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The Treaty of Lübeck
WHEREAS, the Region of Balder (“Balder”) and The New Inquisition (“The New Inquisition”) have engaged in discussions about the natural alliance between the two regions, and how to deepen it; and
WHEREAS, Balder and The New Inquisition wish to develop closer ties with one another through continued discussions, as well as the treaty undertakings set forth herein;
NOTING, the long and close relationship between the regions thanks to the Pact of Friendship;
NOW, THEREFORE, Balder and The New Inquisition agree as follows:
1. Military Undertakings
(a) Neither Balder nor The New Inquisition will engage in military hostilities against the other. Participation by Balder and The New Inquisition on opposite sides of a military engagement that does not constitute an attack on either region shall not be considered "military hostilities against the other" for this purpose.
(b) To the extent practicable, Balder and The New Inquisition shall provide the other defensive military assistance in case of an attack.
(c.) Balder and The New Inquisition shall aid each other in Delegacy transferrals when requested.
(d) Balder and The New Inquisition will collaborate militarily for the combined benefit of both regions when practical.
2. Intelligence Undertakings
(a) Neither Balder nor The New Inquisition will set spies on the other. For this purpose, a “spy” is a person acting under false pretenses in one region, without that region’s knowledge, and at the direction of the other region’s legitimate government.
(b) Balder and The New Inquisition each shall provide information to the other if such information is pertinent to the other region's security or well-being, or otherwise upon the other’s reasonable request, unless the party in possession of such information reasonably believes that providing that information might violate applicable laws or contravene the terms of service for NationStates or the region’s forum provider.
(c.) Balder and The New Inquisition will each make it a violation of their internal laws to spy on the other, if a similar or related law to the same effect does not already exist. To the extent permitted by each region’s laws, this Section 2(c.) shall be deemed self-executing.
3. Diplomatic Undertakings
(a) Balder and The New Inquisition shall establish and maintain in-game embassies (i.e., on the NationStates site) with one another.
(b) Balder and The New Inquisition shall maintain off-site embassies (i.e., on their regional forums), consistent with facilities provided to other allies.
4. General Provisions
(a) This treaty shall take effect when it has been ratified by the duly authorized legislative bodies of both Balder and The New Inquisition.
(b) Upon ratification, this treaty shall be the sole treaty between Balder and The New Inquisition, superseding any prior written documents describing a relationship between the regions.
(c.) As soon as practicable following ratification, Balder and The New Inquisition will collaborate to stage a cultural festival to celebrate this treaty.
Ratified 28 March 2013, 7-0-0 Signed 29 March 2013
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