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| Team Color |  Multi-Colored
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| Founder(s) | NecroSeer and White Chocolate | ||
| Founded | June 2008 | ||
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| Total Nations | ▼ 33 | ||
| Strength | ▲ 425,309 | ||
| Avg. Strength | ▲ 12,888 | ||
| Nukes | ◆ 17 | ||
| Score | ▲ 1.86 | ||
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United under Scorn (US) is an alliance committed to peace and trading technology. We follow a hierarchy of service and allegiance to each other, to US and to our allies, and to the cyberworld at large. US was founded in June 2008 on the principles of sovereignty, peace, freedom and prosperity for all. We seek quality membership over size.
History
Both founders had no previous experience on Planet Bob before founding the alliance. US became the first protectorate of the Righteous Fist and when a number of TRF members merged into the International the protectorate treaty followed. The founders, White Chocolate and Necroseer, were in charge of the alliance for almost two years. In June 2010, they abdicated. White Chocolate switched her Alliance Affiliation to Basketball Ninjas and Necroseer remained with United under Scorn in an advisory role. Prime Minister, Kanterbury took over the alliance with the support of both founders. [1] Prime Minister Kanterbury and the US membership are currently reviewing the Constitution and will probably make changes. Thus the internal structure of the alliance may change, including the information below. Please excuse our mess.
Membership
US invites anyone who is willing to follow our constitution to join as long as the nation is not in another alliance, or can leave in good standing. United under Scorn does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, age, religion, sexual preference, political class or affiliation. We are a multicolored (gray included) team alliance. Although a Protectorate of The International, US is not a "communist" alliance. In addition to new leaders who want to remain peaceful and grow, US would be a good option for experienced leadership that is looking for a place to "retire" or simply relax for a period of time. Contact Kanterbury via PM if interested in joining or you have questions.
Rights of Members
- The individual nation is sovereign and has the right to rule the internal affairs of his or her own nation as he or she sees fit, except as otherwise stated.
- The leader of each nation has the right to free speech within the alliance on any topic provided it is kept civil.
- Each individual nation has the right to leave the alliance assuming the conditions below are met at any time. The alliance is under no obligation to accept a former member as a member a second time and if done, the 10 day probationary period is back in effect.
- a) That the nation does not owe the alliance any money. All money given by the alliance to the member is considered a gift unless otherwise stated.
- b) That the individual nation or the alliance as a whole is not currently involved in a war. We don't look kindly on deserters, especially since wars that involve the alliance are voted upon and are rare.
- c) That the co-founders (Necroseer and White Chocolate) be informed in advance that your nation is leaving. This is just polite, otherwise we'll wonder what happened.
- d) That the member nation not attack any other nation prior to leaving.
- e) We require an absolute non-aggression pact of all former members. We will not attack you and you do not attack one of us, regardless of later affiliation.
- To expect diplomatic, financial and military support in the event that the member nation is attacked without provocation. We do NOT consider "revenge" as provocation. (i.e. in other words, IF we accept someone into US - we will protect them against former enemies. Contact US leadership if you have an issue with ANY member.)
- To be eligible to receive aid after 10 days of membership. The amount of aid may vary depending on alliance strength and resources. Currently aid is set at 1 million, with additional 3 million AFTER member signs up on forum.
- To be eligible to run or be appointed to a leadership position after one month of membership as the positions become available.
- After one month of membership, to be eligible for additional shared aid as available. When the alliance provides aid, the alliance reserves the right to require the nation receiving the aid to sometimes spend it in a particular fashion if accepted. (We strongly encourage shared aid and sharing income from outside revenue sources like tech and donation deals among members. The stronger the weakest link, the stronger the alliance!)
- The right to appeal decisions regarding one's membership status in the alliance made by the co-founder's to the alliance Magistrate. In other words, we DO TRY to follow some form of "due process," final call going to the Magistrate.
Parliamentary Government
Alliance Co-founders
Honorary Positions. Provide advice when asked.
Leaders of the Parliament
Prime Minister - Leader of the alliance.
Viceroy - Assistant leader of the alliance.
Members of the Parliament
Minister of Foreign Affairs - Establishes relations with other alliances; ensures member nations have sufficient military for their own defense.
Minister of Financial Affairs - Helps nations manage their finances and maximize daily income; provides aid to members in times of conflict.
Minister of Internal Affairs - Helps with day-to-day running of alliance; acts as liaison between members and the government; helps with recruitment of new members.
Minister of National Affairs - Helps members set up tech trades; provides guides to members on how to build their nation.
Ministry positions are available. Contact Kanterbury or Disor3r for more information.
Foreign Relations Policies
These are remaining the same in spite of the leadership change.
War and Policy: We are peaceful and, except in possible very rare situations, defensive only. We do not start wars but will defend allies if attacked. We do not tech raid any other nation regardless if they are in an alliance or non-aligned. We favor optional or non-chaining treaties.
Bad member issues: Contact Prime Minister Kanterbury if there are any issues with any of the members of United under Scorn.
Treaties: All agreements that possibly involve war require a 2/3 majority vote of the membership. No vote is treated as a vote to approve. US usually starts with PIAT's (which we take serious) and favors Optional Defense Pacts and, for very close relationships, non-chaining Mutual Defense Pacts and possibly Optional Aggression Pacts. We are not entirely "neutral" but we are very selective. Our Protectorate Agreement requires tech trades with The International, but allows for the option (not required) for US to assist them on a military basis. Since it is a Protectorate, The International is required to protect US. (Thank you INT, couldn't ask for better protectors!)
Non-Aggression Pacts: US policy states that members shall NOT make a military first strike against any nation. This includes raids for resources (i.e.tech raids) Thus, we do not seek non-aggression pacts as a general rule. However, since not all alliances share that policy, we will consider signing non-aggression pacts with alliances that allow first strikes.
All treaties signed will be honored by all members of US. Only the Prime Minister has the power to end a treaty with another alliance.
Tech Trading: US tech trades with their Protector, The International, first as explained above. If their are additional slots available, members may trade with any other individual.
War History: US has not been in any alliance war to date. There have been individual rogue attacks. We are proud of this and consider it an accomplishment. Members gain war experience in TE with a variety of alliances.