Union of Democratic Communist States

The **Union of Democratic Communist States (UDCS)** was a short-lived Communist alliance in the earlier days of CN, founded by Waren Jarol and Allen. Although it would disband after just over one year, the alliance was influential to the development of the socialist movement. The UDCS was a founding member of the first Warsaw Pact, uniting 6 Communist alliances under one banner. Its members would also go on to become influential members in other alliances, such as the UCR and the International

## Ideology

The UDCS was formed using Marxism as its official ideology

## Government

The UDCS was a direct, Semi Representative democracy.  The Peoples Council, originally composed of every full UDCS member, was the supreme ruling authority in the alliance. The President was elected as a representative of The Peoples Council to wider world, as well as to exercise day to day matters in its name. Executive actions were subject to the approval of the Council, and all departments of the alliance reported directly to the Council.

## Timeline

* February 12, 2008 UDCS Founded
* April 8, 2008, UDCS joined the Warsaw Pact Announcement of the Warsaw Pact
* May 8, 2008 NWF merges with the UDCS
* July 7, 2008, Consitiuion is revised, Foreman surrenders all power.
* July 10, 2008, first elections held
* July 12, 2008, 12:38 PM Ksehersonos is elected and the first President,  Director of Central Intelligence: Xaqaria,  Minister of Foreign Affairs: Al Ashtraki
* July 18, 2008 Voted on new flag, Resulting in victory
* July 28, 2008 MDP with USA Announcement here
* August 1, 2008, Ksehersonos steps down from President Office
* August 1, 2008, Al Ashtraki Steps down from Minster of Foreign affairs
* August 1, 2008, The Fraternal Accords, Terms of Dual Membership with the Jamahiriya
* August 5, 2008, Allen Elected 2nd President of the UDCS
* September 1, 2008, Allen Reelected President.
* October 1, Election results in tie, Allen steps down Warren Becomes President
* October 3, Allen is appointed Supreme social officer
* October 12, MDP signed with UCR
* November 1, Warren Elected President
* December 1, Allen Elected President
* December 24, War Declared on UNSC, The Christmas War
* January 1, Xaqaria Elected President
* February 12, 2009, The UDCS Celebrates Formation day
* March 21, 2009, UDCS Disbands

## History

The UDCS was formed on February 12, 2008 by Warren Jarol, Allen and the first real member Cary123 with the goal of building a strong and stable alliance guided by the principles of Marxism.

### Warsaw Pact

On April 9, 2008 the New Workers Front, Socialistic Empire, and UDCS announced the formation of the Warsaw Pact, a leftist mutual defense pact. From october to december of 2008, the United Socialist Alliance, the Socialist People's Army, and the Union of Communist Republics would join the bloc.

### The NWF Merge

On May 8, 2008 NWF and UDCS announced a merger due to internal problems. Although retaining the UDCS AA and charter, the new alliance was officially known as  "The Union of Democratic Communist States - New Workers Front".

### First Revolution Plan

On July 5, 2008, Ksehersonos brought forth a plan to further bring Democratic reforms to the UDCS, and on July 7, 2008, Allen presented a new constitution, with the Foreman Warren surrendering all power to the People's Council and the President. The new administration sought to strengthen diplomatic relations among the leftist sphere and secured the ratification of an MDP treaty with the USA on July 28. On August 1, the UDCS and the Jamahiriya signed a dual membership treaty. This treaty allowed individual members to apply for status as dual citizens.

### The Christmas War

The Christmas War began when the Warsaw Micro Coalition declared war on the United Nations Space Command for espionage against Jamahiriya. Evidence of this spying was provided by the Socialist People's Army.  The UDCS was brought into the war due to the Dual membership with JAMA.   The UDCS saw limited involvement as cease fire was called shortly after -  much debate surrounded SPA's acquisition of their evidence from a former UNSC member.

### Disbandment

The UDCS disbanded on March 21, 2009 after a rapid decline in membership and activity. This made it difficult to conduct foreign affairs, hold elections, or recruit new membership.  Most of the members went to the International.  At the end of the UDCS 10 members remained with only 100K nation strength.

## UDCS Constitution

SECTION 1

CHAPTER I

PURPOSES AND PRINCIPLES

Article 1

The Purpose of the U.D.C.S is:

1. To maintain peace and security of all of its member states, and to that end: to take effective cooperative measures for the prevention and removal of threats to the peace, and for the containment of acts of aggression or other breaches of the peace, and to bring about by peaceful means;

2. To develop friendly relations among nations based on Ideals of Socialism, and to take appropriate measures to strengthen them.

3. To achieve co-operation of Socialist nations in solving international problems of an economic, social, cultural, or humanitarian character, and in promoting and encouraging respect for social rights and for basic freedoms for all without difference as to race, sex, language, religion or orientation.

4. To be a center for the dealings of Socialist nations in the acquirement of these common goals.

Article 2

The Organization and its Members, in pursuit of the Purposes stated in Article 1, shall act in accordance with the following Principles.

1. The Organization is based on the principle of the equality of all its Members.

2. All Members, in order to ensure to all of them the rights and benefits resulting from membership, shall fulfill in good faith the obligations assumed by them in accordance with the present Constitution.

3. All Members shall settle their disputes by peaceful means in such a manner that peace and security, and justice in U.D.C.S. are not endangered.

4. All Members shall refrain in their international relations from the threat or use of force against the political independence of any Nation, without an approval from the PMHQ.

5. All Members shall give the U.D.C.S. assistance in any action it takes in accordance with the present Constitution, and shall refrain from giving support to any state against which the U.D.C.S. is taking policing action.

CHAPTER II

MEMBERSHIP

Article 3

All Members of the U.D.C.S. shall obey the Constitution of the U.D.C.S.

Article 4

1. Membership in the U.D.C.S. is open to all other Socialist states which accept the obligations contained in the present Constitution and, in the judgment of the Organization, are able and willing to carry out these obligations.

2. The admission of any such state to membership in the U.D.C.S. will be effected by a decision of the Peoples Council.

Article 5

1. A Member of the U.D.C.S. which has persistently violated the Principles contained in the present Constitution may be expelled from the Organization by the Peoples Council upon the recommendation of the Democratic Defense Department.

CHAPTER III

ORGANS

Article 6

1. There are established as the principal organs of the U.D.C.S.:

a. Foreman- The Original founder U.D.C.S.

b. President- Elected by the People’s Council, is the Leader of the U.D.C.S.

c. People’s Council - highest form of power within the U.D.C.S., which all members are a part of

d. Democratic Defense Department - in charge of preventing conflicts between member nations of the U.D.C.S. During peace - performs all military functions and is responsible for gathering Intelligence

e. Economic Council - in charge of optimizing resources, trades

f. Social Council – in charge of social studies, propaganda

g. Proletariat Military HQ - the highest form of power within the U.D.C.S. during war.

h. Department of Foreign Affairs - diplomats to other alliance

i. Intelligence – in charge of in game spies and general intelligence gathering.

2. Such subsidiary organs as may be found necessary may be established in accordance with the present Constitution.

CHAPTER IV

THE FOREMAN

COMPOSITION

Article 7

The Foreman is more or less of a Figurehead.

FUNCTIONS and POWERS

Article 8

1. The Foreman is the founder

2. The Foreman has no power, helps with foreign affairs.

4. The Foreman has the right to not allow a person to run or a major seat, and can call for elections special elections (example if the Supreme Social officer steps down he can open an election for a new one.)

CHAPTER V

THE PRESIDENT

COMPOSITION

Article 9

The President is the leader of the U.D.C.S.

FUNCTIONS and POWERS

Article 10

The President

1. Can pass ideal, bills etc.…to be reviewed by the Judicial Branch and the voted by PC.

2. has the right to Impeach and or expel ANYONE if he or she is endangering the current status of the allianc

3. Can be impeached by 2/3 vote by the PC, 2/3 vote by the Judicial Branch and a vote by the Foreman

4. The president’s term is only 1 mont

5. has the right to not allow a person to run or a major seat, and can call for elections special elections (example if the Supreme Social officer steps down he can open an election for a new one.)

CHAPTER VI

THE PEOPLE’S COUNCIL

COMPOSITION

Article 11

The People’s Council shall consist of all the Members of the U.D.C.S.

FUNCTIONS and POWERS

Article 12

The People’s Council may discuss any question, subject to the interest of U.D.C.S. or any member of it. The People’s Council is a constant working body.

Article 13

The People’s Council initiates studies and make recommendations for the purpose of:

A. Promoting cooperation between Communist/Socialist states in the political field and encouraging the progressive development of Communism/Socialism;

B. Promoting cooperation between Communist/Socialist states in the economic, social, cultural, and assisting in the realization of social rights and fundamental freedoms for all without distinction as to race, sex, language, religion, or orientation.

Article 14

According to Article 12, the People’s Council may recommend measures for the peaceful or forceful modification of any situation, depending on its source.

Article 15

1. The People’s Council shall receive and consider annual and special reports from the Democratic Defense Department; based on these reports, The Peoples Council may debate on measures that are to be taken to preserve peace and security.

2. The People’s Council shall receive and consider reports from the other organs of the U.D.C.S.

VOTING

Article 16

1. Each member of the People’s Council shall have one vote. (This is only for vote on NON-Election voting)

2. Decisions of the People’s Council on important questions shall be made by a two-thirds majority of the members present and voting. These questions shall include: recommendations with respect to the maintenance of peace and security within the states of U.D.C.S., the admission of new Members to the U.D.C.S., the postponement of the rights and privileges of membership, the expulsion of Members, and proclaiming war.

3. In case of proclaiming war, all the members of the U.D.C.S. must take part in it. The People’s Council, during the course of war, steps down and is being replaced by the Proletariat Military HQ.

CHAPTER VII

THE DEMOCRATIC DEFENSE DEPARTMENT

COMPOSITION

Article 17

The Democratic Defense Department shall consist of 2 Members of the U.D.C.S. The Peoples Council shall Vote the Members of the U.D.C.S. to be members of the Democratic Defense Department.

FUNCTIONS and POWERS

Article 18

1. In order to ensure prompt and effective action by the U.D.C.S., its Members confer on the Democratic Defense Department primary responsibility for the maintenance of peace and security between member Nations, and agree that in carrying out its duties under this responsibility the Democratic Defense Department acts on their behalf.

2. The Democratic Defense Department shall submit, when necessary, special reports to the Peoples Council for its consideration.

CHAPTER VIII

THE ECONOMIC COUNCIL

COMPOSITION

Article 19

The Economic Council shall consist of 4 Members of the U.D.C.S. elected by the Peoples Council; with the addition of a permanent head of the Economic Council which is elected by the Peoples council; Economic Council shall be lead by a Supreme Economic Officer.

FUNCTIONS and POWERS

Article 20

1. The Economic Council is the central economical power within the U.D.C.S. and is in charge of Trade between the member Nations of the U.D.C.S. and between the members of the U.D.C.S. and Nations that are not a part of the U.D.C.S.

Article 21

1. The Supreme Economic Officer can appoint Economic officers that will assist him arranging tech deals, trades (such as trade circles) etc., also is involved in aid and bank rolling

2. The Supreme Economic officer can only be impeached by 2/3 vote by the People’s council, 1 vote by the President, and 1 vote by Foreman.

PROCEDURE

Article 21

The Economic Council is to regulate trade, start up aid, Post war aid and wartime aid, also Tech trading and other economic issues.

CHAPTER X

THE SOCIAL COUNCIL

COMPOSITION

Article 22

The Social Council shall consist of 4 Members of the U.D.C.S. with the addition of a permanent head of the Social Council appointed by the Foreman. The other social council members shall be appointed by the Supreme Social officer. The Supreme Social officer is appointed by the Foreman.

FUNCTIONS and POWERS

Article 23

1. The Social Council is the center of propaganda, social studies and social rights. It is in charge of the progression of the Ideals of Socialism in the World.

2. Supreme Social Officers role is to appoint social officers the will assist in the role of make propaganda. The Supreme social officer is in a sense the judiciary branch. He evaluates and interrupt laws to see if their in the best interests of the alliance.

3. The Supreme Social officer can only be impeached by 2/3 vote by the People’s council, 1 vote by the President.

4. The Supreme Social officer the head of justice, and settles internal disputes, as well as external but only when it deals with a member or members personally.

PROCEDURE

Article 24

The Social Council is to create propaganda posters, notes and texts for further spread of Communistic Ideals in the world and to strengthen them within the U.D.C.S.

CHAPTER XI

THE PROLETARIAT MILITARY HQ

Article 25

1. After the People’s Council proclaims war, the Proletariat Military HQ becomes the highest form of power within the U.D.C.S., temporarily taking over all activities of the U.D.C.S. and assuming control over governing organs.

2. After the War is over, the Proletariat Military HQ returns all power and shut down in an active manner, until the next war.

3. Consists of the four generals of the DDD.

Article 26

1. Only the PMHQ and 2/3 Vote of the Peoples Council, a vote from the foreman, and president can order any military actions.

CHAPTER XII

DEPARTMENT OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS

Article 27

1. The job of the Department of Foreign Affairs is to maintain peace through out the alliance and prevent the alliance in going into war. Also the job of the DFA is to resolve any disputes between alliances. During a war they shall give terms for surrender or surrendering.

PROCEDURE

Article 28

1. There shall be a head of the department which can appoint upon request. These members shall go to other alliances to establish treaties with these alliances and shall represent us as a whole.

CHAPTER XIII

INTELLIGENCE

COMPOSITION

Article 29

Intelligence shall consist of members of the alliance that will gather intelligence for possible conflicts concerning the UDCS, and the mass use of in game spies.

FUNCTIONS and POWERS

Article 30

Intelligence is responsible or gathering Intel on ghosts, rouge nations, enemy alliances and other targets of interests. Also intelligence is responsible for coronation of in game spy attacks.

Article 31

1. The head of Intelligence is Director of Central Intelligence he/she shall be in charge the intelligence branch.

2. The other Intelligence officers shall be appointed by the DCI

3. The DCI can be impeached by 2/3 vote by the People’s council, 1 yes vote by the president

SECTION 2

AMENDMENTS

Article 1

Amendments to the present Constitution shall come into force for all Members of the U.D.C.S. when they have been adopted by a vote of 2/3 of the members of the Peoples Council.

Article 2

Freedom of Speech

The U.D.C.S. is founded upon this freedom; Anyone and everyone has the right to say whatever, to whomever about whatever as long as it is appropriate, and is not endangering the security of the alliance. Is of course does not protect subjects of Racism, sex, sexual harassment, and criminal behavior or any subject posted that could damage the image or damage the alliance.

Article 3

Freedom to Vote

The U.D.C.S. is a Direct Democracy mixed with representative democracy. The People’s Council consists of everyone that is a member of the U.D.C.S. The People’s council votes for the President, the generals in the PMHQ, Lt. and Sgt. in the DDD, and the people on the SC, and the EC. Very is encouraged to vote whenever possible.

The Voting system on NON-Elections is the anonymous one person one vote system

The voting system on Elections is the Post (rating) voting

Article 4

Right to impeach

The People’s council has the right to impeach: the President, generals, under 2/3’s vote by the P.C. and 1 vote from the Foreman. Generals have the right to impeach Officer 1 and 2 with 2/3 votes and 1 vote by the President. The Foreman can not be impeached.

Article 5

Freedom of the President and the P.C. to pass bills

1. The U.D.C.S. asks the P.C. to become involved in the politics of the U.D.C.S.

2. The P.C. and President divisive bills and vote to pass them.

Article 5a

Passing Bills

1. The People’s Council and President can create a bill and vote on it (2/3’s vote required) the bill will then go to the Judicial Branch for Review. If deemed ok (meaning does not interfere with the rights) then it shall go to the President. The President can veto it, where it shall be established as law and put in the Constitution.

2. Presidents Veto

If the President vetoes the bill it will go back to the P.C. for Review after 2/3 vote will be sent back into the Judicial Branch where it will be voted on. (2/3 vote). If voted it will then go to Foreman if approved he will put it into the Constitution.

Article 6

Wartime Government

1. The wartime government will be lead by the generals of the PMHQ. The Generals shall run all/most of the Military assets such as Economic funds.

2. Impact on Government

Wartime government bills, cannot be passed, reviewed, or vetoed unless deemed necessary.

3. In wartime the foreman becomes Co-leader next to the President.

4. Foreman and President must make and agree on decisions (like declaring peace, ceasefire, surrender, or acts of war) together.

5. Activation of Wartime Government

The Foreman can only active the WTG when in a time of war and MUST deactivate it when the war is over.

6. Reasons for War the government

We realize that with war comes confusion, therefore we should only in times of war be focused on this.

7. Freedom cannot be tampered with in times of war.

Article 7

Military

1. No nation may wage war with any nation without expressed approval by both officers in your ranking and all 2 generals.

2. The intelligence branch of the DDD shall help provide Intel on a certain situation(s) their Job is to provide intelligence on target nations, and help Regiment Officers approve or disapprove of a nation going to war.

Article 8

Counter-Intelligence Act

1. Any person found spying on the U.D.C.S. forums shall be prosecuted under out highest laws.

2. The Accused will stand trial for their actions, and the Supreme Social Officer shall determine a punishment. Either a fine, banned from the forums, kicked from the U.D.C.S. altogether, or ZI-ed. If the spying results in war, the accused shall be rouged and dealt with accordingly. We shall not tolerate spying on the forums whatsoever.

3. If the accused is a part of the Intelligence Branch he/she shall be banned from Intel, stripped of membership and if it seemed appropriate shall be rouged (ZIed)

Article 9

Banning Protection act

1. Any person breaking any of the laws in which the UDCS or a foreign government has placed is allowed a trial in which the accused is to explain and or defend them self.

2. The accused will stand a public trail and all evidence will be presented.

3. The Supreme Social Officer shall determine the proper punishment if the alliance had voted a majority “guilty” vote

4. If the Majority is a “Not Guilty” not then all charges shall be dropped.

Article 10

Cowardliness act

1. Any member in the UDCS that declares peace in a time of war, unless told to or given permission by a superior shall be Zied.

2. Any member found doing so shall pay a fine up to 10 million, be Zied or put on a Perma Zi.

## Code of Conduct

UDCS Code of Conduct

Section I

Purpose

The Purpose of this document is to set a guild line for all members to follow either on our forum, CN world Forum, or the IRC chat rooms to create a friendly atmosphere for all to partake in.

Article 1

Conduct on UDCS forums/ IRC channel

A.  Discussion on our forums/ IRC channel is not to be regulated by admin unless the subject is of Hateful racism or discrimination against anyone.  Punishment shall be determined by Supreme Social officer.

B. No member shall post any pornography/ talk about vulgar acts anywhere in the UDCS forums/ IRC channel; anyone found posting such shall be an automatic ban from forum.

C. If anyone indulges sensitive information or if it is not in the appropriate forums/ IRC channel, will result in a warn, if such acts result in war that member will be banned/ possible ZI.

Article 2

Conduct on Foreign Forum/ IRC channel

A. Any UDCS member found committing an offensive (either under UDCS or Foreign law) on a foreign forum or IRC channel shall fall under investigation of the Social council (Supreme Social officer.) Evidence (from foreign gov) shall give any and all information to the SSO and an appropriate punishment shall be given in a public trial.  Depending on the crime committed will determine the punishment (warn, ban, expulsion, fine to foreign alliance, or ZI)

B. If any UDCS member indulges sensitive information to an alliance, that member shall be ZIed under order of the president, People’s Council, and Supreme Social Officer. Such an offence shall be considered an act against the People.

Article 3

Conduct on CN forum

A. Any UDCS member found committing an offensive in CN forum (depending on crime) shall fall fall fall under investigation of the Social council (Supreme Social officer.) and an appropriate punishment shall be given in a public trial.  Depending on the crime committed will determine the punishment.

B. If any UDCS members find a topic that they think is of extreme importance to the security of the alliance/ or to an ally to the alliance shall either contact the President by PM either in game or UDCS forum with link to topic and make a topic in the People’s Council Forum. No post should be made in that thread by anyone in the UDCS.

C. No member is to make a post in a foreign DoW (Declaration of war) thread.

D. No member shall make a post on the behalf of the alliance unless given permission to do so by the People’s Council.

E.    No UDCS member shall post in such threads that start “Going down hill,” such threads are to be avoided so we do not get involved in a possible international incident.

Article 4

Punishment

A. Any UDCS member found committing an offensive either in UDCS forum/IRC channel or a Foreign forum/ IRC channel shall fall under a punishment deemed appropriate by the Social council (or Supreme Social officer.)

B. Punishments shall be:

Warning

Boot from Channel (IRC)

Ban (from IRC channel or Forum)

Expulsion (from alliance)

Fine (in money to UDCS Bank or Foreign nation)

ZI

Perma ZI

Section II

UDCS Military Conduct

Article 1

Nuclear Policy

A. The UDCS doesn’t look kindly upon offensive Nuclear attack. UDCS members are to restrain themselves from (nuclear) attacking anyone unless nuked first.

B. If a UDCS member is found to be Nuking a nation (weather a Neutral Nation or an Alliance nation) shall give reparations to the nation attacked once the conflict is over.

Article 2

Peace Policy

(Alliance War)

A. Once a nation has been anarchied by a UDCS Member, the Member shall give the enemy nation the chance to surrender (by in game PM) If the enemy nation accepts and Changes to AA (“UDCS POW”) then peace option shall be given in game.  If the Enemy nation resumes attack then nation shall be re-attacked.

(Neutral War)

B. Once a nation has been anarchied by a UDCS member, the member shall declare peace.

(Zi War)

C. Once a nation has been anarchied by a UDCS member, the member shall declare peace.

Article 4

Tech Raid Policy

A. By Vote by the People’s Council as of 07/25/08 the official UDCS Tech Raiding policy FORRBIDS Tech Raiding,

Article 5

Defense Policy

A. Any and all members of the UDCS holds the right to defend itself against foreign attack, however no additional UDCS nations shall attack to defend the allied nation unless given the approval by a General and President.

Article 6

No Surrender Policy

A. No UDCS Member can surrender to a foreign alliance unless the alliance surrenders.  The UDCS surrenders as a hole. An Injury to one is an Injury to all.