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A Private Message To Emperor Peter And The Broader Government of the Holy Empire
As you are undoubtedly aware by now Empress Beatrice, following consultation with her medical staff, has elected to step down from Chrysanthemum Throne citing concerns of her capacity to effectively make decisions on behalf of the First Empire. This development has called upon me to once again rise to the mantle of the service of my nation until such a time Crown Princess Adriana is properly equipped, and ready, to ascend as Empress. During this interim between the rule of Empress Beatrice and the rule of Adriana, the task before me is to ensure that the Throne she inherits is one which enables her to best serve the Rokkenjiman People, stand by our friends and allies, and represent the principles and beliefs of our nation in the conduct of her affairs as Empress.
To these ends, my first order of business as Empress is to write to you today to address the situation which has been left before me in the present state of the Rokkenjiman-Achkaerinese diplomatic relationship. I am not oblivious to the difficulties which have taken place over the course of the past few years, especially as my cousin seemed incapable of moving toward a more conciliatory tone until near the end of her reign, an initiative she will naturally fail to oversee as she leaves the Imperial Government.
On behalf of the Imperial Government and the Rokkenjiman People I wish to offer my apologies for the difficulties which have been presented, especially in those wounds self-inflicted by the Empress herself. In my opinion much more should have been done in resolving the divide between our nations much sooner, and opportunities to pursue these interests should have been acted upon with force and determination. At your convenience I would wish to meet with you and elected representatives of the Achkaerinese People to identify areas which require resolution, after which I hope that we shall together agree upon a roadmap which sees the traditionally close relationship between Pyrettania and Valtheim restored, as it should have been so long ago.
Personally, I am sorry I didn't do more to see these goals accomplished. May today mark the moment were we jointly dedicate ourselves to choosing a better path, and this First Empire honours the Holy Empire for their collective and selfless efforts in assisting the First Empire when it was in need.
I look forward first to the opportunity to listen, and then the opportunity to work with your Government in moving forward from this troubled era.
Respectfully yours;
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Empress of Rokkenjima
Princess of Arovium
"So the question is how you to use the common phrase put your money where your mouth is." Peter said "Six years ago your cousin and my daughter signed this." he put a piece of paper on the table:
Treaty of Friendship and Mutual Security
betweeen the First Empire of Rokkenjima and the Holy Empire of Achkaerin
Rokkenjima and Achkaerin;
Desiring to strengthen the bonds of peace and friendship traditionally existing between them, and to uphold the principles commonly shared between them,
Desiring further to encourage closer diplomatic, cultural and defensive cooperation between them and to promote conditions of tranquility and prosperity in their countries,
Reaffirming their fath in the purposes and principles of the Mundus Convention on Universal Rights and the Fair Seas Concordat, and their desire to live in peace with all peoples and governments,
Recognizing that they have the inherent right of individual or collective self defense,
Considering that they have a common concern in the maintenance of international peace and security in the Great Northern Sea,
Having resolved to conclude a treaty of mutual cooperation and security,
Therefore agree as follows:
ARTICLE I
The Parties undertake to settle any international disputes in which they may be involved by peaceful means in such a manner that international peace, security and justice are not endangered and to refrain in their international relations from the threeat or use of force against the territorial integrity or political independence of any state, or in any manner inconsistent with international law and norms.
ARTICLE II
The Parties will contribute toward the further development of peaceful and friendly international 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.
ARTICLE III
The Parties, individually and in cooperation with each other, by means of continuous and effective self-help and mutual aid will maintain and develop their capacities to resist armed attack.
ARTICLE IV
The Parties will consult together from time to time regarding the implementation of this Treaty and, at the request of either Party, whenever the security of the Parties or international peace and security in the Great Northern Sea is threatened.
ARTICLE V
Each Party recognizes that an armed attack against either Party in the territories under the administration of Rokkenjima or Achkaerin in the Great Northern Sea or Illumic would be dangerous to its own peace and security and declares that they would consider action to meet the common danger in accordance with their existing domestic and international commitments.
The terms of this Treaty shall not supersede the already existing commitments to the Confederation of Independent States nor the Cross-Straits Treaty Organization.
ARTICLE VI
This Treaty does not affect and shall not be interpreted as affecting in any way the rights and obligations of the Parties under the Charters of the CIS or the CSTO.
ARTICLE VII
This Treaty shall be ratified by the First Empire of Rokkenjima and the Holy Empire of Achkaerin in accordance with their respective constitutional processes and will enter into force on the date on which the instruments of ratification thereof have been exchanged by them in [city].
ARTICLE VIII
The Holy Empire shall lease, on a yearly renewable lease, territory on the Island of Meridian to be utilized as a military base for the First Empire of Rokkenjima. This lease shall renew itself automatically upon its expiration should neither party elect to cancel the lease.
The First Empire shall seek the consent of the Holy Empire before assets hosted at the base, to be named Queen Cecelia Military Base (QCMB) are used in a hostile or aggressive manner. The First Empire shall also be obligated to pay for the upkeep of the base and will utilize Achkaerin companies and workers for at least fifty (50) percent of the base's construction.
The First Empire and Holy Empire agree to establish a marine protected area in the exclusive economic zone drawn from the baseline of the Island of [island], in accordance with the Fair Seas Concordat. Imperial vessels shall not use their active sonar within this preserve, nor shall military drills or other disruptive activities take place within it.
ARTICLE IX
This Treaty shall remain in force until the opinion of the Governments of Rokkenjima and Achkaerin it no longer serves the best interests of the Parties.
However, after the Treaty has been in force for ten years, either Party may give notice to the other Party of its intention to terminate the Treaty, in which case the Treaty shall terminate one year after such notice has been given.
IN WHITNESS WHEREOF the undersigned Plenipotentiaries have signed this Treaty.
DONE at the City of Valtheim, Achkaerin, in the English, Latin and Rokkenjiman languages equally and authentic, this day 30th November, 2014.
For Rokkenjima: Empress Beatrice Anselmo
For Achkaerin: Crown Princess Serenity Azurewind
"I don't think I need to tell you how out of date this treaty is." Peter said "Mentions of the CIS and the fact it predates Achkaerin's CSU membership aside, there's a whole plethora of matters where those provisions haven't been observed and frankly I think if I left that on the table and stepped outside for an hour you and Emerson would have something more in keeping with the current Mundus than the past Mundus by the time I came back. So to start I think this treaty needs updating significantly then I think we need to consider a few other things."
"We'll start here," Evanthe handed Emerson the tablet she was working on as he spoke, "Redraft One, twenty three minutes left on the clock."
Treaty of Friendship and Mutual Security
betweeen the First Empire of Rokkenjima and the Holy Empire of Achkaerin
Rokkenjima and Achkaerin;
Desiring to strengthen the bonds of peace and friendship traditionally existing between them, and to uphold the principles commonly shared between them,
Desiring further to encourage closer diplomatic, cultural and defensive cooperation between them and to promote conditions of tranquility and prosperity in their countries,
Reaffirming their fath in the purposes and principles of the Mundus Convention on Universal Rights and the Fair Seas Concordat, and their desire to live in peace with all peoples and governments,
Recognizing that they have the inherent right of individual or collective self defense,
Considering that they have a common concern in the maintenance of international peace and security in the Great Northern Sea,
Having resolved to conclude a treaty of mutual cooperation and security,
Therefore agree as follows:
ARTICLE I
The Parties undertake to settle any international disputes in which they may be involved by peaceful means in such a manner that international peace, security and justice are not endangered and to refrain in their international relations from the threeat or use of force against the territorial integrity or political independence of any state, or in any manner inconsistent with international law and norms.
ARTICLE II
The Parties will contribute toward the further development of peaceful and friendly international 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.
ARTICLE III
The Parties, individually and in cooperation with each other, by means of continuous and effective self-help and mutual aid will maintain and develop their capacities to resist armed attack.
ARTICLE IV
The Parties will consult together from time to time regarding the implementation of this Treaty and, at the request of either Party, whenever the security of the Parties or international peace and security in the Great Northern Sea is threatened.
ARTICLE V
Each Party shall recognize an unprovoked attack against either Party as detrimental to its own peace and security and declares that they would consider action to meet the common danger in accordance with their existing commitments.
Each Party recognizes that an armed attack against either Party in the territories under the administration of Rokkenjima or Achkaerin in the Great Northern Sea or Illumic would be dangerous to its own peace and security and declares that they would consider action to meet the common danger in accordance with their existing domestic and international commitments.
The terms of this Treaty shall not supersede the already existing commitments to the Confederation of Independent States nor the Cross-Straits Treaty Organization.
ARTICLE VI
This Treaty does not affect and shall not be interpreted as affecting in any way the rights and obligations of the Parties under the Charters of the CIS or the CSTO.
ARTICLE VII
This Treaty shall be ratified by the First Empire of Rokkenjima and the Holy Empire of Achkaerin in accordance with their respective constitutional processes and will enter into force on the date on which the instruments of ratification thereof have been exchanged by them in [city].
ARTICLE VIII
The Holy Empire shall lease on a yearly basis territory on the Island of Meridian to be utilized by the First Empire for the operations and maintenance of Queen Cecelia Military Base. In return, the First Empire shall lease on a yearly basis territory upon Hoshiko Island for an Achkaerinese military base.
Each Party shall seek the consent of the other before assets hosted upon the Bases are utilized in aggressive military operations.
Each Party shall be responsible for the upkeep of their respective bases.
The respective leases upon the Island of Meridian and Hoshiko Island shall be reviewed annually to determine their relevance in the modern era. Should it be determined by the Governments of Rokkenjima and Achkaerin that they no longer serve a useful purpose the bases shall be shuttered one year from notice given.
The Holy Empire shall lease, on a yearly renewable lease, territory on the Island of Meridian to be utilized as a military base for the First Empire of Rokkenjima. This lease shall renew itself automatically upon its expiration should neither party elect to cancel the lease.
The First Empire shall seek the consent of the Holy Empire before assets hosted at the base, to be named Queen Cecelia Military Base (QCMB) are used in a hostile or aggressive manner. The First Empire shall also be obligated to pay for the upkeep of the base and will utilize Achkaerin companies and workers for at least fifty (50) percent of the base's construction.
The First Empire and Holy Empire agree to establish a marine protected area in the exclusive economic zone drawn from the baseline of the Island of [island], in accordance with the Fair Seas Concordat. Imperial vessels shall not use their active sonar within this preserve, nor shall military drills or other disruptive activities take place within it.
ARTICLE IX
This Treaty shall remain in force until the opinion of the Governments of Rokkenjima and Achkaerin it no longer serves the best interests of the Parties.
However, after the Treaty has been in force for ten years, either Party may give notice to the other Party of its intention to terminate the Treaty, in which case the Treaty shall terminate one year after such notice has been given.
IN WHITNESS WHEREOF the undersigned Plenipotentiaries have signed this Treaty.
DONE at the City of Valtheim, Achkaerin, in the English, Latin and Rokkenjiman languages equally and authentic, this day 30th November, 2014.
For Rokkenjima: Empress Beatrice Anselmo
For Achkaerin: Crown Princess Serenity Azurewind
Updated and Amended in the City of Pyrettania, Azukishima Prefecture this [DATE];
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Empress of Rokkenjima
Princess of Arovium
For Achkaerin: