The Telrova Pact

The Telrova Pact or Telrova Pact (TP) for short, is an alliance between nations based on mutual defense and cooperation.

## The Pact

The Pact is the founding charter for the alliance.

### Preamble

Whereas a world full of war, hate, and exploitation exists, an alliance of nation is needed to unite the many different nations and cultures under one alliance.

Henceforth, the Telrova Pact, a pact of Telrovan nations shall be established as of the provisions of this Pact.

### Definitions

*Pact*
The term "Pact" shall refer to the Telrova Pact as an organization or this specific document, depending on the context.

*Offensive War*
The term "Offensive War" shall refer to any war started by a member of the Pact.

*Council*
The term "Council" shall refer to the Pact Council.

### Article 1: Rights of Member Nations

Whereas national sovereignty and national identity are important, the following provisions set forth the rights of nations pursuant to this Pact.

*Section 1: Right to Self Determination*

No member nation shall be required to cede land to any nation, regardless of the membership status of the other nation.

*Section 2: Right to Self Rule*

No member nation shall be required to enact domestic policies or possess specific forms of government at the request of the Pact, any of its member nations, nor any non-member nation.

*Section 3: Right to Domestic Policies*

No member nation shall be required to possess, enact, or act on any domestic policy.

*Section 4: Right to Representation*

No member nation shall be left without representation in any decision by the Pact. All member nations have the right to abstain from any vote, but only at the request of the represented nation.

### Article 2: Duties and Obligations of the Pact

Whereas all alliances have duties and obligations mandated of its members, the following provisions outlike the duties and obligations of the members of the Pact.

*Section 1: Duty to Mutual Defense*
Each nation shall come to the defense of the other if attacked.

*Section 2: Duty to Peace*
Each nation shall have the duty to resolve a conflict peacefully before engaging in an offensive war.

*Section 3: Free Trade*
Each nation shall have a policy of free-trade with all other members. As such, no tariff shall be placed on the importation of goods from a Pact member nation, nor shall the exportation of goods to a Pact member be subjected to tariffs.

*Section 4: Scientific Cooperation*
Each nation shall partake in the sharing of military and scientific technology with member nations. Such technology shall not exclude technology bought from or provided by non-member nations.

*Section 5: Common Currency*
Each nation shall use the Solas ($) as a shared currency among all member nations in order to promote economic trade and cooperation between Pact member nations.

### Article 3: Declaration of Human Rights

Whereas a shared moral compass is needed among Pact member nations, all citizens of member nations shall be granted the rights provided in the provisions of this Pact.

*Section 1: Equal Rights*
All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights. No human may be denied rights based on race, nationality, religion, sex, age, political ideology, or opinion.

*Section 2: Life, Liberty, and Security*
All human beings have the right to life, liberty, and security. No legal limits shall be granted restricting any of these rights.

*Section 3: Slavery*
No human beings shall be subjected to slavery or involuntary servitude, excluding servitude required as punishment of a crime.

*Section 4: Equality at Court*
All human beings shall be entitled to full equality in a court of law. No person shall be imprisoned or punished in a court of law without a verdict by peers of guilty 'beyond a reasonable doubt'.

*Section 5: Rights at Court*
No human being shall be denied his or her right at court. All human beings shall have a right to unbiased legal representation, a fair and speedy trial, and protection from forced testimony against oneself.

*Section 6: Right to Innocence*
No human being shall be punished or acted against without a public trial. No human being may be tried twice for the same instance of an offence.

*Section 7: Right to Sanctuary*
All human beings have the right to seek refuge and sanctuary in any Pact member nation to escape persecution and harm from any other nation.

*Section 8: Movement*
All human beings shall have the right to move freely between nations, excepting in situations where such travel needs to be suspected for public health or safety.

*Section 9: Right to Petition*
All human beings have the right to petition the Pact Council and provide testimony during Council meetings.

*Section 10: Sentient Species*
All sentient species, capable of sentient and rational though may petition the Pact to be eligible for the same rights as human beings.

### Article 4: Pact Council

Whereas a decision making body is needed in an alliance, the Pact Council shall have the powers and responsibilities pursuant to the provisions in this article.

*Section 1: Council Members*
Council Members shall be chosen by a nation in a manner of determined by individual nations. There shall be no more than 1 Council Member per member nation.

*Section 2: Chair*
The 'Chair' or Chairman of the Pact shall preside over the Council meetings and shall run the day-to-day operations of the Pact. The Chairman receives an extra vote in the Council for use only if a Council decision results in a tie.

*Council Powers*
The Council shall have the power to enact Pact foreign policy, manage Pact finances, and create military and civil standards for any item, location, unit, asset, or armament that is in joint-use by the Pact.

*Council Oversight*
The Council shall provide oversight of Pact member nations to ensure compliance with the provisions of the Telrova Pact.

*Council Trials*
The Council shall act as the presiding body for any appeals made in response to a decision by the highest court of a Pact member nation. This provision only applies to appeals and decisions regarding enforcement and interpretation of Article 3 provisions of this Pact.

### Article 5: Membership

Whereas a method of gaining and maintaining memberships in an alliance is a required part of any alliance, the following provisions shall dictate membership obligations and requirements.

*Section 1: Applications*
Membership Applications, shall be processed by the Council and entry into the Pact requires only adherence to membership requirements and a simple majority vote by member nations.

*Section 2: Membership*
Membership requires adherence to all the provisions of the Pact and resolutions passed by the Council.

*Section 3: Expulsion*
Membership can be revoked by a unanimous vote to expel a nation, excluding the vote of the nation being expelled, but may only be done on the grounds of multiple common Article 3 violations.

### Article 6: Amendments

Whereas a unanimous vote is reached on a motion to amend the Pact, the Pact shall be amended in the way motioned.

### Signatories

*Alexander Lyon IV, Saint of the Irenatta Union, September 25th, 2022*

*Augustus Olympia, Praetor of Rex Omnia, September 25th, 2022*

*Dell Neew, President of The Untied States of Matter, October 7th, 2022*