Die Linke

**Die Linke** was the first and largest Socialist treaty bloc organization on planet bob and is largely considered one of the greatest achievements of the socialist movement. Founded in 2013 by the Union of Communist Republics and the Libertarian Socialist Federation, and later joined by the Socialist Workers Front, DL proved to be a significant force in world politics and on the battlefield. Although united as a political force, the internal contradictions between the centralist, confederalist, and libertarian organization was too great to overcome. After several disagreements, and accusations of espionage on all sides, the UCR would renounce it's membership in the bloc, starting a period of decline on the left. In 2020, the Die Linke Treaty was formally superseded by the RED ALERT

## History

Talks for Die Linke began in 2012.

The treaty was formally announced on January 26, 2013, during the Equilibrium War. Just 5 days prior to the treaty announcement, LSF had joined the Equilibrium Coalition war against the Orange Defense Network and the International. Per the terms of the new treaty, the UCR would join the coalition. After the victory in the war in march, the SWF agreed to join the bloc

On September 4, 2013, the Die Linke Treaty was amended to fully merge the foreign affairs of the signatories. The Die Linke Foreign Affairs Co-ordinating Committee was established as the collective foreign affairs representative of the bloc.

On November 4, 2013, Kaskus declared war on LSF ally Shangri La. Two days later, the Die Linke Bloc declared war on Kaskus. By January 2014, Kaskus forces had been repelled and a white peace signed.

On March 4th, 2014, The Federation of Armed Nations declared war on the Union of Communist Republics to overthrow their Socialist Government. In a matter of days, the Die Linke forces, alongside other allies including the Old Guard and the North Star Federation, responded to the invasion. Even after calling in allied support, the Imperialist forces were forced to withdraw and drop their prior demands.

Later in the year, critical war planning information was leaked from Die Linke. The UCR Government accused LSF of allowing the leak, citing supposedly lax forum security standards. LSF responded that it had conducted an investigation, and found that intel had not leaked from their forums. Each side accused the other of promoting Anti-UCR or Anti-LSF sentiments. On November 20, The UCR voted to depart the bloc.

## Die Linke

### Preamble

We, the signatory alliances, by remaining true to the ideals universal amongst our movement including equality, solidarity, vigilence, commitment and internationalism, in one of the darkest of hours for our movement in this world, have grown closer to one another than many may had thought possible. Blood has been spilled. Entire nations have been wiped from existence. Some of us even considered, or indeed did, give up hope.

We hereby look to cement that relationship and camaraderie eternally built in the past months in the form of this treaty, in the hope that we shan't ever be torn asunder by petty differences in our structures, worldviews, or power relations ever again. This treaty is hereby enshrined not only for us, but in spirit of all those whose ideals have been forsaken and their friendships torn asunder by the stupidity of this world in the past.

We are the workers, we are the vanguard, we are the black bloc.

We are Die Linke.

### Article I: On Solidarity

1. All signatory member alliances of Die Linke are to remain sovereign in their internal working.

2. All members of a signatory alliance are now, from this day forth, considered to be members of all signatory alliances, and shall be treated as such in every possible capacity.

2a. This clause becomes limited when voting on internal matters. All members of all signatories are expected to have a "base of operations," which is reflected by their nation's Alliance Affiliation.

### Article II: On Equality

1. All signatories to this treaty are considered to be in equal standing, regardless of the amount of nations flying their Alliance Affiliation.

2. On their honour, no signatory is to infringe upon the rights of any other, be it through the revoking of masks, intentional shuffling of blocs of members to skew a vote, etc.

### Article III: On Vigilance

1. As it likely goes without saying, an attack on one signatory of this treaty is to be treated as an attack on all signatories, and additionally, an attack by a signatory should be taken as an attack by all signatories.

2. Any signatory to this treaty has the obligation to inform all other signatories of their intentions to attack another group to the other signatories at least 48 hours before any attack occurs.

### Article IV: On Commitment

1. This treaty represents an eternal bond. Once signed, a signatory cannot voluntarily revoke their signature.

2. Any disputes that should arise between signatories are expected to be dealt with in a civil fashion. "Roguing" on your fellow comrades is dishonourable and rude, and all original signatories are in agreement on this point.

3. This treaty can only be amended with unanimous consent of all its signatories.

### Article V: On Internationalism

1. Any signatory may extend an invitation to any outside alliance to sign this treaty that it deems fitting to the outlined ideals.

1a) Invitation to any outside alliance to sign this treaty must be approved by the Die Linke Foreign Affairs Co-ordination Committee.

2. Any outside alliance invited to sign this treaty that is willing to eternally commit themselves to these ideals must be unanimously confirmed by all its current signatories.

3. Present signatories may invite an outside alliance to enter into an economic and/or military pact with the Bloc.

3a) Proposal to sign economic and/or military part with the bloc must be approved by the Die Linke Foreign Affairs Co-ordination Committee.

### Article IV: Supporting Documents

1. Die Linke Foreign Affairs Co-Ordination Committee, henceforth called DLFACC.
1a) This committee shall govern the Foreign Affairs Endeavors of the Bloc. Any proposal/invitation to an outside alliance to enter into an economic and/or military pact with the bloc or to sign the Die Linke treaty must be approved unanimously by all DLFACC members.

1b) Composition:
This committee shall consist of two members from each signatory of this treaty. The method of selecting the members representing the signatories shall reside solely with the respective alliances.

1c) Duties of the Committee Member
All members of the DLFACC must serve as a link between the members of the alliances they are representing and other DLFACC members. During votes regarding signing of treaties, all members shall rightfully communicate the decision of their respective alliance.

1d) Any member of DLFACC who fails to carry out his/her duties shall be liable to forfeiture of DLFACC membership and other retribution as decided by the alliance s/he represents.

**Union of Communist Republics**

Premier: ComradeV

Commissar of Foreign Affairs: VL

Commissar of Internal Affairs: Kaveman

Commissar of Defense: RA2Leader

Commissar of Finance: Sondirrasta

**Libertarian Socialist Federation**

The Delegates Council

#### Signed March 17, 2013

**Socialist Workers Front**

The General Congress

### On September 4, 2013

**Signatures of the Amended Treaty**

**Union of Communist Republics**

Premier: ComradeV

Commissar of Foreign Affairs: Comrade Ronjoy

Commissar of Internal Affairs: Mosin Nagant

Commissar of Defense: RA2Leader

Commissar of Finance: Sphaleron

**Libertarian Socialist Federation**

The Delegates Council

**Socialist Workers Front**

The General Congress