Equilibrium

Merge notice This alliance merged to become part of the Defense Confederation. Merger occurred on/around September 11, 2008 More info is available here.

For the War coalition see Equilibrium (war coalition).

Equilibrium
Disbanded
EQ Official Flag
Team Color	Yellow
Founder(s)	COWEN70, DRAIL, STS900
Founded	16th March 2008
Cabinet	High Council DRail Brilliance Ministers Dealmaster13, Finance The Great Khan, Foreign Affairs Xavier, Internal Affairs Jens of the Desert, War Sticklyman, Deputy Foreign Affairs Nakosan, Deputy Internal Affairs sts900, Deputy War bleach24, Deputy Finance
International relations	DefCon Pyramid Yellow Sphereority EUFN PLUS TSA UBD
Important Links	EQ forums Click here to sign up EQ factbook

History

Equilibrium was formed by the members of United Alliance by Cowen70, Drail, Sts900 and Jack the Great, shortly afterwards Jack the Great resigned. They went to war in defence of Defcon and Pyramid recently against Carpe Diem which ended successfully

Charter

All Equilibrium members uphold the laws and principles outlines in the 'Equilibrium Accords' and follow the ideology of 'Equilibrism'.

Article I: Government of Equilibrium

1. Equilibrium Members

All member nations of Equilibrium are responsible for the protection of their fellow members. All members have the same rights and privileges as other members.

2. King

The King is the leader of the alliance. The crown will maintain veto power over decisions that have been made by the High Council and elections that have occurred. If the King resigns the High Council will decide on a replacement.

3. High Council

The High Council is made up three members including the King. The High Council is responsible for the daily governing of the alliance and has the power to perform any actions that are beneficial to Equilibrium. High Council members are appointed by the King for life and may only be removed if they are unable to perform their duties.

4. Ministers

The Ministers are accountable for the daily responsibilities of their department. Ministers have all powers that are necessary to run their department. The four departments are War, Foreign Affairs, Internal Affairs, and Finance. The Ministers are responsibly for directing their Deputies. Ministers are elected by the members every two months.

a. Definitions of powers:

1. Minister of War: Has the power to declare an alliancewide mobilization of troops and to declare defensive alliance wars. 2. Minister of Foreign Affairs: Has the power to sign all treaties that do not involve military action without the need for alliance votes and to make public announcements. 3. Minister of Internal Affairs: Has the power to conduct detailed background checks of members. 4. Minister of Finance: Has the power to collect and distribute mandatory aid during times of war.

5. Deputies

Deputies assist the Minister of their department. Deputies are chosen be the Ministers.

Article II: Admission

Any nation pledging an oath to Equilibrium and passing guidelines on membership will be admitted, after a prompt nation background check.

Article III: War

1. Defensive Wars

All members have the right to defend themselves from attackers. If they are unjustly attacked, all members within strength range of the attacker must help defend their fellow member unless they are unable to for an accepted reason.

2. Offensive Wars

All members MUST NOT declare offensive wars on nations belonging to other alliances of more than ten members, except in case of an alliance war. Declaration of war on unaligned nations is acceptable; however Equilibrium will not support the war. Restrictions on allowed targets may be created by the Minister of War.

3. Nuclear Weapons

All nuclear weapon launches must be approved by the High Council before they take place.

Article IV: Amendments to the Charter

The High Council and King may decide upon amendments to the charter.

Article V: Expulsion or Impeachment

The High Council may decide to remove any member from the alliance or any minister or deputy from their position if it is necessary for the security of the alliance.

Article VI: The Election System

The Election system will start with nominations, which will be held for 48 hours before votes are cast. All members may be nominated. After the nomination time period, voting will take place which will last another 48 hours. All elected government officials will hold office for two months.

Article VII: Security

The security of Equilibrium and its members is crucial and the High Council may take measures to ensure that the alliance is secure.