YE 30 UOC-YSE Treaty

The provisions herein are to:

• Define peaceful relations between the United Outer Colonies and the Yamatai Star Empire in a mutually beneficial and lateral agreement to be utilized in the future relations between the two sovereign nations.

• Protect the foundations of Peacekeeping in the known galaxy through the cooperation of the United Outer Colonies and the Yamatai Star Empire.

• Encourage the unifications of families and individuals by the cooperation of the two governments to ensure travel and trade.

The following provisions are the result of the cooperative and mutual agreement of the United Outer Colonies and the Yamatai Star Empire serving as a standing document replacing those terms defined in the Intergalactic Armistice Agreement of YE 30 (IAA).

The Yamatai Star Empire and United Outer Colonies recognize each other as:

• Sovereign, independent nations with a rich cultural and ancestral connection.
• Members of the intergalactic community.
• Nations with a responsibility to protect and serve their populations on accordance with their own laws and traditions.

The borders of the Yamatai Star Empire and the United Outer Colonies are to be:

• As defined at the time of the United Outer Colonies independence in YE 30.

Colonial Expansion will be defined as:

• The United Outer Colonies will expand directly south and east from its current galactic position with no expansion west or north.
• The Yamatai Star Empire will expand directly south of Yamatai Star System but in respectful accordance of the United Outer Colonies western border.
• Any contest of territory will be resolved through diplomatic processes.

The borders of the Yamatai Star Empire and the United Outer Colonies will be controlled, yet passable:

• Citizens of either nation wishing to visit either nation will be permitted reasonable passage on non-military vessels across the borders.
• Citizens of either nation will be subject to reasonable search for contraband and other illegal substance upon crossing the border.
• Citizens of either nation will be subject to question as to their business in the other nation and the length of time they plan to be there.
• All vessels passing into United Outer Colonies Territories are subject to the Harbor Master Act.
• All vessels passing into Yamatai Star Empire Territories are subject to the laws of that nation.

The nations will consult together whenever in the opinion of any of them the territorial integrity, political independence or security of either of the nations is threatened.

The Yamatai Star Empire and the United Outer Colonies agree to not annex or occupy territories belonging to each other unless is is under a mutually approved joint agreement.

The nations will agree to provide reasonable humanitarian aide to each other in the event of war with another party. It is however agreed that the United Outer Colonies is a neutral peacekeeping nation and will not side with any party in the event of war and will provide peacekeeping and humanitarian support to any nation in need as defined under the Peacekeeper Charter of YE 30.

The Yamatai Star Empire and the United Outer Colonies agree to send an ambassador which will be their respective non-voting representative to the other. The ambassador will serve as a representative of the respective head of state and in the event of the dissolution of this agreement will be permitted travel back to their homeworld. The ambassador will also be granted immunity from prosecution.

The Yamatai Star Empire and the United Outer Colonies agree that they will not utilize infiltration, sabotage, or aggressive intelligence gathering techniques towards the other.

The Yamatai Star Empire and the United Outer Colonies agree they will not make aggressive actions towards each other.

Aggressive action is defined as an action which is directed to harm another agreeing nation in a manner which leads to a loss of life or property.

The Yamatai Star Empire and the United Outer Colonies agree to have trade of goods and resources. Yamatai Star Empire products are subject to a 9% tarif to protect the smaller volume markets of the United Outer Colonies. The tariffs collected by the United Outer Colonies will be utilized as appropriated by United Outer Colonies Assembly.

Technology deemed as restricted will not be traded between the two nations.

The Yamatai Star Empire agrees to send a representative to the Intergalactic Council which will be hosted by the United Outer Colonies as an attempt to ensure representation and communication between parties in known space.

The Yamatai Star Empire will grant full pardon to all parties involved in the independence of the the United Outer Colonies and agrees to recognize their citizenship of the United Outer Colonies as legal and permissible.

Passage for individuals and families will be as agreed under Article 3. The Yamatai Star Empire and the United Outer Colonies will manage the process, visas and entrance of individuals into their borders while respecting that families that are separated by the border have reasonable right to communication and visitation.

The Provisions above represent the article herein that a state of peace will exist between the Yamatai Star Empire and the United Outer Colonies so long as both governments recognize this document as legal and legitimate. Parties agree to utilize force as a last resort, and will utilize diplomatic process to revise, appeal or terminate the agreement herein.

FOR THE UNITED OUTER COLONIES:

• (Signature)

FOR THE YAMATAI STAR EMPIRE:

• (Signature)