Helmebaine Alliance OOC

Below is the first draft of my Just War legislation. It is not yet proper legislature, but I propose that all members of the alliance should promise to abide by its regulations, and failure to do so would result in economic sanctions and suspension from the alliance.
Bear in mind this is a rough idea of what it'll look like. All comments and criticism is welcome.

1. Pre-War
a The cause must be just. Examples of just causes include, but are not limited to:
-Self Defence
-Support of an endangered ally
-Re-gaining legitimately owned territory
-Preventing atrocities
-Humanitarian intervention
-Preventing terror
-Pre-emptive strikes.
b War must be a last resort. All these options should be tried prior to declaring war:
-Diplomacy and Negotiations, Peace Talks
-Economic Sanctions
-Referendums
-Appeasement and compromise
-Appeal to higher power, e.g. DU
-Above all, the war must be thoroughly talked through with the other Helmebaine nations, not rushed and poorly planned. Where immediate response is necessary, the proper channels must be used (e.g. the DU and NPTO, Helmebaine). Any rapid response by an individual state should aim only to defend sensitive interests until a full deployment can be organised.
c There must be a good chance of success.
d The decision must be taken by a legitimate authority, or, in the case of a corrupt government, an authority recognised by the Helmebaine alliance
e The ultimate goal MUST be the restoration of peace.

2. During the War
a Conduct in war. The following rules must be observed:
-Forces must distinguish between combatants and non-combatants.
-Civilians MUST not be targeted. This means no bombing, other than surgical strikes against military instalments.
-Tactics that cause large amounts of harm and disruption to civilian life, such as preventing the transfer of food to the point of widespread starvation, or using civilians to shield important military installations, are not allowed.
-Weapons must be used proportionally. No nukes or chemical weapons.
-Wounded soldiers and POWs must be treated well and with respect. Those who surrender must not be harmed. Injured soldiers and civilians must have access to full treatment.

3. Post-War
a Don't seek revenge against the defeated enemy. Reparations should not be too harsh. The goal should be to build up and aid the defeated country to ensure a secure life for its citizens.
b All POWs and injured soldiers and civilians should be promptly returned to their own nations.

I welcome feedback, and I hope to add this to the charter at some point along with details of how we intend to enforce it. This is all my own work, although based heavily on the Just War Theory.
 
You know, Cronaal, you should add a ninja katana to your countryball in your avatar; with the dark grey and the pale stripe it looks like a ninja outfit.
 
Nebula:
You know, Cronaal, you should add a ninja katana to your countryball in your avatar; with the dark grey and the pale stripe it looks like a ninja outfit.
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Well, old Cronaal (pre-reboot) was Japan based.
 
Cronaal:
Well, old Cronaal (pre-reboot) was Japan based.
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Hence why in between the reigns of Emperor Fuyiuto and Vilsuun Jok'mey there was a brief period where an oligarchy of teenage girls ruled Cronaal.
 
The Spokesman of Eumenor:
On topic, please. Any thoughts on the legislation?
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Exceptional. I'd like to hear a few comments on the IC thread from a couple other nations, and then I'll move for a vote.

Also, I wanna have the Secretary-General elections as my term's up. As such, after the vote on the Just War legislation is finished, I will be proposing a legislation about term limits, to clarify the Alliance's policy on such, as the Charter currently does not say if people an be re-elected or not.
 
Syrixia:
The Spokesman of Eumenor:
On topic, please. Any thoughts on the legislation?
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Exceptional. I'd like to hear a few comments on the IC thread from a couple other nations, and then I'll move for a vote.

Also, I wanna have the Secretary-General elections as my term's up. As such, after the vote on the Just War legislation is finished, I will be proposing a legislation about term limits, to clarify the Alliance's policy on such, as the Charter currently does not say if people an be re-elected or not.
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I wanna rule.
 
Syrixia:
The Spokesman of Eumenor:
On topic, please. Any thoughts on the legislation?
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Exceptional. I'd like to hear a few comments on the IC thread from a couple other nations, and then I'll move for a vote.

Also, I wanna have the Secretary-General elections as my term's up. As such, after the vote on the Just War legislation is finished, I will be proposing a legislation about term limits, to clarify the Alliance's policy on such, as the Charter currently does not say if people an be re-elected or not.
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I don't think it's ready for a vote yet. We need to edit it first, and then decide on how we intend to enforce it.

Also: Look!
 
A structure for decisionmaking would definitely be helpful. By what majority do we need in order to intervene in a conflict? And could we perhaps make it mandatory to immediately respond to an ally being invaded? This latter would be crucial in making this alliance work.

In turn, we should limit our membership, so that each Helmebaine member has absolutely no qualms about defending each other from aggression.

We ought to do something about inactive members. Suspend them, perhaps?
 
Kannex:
A structure for decisionmaking would definitely be helpful. By what majority do we need in order to intervene in a conflict? And could we perhaps make it mandatory to immediately respond to an ally being invaded? This latter would be crucial in making this alliance work.

In turn, we should limit our membership, so that each Helmebaine member has absolutely no qualms about defending each other from aggression.

We ought to do something about inactive members. Suspend them, perhaps?
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I say if an Alliance member is gone for a month without expressly telling us he'll be gone (providing he also says he'll be back at a non-distant time) they should be suspended.
 
I agree, but as most things we should adopt a voting mechanism for that. Let's say, after a month of inactivity, we hold a vote on the suspension of that member. A simple majority (of those casting ballots) will suspend the member in question.

On the question of new membership, a vote should be held. As in NATO, we ought to seek unanimous support. In this case, we will specifically require that the addition of a new member be completely unopposed (there may be abstentions, but absolutely no 'nay' votes).
 
We're looking to set up a non-aggression pact with Helmebaine members (except New Sekai for obvious reasons), this ok? and is there somewhere to berth a ship?
 
I welcome a non-aggression pact. Propose it to us in our IC thread by making a communicate or something. We'll discuss it.
 
No nonaggression pact! Nebula reserves the right to nuke the crap out of Kannex whenever the hell we feel like it! :)
 
This thread is for OOC comments regarding Helmebaine matters, and not the discussion of nukes or family reunions. Unless there is something relevant to be said, please don't say anything.
 
I honestly don't know. I've been waiting on Eumenor to introduce them ICly.

EDIT: He did. Apparently we were debating about chemical weapons when the whole train just stopped. Then, Wolfsea's pact offer distracted us further.
 
Beta, what is this "Japanese" thing you speak of? I've never heard of a "Japanese".
 
Kannex:
Christ's sake, just accept him. Let's vote on this.
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But how do we accept him if we do not know what a "Japan" is? I've never heard of a "Japan".
 
Syrixia:
Kannex:
Christ's sake, just accept him. Let's vote on this.
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But how do we accept him if we do not know what a "Japan" is? I've never heard of a "Japan".
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I was under the impression that a "Japan" was the name of his nation. "The Imperial Japanese Empire", with "Japanese" being a demonym from someone of "Japan".
 
Hmph. I'll let it slide, as long as the IGE doesn't have any political ties to real-world Japan. Then it would be a problem.
 
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