The Unicorn Star Accord

[Vulturret]

WHEREAS the governments of The North Pacific and The Rejected Realms, hereafter jointly referred to as "the signatories", are cognizant of their shared status as governments of the game-created regions; and

WHEREAS the signatories wish to develop closer ties with one another through continued discussions, as well as the undertakings set forth herein;

THEREFORE, the signatories agree as follows:

Article 1 - Diplomatic Recognition

1. The signatories recognize the constitutional governments in force at the time of ratification of this treaty, and any successors established according to each region's domestic legal standards, as the sole legitimate governments of their respective home regions.

Article 2 - Non-Aggression

1. The signatories will not invade each others' home region, nor participate in any action with the intent to overthrow the other's legitimate government as recognized in this treaty.

2. The signatories will not in any way, direct or indirect, initiate or participate in espionage, subterfuge, or other clandestine operations against one other. For this purpose, a "clandestine operation" is one or more persons acting under false pretenses in one signatory's home region or regional forum, without that signatory's knowledge, and at the direction of the other signatory.

3. Military operations where the signatories are involved in opposite sides shall not, in and of themselves, be construed as acts of hostility or aggression.

Article 3 - Communication

1. Should a security-related contingency arise in another feeder or sinker, or a mutual ally, the signatories will notify each other about their respective positions on the matter.

Article 4 - Cultural Cooperation

1. The signatories shall endeavor to conduct communal cultural activities, to the benefit of members of both regions.

Article 5 - Final Provisions

1. This treaty will come into effect upon its ratification by the duly authorized individuals or bodies of both signatory regions.

2. Either signatory may terminate this treaty with a public notice to the other signatory, effective after seven days.

[Dyl]

Original Version of the Unicorn Star Accord as passed on the 26th of June, 2018. ~ Vote ~ Discussion

WHEREAS the governments of The North Pacific and The Rejected Realms, hereafter jointly referred to as "the signatories", are cognizant of their shared status as governments of the game-created regions; and

WHEREAS the signatories wish to develop closer ties with one another through continued discussions, as well as the undertakings set forth herein;

THEREFORE, the signatories agree as follows:

Article 1 - Diplomatic Recognition

1. The signatories recognize the constitutional governments in force at the time of ratification of this treaty, and any successors established according to each region's domestic legal standards, as the sole legitimate governments of their respective home regions.

Article 2 - Non-Aggression

1. The signatories will not invade each others' home region, nor participate in any action with the intent to overthrow the other's legitimate government as recognized in this treaty.

2. The signatories will not in any way, direct or indirect, initiate or participate in espionage, subterfuge, or other clandestine operations against one other. For this purpose, a "clandestine operation" is one or more persons acting under false pretenses in one signatory's home region or regional forum, without that signatory's knowledge, and at the direction of the other signatory.

3. Military operations where the signatories are involved in opposite sides shall not, in and of themselves, be construed as acts of hostility or aggression.

Article 3 - Communication

1. Should a security-related contingency arise in another feeder or sinker, or a mutual ally, the signatories will notify each other about their respective positions on the matter.

Article 4 - Cultural Cooperation

1. The signatories shall endeavor to conduct communal cultural activities, to the benefit of members of both regions.

Article 5 - Final Provisions

1. This treaty will come into effect upon its ratification by the duly authorized individuals or bodies of both signatory regions.

2. Either signatory may terminate this treaty with a public notice to the other signatory, effective after seven days.

[Dyl]

Repealed by the passage of the Unicorn Star Treaty on the 8th of December, 2019. ~ Vote ~ Discussion