Diplomatic Relationships

## Description

The vertical factions (left) are the factions in question. The horizontal factions (logos only) are the faction they have the relationship to.

For example:

* The Empire is at peace with the Allied Nations.
* The Chinese are at war with the Syndicate (In fact, almost everyone).

Relationships do not *have* to be uniform, albeit at this time most are. It is be perfectly reasonable for things like the following:

* The Talon are neutral to the Chinese, while the Chinese are hostile to the Talon.
* The Protectorate are hostile to everyone else, but everyone else has an unknown relationship with the Protectorate.

Those examples are a little exaggerated, but you get the point. If you change a relationship here, make sure to also change it on the corresponding page, and vice-versa.

## Relationship Types

###  Alliance

The two factions regard each other as allies, exchange values and culture, are friendly to each other and consider merging their armies, or at least always fight together. This state is symbolized by the colour blue and a hand-shake. Currently, the best examples are between the Allies and their allied factions (Blue China, India, the Unionists, the Pahits, the Arabian Coalition,the Reservists, South Korea, the IPDI, and the ARVN), and the Soviet Union and their's (Red China, the MIR, the Arabian Socialist Government, North Korea, the Cybernetic Federation, and the Vietcong). There may one day be a chance for alliances between major factions, however...

###  Peace

The two factions work strongly together, exchange values and culture, are friendly to each other and do not attack each other. They often fight together or at least for the same goals. This state is symbolized by the colour green and a dove. A good example are the Allies and the Empire.

###  Friendly

The two factions work together, have trade relations and diplomatic agreements, and do not attack each other. They rarely if all fight together, though may collaborate in other areas or exchange knowledge with one another. This state is symbolized by the colour chartreuse and a thumbs up, and is the counterpart to Hostile. A good example are the Combine, League and Confederates, who all support and trade with each other yet do not directly intervene in each other's wars. It is represented by the thumbs up.

###  Neutral

The two factions do not work together, nor against each other, and do not attack each other either. They keep out of the other's business. This state is symbolized by the colour yellow and a libra. The best example are the Talon, who observe the other factions but do not attack them (at least not often and not in an obvious way).

###  Hostile

The two factions mistrust each other and are in a state of crisis towards each other. Spy games are a daily matter and either faction has the finger on the button to start a war. This state is symbolized by the colour orange and barbed wire or machine guns pointed at each other. The best example are the Protectorate, who are in state of hostility towards all other factions.

###  War

Full-scale war between the factions. Men and material are used to eradicate the enemy by all means and forces are getting mobilized for attacks. The risk of one or the other side to launch a WMD are high as well. This state is symbolized by the colour red and clashing swords. The best example are the Atomic Chinese, being at war with seven other factions at the same time.

###  Antithesis

The rarest of alignments, Antithesis means that the factions have gone beyond simple war and are so utterly consumed by mutual hatred that they seek nothing less than the complete annihilation of the other side down to the last remaining civilian. In ye olden days, Rome's relationship with Carthage devolved into this. These days, only the Cult and Order and Red and Blue China hate each other to such an extent. It is represented by the radiation warning symbol. It opposes Alliance.

###  Mixed

The two factions are too connected or active with each other to be neutral, but have contradictory or scattered relationships: sometimes they cooperate with each other and other times they antagonize each other. They may fight temporarily alongside or against each other, but usually never long enough to solidify into Friendliness or Hostility. This state is symbolized by the colour purple and a flipflopped question mark. The best example are the Syndicate, who are willing to work for or fight against almost every faction so long as the money is good.

###  Unknown

The relationship between the factions is unknown or non existent, likely because one faction has little to no intelligence about the other. This state is symbolized by the colour grey and a question mark. The Electric Protectorate, who are unknown to everyone else, are the best example.

### N/A - Not available

The relationship a faction would have to itself, which is not possible, but has to be defined in a table system nontheless. Uses white and the letters **N/A** as designation.