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[Goldie]

You asked for Treaties:

[A.T. 1] - The treaty between Lazarus and Osiris
[A.T. 2] - The treaty between Lazarus and The West Pacific
[A.T. 4] - The treaty between Lazarus and The South Pacific
[A.T. 5] - The treaty between Lazarus and The North Pacific
[A.T. 7] - The treaty between Lazarus and Caer Sidi
[A.T. 8] - The treaty between Lazarus and The Rejected Realms
[A.T. 9] - The Treaty of Hānau Hou between Lazarus and the North Pacific
[A.T. 10] - The Treaty of Alfheim between Lazarus and Balder

 

[Goldie]

[A.T. 2] [Passed] Treaty of Fùhuó:

Title: [A.T. 2] [Passed] Treaty of Fùhuó
Description: Desiring once more that there shall be lasting peace and friendship between Lazarus and The West Pacific, this treaty is declared to be agreed upon by the governments of both regions, broadening and rejoicing in both the present and future friendship between the two regions. Each region shall respect the independence, sovereignty, and principles of the other and refrain from interfering in the internal affairs of the other, working only toward the betterment of each.
Passed on: 06-19-2019
Vote Margin: 64% (PASSED) / 36%
- 7 Ayes, 4 Nays, 3 Abstains
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Treaty of Fùhuó​

Preamble

Desiring once more that there shall be lasting peace and friendship between Lazarus and The West Pacific, this treaty is declared to be agreed upon by the governments of both regions, broadening and rejoicing in both the present and future friendship between the two regions. Each region shall respect the independence, sovereignty, and principles of the other and refrain from interfering in the internal affairs of the other, working only toward the betterment of each.

Article I - Recognition of Sovereignty

A. The members of this treaty recognize the independence and sovereignty of the current government of each region and agree to recognize any legal government that follows.
B. The current and thus legal governments as of the time of the signing of this treaty are the Twelfth Mandate of Lazarus, ruling over Lazarus, and the Delegate of the West Pacific, ruling over the West Pacific, as per The Manners of Governance.
C. Both regions recognize that the sovereignty of each region is vested in the preferred system of each of the legal governments.
D. Both regions agree not to take up arms against one another, nor undertake any action that is aimed at the subversion of the legitimate government of either region.

Article II – Mutual Defense

A. Signatories of this treaty agree to provide defense for one another and may call on each other in times of crisis, or any other circumstance that is deemed a threat to the legal governments of either region.
B. Such defense is not limited in scope, and the regional governments of both regions may request any form of help that they feel is necessary in trying circumstances, which can include everything from a statement by the other regional government, to a call for military assistance.
C. A Request for military assistance may only be filed by the legal government of each region.
D. If one region makes what would be considered an unachievable demand of military resources from the other during a time of crisis, such as due to demanding more resources than can be reasonably fulfilled by the assisting region, then the assisting region may respectfully reject the request but may offer a counter negotiation of resources and act accordingly in a good faith effort to offer what aid can be given from its available resource reserves.
E. If one region comes into possession of intelligence that could put the other region at risk, such information must be reported to the other regional government’s officials as quickly as possible. Any information shared between the parties of this treaty will be kept confidential to the greatest capability of both regional governments, and such information will not be presented publicly unless the regions have both agreed.

Article III – Military Cooperation

A. Signatory regions shall not engage in military hostilities against each other. This includes direct military operations against each other's sovereign territories and engaging in military operations in assistance of a belligerent, opposing force of the other region.
B. Individual military operations do not need the approval of the other region as long as it does not violate Article III, A.
C. The signatories of this treaty agree to the principle of military cooperation, and agree to work together militarily to if they so wish it and if it is possible.
D. Both regions agree to recognize that the militaries of each regions are independent entities, protected under the right of sovereignty, and that they may engage each other on opposite sides of the battlefield in typical military gameplay; moreover, such engagements should not offend either region, but be greeted with respect in the spirit of competition.
E. Though strongly encouraged, neither region is obligated to participate in any military operation of the other, with the exception of the mutual defense agreements spelled out in this treaty.

Article IV – Diplomatic Cooperation

A. Each signatory will endeavor to provide diplomatic support to the other signatory, where it is possible for them to do so, while being consistent with their own internal policies.
B. Signatory regions shall provide an embassy for the other signatory on their forums and shall provide a representative from their region who will act as an ambassador from their region.
C. Each signatory will endeavor to keep the other up-to-date on their regional affairs.
D. Each ambassador shall behave in a respectable manner towards the signatory region. This includes, but is not limited to, obeying regional laws where it is applicable and following any ambassadorial protocol that the signatory region has already in place.
E. Either signatory region may request that the ambassador sent to them by the other signatory be replaced if it is deemed that clauses IV.C or IV.D have not been followed appropriately by that individual.
F. If either signatory region cannot fulfill the request as stated in Article IV.E, both regions may discuss and negotiate an alternative solution to the issue.

Article V – Cultural Activities

A. Each signatory will endeavor, where appropriate to engage in social and cultural activities with the other signatory. This can include, but is not limited to, festivals, competitions, and other shared events.

Article VI – Termination of Treaty

A. If either regional government is considering withdrawal from this treaty, representatives from both regions must first meet and make a good-faith effort to find a solution to the issue(s) causing withdrawal.
B. If that good-faith effort fails, then either member of this treaty may withdraw at their discretion.
C. There will then be a five-day period before the treaty cancellation is considered final.
D. Termination of this treaty shall not be seen as an act of war or hostility by either side.


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[Goldie]

[A.T. 4] [Passed] Treaty of Pax Poukai:

Title: [A.T. 4] [Passed] Treaty of Pax Poukai
Description: Desiring friendship and tranquillity between Lazarus and the South Pacific, both parties ratify this treaty and thereby affirm their mutual respect.
Passed on: 02-20-2020
Vote Margin: 100% (PASSED) / 0%
- 12 Ayes, 0 Nays, 1 Abstain
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Pax Poukai​

Preamble

Desiring friendship and tranquillity between Lazarus and the South Pacific, both parties ratify this treaty and thereby affirm their mutual respect.

Section 1. Recognition of Sovereignty

(1) Both signatories recognize the government of the Coalition of the South Pacific as set forth in the Charter and the government of Lazarus as set forth in the Twelfth Mandate as the legitimate ruling bodies of their respective regions.

(2) Both signatories shall recognize each others' legal successors as the legitimate ruling states of their respective regions.

Section 2. Pact of Non-Aggression

(1) Both signatories pledge not to declare war against one another.

(2) Both signatories pledge not to endeavor, conspire or withhold knowledge of any third party's intentions to invade, raid or otherwise attack their counterpart's home region or possessions.

(3) Both signatories pledge not to direct or encourage any person to adopt false pretenses in their counterpart’s on-site or off-site property.

(4) Both signatories reserve the right to deploy military forces to regions other than their counterpart's home region and possessions when on opposing sides in military gameplay.

Section 3. Cultural and Diplomatic Ties

(1) The governments of both parties pledge to seek cooperation on cultural matters.

(2) Both signatories will maintain in-game and off-site embassies with each other and will maintain diplomatic representatives in each other’s regions.

Section 4. Amendment, Interpretation, Display, and Repeal

(1) All amendments to this treaty must be made bilaterally following negotiations between signatory governments.

(2) The parties to this treaty may clarify the terms of this treaty through memorandums of understanding, which shall be posted alongside the treaty.

(3) Should either signatory state voluntarily disband without leaving a legal successor or dissolve this treaty in accordance with their own laws, both parties shall be relieved of the commitments made herein.

(4) This treaty shall be displayed in a publicly accessible area of the community forums of both parties.

 

[Goldie]

[A.T. 5] [Passed] Incorporated Rum Pact:

Title: [A.T. 5] [Passed] Incorporated Rum Pact
Description: Whereas the Governments of The North Pacific and Lazarus, hereafter jointly referred to as "the signatories", are cognizant of their shared status as governments of the game-created regions; and

Whereas the signatories wish to develop closer ties with one another through continued discussions, as well as the undertakings set forth herein;
Passed on: 05-29-2020
Vote Margin: 100% (PASSED) / 0%
- 10 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 Abstain
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Whereas the Governments of The North Pacific and Lazarus, hereafter jointly referred to as "the signatories", are cognizant of their shared status as governments of the game-created regions; and

Whereas the signatories wish to develop closer ties with one another through continued discussions, as well as the undertakings set forth herein;

Therefore, the signatories agree as follows:

Section I - Mutual Recognition

1. The signatories acknowledge the constitutional governments acting at the time of ratification of this Pact to be legitimate and sovereign governments of their respective NationStates regions.

2. The signatories will maintain their established in-game embassies (i.e., on the NationStates site) and off-site embassies (i.e., on their respective regional forums) with each other.

Section II - Non-aggression

1. The signatories will not engage in any military hostilities against one another’s home regions, their event regions, jump points, or any other regions owned by the signatory.
Participation on opposing sides of a military engagement that does not involve an attack on any of the above qualifiers shall be exempt from the above requirement.

2. The signatories will not attempt to subvert or undermine one another's legitimate and sovereign governments in any form.
The signatories will not in any way initiate or participate in espionage, subterfuge, or other clandestine operations against one another. For this purpose, a "clandestine operation" is one or more persons acting under false pretenses in one signatory's home region or regional forum, without that signatory's knowledge, and at the behest of the other signatory.

Section III - Communication

1. In the event of a security-related contingency or compromise of another feeder, sinker, or mutual ally, the signatories will inform each other of their respective positions and share pertinent information regarding the matter without unduly risking sensitive information or jeopardizing operations.
1.1 All information shared shall be kept confidential for use of the receiving signatory’s government only unless the release of such information is explicitly allowed by the providing signatory

Section IV - General Provisions

1. This Pact shall come into effect upon its ratification by the duly authorized individuals or bodies of both signatories.

2. The signatories reserve the right to nullify this pact with the approval of their duly authorized individuals or bodies. In the event of such, the nullifying signatory must notify the other as soon as practicable

 

[Goldie]

[A.T. 7] [Passed] Treaty of Connacht:

Title: [A.T. 7] [Passed] Treaty of Connacht
Description: Treaty between Caer Sidi and Lazarus
Passed on: 09-22-2020
Vote Margin: 100% (PASSED) / 0%
- 10 Ayes, 0 Nays, 1 Abstain
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Treaty of Connacht

Article 1. Mutual Recognition​

1. Caer Sidi and its legal successors shall recognize the government established by the Twelfth Mandate of Lazarus and any of its legal successors as the legitimate government of the region of Lazarus.
2. The government established by the Twelfth Mandate of Lazarus and its legal successors shall recognize the Caer Sidi government and any of its legal successors as the legitimate government of the region of Caer Sidi.
3. Should the government of a signatory voluntarily disband while in exile, the other is freed from the commitments of Article 1, Sections 1 and 2.
4. Additionally, if the new government of said signatory refuses to recognize this treaty, it shall be automatically dissolved.

Article 2. Non-Aggression Pact

1. Both signatories hereby pledge to not invade, raid, or otherwise attack the other’s region or any possessions they may have, nor aid any faction, government, or party to do so.
2. Both signatories agree that the deployment of military forces on the opposite side of the other in another region that is not the possession of either does not constitute aggression against either of the signatories.
3. If planned and agreed upon by the governments and military forces of both signatories, both military forces may engage in offensive raiding or defending action against each other for training purposes, and thus this action shall not constitute an act of aggression.

Article 3. Mutual Defense and Assistance

1. Both signatories pledge to defend one another militarily against any invasions or similar crises they may suffer.
2. Both signatories pledge to send any military forces they possess at the request of the other in order to facilitate legitimate delegacy transitions, or in cases of emergency.
3. Both signatories agree that they shall not aid an enemy at war with the other. If a region declares war on one of these signatories, the other may only choose to stay neutral or aid the signatory in question.
4. If one of the signatories does not possess any military forces and is called upon the other by the provisions set in Article 3, Sections 1 to 3, they must assemble a military force at the earliest opportunity.

Article 4. Joint Operations

1. Both signatories may partake in joint military operations for training or their mutual enjoyment. The relevant laws, codes and regulations governing each signatory’s military forces shall remain in force in such operations, and thus neither of the signatories may commit any act that may force the other signatory to break said relevant laws, codes and regulations governing their own military forces. If such an act is planned, the signatory that shall commit this act must inform the other signatory of the act in question so the other signatory can withdraw their forces as soon as possible.

Article 5. Regional Security

1. Both signatories pledge to inform the other’s government and any relevant intelligence services of any evidence they may have of espionage, infiltration, subversion, manipulation, or conspiracy against the other. They shall also inform the other of any conspiracies to commit any crimes in the other’s jurisdictions.
2. Both signatories pledge to cooperate on matters of intelligence and security.
3. Both signatories shall condemn any acts of espionage, infiltration, subversion, manipulation, or conspiracy against the other if the target of these acts confirm it.
4. Both signatories pledge to never commit acts of espionage, infiltration, subversion, manipulation, or conspiracy against the other, or aid any faction, government, or party to do so.
5. If the government of any of the two signatories fail to fulfill the obligations of Article 5, Sections 1 to 4, they must formally and publicly apologize for this.

Article 6. Cultural Cooperation

1. The relevant cultural authorities of both signatories shall actively cooperate on matters of culture, which may include festivals, games, roleplays, mafia, newspapers, radio shows, podcasts, graphic design, and others. Furthermore, the relevant cultural authorities of both signatories are strongly encouraged to do more than the required one bilateral event per year.
2. Citizens of Lazarus and Caer Sidi are welcome to visit the other’s region and engage in events of cultural significance and to have fun with the other’s community.

Article 7. Provisions of Ratification, Amendment and Repeal

1. Both signatories shall activate their legal mechanisms relevant to ratify a treaty after they agree to do so.
2. If a signatory wishes to amend this document, they must negotiate with the other to do so. After this, the same legal mechanisms in each region relevant to ratify a treaty shall be activated to adopt these agreed amendments. If one region refuses these amendments, they are to not be adopted.
3. If a signatory wishes to dissolve this treaty, they must notify, by any means of communication available and possible, their intention to dissolve said treaty to the other. After this, the legal mechanisms relevant to dissolve a treaty shall be activated in the region of the requesting signatory.
4. The signatories may dissolve this treaty by mutual consent. The legal mechanisms relevant to dissolve a treaty must be activated, and if at least one region decides to repeal, the treaty is declared null and void with immediate effect.

 

[Goldie]

[A.T. 8] [Passed] Vote: Renaissance Accords:

Title: [A.T. 8] [Passed] Vote: Renaissance Accords
Description: The governments of The Rejected Realms and Lazarus, hereafter jointly referred to as "the signatories",

Recognizing the extensive history of cooperation and friendship that has existed between our regions,

Noting the circumstances which led to the fall of previous treaties and pacts,

However believing that past instability is no longer a concern and closer relations are once again a viable aim,
Passed on: 07-25-2021
Vote Margin: 83.33% (PASSED) / 16.66%
- 10 Ayes, 2 Nays, 2 Abstains
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The Renaissance Accords

The governments of The Rejected Realms and Lazarus, hereafter jointly referred to as "the signatories",

Recognizing the extensive history of cooperation and friendship that has existed between our regions,

Noting the circumstances which led to the fall of previous treaties and pacts,

However believing that past instability is no longer a concern and closer relations are once again a viable aim,

Hereby agree as follows::

Article 1 - Diplomatic Recognition

1. The signatories recognize the constitutional governments legally established under the Constitution of The Rejected Realms and the Twelfth Mandate of Lazarus, and any successors established according to each region's domestic legal standards, as the sole legitimate governments of their respective home regions, respectively.

2. The signatories respect the right of these legitimate governments to govern their respective home regions.

Article 2 - Non-Aggression

1. The signatories will not invade each others' home region, nor participate in any action with the intent to overthrow the other's legitimate government as recognized in these accords.

2. The signatories will not in any way, direct or indirect, initiate or participate in espionage, subterfuge, or other clandestine operations against each other.

3. Military operations where the signatories are involved in opposite sides shall not, in and of themselves, be automatically construed as acts of hostility or aggression on either signatory.

Article 3 - Communication

1. Should a security-related contingency arise in either signatory region, the signatories will notify each other about the threat.

2. Should a security-related contingency arise in another feeder or sinker, or a mutual ally, the signatories will notify each other about their respective positions on the matter.

Article 4 - Cultural Cooperation

1. The signatories shall endeavor to conduct communal cultural activities, to the benefit of members of both regions.

Article 5 - Final Provisions

1. These accords will come into effect upon its ratification by the duly authorized individuals or bodies of both signatory regions.

2. Either signatory may terminate these accords with a public notice to the other signatory, effective after seven days.

 

[Goldie]

[A.T. 9] [Passed] Vote: Treaty of Hānau Hou

Title: [A.T. 9] [Passed] Vote: Treaty of Hānau Hou
Description: Whereas the Governments of The North Pacific and Lazarus, hereafter jointly referred to as "the signatories", are cognizant of their shared status as governments of the game-created regions; and

Whereas the signatories wish to continue to strengthen ties with one another through further discussions following the success of previous agreements, as well as the undertakings set forth herein;
Passed on: 11-11-2021
Vote Margin: 100% (PASSED) / 0%
- 12 Ayes, 1 Abstains
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Treaty of Hānau Hou​

Whereas the Governments of The North Pacific and Lazarus, hereafter jointly referred to as "the signatories", are cognizant of their shared status as governments of the game-created regions; and

Whereas the signatories wish to continue to strengthen ties with one another through further discussions following the success of previous agreements, as well as the undertakings set forth herein;

Therefore, the signatories agree as follows:

Section I - Mutual Recognition

1. The signatories acknowledge the constitutional governments acting at the time of ratification of this treaty to be legitimate and sovereign governments of their respective NationStates regions.

2. The signatories will maintain their established in-game embassies (i.e., on the NationStates site) and off-site embassies (i.e., on their respective regional forums) with each other.

Section II - Intelligence Sharing and Communications

1. In the event that a signatory discovers information regarding a security contingency or threat to the other signatory, said signatory shall provide all pertinent information to the compromised signatory’s head of government as soon as practicable. The contributing signatory shall only provide said information if the disclosure does not violate any existing laws, violate NationStates site terms of service, or unduly compromise the source(s) of the information.

2. The signatories will keep confidential all intelligence provided to them under this Section, unless the other signatory consents to the release.

3. The signatories will not in any way initiate or participate in espionage, subterfuge, or other clandestine operations against one another. For this purpose, a "clandestine operation" is one or more persons acting under false pretenses at the direction of the other signatory in order to gain access to regions, forums, discords, or any other property of the signatory so as to collect non-public or sensitive information.

Section III - Mutual Defense

1. The signatories shall not engage in any military hostilities against one another. Participation by the signatories on opposite sides of a military engagement that does not constitute an attack on either signatory's home regions, their event regions, jump points, or any other owned regions will not be considered "military hostilities against one another" for this purpose.

2. The signatories will not attempt to overthrow one another.

3. Upon request, the signatories shall, to the best of their ability, provide one another military assistance in case of a military attack targeting the other signatory's home region.

Section IV - Cultural Agreements

1. The signatories shall endeavor to conduct communal cultural activities to the benefit of members of both regions, such as an annual festival which showcases each signatory's traditions and rich history.

2. Cultural and Culture-adjacent institutions from each signatory shall be encouraged to host events with one another, share experiences and knowledge, and work together whenever appropriate.

Section V - General Provisions

1. This Treaty shall come into effect upon its ratification by the duly authorized individuals or bodies of both signatories.

2. Upon the ratification, any previous undertakings set forth within treaties between the signatories shall be subsumed under this treaty, unless said undertakings contradict any of the above clauses.

3. The signatories reserve the right to nullify this pact with the approval of their duly authorized individuals or bodies. In the event of such, the nullifying signatory must notify the other as soon as practicable.

 

[Goldie]

[A.T. 10] [Passed] Vote: The Treaty of Alfheim

Title: [A.T. 10] [Passed] Vote: The Treaty of Alfheim
Description: We, the sister Sinker regions of Balder and Lazarus, hereinafter jointly referred to as "the signatories", hereby enter into this treaty to advance the mutual interests and security of our sovereign regions.
Passed on: 08-10-2022
Vote Margin: 100% (PASSED) / 0%
- 11 Ayes
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The Treaty of Alfheim (2022)​

We, the sister Sinker regions of Balder and Lazarus, hereinafter jointly referred to as "the signatories", hereby enter into this treaty to advance the mutual interests and security of our sovereign regions.

Article I: Mutual Recognition

1. The signatories recognize the constitutional governments in force at the time of ratification of this treaty and any legitimate successor governments as the sole and sovereign governments of their respective sinker regions.

2. The signatories will maintain embassies with each other on the NationStates site and on their regional off-site forums.

Article II: Military Support

1. The signatories shall not engage in military hostilities against each other. This includes direct military operations and engaging in military operations with the assistance of an opposing force of the other region.

2. On receiving a request from the other signatory, the signatories will provide one another military assistance in the event of a military attack targeting the other signatory's home region.

3. In situations other than a military attack targeting the other signatory's home region, the signatories will endeavor to provide military support to the other signatory when requested by that other Signatory, and where it is consistent with their own policies.

Article III: Intelligence Support

1. The signatories will not engage in any form of espionage or subversion against each other.

2. The signatories will provide information to the other signatory when such information is pertinent to the other signatory's security unless the signatory in possession of such information reasonably believes that providing such information may violate applicable laws, or violate the terms of use or service established by NationStates or the signatory's forum host.

3. The signatories will keep confidential all information provided to them under this article unless the other signatory gives permission for its release.

Article IV: Cultural Exchange

1. The signatories shall endeavor to support shared cultural exchanges to the benefit of both signatories, inclusive of an annual festival or event.
2. Both signatories shall be encouraged to host joint or shared events with one another, taking into account the culture, traditions, and history of each signatory, and working together where appropriate.

Article V: Enactment and Dissolution

1. This treaty will come into effect upon its ratification in accordance with the legal processes of both signatories.

2. Either signatory will endeavor to give a week's notice in the aforementioned embassies before withdrawing from this treaty.

3. The signatories will make all reasonable efforts to seek a diplomatic solution before withdrawing from this treaty.