[An Announcement from the Royal Court of Cornerstone]

After our brave ally, Zodiac, decided to declare war on the monstrous and despicable alliance, Nordic Sea Raiders.  Cornerstone has decided, after a very slim vote of 5 - 0, to declare war on the Nordic Sea Raiders.  Down with the savagery, down with it.  Let us tame these beasts, no longer shall we have to live with such animals.  No longer shall we fear for our lives and loved ones every time we step out of our homes.  No longer shall we have to feel horror every second of every day and of every year.  By God's grace, we shall tame these beasts that call themselves the Nordic Sea Raiders.

 

Signed by the Royal Court

The Roi, Aristide
The Grand Duc of State, Soter
The Grand Duc of Commerce and Archbishop, Rache
The Grand Duc of Swords, Rok Semloh
The Grand Duc of Interior, ForgotPants

 

*I had no consent from gov,
may be booted from office.

 

[A Special Cornerstone Announcement]

The Fifth Grand Pilus Elections are now over and the transition period has come to an end.  But before I introduce the new Cabinet, a message from Restius, the first ever elected Grand Pilus (Archon back then) of Cornerstone:

"Our paths have been forged by those before us, many cities thrive within the borders of Cornerstone, but others lie in ruins. Their leaders have long since disappeared from Orbis, but their legacy continues. Today, as we celebrate the fifth election of the leader of Cornerstone, we witness the re-election of an old leader, Aristide.

The leaders of each of the regions have cast their votes, their wagons enduring the hard trip to the capital of our alliance. Fireworks will sound through the night, welcoming the return of Aristide, and honoring the departure, and service, of Rache and the cabinet that stayed by his side.

A new chapter is being written in the history of Cornerstone, as the ceremonial changing of the Pilus takes places within the national cathedral, a place to remind us why we are here on Orbis.

Rache will be taking his arrow-proof wagon, and a detachment of the Golden Hastata home to retire in the farms from his home region. We wish him well."

It is an honor to be elected as the next Grand Pilus and I will do my all to Make Cornerstone Great Again.  I'm sure many of you saw my website that was linked to the ad I bought and saw my plans, which have now been covered with a picture of a deer.  But I am glad to those who visited got to know me a little better, I hope we all can work together in the future.  Cornerstone prides itself with its democracy, low taxes, and allies.  It is my pleasure to announce the Fifth Cabinet of Cornerstone:

Grand Pilus, Aristide
Post Pilus, Novarus (Brimstone)
Legatus Princeps, DVDCCHN
Adelphotes Princeps, Phil (Billiam Hook)
Quaestor Princeps, zigbigadorlou
Praesidium Princeps, Senatorius
Chaplain, Rache Olderen

#MCGA

[Cornerstone Announcement]

 

 
 After confirming the rumors between Union of Knights and Paragon, a tough vote had nearly been held for an hour.  With that in mind, the vote was a unanimous 'Aye' in the cancellation of our protectorate treaty with UoK.  Due to no clauses fully mentioning the protection, the cancellation process is immediate.

 
And with this, Paragon will be merging into Cornerstone for a safe haven from UoK.

 

Grand Pilus, Rache

Post Pilus, Beowulf
Legatus Princeps, Aristide
Adelphotes Princeps, Robert P. Holmes III
Quaestor Princeps, Novarus
Praesidium Princeps, Piast
Incursito Princeps, Wall
The Knights of the Senate

[More Paper?!]

The Khanda in the Stone Accords

Preamble
Cornerstone and The Chola, henceforth referred to as ‘The Swords’, enter into this agreement of Mutual Defense and or Optional Aggression Pact which is non-chaining.
Article I
Both Swords agree to defend each other in the event when one is subject to an aggressive attack.
Article II
Both Swords are encouraged to assist one another in an aggressive attack, but it is not imperative to do so.
Article III
In the event that one of the Swords is attacked as a result of an activation of another treaty, the Mutual Defense then becomes optional.
Article IV
Should either Sword decide relations are not working out and wish to cancel this treaty, a 72-hour notice must be given, during which this treaty will remain active.  After 72 hours, the treaty is then nullified.

Signed for The Chola,
Pablo/AerysTargaryen, Triumvirate
Arkiri Arch, Triumvirate
Conroy, Triumvirate
Foreign Affairs Department,
Empress wolf
Hunter Lexus
Liyo

Signed for Cornerstone,
Aristide, Grand Pilus
Beowulf, Post Pilus
Wall, Legatus Princeps
Rache, Adelphotes Princeps
Zigbigadorlou, Quaestor Princeps
Piast, Praesidium Princeps
Restius, Acta Scientiae Princeps
Knights’ Roundtable

Faith in the Skies

Preamble
The Brotherhood of Clouds and Cornerstone, henceforth referred to ‘The Skies’, hereby enter into this agreement of Optional Defense Pact.
Article I
Both Skies agree to not engage in any aggressive actions towards each other nor disrespect the other. If any problem arose, the Skies agree to resolve the problem in private.
Article II
If either Sky gets attacked, the other Sky has the option to defend them for this undue aggression and vice versa. It is, of course, highly encouraged for the other Sky to protect the other.
Article III
If either Sky gets weary of the other, they can choose to cancel this pact, but must give a 72 hour notice beforehand.  During these 72 hours, this pact is still active.

Signed for the Brotherhood of Clouds,
Josh Freer, Emperor
Bezzers, Viceroy
Utz, Minister of Military Affairs
Bezzers, Minister of Internal Affairs
Kirito, Minister of Judicial Affairs
Josh Freer, Minister of Economic Affairs
Anthony Crane, Minister of Foreign Affairs

Signed for Cornerstone,
Robert P. Holmes III, Grand Pilus
Zigbigadorlou, Post Pilus
Aristide, Legatus Princeps
Rache, Adelphotes Princeps
Novarus/Brimstone, Quaestor Princeps
Piast, Praesidium Princeps
Restius, Acta Scientiae Princeps
Senatorius, IncursitoPrinceps
Knights' Roundtable

The GlowStone Accords

Preamble
Cornerstone and The Light Federation, hereby referred to “GlowStoneâ€, enter this treaty for Mutual Protection and Cooperation, as well as a Mutual Benefit for both alliances

Article I
Both Cornerstone and The Light Federation have concurred to respect one another’s core ascendency, essentially recognizing that this association is for the mutual benefit of both alliances.
Cornerstone reserves the full right to utilize oversight upon The Light Federation’s military magnitude, usage and all diplomatic means for the purpose of protection of The Light Federation from undue aggression. Cornerstone commits itself to developing The Light Federation’s function to full sovereignty and attempt at all times to work within established procedures within The Light Federation.

Article II
Cornerstone and The Light Federation agree to reciprocate public respect and will adhere to resolving any differences or misunderstandings in private. Communication shall take place in a private Discord and IRC Channel with all active members of Government between Cornerstone and The Light Federation.

Article III
Cornerstone and The Light Federation agree to disclose information that threatens the safety of themselves or the other. Both Alliances are encouraged to reveal technological and monetary assistance with the other if requested. Cornerstone is granted full rights to oversight of all funds granted for military or growth if monetary assistance is accepted.

Article IV
Should either alliance come under attack, the other will provide military assistance. Should this military assistance be requested due to a third party treaty honoring, it becomes optional.
Cornerstone without exemption unless specified in this document commits to the total defense of The Light Federation against undue aggression.
Cornerstone reserves the right to levy the partial or full military capacity of The Light Federation if deemed necessary for the defense of both or either alliance.

Article V
Should either Party wish to terminate this agreement, it may be terminated at any time with prior notification from the other Party, followed by 72 hours. After 72 hours has passed, the treaty is then nullified.

Signed for The Light Federation,
Red - Triumvir of Internal Affairs
Alataq - Triumvir of Military Affairs
MrBooty - Triumvir of Foreign Affairs

Signed for Cornerstone,
Robert P. Holmes III, Grand Pilus
Zigbigadorlou, Post Pilus
Aristide, Legatus Princeps
Rache, Adelphotes Princeps
Novarus/Brimstone, Quaestor Princeps
Piast, Praesidium Princeps
Restius, Acta Scientiae Princeps
Senatorius, Incursito Princeps
Knights’ Roundtable

 

 

tl;dr - Cornerstone signs an MDoAP with tCh, an ODP with BoC, and a protectorate treaty with TLF

 

To be frank, I don't blame the people who went all the way down here for the tl;dr, I wouldn't even read this.

Note - Cornerstone signed the treaty with tCh before our elections so that's why there's different Grand Pilus'

Sorry, couldn't make it dank
Another Note - I gave up trying to center the damn titles, just wouldn't work

 

tl;dr - Sympathy for people who only read tl;drs, gov mix, sorrow for no dankness, and giving up on centering.

[A Formal Announcement from Cornerstone]

From: The Desk of Robert P. Holmes III

To: The Trelleborg of United Purple Nations

Location: Cornerstone Headquarters, Scotland

Destination: UPN Headquarters, North America

Summary: Declaration of War against UPN

 

It was a fortnight ago that we received word that our latest shipment of fries from our alyyien friends were covered in a purple substance. Naturally, we deemed this to be flavored ketchup, the newest craze in fry technology, but upon further review we found this to actually be something altogether different. It was not ketchup, but a strange substance that had damaging effects to the poor soul who drew the straw to taste it.

 

Our boats set sail for Africa to check in on our allies for their safety. Once they arrived our suspicions rang true, Vikings from the Americas had launched massive assaults on our brethren. Viking ships and UFOs fought viciously across the coasts while raiding parties landed on the shores were greeted by ayyliens. The fighting was intense and our hearts grew heavy. What was the meaning of this fight, why was such an atrocity happening now?

 

 

Despite our desire to know the reason we knew what must be done, our Hastii must ride. After a short travel across the great pond before us. It felt odd going to the new land, the new world that so many had called it. Years had passed since our last visit there, and our hearts grew heavy at each bouncing wave, but we kept strong and sailed forward to meet the viking hordes gathered in their trelleborgs.

 

Cornerstone hereby declares war on the UPN in defense of BK. We wish all parties the best of luck and raise our banners of war in honor of a valiant foe.

Signed for Cornerstone,

Grand Pilus, Robert P. Holmes III

Post Pilus, Zigbigadorlou

Legatus Princeps, Aristide

Adelphotes Princeps, Rache

Quaestor Princeps, Novarus

Praesidium Princeps, Piast

Acta Scientiae Princeps, Restius

Incursito Princeps, Senatorius

The Knights’ Roundtable

[Cornerstone Announcement]

Best of luck to Cornerstone and her allies.

 

It's gonna be hell of a fight!

 

o/

[The Radiant Stone Accords]

The Radiant Stone Accords

 

Preamble

The Knights Radiant and Cornerstone, henceforth referred to as ‘The Parties’, enter into this agreement of Mutual Defense and or Optional Aggression Pact which is non-chaining.

 

Article 1.

Both Parties agree to defend each other in the event one is subject to an aggressive attack.

 

Article 2.

Both Parties are encouraged to assist one another in an aggressive attack, but it is not mandatory.

 

Article 3.

In the event that one of the Parties is attacked as a result of an activation of another treaty, the Mutual Defense then becomes optional.

 

Article 4.

Should either Party decide relations are not working out and wish to cancel this treaty, a 72 hour notice must be given, during which this treaty will remain active.  After 72 hours, the treaty is then nullified.

 

tl;dr - Cornerstone and The Knights Radiant agree on a non-chaining MDoAP

 

Signed for Cornerstone,

Grand Pilus, Aristide

Post Pilus, Beowulf

Legatus Princeps, Bedwyn I

Adelphotes Princeps, Rache

Quaestor Princeps, Zigbigadorlou

Praesidium Princeps, Piast

Acta Scientiae Princeps, Restius

Knights Roundtable of Cornerstone

 

Signed for the Knights Radiant,

Herald of Kings, Dalinar/Infinite Citadel

Herald of Foreign Affairs, Lordship

Herald of Foreign Affairs, Chris

Herald of Growth, Deus

Herald of War, Avicenna

Herald of Internal Affairs, Robert E Lee/Rickky

[McDonalds vs. Burger King]

It has been many a night since we've watched this conflict rage between the alliances of Orbis. A vicious conflict, that we have watched from the distance, tear nations apart, destroyed cities, and killed millions.

 

It was recently that one our consul's was returning home through the Republic of Sudentra, when they heard an unnerving sound along the lines of "eye lmayo" in the distance. They rushed over the hill, only to see knights in black, aliens, and talking dogs, attacking the city of Leonard Hall.

 

Along with the defensive forces there, the Consul and his guards tried to repel this onslaught. They wounded one of the knights with a vicious blow, but the knight responded "Tis but a scratch, had worse" and kept attacking with his only good arm. The attackers were numerous, fueling themselves with bags of some King named Burger. The remainder of our men returned home, notifying us of the loss of one of our most distinguished Consul's, Patrick McDonald.

McDonald Family Crest

 

The drum has been sound, and the Hastatas, across our realm, carrying the Golden Arches of the McDonalds, have gathered. We have scouted the enemy and found their fortresses, our men willing to fight for such a noble cause. May the wars that have already started, and those that are about to occur be for the future security and protection of our world.

 

It is on this day in Orbis that Cornerstone activates its treaty known as the Rock of Viridia and recognizes a state of conflict between Cornerstone and the tyranny of the Black Knights with their aliens, and Burger King.

 

God Speed,

Restius, Grand Pilus

Aristide, Post Pilus

Senatorius, Legatus Princeps

Piast, Praesidium Princeps

Rob Holmes III, Adelphote Princeps

Novarus, Quaestor Princeps

tl;dr Cornerstone declares war on the Black Knights.  Good Luck guys and have fun!

[Purple Passover Cancellation]

Due to recent events and personal reasons, Cornerstone hereby cancels its MDoAP treaty with United Purple Nations.  This treaty is still active for 72 hours and after that, the treaty is officially cancelled.

 

Signed for Cornerstone

Archon, Restius

Vice Archon, Senatorius

Head of Defense, Robert P. Holmes III

Secretary of Foreign Affairs, Aristide

Secretary of Internal Affairs, Novarus

Secretary of Tech, Refugio Boatnaparte

[The CS & UPN MDoAP]

The Cornerstone and United Purple Nations Agreement

Mutual Defense and Optional Aggression Pact between Cornerstone and the United Purple Nations

 

Article I

The alliances Cornerstone and United Purple Nations, henceforth referred to as ‘The Parties’, agree for a Mutual Defense Pact and Optional Aggression between each other.

 

Article II

The Parties agree to mutual respect meaning their members (including themselves) will regard each member of each other’s alliance as equal and one.  If any issue(s) arise(s) (i.e. bullying, disrespecting, etc.), that issue will be resolved privately.  Respect is something earned, not bought.

 

Article III

The Parties agree to share information that is or could be a threat to each other’s security to ensure safety from any aggressing alliances.  They also are encouraged to assist monetarily if requested.

 

Article IV

The Parties also agree to defend each other from any aggressor by assisting militarily.  If one of the Parties are being requested to honor another treaty that requires military assistance, it is optional to accept but highly recommended to review the status of the required assistance.  The Parties also agree to aggress a third party if one of the Parties request but it is optional to aggress.

 

Article V

If any Party would want to terminate this treaty, that Party has to give a 72 hours or three day notice and after those 72 hours notice or three days, this treaty is rendered void.

 

Signed for Cornerstone,

Archon, Restius

Vice Archon, Senatorius

Foreign Secretary, Aristide

Interior Secretary, Novarus

Signed for the United Purple Nations,

Primarch: Hansarius

Equerry/Chief Librarian: Saru

Equerry: Ole

Warsmith: Bambino

Master of the Forge: Aenir

Reclusiarch: Victor Truchev

Chooser of the Slain: Emmad

Lord Inquisitor: Purple Rain

 

[8/16/2014 - Bonus for Having a Forum Account]

Nation Name: The States of Armacham

Nation Link: https://politicsandwar.com/nation/id=17444

 

This is a nice way to promote the forums.  Good job Sheepy aka Alex.