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Affirmation

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	===Affirmation===		===Affirmation===
	We, the undersigned nations, commit to the above, and consider ourselves from this point ongoing ~~member~~ of the International Liberty Pact.		We, the undersigned nations, commit to the above, and consider ourselves from this point ongoing members of the International Liberty Pact.

	Katya of Kantor, Grand Ilarch, Axos		Katya of Kantor, Grand Ilarch, Axos

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	<div style="float:right; width: 300px; clear: right;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Ianthe.jpg\|align=left\|caption=Ianthe, of the Suns of Couros, one of the Imperial signatories to the original Liberty Pact\|width=300}}</div>		<div style="float:right; width: 300px; clear: right;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Ianthe.jpg\|align=left\|caption=Ianthe, of the Suns of Couros, one of the Imperial signatories to the original Liberty Pact\|width=300}}</div>
	==Overview==		==Overview==
	The Voice of Liberty is an [[Imperial Title]] appointed by the [[~~Senate\|~~Senate]]. The title was [[Create title of Voice of Liberty\|created]] during the Spring Equinox 383YE, and represents the Empire at meetings of the Liberty Pact. [[Ratify_Liberty_Pact\|Ratified by the Senate]] during the Winter Solstice 382YE, the [[#Liberty Pact\|Liberty Pact]] was created as a political and economic alliance between the Empire, the [[Sumaah Republic]], the [[Commonwealth]], and the [[Axos\|Citadels of Axos]]. It is dedicated to ending slavery in the known world, initially by enforcing [[Tariffs#Sanctions\|trade sanctions]] on nations that do not disavow the abhorrent practice.		The Voice of Liberty is an [[Imperial Title]] appointed by the [[Senate]]. The title was [[Create title of Voice of Liberty\|created]] during the Spring Equinox 383YE, and represents the Empire at meetings of the Liberty Pact. [[Ratify_Liberty_Pact\|Ratified by the Senate]] during the Winter Solstice 382YE, the [[#Liberty Pact\|Liberty Pact]] was created as a political and economic alliance between the Empire, the [[Sumaah Republic]], the [[Commonwealth]], and the [[Axos\|Citadels of Axos]]. It is dedicated to ending slavery in the known world, initially by enforcing [[Tariffs#Sanctions\|trade sanctions]] on nations that do not disavow the abhorrent practice.

	As evidenced by the 384YE [[Mosaic\|raid on the Asavean city of Chalonsio]], and the [[Burning\|destruction of the Slave Lords of Rachensgrab]], it is clear that the alliance is also capable of taking proactive steps to discourage slavery in the wider world. The pact was amended by the Senate during the Summer Solstice 385YE, to clarify how meetings of the Liberty Pact might be called, and to make clear that no signatory was required to offer military aid to another - but it would be illegal to offer military aid to someone attacking a signatory.		As evidenced by the 384YE [[Mosaic\|raid on the Asavean city of Chalonsio]], and the [[Burning\|destruction of the Slave Lords of Rachensgrab]], it is clear that the alliance is also capable of taking proactive steps to discourage slavery in the wider world. The pact was amended by the Senate during the Summer Solstice 385YE, to clarify how meetings of the Liberty Pact might be called, and to make clear that no signatory was required to offer military aid to another - but it would be illegal to offer military aid to someone attacking a signatory.

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	<div style="float:right; width: 300px; clear: right;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Ianthe.jpg\|align=left\|caption=Ianthe, of the Suns of Couros, one of the Imperial signatories to the original Liberty Pact\|width=300}}</div>		<div style="float:right; width: 300px; clear: right;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Ianthe.jpg\|align=left\|caption=Ianthe, of the Suns of Couros, one of the Imperial signatories to the original Liberty Pact\|width=300}}</div>
	==Overview==		==Overview==
	The Voice of Liberty is an [[Imperial Title]] appointed by the [[~~Imperial~~ Senate\|Senate]]. The title was [[Create title of Voice of Liberty\|created]] during the Spring Equinox 383YE, and represents the Empire at meetings of the Liberty Pact. [[Ratify_Liberty_Pact\|Ratified by the Senate]] during the Winter Solstice 382YE, the [[#Liberty Pact\|Liberty Pact]] was created as a political and economic alliance between the Empire, the [[Sumaah Republic]], the [[Commonwealth]], and the [[Axos\|Citadels of Axos]]. It is dedicated to ending slavery in the known world, initially by enforcing [[Tariffs#Sanctions\|trade sanctions]] on nations that do not disavow the abhorrent practice.		The Voice of Liberty is an [[Imperial Title]] appointed by the [[Senate\|Senate]]. The title was [[Create title of Voice of Liberty\|created]] during the Spring Equinox 383YE, and represents the Empire at meetings of the Liberty Pact. [[Ratify_Liberty_Pact\|Ratified by the Senate]] during the Winter Solstice 382YE, the [[#Liberty Pact\|Liberty Pact]] was created as a political and economic alliance between the Empire, the [[Sumaah Republic]], the [[Commonwealth]], and the [[Axos\|Citadels of Axos]]. It is dedicated to ending slavery in the known world, initially by enforcing [[Tariffs#Sanctions\|trade sanctions]] on nations that do not disavow the abhorrent practice.

	As evidenced by the 384YE [[Mosaic\|raid on the Asavean city of Chalonsio]], and the [[Burning\|destruction of the Slave Lords of Rachensgrab]], it is clear that the alliance is also capable of taking proactive steps to discourage slavery in the wider world. The pact was amended by the Senate during the Summer Solstice 385YE, to clarify how meetings of the Liberty Pact might be called, and to make clear that no signatory was required to offer military aid to another - but it would be illegal to offer military aid to someone attacking a signatory.		As evidenced by the 384YE [[Mosaic\|raid on the Asavean city of Chalonsio]], and the [[Burning\|destruction of the Slave Lords of Rachensgrab]], it is clear that the alliance is also capable of taking proactive steps to discourage slavery in the wider world. The pact was amended by the Senate during the Summer Solstice 385YE, to clarify how meetings of the Liberty Pact might be called, and to make clear that no signatory was required to offer military aid to another - but it would be illegal to offer military aid to someone attacking a signatory.

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	We, the undersigned nations, commit to the above, and consider ourselves from this point ongoing member of the International Liberty Pact.		We, the undersigned nations, commit to the above, and consider ourselves from this point ongoing member of the International Liberty Pact.

	Katya of Kantor, Grand ~~Illarch~~, Axos		Katya of Kantor, Grand Ilarch, Axos

	General Elsbeth, General Council of the Commonwealth		General Elsbeth, General Council of the Commonwealth

Rafferty at 13:24, 29 May 2024

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	The Voice of Liberty has [[tenure]] and serves until they die or step down. They can be revoked by the [[Assembly#General_Assembly\|General Assembly]] or the [[Assembly#Assembly_of_the_Nine\|Assembly of the Nine]].		The Voice of Liberty has [[tenure]] and serves until they die or step down. They can be revoked by the [[Assembly#General_Assembly\|General Assembly]] or the [[Assembly#Assembly_of_the_Nine\|Assembly of the Nine]].
	{{RecentElections\|Voice_of_Liberty}}		{{RecentElections\|Voice_of_Liberty}}
	~~<ic>~~
	==Liberty Pact==		==Liberty Pact==
	The Liberty Pact was [[Ratify_Liberty_Pact\|ratified by the Senate]] during the Winter Solstice 382YE, and the first [[384YE_Summer_Solstice_Senate_sessions#Amend_Liberty_Pact\|significant amendment]] made during the Summer Solstice 384YE.		The Liberty Pact was [[Ratify_Liberty_Pact\|ratified by the Senate]] during the Winter Solstice 382YE, and the first [[384YE_Summer_Solstice_Senate_sessions#Amend_Liberty_Pact\|significant amendment]] made during the Summer Solstice 384YE.
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	Ianthe of Suns of Couros, The Empire		Ianthe of Suns of Couros, The Empire
	~~</ic>~~
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	{{CaptionedImage\|file= Pact1.jpg\|align=right\|width=400}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file= Pact1.jpg\|align=right\|width=400}}

Rafferty at 20:21, 5 September 2023

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	The Voice of Liberty is an [[Imperial Title]] appointed by the [[Imperial Senate\|Senate]]. The title was [[Create title of Voice of Liberty\|created]] during the Spring Equinox 383YE, and represents the Empire at meetings of the Liberty Pact. [[Ratify_Liberty_Pact\|Ratified by the Senate]] during the Winter Solstice 382YE, the [[#Liberty Pact\|Liberty Pact]] was created as a political and economic alliance between the Empire, the [[Sumaah Republic]], the [[Commonwealth]], and the [[Axos\|Citadels of Axos]]. It is dedicated to ending slavery in the known world, initially by enforcing [[Tariffs#Sanctions\|trade sanctions]] on nations that do not disavow the abhorrent practice.		The Voice of Liberty is an [[Imperial Title]] appointed by the [[Imperial Senate\|Senate]]. The title was [[Create title of Voice of Liberty\|created]] during the Spring Equinox 383YE, and represents the Empire at meetings of the Liberty Pact. [[Ratify_Liberty_Pact\|Ratified by the Senate]] during the Winter Solstice 382YE, the [[#Liberty Pact\|Liberty Pact]] was created as a political and economic alliance between the Empire, the [[Sumaah Republic]], the [[Commonwealth]], and the [[Axos\|Citadels of Axos]]. It is dedicated to ending slavery in the known world, initially by enforcing [[Tariffs#Sanctions\|trade sanctions]] on nations that do not disavow the abhorrent practice.

	As evidenced by the 384YE [[Mosaic\|raid on the Asavean city of Chalonsio]], and the [[Burning\|destruction of the Slave Lords of Rachensgrab]], it is clear that the alliance is also capable of taking proactive steps to discourage slavery in the wider world.		As evidenced by the 384YE [[Mosaic\|raid on the Asavean city of Chalonsio]], and the [[Burning\|destruction of the Slave Lords of Rachensgrab]], it is clear that the alliance is also capable of taking proactive steps to discourage slavery in the wider world. The pact was amended by the Senate during the Summer Solstice 385YE, to clarify how meetings of the Liberty Pact might be called, and to make clear that no signatory was required to offer military aid to another - but it would be illegal to offer military aid to someone attacking a signatory.

	==Responsibilities==		==Responsibilities==
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	'''1. Assembly'''<br>		'''1. Assembly'''<br>
	Any signatory nation may call a meeting of the pact's membership if they have an issue to discuss. Each nation will send at least one representative. Nations calling a meeting must give a minimum of one season's notice to the other signatories.		Any signatory nation may call a meeting of the pact's membership if they have an issue to discuss. Each nation will send at least one representative. Nations calling a meeting must give a minimum of one season's notice to the other signatories.

			'''1.a'''<br>
			Each member of the Liberty Pact can call a meeting once a year, with at least one season's notice. They may only do this by formally raising an issue to be discussed, and by presenting a motion they would like the pact to vote on. Each member of the Pact will ensure that they have provided information on any issues they plan to raise and provide the wording of any vote they wish the pact to discuss in advance of the meeting

	'''2. Voting'''<br>		'''2. Voting'''<br>
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	'''6. Exit'''<br>		'''6. Exit'''<br>
	Any signatory may declare that they are withdrawing from the pact at any time and for any reason.		Any signatory may declare that they are withdrawing from the pact at any time and for any reason.

			'''8. Military Aid'''<br>
			Members of the Liberty Pact understand that the pact creates no obligation or expectation of military aid be rendered to a fellow signatory, no matter what conflict ensues. However no signatory to the pact will provide meaningful military assistance to any nation that finds itself at war with a signatory of the pact.

	===Affirmation===		===Affirmation===

Rafferty: /* Overview */

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Overview

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	The Voice of Liberty is an [[Imperial Title]] appointed by the [[Imperial Senate\|Senate]]. The title was [[Create title of Voice of Liberty\|created]] during the Spring Equinox 383YE, and represents the Empire at meetings of the Liberty Pact. [[Ratify_Liberty_Pact\|Ratified by the Senate]] during the Winter Solstice 382YE, the [[#Liberty Pact\|Liberty Pact]] was created as a political and economic alliance between the Empire, the [[Sumaah Republic]], the [[Commonwealth]], and the [[Axos\|Citadels of Axos]]. It is dedicated to ending slavery in the known world, initially by enforcing [[Tariffs#Sanctions\|trade sanctions]] on nations that do not disavow the abhorrent practice.		The Voice of Liberty is an [[Imperial Title]] appointed by the [[Imperial Senate\|Senate]]. The title was [[Create title of Voice of Liberty\|created]] during the Spring Equinox 383YE, and represents the Empire at meetings of the Liberty Pact. [[Ratify_Liberty_Pact\|Ratified by the Senate]] during the Winter Solstice 382YE, the [[#Liberty Pact\|Liberty Pact]] was created as a political and economic alliance between the Empire, the [[Sumaah Republic]], the [[Commonwealth]], and the [[Axos\|Citadels of Axos]]. It is dedicated to ending slavery in the known world, initially by enforcing [[Tariffs#Sanctions\|trade sanctions]] on nations that do not disavow the abhorrent practice.

	As evidenced by the 384YE [[Mosaic\|raid on the Asavean city of Chalonsio]], ~~however~~, it is clear that the alliance is also capable of taking proactive steps to discourage slavery in the wider world.		As evidenced by the 384YE [[Mosaic\|raid on the Asavean city of Chalonsio]], and the [[Burning\|destruction of the Slave Lords of Rachensgrab]], it is clear that the alliance is also capable of taking proactive steps to discourage slavery in the wider world.

	==Responsibilities==		==Responsibilities==
	The Voice of Liberty is responsible for representing the Empire during any meetings of the members of the international Liberty Pact.		The Voice of Liberty is responsible for representing the Empire during any meetings of the members of the international Liberty Pact.

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	We will maintain close and productive relationships with the other signatories of the pact, and through our shared prosperity we will demonstrate to the world that all nations and cultures may thrive without the practice of slavery.		We will maintain close and productive relationships with the other signatories of the pact, and through our shared prosperity we will demonstrate to the world that all nations and cultures may thrive without the practice of slavery.


	===Summer 384YE Amendments===		===Summer 384YE Amendments===

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	As a senate motion, an amendment should be [[Motion_wording\|carefully worded]]. It should be concise and to the point, clearly laying out the actions to be taken as part of the amendment. Amendments are subject to [[scrutiny]] like any other senate motion. Perhaps more so than other motions, it is sensible to have an amendment scrutinised before it is presented to the Senate.		As a senate motion, an amendment should be [[Motion_wording\|carefully worded]]. It should be concise and to the point, clearly laying out the actions to be taken as part of the amendment. Amendments are subject to [[scrutiny]] like any other senate motion. Perhaps more so than other motions, it is sensible to have an amendment scrutinised before it is presented to the Senate.
			<div style="float:right; width: 500px; clear: right;"><quote by="Speaker John of Meade">The empress is moved. The world is moving. And we will move to a vote.</quote></div>
	==Appointment==		==Appointment==
	The Voice of Liberty is an Imperial position [[Appointments_by_the_Senate#Imperial_Position\|appointed by the Senate]]. Any Imperial citizen can hold this title.		The Voice of Liberty is an Imperial position [[Appointments_by_the_Senate#Imperial_Position\|appointed by the Senate]]. Any Imperial citizen can hold this title.
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	We will maintain close and productive relationships with the other signatories of the pact, and through our shared prosperity we will demonstrate to the world that all nations and cultures may thrive without the practice of slavery.		We will maintain close and productive relationships with the other signatories of the pact, and through our shared prosperity we will demonstrate to the world that all nations and cultures may thrive without the practice of slavery.
	~~<div style="float:right; width: 500px; clear: right;"><quote by="Speaker John of Meade">The empress is moved. The world is moving. And we will move to a vote.</quote></div>~~

	===Summer 384YE Amendments===		===Summer 384YE Amendments===
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	===Principles===		===Principles===
			'''1. The Outlawing of Slavery'''<br>
	1. The Outlawing of Slavery<br>
	We agree to enshrine in our law the abolition of slavery, prohibiting our citizens from taking, keeping or trading in slaves.		We agree to enshrine in our law the abolition of slavery, prohibiting our citizens from taking, keeping or trading in slaves.

	2. Foreign Relations<br>		'''2. Foreign Relations'''<br>
	We agree to maintain positive working relationships with all signatory nations. The signatory nations will place economic or trade sanctions of their own choosing on nations defined as slaving nations above.		We agree to maintain positive working relationships with all signatory nations. The signatory nations will place economic or trade sanctions of their own choosing on nations defined as slaving nations above.

	3.Abolition<br>		'''3.Abolition'''<br>
	We agree to work towards the abolition of slavery throughout the entire world.		We agree to work towards the abolition of slavery throughout the entire world.

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	We, the undersigned nations, agree that we will all be conferred the following rights -		We, the undersigned nations, agree that we will all be conferred the following rights -

	1. Assembly<br>		'''1. Assembly'''<br>
	Any signatory nation may call a meeting of the pact's membership if they have an issue to discuss. Each nation will send at least one representative. Nations calling a meeting must give a minimum of one season's notice to the other signatories.<br>		Any signatory nation may call a meeting of the pact's membership if they have an issue to discuss. Each nation will send at least one representative. Nations calling a meeting must give a minimum of one season's notice to the other signatories.

			'''2. Voting'''<br>
			Any motion must be voted upon by all of the signatory nations in attendance at that meeting. Motions require a majority to pass and abstention is not permitted. Signatories not present will be counted as voting against any tabled motions. All signatory nations have a single vote and all votes have equal weight.

	2. ~~Voting~~<br>		'''3. Recommendations for New Membership'''<br>
	Any ~~motion must be voted upon by all~~ of the ~~signatory nations in attendance at that meeting~~. ~~Motions require~~ a ~~majority to pass and abstention is not permitted. Signatories not present~~ will be ~~counted as voting against any tabled motions. All signatory nations have a single vote~~ and ~~all votes have equal weight~~.~~<br>~~		Any nation in the world may petition for membership of the International Liberty Pact. They will be invited to send representatives to a meeting of the existing signatories where the nation’s inclusion will be discussed and then voted upon.

	~~3. Recommendations for New Membership<br>~~		'''4. Amendment'''<br>
	Any nation in the world may petition for membership of the International Liberty Pact. They will be invited to send representatives to a meeting of the existing signatories where the nation’s inclusion will be discussed and then voted upon.<br><br>		Any signatory nation has the right to raise a suggested amendment to the pact, be it alteration, removal or addition. Whether the amendment is accepted will be agreed by vote.
	4. Amendment<br>
	Any signatory nation has the right to raise a suggested amendment to the pact, be it alteration, removal or addition. Whether the amendment is accepted will be agreed by vote.~~<br>~~

	5. Exclusion<br>		'''5. Exclusion'''<br>
	If any signatory is determined by vote to have broken the terms of the pact, then this nation may be excluded from the pact. Should circumstances change, any excluded nation may petition for membership again in future.~~<br>~~		If any signatory is determined by vote to have broken the terms of the pact, then this nation may be excluded from the pact. Should circumstances change, any excluded nation may petition for membership again in future.

	6. Exit<br>		'''6. Exit'''<br>
	Any signatory may declare that they are withdrawing from the pact at any time and for any reason.~~<br>~~		Any signatory may declare that they are withdrawing from the pact at any time and for any reason.

	===Affirmation===		===Affirmation===

Matt at 14:17, 14 May 2023

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	The Voice of Liberty has [[tenure]] and serves until they die or step down. They can be revoked by the [[Assembly#General_Assembly\|General Assembly]] or the [[Assembly#Assembly_of_the_Nine\|Assembly of the Nine]].		The Voice of Liberty has [[tenure]] and serves until they die or step down. They can be revoked by the [[Assembly#General_Assembly\|General Assembly]] or the [[Assembly#Assembly_of_the_Nine\|Assembly of the Nine]].
	{{RecentElections\|Voice_of_Liberty}}		{{RecentElections\|Voice_of_Liberty}}
			<ic>
	==Liberty Pact==		==Liberty Pact==
	The Liberty Pact was [[Ratify_Liberty_Pact\|ratified by the Senate]] during the Winter Solstice 382YE, and the first [[384YE_Summer_Solstice_Senate_sessions#Amend_Liberty_Pact\|significant amendment]] made during the Summer Solstice 384YE.		The Liberty Pact was [[Ratify_Liberty_Pact\|ratified by the Senate]] during the Winter Solstice 382YE, and the first [[384YE_Summer_Solstice_Senate_sessions#Amend_Liberty_Pact\|significant amendment]] made during the Summer Solstice 384YE.
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	Ianthe of Suns of Couros, The Empire		Ianthe of Suns of Couros, The Empire
			</ic>
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	{{CaptionedImage\|file= Pact1.jpg\|align=right\|width=400}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file= Pact1.jpg\|align=right\|width=400}}