Articles of Alliance

The Articles of Alliance were the various articles that made up the Kiros Treaty that formed the Kiros Alliance in CY 1849. The Articles were considered the backbone of the Alliance, and when disputes arose amongst member worlds, the Articles were looked to for guidance and consultation.

Preamble
The Parties to this Treaty reaffirm their faith in the purposes and principles of the Treaty of Ax’zandriia and their desire to live in peace with all peoples and all governments.

They are determined to safeguard the freedom and common heritage and civilization of their peoples. They seek to promote stability and well-being in the Sinntaral Sector.

They are resolved to unite their efforts for collective defense and for the preservation of peace and security. They therefore agree to these Articles of Alliance :

Article 1
The Parties undertake, as set forth in the Treaty of Ax’zandriia, to settle any interplanetary dispute in which they may be involved by peaceful means in such a manner that interplanetary peace, security, and justice are not endangered.

Article 2
The Parties will contribute toward the further development of peaceful and friendly interplanetary relations by strengthening their free institutions, by bringing about a better understanding of the principles upon which these institutions are founded, and by promoting conditions of stability and well-being. They will seek to eliminate conflict in their interplanetary economic policies and will encourage economic collaboration between any or all of them.

Article 3
The Parties hereby establish a Parliament of Planets, on which each of them shall be represented, to consider matters concerning the implementation of this Treaty.

Section A
The Parliament is hereby given authority to enact legislation in order to ensure the prosperity and security of the Alliance.

Section B
The Parliament shall consist of Delegations from each member World. Each Delegation shall be composed of no more than two Representatives.

Section C
The Parliament shall be headed by a Grand Minister, who shall be appointed by majority vote by the Representatives.

Section D
The Parliament shall be so organized as to be able to meet promptly at any time.

Section E
The location of the Parliament shall be chosen by a three-fifths majority of its Representatives.

Section F
The Parliament shall set up such subsidiary bodies as may be necessary; in particular it shall establish immediately a defense committee which shall recommend measures for the implementation of Articles 4 and 6.

Article 4
The Parties agree that an armed attack against one or more of them in their homeland or their territories, colonies, or other establishments, military or civilian, shall be considered an attack against them all and consequently they agree that, if such an armed attack occurs, each of them, in exercise of the right of individual or collective self defense recognized by Article 27 of the Treaty of Ax’zandriia, will assist the Party or Parties so attacked by taking forthwith, individually and in concert with the other Parties, such action as it deems necessary, including the use of armed force, to restore and maintain the security of the Sinntaral Region.

Article 5
For the purpose of Article 4, an armed attack on one or more of the Parties is deemed to include an armed attack on the territory of any of the Parties on their homeland or their territories, colonies, or other settlements; on the forces, vessels, or spacecraft of any of the Parties, when in or over these territories or any other non-aligned areas; on the military establishments, including bases, fortresses, extraplanetary stations, outposts, barracks, shipyards, or any other facilities or military assets dedicated to the survival and upkeep of that Party or Parties military or militaries; on any civilian settlement, outpost, encampment, or other location in which citizens of that Party or Parties reside in the Sinntaral Region or other non-aligned sector.

Article 6
The Parties hereby agree to abide by the rules and legislation set forth by the Parliament of Planets. The Parliament shall not pass legislation limiting the sovereignty of any member World. Each member World shall retain its authority over its own territories. Each member World shall abide by the foreign relations policies set forth by the Parliament in order to safeguard the Alliance.

Article 7
The Parties will consult together whenever, in the opinion of any of them, the territorial integrity, political independence or security of any of the Parties is threatened.

Article 8
In order more effectively to achieve the objectives of this Treaty, the Parties, separately and jointly, by means of continuous and effective self-help and mutual aid, will maintain and develop their individual and collective capacity to resist armed attack.

Article 9
Each Party declares that none of the interplanetary engagements now in force between it and any other of the Parties or any third World is in conflict with the provisions of this Treaty, and undertakes not to enter into any interplanetary engagement in conflict with this Treaty.

Article 10
An amendment could be proposed by a two-thirds vote of the Parliament of Planets, or, if two-thirds of the Allied Worlds request one, by a convention called for that purpose. The amendment must then be ratified by three-fourths of the Parliamentary Representatives, or three-fourths of conventions called in each Allied World for ratification.

Article 11
The Parties, by unanimous agreement, may invite any other sovereign World in a position to further the principles of this Treaty and to contribute to the security of the Sinntaral Region to accede to this Treaty.

Article 12
This Treaty shall be ratified and its provisions carried out by the Parties in accordance with their respective constitutional processes. The instruments of ratification shall be deposited as soon as possible with the Government of the Communé-Cordélia, which will notify all the other signatories of each deposit. The Treaty shall enter into force between the Worlds which have ratified it as soon as the ratifications of the majority of the signatories, including the ratifications of the Communé-Cordélia, Cortanza, the Hisperian Imperium, Ilvoth, Lumaliv, Noliv, Notera, Ollerus, Reyjayyva, Rucorth, Thedyria, Theithea, Zeyshara, and Zolea have been deposited and shall come into effect with respect to other Worlds on the date of the deposit of their ratifications.

Article 13
After the Treaty has been in force for twenty years, any Party may cease to be a Party one year after its notice of denunciation has been given to the Government of the Communé-Cordélia, which will inform the Governments of the other Parties of the deposit of each notice of denunciation.

Article 14
This Treaty, of which the Hisperian and Cordelian texts are equally authentic, shall be deposited in the archives of the Government of the Communé-Cordélia. Duly certified copies will be transmitted by that Government to the Governments of other signatories.

Article 15
This Alliance shall go into effect upon the ratification of each of the member Worlds.

Overview
The Articles were amended several times since they were written. An amendment could be proposed by a two-thirds vote of the Parliament of Planets, or, if two-thirds of the Allied Worlds request one, by a convention called for that purpose. The amendment must then be ratified by three-fourths of the Parliamentary Representatives, or three-fourths of conventions called in each Allied World for ratification.

List of Amendments

 * 1)  Amendment One : The Parliament shall create, as outlined in Article 3, an Executive Judicial Committee in order to oversee the prosecution of enemies of the Alliance or individuals or organizations which have gone against the laws set forth by the Parliament. (CY 1849)
 * 2)  Amendment Two : No legislation shall be passed that dictates the process in which any member World selects their Representatives in the Parliament of Planets. (CY 1849)
 * 3)  Amendment Three : The Parliament shall require a two-thirds majority when voting on matters of foreign relations policy. (CY 1849)
 * 4)  Amendment Four : The Parliament, or any other Entity created by this Treaty of subsequent Treaties, shall pass any legislation that interferes with the domestic policies of any member World or Worlds. (CY 1849)
 * 5)  Amendment Five : The Alliance shall not offer military aid to any member World against internal disputes.  Any internal dispute of a member World shall be dealt with by the Government of that World.  (CY 1851)
 * 6)  Amendment Six : Territories included under Article 11 are expanded to include Acora, Boznera, Drapis, and Zoillon.  (CY 1858)
 * 7)  Amendment Seven : The Parliament shall create, as outlined in Article 3, a Security Oversight Committee, in order to oversee the defense of the Alliance; oversee the organization of the various military forces within the Alliance and to ensure the functionality of the various military forces within the Alliance. (CY 1861)
 * 8)  Article Eight : The Parliament shall create, as outlined in Article 3, a Grand Strategic Council to create strategies in the event of a large-scale attack against the Alliance and to call for a declaration of war against a foreign entity.  (CY 1861)
 * 9)  Amendment Nine : Territories included under Article 11 are expanded to include Kutrao, Montonia, Rodonya, Tozuno, Zara M524, and Zonterra.  (CY 1865)
 * 10)  Amendment Ten : Any World that has fallen to enemy forces shall be reinstated upon reclamation of that World’s territory. (CY 1865)
 * 11)  Amendment Eleven : The Parliament of Planets shall not impose any legislation regarding the economic actions of any of its member Worlds. (CY 1883)