Charter of the League of Small Superpowers

Lingua Alienus
Here are the translations of all the foreign words used in this document. Not all words are used with their strict translation, some freedom and creativity was used. First the chapters, and specific words per chapter. After that, the words used

* Forma: The shape of the document, the list of Chapters

* Admonitio: Warning

* Positus: Arrangement

* Nota Bene: Observe Carefully

* Verbum Pro Toto: A word before the story, preamble.

* Praeteritus: History

* Necessitates: Necessities

* Agnosco: To admit (admittance of members)

* Lex Pugna: Conflict Law

* Impugnatio: Attack

* Defensum: Defense

* Lex Auxilium: Aid Law

* Usurpo: To Get

* Commodo: To Give

* Lex Tributum: Tax Law

* Lex Communis: General Law

* Lacuna: Loss

* Lex Duces: Leaders Law

* Administratio: Government

* Desumo: To Elect

* Senatum: Senate

* Iudex: Judge

* Lex Scelestus: Criminal Law

* Carte Blanche: To use any means necessary

* Lex Genus: Category Law

Forma
-Lingua Alienus -Forma -Admonitio -Verbum pro Toto -Praeteritus -Necessitates -Agnosco -Lex Pugna -Lex Auxilium -Lex Communis -Lex Duces -Lex Scelestus -Lex Genus

Admonitio I
The League of Small Superpowers can also be designated as LOSS. The League of Small Superpowers has the right to use this short in official documents. We do not allow any Cybernations related person/alliance or other substance of some sort to use this short without our permission.

The laws are divided into: Lex -> Positus -> Article Lex is designated as "Name of Lex (roman number)" Positus is designated as "Name of Positus" Article is designated as "X.x"

The Positus is optional. The Nota Bene does not count as a legislation, but as an elaboration.

Verbum pro Toto
This is the official Charter of the Cybernations Alliance known as the League of Small Superpowers. This Charter is approved by the LOSS membership.

LOSS is a well respected alliance amongst some alliances within CN, we have proven our commitment to our close allies and have never turned our back on them. Our alliance, as a whole is committed to peace keeping however we will never turn our backs on our allies. LOSS always looks for a diplomatic solution in any possible disputes or dilemmas, but when such a solution is not found, we will not turn away from an armed conflict

We are here to give our members a nice time in the Cyberverse. We are here to keep our promises, and help our friends. But most importantly, we are here to have fun, and because we can.

Praeteritus
LOSS has been involved in a number of large events and whilst we may not be triumphant in some, our moral has never been broken. Some Large events include:

The Second Polar War - Supporting the NAAC The Great War - Supporting the CoaLUEtion

We look back on these moments in history proudly, and consider them our finest hours.

Necessitates
We look for strong minded and committed nations, nations that will not turn their backs in the dawn of war. We are a respectful alliance therefor we look for respectful members. Members will be promoted by proving themselves of a large time period, main criteria would involve, activity, helpfulness, honor, commitment.

Agnosco II
To be a member of LOSS you must:

* Aa: Be registered on the Official LOSS Offsite Forum.

* Ab: Have entered "LOSS" in the ingame.

* Ac: Be on the Official LOSS Memberlist, which is found on the Offsite.

* Ad: Conduct yourselves in compiance with the Charter of LOSS, or accept the punishment if not in compliance with the Charter of LOSS.

Nota Bene

Aa, Ab, Ac, Ad are mandatory if you want to become, or remain a member.

Leg Pugna III
Impugnatio

When a member starts a war that is not approved by the LOSS government he is:

* Ia. Responsible for paying the costs of the war.

* Ib: Not open to aid, except in extreme circumstances*

* Ic: Not able to declare the war in the name of LOSS.

* Id: Not allowed to use nuclear weapons unless nuked first.


 * To be determined by the Consul.

Defensum

Any LOSS members who are attacked first are entitled to:

* Da: Immediate aid from LOSS bank accounts and members.

* Db: Demand reasonable* reparations for damages to their nation by the agressor. *Defines reasonabe as destroyed infrastucture, troops, tanks, and the amount of money believed to have been lost as a result of a war (later determined by the Minister of Internal Affairs).

Lex Auxilium IV
Usurpo

All LOSS members involved in a defensive war, are entitled to:

* Ua: Official aid from LOSS.

* Ub: Are not allowed to use money from the bank of LOSS for aid to third parties.

Commodo

All LOSS members that donate to LOSS are:

* Ca: Not eligible for reembersment by the bank of LOSS.

* Cb: Giving at their own risk, any repairs* demanded by the defended are required to be paid.


 * Defines reasonabe as destroyed infrastucture, troops, tanks, and the amount of money believed to have been lost as a result of a war (later determined by the Minister of Internal Affairs).

Lex Tributum V
* Ta: Paying taxes is optional.

* Tb: Nations over 500 strength are eligible for LOSS taxations.

* Tc: Nations under 500 strength are not eligible for LOSS taxations.

Nota Bene

Taxations are minor sums worked out which are easily affordable and will not effect your nation severly, nations can opt our of paying tax when selected but are expected to contribute* to LOSS at some point during their membership.


 * Defines contribution as to be commited, run for a position within LOSS or to pay taxations.

Lex Communis VI
Lacuna

* La: Every LOSS member can propose an amendement to the charter. This will be voted on by the Senate first, and altered if needed. Then the LOSS membership in full will be required to vote on the issue. A 50% +1 vote majority will be sufficient for the new legislation to be passed and taken up in the Charter.

* Lb: The official LOSS membership list is is in the recount forum. Only members on this list will be accepted as LOSS members. Members not on this list will be uneligible for military aid, financial aid etc.

* Lc: All LOSS members must be part of the Black Team.

* Ld: All LOSS members must behave in good conduct towards allies and enemys.

* Le: All LOSS members departing/leaving LOSS must give 48 hours notice before joining another alliance.

* Lf: No LOSS member can be in multiple alliances at once unless granted by the Government of LOSS

* Lg:. If a member leaves then rejoins within any time period they will not be able to re-join their old position.

Lex Duces VII
Desumo

The Government consist of 3 branches (Government, Senate, Juridical) Voting takes place on average monthly, Government officals are elected into position through a fair elective process, under supervision by the Consul.

When no member recieves a majority vote for Consul, the elections will results will be discarded, and a new election round will follow.

If this happens to any other office, the Consul will discuss a course of action together wtih the membership and the nominees in question. He may choose to run a second round, or pick one himself.

Administratio
* Consul: He is the leader of LOSS. He has the power to instruct his Government Officials, and make new policies. He can also appoint/dismiss officials at will. The Senate can veto his decisions, or remove him.

* Minister of Foreign Affairs: Is responsible for Foreign Affairs. He makes Foreign policies together with the Consul, and negotiates MDP's or NAP's.

* Minister of Internal Affairs: Is responsible for the LOSS Bank, Mentor Pupil system and all other things that can be named "internal" (the latter to be decided by the Consul).

* Head of Recruitment: Is responsible for recruiting new LOSS members. He can also appoint new recruitment officers.

* Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs: He assists the Minister of Foreing Affairs. Can also fill in for the MoFa if he is absent.

Nota Bene

Each of these Ministers, save the Deputy Minister is in charge of his own Department.

Senatum

* Praetor: The leader of the Senate. He is responsible for leading Senate votings, and organising meetings.

* Senator: Has a vote and a voice in the Senate.

Iudex

* High Judge: Takes care judging all offenses against the LOSS charter.

Lex Scelestus VIII
All members which fail to comply with all of the previous legislation's will stand trial before the High Judge and Senate. The Senate will recieve a "Carte Blanc" for this.

Lex Genus IX
* Ga:All LOSS members get the option to recieve either Regular status or Soldier status.

* Gb: All LOSS Soldiers will be organised in the LOSS Armed Forces (LSAF).

* Gc: LOSS Armed Forces (LSAF) will be generally the main fighting force for LOSS. All soldiers are expected to be prepared for battle whatever the cost. Soldiers will not be taxed, or be recieve a discount.

* Gd: All LOSS Soldiers and Regulars must comply to the Charter. LOSS Soldiers must also comply to any extra rules that are imposed by the LSAF Command.

* Ge: The rules imposed by LSAF Command may not conflict with this Charter.

Scriptores:

Original Writings: King Justin XIII and Nidhogg Additional Writings: Drugsup and Nidhogg Latin/Translations: Nidhogg