Apparatus Project

Formerly Amazon Territory, The Apparatus Project is the agreement under which The Apparatus guides and protects each listed Signatory. We offer more than simply protection from raiders. We provide one on one guidance in every aspect of creating and maintaining a successful alliance. We help you tailor your charter, government structure, guides and more to suit the specific needs of your alliance, and we will help you settle into the trade sphere of your choice. We don't raise tech farms, we help you succeed as a sovereign entity.

Purpose
With the desire to keep safe and instill the values of honor, honesty, and friendship within those who genuinely seek such guidance, The Apparatus pledges the following protection and support to the undersigned:

Article I: Sovereignty
The government of the undersigned Protectorate may freely request diplomatic assistance and guidance in any matter. However, in the spirit of mutual respect and friendship, it is also understood and agreed that the sovereignty of each signatory shall be respected at all times, and shall not be infringed upon. This includes but not is not limited to the establishment of political ties and treaties by either party, and in preferential trade status.

Article II: Friendship and Non Aggression
Neither signatory shall initiate acts of aggression or espionage in any form against the other. Members of each signatory shall address each other with dignity and respect at all times, in all forums and media, both public and private. While differences of opinions may arise and be expressed respectfully, blatant disrespect in any form shall not be tolerated by either signatory against the other.

Article III. Defense and Support:
In the event of any unprovoked aggressive action against any signatory of this Agreement, The Apparatus shall freely offer aid and assistance first and foremost through diplomatic channels. Should all attempts at diplomacy fail, The Apparatus shall defend the aggrieved Protectorate without hesitation or delay. However, to most effectively allow any Protectorate of The Apparatus continue to prosper and grow under the spirit of this Agreement, the undersigned shall not be held in obligation to provide assistance in the event of any aggressive action against The Apparatus.

Article IV. Cancellation
Should either signatory decide to draw an end to this Agreement for any reason, each shall be required to notify the other through private diplomatic channels. The Agreement remains binding and in full effect for 24 hours from the time notification of intent to cancel is received and acknowledged.

On Behalf of The Apparatus,

 * Randalla, Queen
 * Amarynth, Queen Consort
 * King Ernie, Director
 * Kerdor, General
 * Elbryan, Chief Engineer
 * Maximillian Thorton, Emissary
 * Phaedron, Professor
 * Ezequiel, Propagandist

Informal Agreement
The following are considered to be under the protection of The Apparatus, pending further discussion and/or formal announcement:


 * The Order of the Rosicrucians, pending re-structuring from The Rosicrucians.

Announcements

 * Pax Corvus Protectorate
 * Pax Corvus Graduation
 * Knights of the Round Table Protectorate
 * The Rosicrucians Protectorate

The Merge
On August 27, 2011, Amazon Nation, Sajasabie, the Grand Federation, Darkslaying Order of Goons, and Status Quo merged to form The Apparatus. The Amazon Territory Agreement carried over to the new alliance and is now referred to as The Apparatus Project.
 * The Apparatus Declares Existence