Treaty of Darwin

Preamble

WHEREAS the regions of The North Pacific and The Outback, also referred to as "the signatories," are forever linked as a result of the groundbreaking discovery of the latter, supported by the former,

WHEREAS the signatories seek to commence a new chapter in relations and foster increased collaboration between one other,

WHEREAS the signatories wish to build on their common interests through their identities as Independent Game-Created regions,

Declares that The North Pacific and The Outback are partner regions through this treaty.

Article 1 - Mutual Recognition

The North Pacific recognizes The Outback, represented by the Delegate of The Outback, held by Walkabout and his duly-appointed successors. The North Pacific will not recognize any WA Delegacy not held by Walkabout or his chosen successors.

The Outback recognizes The North Pacific, represented by the Delegate of The North Pacific as according to the Constitution of The North Pacific. The Outback will not recognize any WA Delegacy not held by the constitutionally-recognized Delegate or a designated Security Councilor.

Article 2 - Diplomatic Relations

The signatories pledge to maintain embassies on their respective properties. The signatories further pledge to maintain regular communication on regional happenings and shared items of concern, including relevant intelligence sharing.

Article 3 - Mutual Defence

The signatories pledge to defend and protect one another from all hostile or malicious attacks on their legitimate governments, as requested by the Delegates or by the Security Council of The North Pacific or the Wardens of The Outback.

The signatories are encouraged to provide military support to the other when deemed necessary without interfering with their own security.

Should either signatory become aware of intelligence information relevant to the other’s security, they shall inform the other. For The Outback, the proper party to inform is the Delegate, or the Wardens in their absence. For The North Pacific, the proper party to inform is the Delegate and the Security Council.

Article 4 - Cultural Relations

The signatories agree to encourage and support meaningful cultural exchange between their residents. The signatories agree to fully commit to organizing, promoting, and collaborating on joint cultural events.

Article 5 - General Provisions

The treaty will come into effect once ratified by the relevant authorities of both parties. It may be amended by the agreement of both signatories.
Should a signatory be concerned that the other party may have reneged on their commitments, they agree to reach out and attempt to resolve the issue through diplomatic means before taking any further action.

A signatory may choose to withdraw from this agreement when deemed to be in their best interests. They must inform the other party through the relevant diplomatic channels of their intent to withdraw in advance, following which the treaty will be considered cancelled.