NpO-GLOF

[HannaH]

The Penguin Lodge

A NpO - GLOF Mutual Defense Pact


Preamble:

The New Polar Order (hereafter known as NpO) and the Grand Lodge of Freemasons (hereafter known as GLOF) come together to declare their ongoing admiration and respect for each other. In recognition of the growing friendship apparent to both, the undersigned hereby sign this treaty and agree to the following:

Article 1: Non-Aggression

1. The undersigned agree we will not treat each other in an aggressive manner either by word or deed. Any such actions are unauthorized and, subsequent to an investigation, the offending nation shall be subject to punishment by the alliance in which the offender is a member in a manner which is agreeable to both alliances.

2. Punishment could consist of any of the following, singly or in any combination of, and including but not limited to; reprimand, reparations, expulsion, sanctions, or military reprisals.

Article 2: Mutual Defense

1. Both the NpO and GLOF shall come to the defense of the other with diplomatic, financial, and/or military support in the event either is attacked. The signatory that has been attacked may request the form of the support provided in whatever combination is required, or may request that no support be provided.

2. Signatories shall begin providing support in accordance with Article 2.1 within 48 hours of a request being made.

3. Neither signatory is required to provide assistance should either signatory initiate hostilities, either unilaterally or as a result of honoring of outside agreements, with a foreign body. Attacks against said signatory resulting from these hostilities are likewise not subject to the requirements of Article 2.1.

4. Article 2.3 does not restrict either signatory from providing aid to the signatory that initiated hostilities. In such cases, the form and amount of any aid provided is at the discretion of the signatory providing the aid.

Article 3: Information Sharing

1. Both alliances are encouraged to share information relating to matters about their alliance in order to foster trust and friendship.

2. Both alliances are encouraged to visit the forums and IRC channels of the other and to have fun.

Article 4: Interpretation

1. Both signatories agree to interpret and enforce this treaty according to the spirit of friendship and trust with which it is signed.

2. In the event of a disagreement on the interpretation or enforcement of this treaty, both signatories shall seek a diplomatic solution within 48 hours.

a) The 48-hour negotiation period shall not take precedence over the 48-hour period specified in Article 2.2, and both shall occur concurrently.

3. If both parties cannot come to an agreement within the 48-hours alloted, this treaty shall be canceled after 48 hours as per Article 5.

Article 5: Cancellation

1. This treaty may be cancelled by either party as a result of:
a ) Conflict of interest with other agreements that can not be resolved satisfactorily between the undersigned.

b ) Failure of one signatory to respond to the notification of an incident as required in Article 2.2.

c) Voluntary withdrawal of either signatory.

d) Inability of both signatories to come to an agreement under Article 4

e) In the event of cancellation, this treaty will remain in effect for a period of 72 hours from notification of both signatories.



Signed for the New Polar Order

His Excellency Emperor of the New Polar Order, Fleet Admiral Doctor Electron Sponge, OBE, PHD, COD, ASAP, Lord of All the Beasts of the Earth and Fishes of the Sea, Conqueror of the Antarctic Lands in General and Godwanaland in Particular, Also Hello

Silvaienia (HannaH), Minister of Truth

Hizzy
Deputy Minister of Truth, The Prophet of Truth, Lord of the Tech, Dr. Destruction


Signed for The Grand Lodge of Freemasons,

Grand Master - Genghis
Grand Steward - Lord Xnut
Grand Chancellor - Phil Collins
Grand Superintendant - Alaric
Grand Knight - Arod_Johns