She Said She Was 18

History
SSSW18 is growing alliance within the White team that was officially formed on October 8, 2007. Initially, SSSW18 was accepted as a protectorate of Ragnarok. After some complications this bond was severed and SSSW18 entered into a protectorate agreement with The Phoenix Federation. Under their guidance, SSSW18 has grown quickly and has garnered respect within the Cybernations community.

SSSW18 is a friendly alliance, constantly proving itself to be a diplomatic powerhouse and formidable in times of war. During the June 2008 election cycle, Xman08 announced that he will no longer serve as President or as a player of Cybernations due to personal obligations. Lord Jay was elected and assumed the Presidency soon after.

Government Structure

 * I.	One President
 * i.	Role & Purpose
 * 1.	The President is the official head of the SSSW18 alliance, and as such is responsible for the general welfare and protection of the alliance. His goal is to provide selfless service and sacrifice to the SSSW18 alliance.
 * II.	Qualifications
 * 1.	Be a SSSW18 member who stands in good order with the alliance.
 * 2.	Be a SSSW18 member for no less than fifty days.
 * III.	Election
 * 1.	The President is popularly elected, and ultimately responsible/reprehensible for/to the voters.
 * 2.	Anyone wishing to run for the position of President must first qualify, and then announce their intentions on the forum.
 * 3.	There will be no primary, only a general election.
 * 4.	The winning candidate will be the one candidate who receives a majority of the possible vote.
 * 5.	If a tie occurs there shall be a run-off election during which only the top two candidates shall run/be voted for.
 * IV.	Term
 * 1.	The President shall serve exactly two months as President of SSSW18.
 * 2.	He is able to be re-elected as many times as he runs and is voted into office.
 * V.	Powers
 * 1.	The President is able to declare war on foreign parties.
 * 2.	The President is able to make treaties with foreign entities.
 * 3.	The President is able to negotiate peace deals with foreign entities.
 * 4.	The President is able to negotiate economic deals of all sorts involving other foreign entities.
 * 5.	The President is able to appoint members of the alliance as his advisors, known as Secretaries, which may help him carry out his duties as President.
 * 6.	The President may suggest amendments to this charter.
 * 7.	The President may organize a military and an army.
 * 8.	The President may make requests that aid be sent.
 * 9.	The President may act as chief diplomat to all foreign alliances.
 * 810.	The President shall have access to all sections of offsite forums which represent the alliance of SSSW18.
 * 811.	The President shall be informed of all alliance activity and shall be briefed on all activities especially those including war, treaties, and global politics.
 * 12.	The President has the sole authority to make official announcements regarding the SSW18 alliance.
 * 13.	The President assumes all powers of the executive position not limited by the other branches of the SSSW18 government.
 * VI.	Removal From Office
 * 1.	The president may only be forcibly removed from office one way.
 * a.	A Vote of No Confidence (VoNC) must take place between the senators. A unanimous vote from the senators will allow a General Vote of No Confidence (GVoNC) to proceed.
 * b.	In order to be considered a legal GVoNC, the GVoNC must have over 65% voter participation from the alliance.
 * c.	In order for the GVoNC to succeed 75% of the vote must be attained for the Presidents removal from office.
 * VII.	Succession
 * 1.	Should the president have to step down for any reason, go unexplainably inactive for an extended period of time, or be forcibly removed from office, there shall be a specific list of succession to be followed until elections can be held.
 * a.  Vice President
 * b.	Secretary of Defense
 * c.	Secretary of Interior
 * d.	Secretary of State

Entrance
One may join the alliance through a PM or, more effectively, accessing our forums. We accept many players from a wide range of attitudes. However, we patently avoid anyone in a current war, or any member of a ZI list.

Behavior
SSSW18 expects its members to behave in a way that reflects the attitudes of the whole alliance. With this said we hope everyone is treated with respect and courtesy.

War
We believe that war will come, however it can often be adverted. Most problems can be solved with diplomacy. When this fails, we offer a regimented support. If we cannot solve a problem with an alliance, then our alliance will discuss, within its framework, how to go to war.

Foreign Affairs
We believe in the sovereignty of all alliances, and we offer open embassies to those that wish.

Conflicts
SSSW18 has been involved in several conflicts since its inception. The first skirmish occured as a protectorate of Ragnarok during its battle with Ubercon in November of 2007. This small war showed that SSSW18 was able to coordinate an effective offensive as Ubercon was quickly dispatched with little resistance.

Afterwards, in support of TPF and as part of the larger GATO/One Vision War, SSSW18 was again on the side of the victors as they were tasked with engaging the United Sovereign Nations (USN). Further along into the conflict, additional targets were selected among Norden Verein (NoV) and Legio X. Once again, SSSW18 had proven its mettle and effectiveness in times of war.

Info
On IRC #SSSW18 irc.coldfront.net

Forums: http://sssw18.ipbfree.com