Commonwealth of International Nations

Charter of the Commonwealth of International Nations
We, the leaders of our respective nations, hereby pledge to uphold the values of order and sovereignty and to promote peace throughout the Cyberverse. We pledge to promote our national sovereignty, and to defend our fellow nations and comrades from any form of attack, be it in-game or in the way of verbal abuse. We pledge to uphold the values of a United Commonwealth of Nations based on the foundations of trust, loyalty and friendship.

Article I- Application
The Commonwealth is an exclusive alliance that will not accept nations belonging to any other alliance or organization that operates in the Cyberverse. Also, should the ruling bodies of the Commonwealth deem you a threat to the security of our existing member-base, then your application may be refused. The application to the Commonwealth will consist of the following: • The name of the applying nation. • The name of the applying nation’s leader. • The applicant’s Cybernations Forums user-name • The current team color the nation resides in. (Blue Preferred) • Link to Applying member's nation.

Article II- The Government Structure of the Commonwealth
Section A- The United Assembly

The United Assembly is the decision-making, democratic body of the Commonwealth. Every member nation automatically has a seat on the Assembly, and the Assembly will be responsible for voting on various issues, topics and matters of import in the Cyberverse. It is the Assembly that elects the Councils every month.

Section B- The Government

The Commonwealth consists of three ruling bodies. The first is the High Government. The second is the Elective Government and the last are the Ministries. These three institutions form the ruling government of the Commonwealth. Elections take place monthly on the Councils. Seats in the High Government and leaders of the Ministries are given by appointment of the Supreme Mistress only. The Supreme Mistress serves for life.

Section C- The Supreme Mistress and High Government of the Commonwealth

The Supreme Mistress is the leader of the Alliance. He/she resides over the Councils. The Supreme Mistress is responsible for appointing positions in the High Government and for approving elected councilors. The Supreme Mistress can expel any member he or she wishes from the Alliance, should he or she believe that the member in question poses a major threat to the alliance.

The First High Government position is the Executive Chairman of the Commonwealth. He or She acts as the Alliance’s co-leader and in times when the Supreme Mistress is unavailable, he or she may take on the mantle of the Supreme Mistress and assume control of the Alliance until the Supreme Mistress returns.

The Second High Government position is the Director of Foreign Affairs. He or She is responsible for reviewing and signing pacts, and acting as the face of the Commonwealth in all matters pertaining to Foreign Affairs.

The Third High Government Position is the Director of Military Action. He or She is responsible for reviewing all matters pertaining to war that should come to the Commonwealth. He or She is to act as the face of the Commonwealth in all matters pertaining to war. All members of High Government maintain Veto power over any decisions that either council puts forth.

These four positions make up what is known as 'High Government'. As a whole, High Government holds the power to block (veto) any decision made by either council. Also, it may block any member from gaining a seat on either council. It may remove a councilor from his or her position of power if it believes that he or she poses a threat to the alliance. Any vetoes can only be enforced with the approval of 3 members of High Government. One of these members must be the Supreme Mistress.

Section D- The Diplomatic Council

The Diplomatic Council is the centre of the Commonwealth’s diplomacy, which handles all matters of international proportions. It consists of three democratically elected members, a vote of which takes place every month. The United Assembly has a period of two days to put forward two names each. All names put forward are, after the two day period, put up for a full vote of the United Assembly lasting 48 hours. Should there ever be a conflict between two or more candidates (a tie in votes), the High Government must meet and make an informed decision within 24 hours. Should the Supreme Mistress not be available, the meeting must be postponed until a time when they are.

Section E- The Security Council

The Security Council is the center of the Order’s war machine. It handles all matters pertaining to war and war planning. It consists of three democratically elected members, a vote of which takes place every month. Voting procedures are identical to that of the Diplomatic Council The Council is responsible for drafting Declarations of War, Offers of Peace, reparations, and anything else that is related to war.

Section F- The Ministries

There are two ministries. Their names and functions are as follows:

The Ministry of Trade and Finance is responsible for organizing aid in both war and peace times. It is led by the Minister of Trade and Finance who is appointed by the High Government.

The Ministry of Enrollment is responsible for recruiting new members for the betterment of the Commonwealth. It is led by the Minister of Enrollment who is appointed by High Government.

Article III- War
Section A- Neutrality and Defense

The Commonwealth will remain neutral in wars of an international proportion that do not involve them; however they will defend any attacks on their members or their sovereignty.

Section B- Rogue Actions and Pirates

The Commonwealth will defend its members from all attacks from rogues, pirates, tech-raiders or attackers of any description. Help will be in the form of Military Action and or Financial Aiding.

The Supreme Mistress, Executive Chairman, the Director of Military Action or the Security Council will approve all attacks on rogues for the membership of the Commonwealth, although all nations under attack may retaliate with force if under attack.

Section C- Tech Raiding

The Commonwealth is a peaceful, defensive alliance, and therefore forbids any member nation to declare on another nation in the Cyberverse, regardless of alliance, or status as a real-life friend without council approval.

Should a nation be found in breach of this rule, they are subject to Article V, Section B or C of this charter.

Section D- Nuclear Weapons

While the Commonwealth is a peaceful alliance by nature, it recognizes the importance of Nuclear Weapons as a deterrent against attacks. Despite this, Nuclear Weapons are not to be used in a first strike against any enemy nation or alliance without the Supreme Mistress' approval.

If a member nation is the victim of a nuclear strike while in a defensive or approved war, he or she is authorized to retaliate using Nuclear Arms. Should the nuked nation have no Nuclear Armaments, then the Security Council or High Government can approve one other nation to attack with Nuclear Arms.

Article IV- Expulsion
Section A

The Commonwealth will not accept members who are already members of another alliance or organization within Cybernations. They will be informed as they are accepted that they must not be a member of more than one alliance. Should they choose to disregard this rule, then a vote of the United Assembly shall be held for a period of 48 hours, in which the United Assembly can either expel or retain the member from their ranks. Should they choose to retain the member, the High Government may take other action. The Supreme Mistress retains the right to immediately expel any member if they are deemed a threat.

Section B- Unauthorized War (Within First Week)

Should a member nation of the Commonwealth declare war on another member of the Cyberverse within his first week of membership in the Alliance, he or she will be ordered to declare peace. Should a response not be given within 24 hours or the response deemed unsatisfactory, any members of High Government can immediately expel the member.

Section C- Unauthorized War

Should it be that the member nation declaring war is over one week old; we will hold judgment and presume that the member in question has a reasonable explanation for his actions. If one is not given within 24 hours, High Government may expel the member. Should he or she give an explanation, it should be presented to the United Assembly for an immediate, 48 hour vote on the subject.

Section D- Motions of Ejection

A Motion of Ejection is a 48 hour vote of the United Assembly in which each member of the alliance may vote on whether to expel a member for his or her actions. In any situations that are not covered in sections A-C, any member of the Commonwealth may start a Motion of Ejection on any other member, if a valid reason and evidence is given. Such a Motion may be blocked by the High Government should it be deemed unnecessary or no evidence is given.

Article V- Amendments to the Charter
Section A- In Peace Time

In Peacetime, any member of the Commonwealth may suggest a change to the Charter to The Diplomatic Council. Should it be deemed satisfactory, a 48 hour vote of the United Assembly will ensue, with a 65%+1 majority in favor needed to pass the amendment.

Any member of High Government or of the Councils can block any change that they feel would not be of benefit to the Order.

Section B- In Times of War

In times of war, should it be deemed in the interests and security of the Commonwealth, the High Government may make immediate changes to the charter. After the war has ended, the United Assembly must vote for 48 hours on the change, with a 65%+1 majority being needed to retain it.

Conclusion
We, the Undersigned nations swear to uphold this charter to the best of our abilities, and to follow it as our light in times of darkness.

Leadership
Supreme Mistress

QueenAzra

Executive Chairman of the Commonwealth

Zilanat

Director of Military Action

William Locktite

Director of Foreign Affairs

Shanny

Security Council

MagicalTrevor

Wilking

Diplomacy Council

Emmanuel Goldstein

Jheph

Rynka

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