:21 am

Application Form for Observers
National Information
Nation Name: The Everlasting Dragonlands of Ruskarkand
Government Type: Theocratic Monarchy
Head of State: The Everlasting One
Head of Government: The High Dragoness of the Pantheon, Valyrnov
Capital City: Hython Territory
Home Planet: Terra
Majority Species: Dragon (Non-Anthro, Dominant), Draan (Anthropomorphic Dragons)
Membership Information
Reason to observe this alliance (Minimum of 3 sentences): It is of our interest to take observer status in order to branch out on a more diplomatic level. We feel that the constant isolation which runs through our nature has taken its toll; paving the way for an intrepid curiosity instead. Were it to be so, the gathered will of the Pantheon has decided that electing to erect bonds with such a group as this would no doubt act as a boon to our burning desire to learn, and prosper as a result of Diplomacy.
Other alliances: N/A
Degree of Activity in Roleplays: Active enough to write a lot on a frequent basis.
Roleplay Examples (give two): Nothing recent, but I'll indulge you nevertheless. I can't say that I feel like any second example I could provide would be similar (let alone concurrent) with how I Roleplay as of now, however.
Zone of Excursion IV
#MSU
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by **Stormwrath** » Mon Dec 08, 2014 4:01 pm

DISPATCH
From: The Commission of Intelligent Species, Multi-Species Union
Subject: MSU application
Date: 9 December 2014 C.E.
Encryption: None

We regret to say that Ruskarkand's application for observer status has been rejected by the Multi-Species Union. Here are some of the following reasons why we have denied your nation's application.

Upon performing a background check on your nation, we have noted that your nation has a negative stance on the human race, something which may negate our ideals if we decide to accept you. After all, we are an organization that promotes goodwill and equality for all sapient species.

Another reason would be how humans and other species in your nation are forced to be slaves, or face death. Seeing as this kind of slavery isn't based on a performance-based caste system, but rather for the oppression of other species that are otherwise draan, this is seen to be contrary to our ideals stated above.

Thank you for applying for the MSU, and we apologize if our denial of your application offends you.

Sincerely,

//CLEMENS PISCATOR//
Clemens Piscator, Head Commissioner
Commission of Intelligent Species

by **Yitzchak Winternitz** » Tue Dec 09, 2014 12:41 pm

Application Form for Full Membership
National Information
Nation Name: The Theocratic Empire of Zion
Government Type: Theocratic Imperial Democracy
Head of State: Melekh Jedidiah
Head of Government: Eli Jobs
Capital City: Citadel of Jerusalem
Home Planet: Zion
Home Planet System (if applicable): Illuminato
Majority Species: Homo ex Terra Sancta (anthro)
Military Information
Head of Defense: Stav Mencher
Military Personnel (Active): 25 million
Military Personnel (Reserve): 100 million
Membership Information
Other alliances: None
Does your nation believe in using diplomacy as a means to achieve peace? Yes
Does your nation allow any discrimination practices? Legally, discrimination of any kind is illegal. However due to a lack of diversity in the make-up of our population, there are racist sentiments held by a significant proportion of the populace.
Are there any sapient species or classes in your nation that do not have rights? (If so, please explain) No
Does your nation practice any forms of slavery? (If so, please explain) It is said by some that Zion's prisoners of war in civil reparation schemes are, in practice, slaves.
Has your nation recently been found guilty of war crimes, or has it been accused of committing war crimes? (If so, please explain) Zion as a nation is not guilty of condoning or ordering warcrimes; however unethical behaviour, on part of a few expeditionary Fleet commanders, has been recorded in the conquering of new colonies. These atrocities had been investigated deeply and rectified to the best extent possible by authorities.
Do you believe in rights for all species including humans, anthros, ponies and xenos? Yes
Reason to join this alliance (Minimum of 3 sentences): After a long history of isolationism, the Empire wishes to communicate its interests across the universe through a strong Multilateral Alliance which will protect those interests and ourselves.
Have you read the MSU charter and do you agree to the terms and agreements found therein?: Yes
OOC
Degree of Activity in Roleplays: None yet, will be very active!
Three Roleplay Examples (direct link to posts): http://forum.nationstates.net/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=323663#p22821211
Do you have any questions or concerns, IC or OOC? Please state here. I have no FT RP experience however I would like to learn with the Muti-species union. The above RP example is a MT post.
#MSUAPP
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