Hellenic Fraternity Treaty

The Hellenic Fraternity Treaty is a Peace, Intelligence, and Aid Treaty between Athens and the Aqua Defense Initiative.

It was announced on 19 October 2009.

Text of the Treaty
This treaty acknowledges the growing friendship between Athens and Aqua Defense Initiative (ADI).

Article 1: Sovereignty
With the signing of this treaty, it is to be known that both signatories shall remain sovereign alliances and each is free to follow their own path without interference from the other.

Article 2: Non-aggression
No member nation of either alliance will declare war on any member nation of the other, provide aid, be it military, money, technology, or knowledge, to enemies of the other, or commit acts of espionage against the other. Actions such as those described here shall be considered a breach of this treaty.

Article 3: Friendship
The signatory alliances and their members will treat each other with as much respect and decency as they would show one of their own members. Healthy debate and discussion as well as constructive criticism are not restricted, but alliance members are expected to show tact and consideration by going through the proper channels when addressing a concern. From time to time, both alliances are encouraged to inform the other about the best places to go to congregate with attractive friendship prospects.

Article 4: Trade
Alliances are encouraged to cooperate in the trading of resources and technology between members of each others alliance.

Article 5: Intelligence
Both signatories agree to share any knowledge that could prove beneficial to the other alliance. This should be done in a timely manner and through proper channels. the source of gathered information is not required to be disclosed.

Article 6: Withdrawal
If either signatory alliance feels that this treaty has been unjustly violated and diplomatic negotiations have not offered any sort of resolution, they have the right to withdraw from the treaty by the express will of their respective decision making bodies. Notification of withdrawal must be given to the other signatory within forty-eight hours. Should this treaty be revoked by either alliance, a 48 hour grace period begins in which neither alliance may declare war on the other, after which no such rules apply.

Signatories
Signed for Athens,
 * Londo Mollari, Archon eponymos
 * Max Beck, Archon eponymos
 * Rsoxbronco1, Archon basileus
 * Reign of HaVok, Archon basileus
 * Jgoods45, Theorodokos

Signed for Aqua Defense Initiative, Kingly, Lord of Defense
 * John Warbuck, Lord High Sentinel
 * Yuurei, Lord of Foreign Affairs
 * Magister Populi, Lord of Internal Affairs
 * JDorian, Lord of Finance