Coalition of Defensive States

The Coalition of Dark States (CdS) is a Black trading sphere defensive alliance.

Founding and History of the CGS

 * Coming Soon

Section I: Preamble
We, the people of the Coalition of Dark States (The CDS) do hereby form a united coalition for protection and advancement of our individually respected nations. We jointly commit to form a strong brotherhood and to band together in this precarious Cyberverse.

1. Admission
Any nation belonging to the green team will be considered for membership in The CDS provided said nation does not belong to any other alliances concurrently. All potential new member nations are required to submit an application for admission with the following information:


 * The name of the nation in CN games
 * The name of the nation's ruler in CN games
 * Default Resources
 * Any Past Alliances
 * The Location of the Nation (Optional)

Furthermore, once a nation is declared a member of The CGD, it is forbidden to join any additional alliance under threat of expulsion by the council of The CDS.

2. Membership
Upon joining, all members will acquire the rank of Member-Nation of The CDS. Members are encouraged to actively participate in The CDS by joining one of many ministries. Each member has the opportunity to rise through the ranks of a ministry and ultimately seek election for the highest office of said Ministry. This honor also entitles the member to gain a coveted seat on The CGS Council.

A. Secession
Any member of The CDS may secede their individual nation from this alliance if they so choose. Formal and honorable secession requires the member to send a letter of resignation to any leadership official.

B. Expulsion
In the event of a serious transgression between nations, one nation may ask for another nation to be removed from membership in The CGS. The affronted nation must present its case to the High Council for consideration. The High Council will put the requested expulsion to a vote. If seven out of nine votes are favorable for expulsion of the nation in question, the nation will be removed from The CGS and all membership privileges will cease immediately. Godfather/Shogun retain the right to veto decisions of the High Council regarding membership expulsion.

1. The High Council
The High Council is composed of a committee of officials that are elected by majority vote from the membership of The CGS. All members will be instructed on where to vote at the end of each month.

This dedicated group of seven elected officials includes the heads of each Ministry and will serve a term of one month. Ministers are allowed to hold office seats for two consecutive terms then must step down from as Minister for a one term period. The Ministry of Defense shall hold two council seats while the remaining seventh council seat is reserved for the Chairman of the Council.

The Council will hold the ability to vote on virtually all major changes in the alliance, as well as treaties with other alliances. This group will be the primary leadership of the alliance, but the Godfather/Shogun of the CGS reserve the right to veto any or all decisions. Both the High Council and the Godfather/Shogun are able to present new bills for legislation. The first High Council will be chosen by the Godfather/Shogun. The Godfather/Shogun retains the right to deny an elected member entrance to the council.

In order to be placed on the ballot for election, the candidate for Minister of each Ministry must have been a member in good standing of that Ministry for a period of one month and must apply for candidacy 1 week in advance of the election. Application must include ideas to enhance and improve the Ministry as well as The CGS and include the candidate¡¦s philosophies or platform.

2. The Ministries
The purpose of Ministries will be to assist in keeping The CGS organized and efficient. Separation of Ministries into specialized areas of work allows for greater representation of all important tasks within the CGS.


 * Ministry of Trade and Aid - Management of trade agreements between members
 * Ministry of Recruitment - Management of recruitment of new members to the CGS
 * Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Management of diplomacy with other alliances of the Cyberverse.
 * Ministry of Internal Affairs - Management of internal tribulations inside the CGS.
 * Ministry of Defense - Management of military organization and commanding in time of war.

The Minister of each Ministry will hold one reserved seat in the High Council with the exception of the Ministry of Defense which will hold two seats. Each Ministry leader will be responsible for appointment of deputy ministers, along with other members to assist in each ministry. The ranking system within each ministry will be at the discretion of the Minster of each Ministry. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs may appoint ambassadors from within its own Ministry and from other Ministries as well.

3. The Chairman of the High Council
The Chairman of the High Council is the speaker for the council. By default, he/she will be the elected leader of the alliance, serving under the Godfather/Shogun and answering only to them. The length of term of the Chairman is one month, just as all other elected leadership positions. Should the Chairman leave the alliance during the current term of office, the council will elect a new Chairman of the High Council from among the remaining leaders of the council. The newly elected replacement will finish the remaining term vacated by the preceding Chairman of the High Council. In the event of a tie, the Godfather/Shogun will have the final decision.

4. The Co-Founders of the CGS
The Godfather/Shogun of The CGS holds the highest position in the alliance. The Godfather/Shogun has the authority to create bills as well as veto bills and changes approved by the High Council. Godfather/Shogun retains two votes on all alliance affairs. Godfather/Shogun retains leadership until a desire to retire from said position, or upon the event of death. At such time of retirement from the alliance, the Godfather/Shogun may appoint a replacement for the newly created position.

The Godfather/Shogun at the inception of this charter is Filipinoboi122 and Rambo

Section IV: Amendments to the Charter, or Re-Structure of the Alliance
Any member above the rank of member-nation can propose a change to the charter or to the structure of the alliance. The proposal will be put to a vote by the High Council, and will require a majority vote for implementation. The Godfather/Shogun retains the power to veto the change.

Signed by the Founding Members, this 6th day of July, 2006

Filiponoboi122

John Rambo

Souljah

Emperor Frederick

Commander Cody

Osprey

BlazingAzn88

Bart416

Il Duce

NNJ

Devi Shakti

Current Member Nations

 * Coming soon

Links
[CGS Forums]

[CGS Recruitment Video 1] by Osprey

[CGS Recruitment Video 2] by Tyral

[CGS Recruitment Video 3] by Tyral