26 and 47 Accords

26 and 47 Accords is an Optional Defense Pact signed between the Independent Republic of Orange Nations and Argent at the end of January 2009.

Text of the Treaty
Preamble

In recognition of the mutual respect and good will prevalent in these two alliances, Argent and The Independent Republic of Orange Nations (referred to as IRON), hereby enter into this Treaty of Amity.

Article I. Sovereignty

By affixing their signatures hereto both parties to this treaty, namely Argent and IRON, make it clear that each will remain sovereign alliances, independent from one another.

'''Article II. Non-Aggression'''

No member nation of either alliance is to commit aggressive acts against the other signatory. This includes providing military, financial, or technological assistance, or information of any kind to any outside party hostile to the other signatory.

'''Article III. Friendship'''

Both signatories agree to treat members of the other signatory with respect and cordiality. Healthy debate, constructive criticism, and civil disagreement are permissible as long as a sense of decorum is demonstrated and there is no flaming of or flame baiting of the other signatory. Should the two signatory parties have a strong disagreement all conversation will be held in private diplomatic channels and not be argued in a public venue.

'''Article IV. Assistance'''

Any information gathered by one of the signatories with potential impact on the security of the other shall be promptly and privately forwarded to them. In the event of a hostile act upon either signatory alliance, aid may be requested, be it diplomatic, material, or other forms of support. The other signatory is not contractually obligated, however.

Article V. Optional Defense

If one signatory should be attacked, the other signatory is encouraged, but not required to, render military assistance to the attacked party.

'''Article VI. Espionage'''

Neither alliance may directly participate in espionage of any type, regardless of situation and target. If either one of the undersigning alliances conducts espionage on the other signatory, this pact will be revoked immediately following a 24-hour truce. If either alliance bound to this pact conducts espionage on a non-signing alliance, it is grounds for revocation, but such action may or may not be taken by the other signatory's leaders.

'''Article VII. Termination'''

Should either signatory feel that this treaty is no longer an accurate demonstration of the good will between the two signatory alliances for any reason they may cancel this agreement by contacting the other signatory through proper diplomatic channels and notifying them forty eight (48 hours prior to the public cancellation, during which time the non-aggression clause must be adhered to.

IRON:
 * Heft, President
 * Coursca, Secretary of State, IRON Councilor
 * Shan Revan, Deputy Secretary of State, IRON Councilor
 * FinsterBaby, Minister of Defense, IRON Councilor
 * Peron, Deputy Minister of Defense, IRON Councilor
 * MCRABT, Minister of Internal Affairs, IRON Councilor
 * Matt Miller, Minister of the Vault, IRON Councilor
 * Krash, Minister of Labor, IRON Councilor
 * Iamthey, Minister of Intelligence, IRON Councilor

Argent:
 * Janax, Dragon Regent
 * RustyNail, ViceRegent
 * Raholia, Minister of Foreign Affairs
 * Diomede, Minister of Internal Affairs (now retired....slacker)
 * An_Agent, Minister of War
 * Fuzz227, Grey Council
 * Poobah, Grey Council
 * iAMyourENDING, Grey Council