The provisions herein are to:

Establish peaceful relations between the Poku Saeruo Degonjo hereafter referred to as the (HSC) and the Kingdom of Neshaten hereafter referred to as the (KON) in a mutually beneficial and binding agreement to be utilized in future relationships between the same.

Effective YE 37 (756 CY) the HSC and the KON enter into the follow agreement.

The two aforementioned parties enter into this agreement with the intention of establishing a peaceful relationship. The two parties agree to work together to develop a meaningful rapport, and mutual assistance.

1. Sovereign Territory
   1. Definition of the aforementioned parties territory follows.
      1. The HSC defines its territory as starting along the 80 LY mark south of the Yamatai Star System, and extending 30 LY further south. The Western border shall be defined as 30 LY West, and and continue to 10 LY East. All stellar objects within this region shall be considered their control, even if said object is not currently settled.
      2. The KON defines its territory as starting along 70 LY mark located east of Yamatai Star System, and extends 30 LY's further south and further toward the 110 LY mark. All objects located within this region of space shall be considered their control, even if said object is not currently settled.
      3. Changes to either party’s territory shall be communicated to the other to avoid incidents.
   2. Diplomatically designated craft may enter the other party’s territory without challenge, and are exempt from Customs Inspections.
      1. Warships may not enter without permission unless part of a diplomatic escort
         1. Exception, a warship may enter if it is responding to a distress call, and must signal its intent.
      2. All other ships without prior permission must stop and be cleared at a border Way Station prior to entering HSC territory.
      3. All civilian vessels entering into Neshaten territory must be stopped and cleared at a Transit Station before entering Kingdom of Neshaten territory.
      4. Members of the HSC or KON party shall be held accountable to the laws of the sovereign territory they are in.
      5. Medical facilities of HSC and KON installations shall provide emergency treatment for any legal citizen of the other. The treating facility shall also have the right to request recompense should the patient be unable to do so.
      6. Law Enforcement personnel in an ongoing investigation or pursuit of a criminal must contact the local authority prior to conducting business.
      7. Extradition of criminals must be made via diplomatic channels. Extradition will be determined based upon several criteria, eg, severity of crime, statute of limitation, severity of punishment. With the intended goal being to ensure that justice is best served.
2. Embassies
   1. The HSC grants the KON permission to establish and operate an Embassy on World Station.
3. The Neshaten grants the HSC permission to establish and operate an Embassy on Nesha Prime in the city of Lui'mashe'yuashe.
   1. Emissary behaviour within HSC space is governed by clan laws.
4. Emissary behaviour within Kingdom of Neshaten space shall be governed by Kingdom Laws.
   1. The KON grants the HSC permission to establish and operate an Embassy on Yamatai (Planet).
   2. Embassy and its designated grounds shall be considered Sovereign Territory of the owning faction.
   3. The dedicated facility for Embassy ships of one party to land and be berthed if provided; shall be considered an extension of the Embassy.
   4. Embassy formation of the KON Embassy shall be done according to Clan law.
   5. Embassy formation of the HSC Embassy shall be done according to Yamataian Law.
5. Interference
   1. The concerned parties agree that neither shall undertake any covert operation against the other.
   2. Both parties agree to not interfere in internal affairs of the other, unless specifically requested.

1. Trade
   1. Institutions and individuals wishing to trade within HSC territory must apply for and receive a permit to do so
   2. Institutions and individuals wishing to trade within Neshaten territory must apply, and receive, a trading license.
2. The HSC and KON have ruled that the following technologies shall be restricted and not traded. (See Restricted Technology).
   1. No Tariff shall be levied on trade goods between the HSC and KON.
3. Cultural Exchange
   1. In the interest of fostering good relations, each party shall establish one or more Cultural exchange centers in the other party's territory. These centers shall be under the oversight of the local embassy.
4. Salvage
   1. A battle site outside of each other party's territory shall be open for salvage by either party.
   2. Salvage operations within a sovereign territory shall only be conducted by members of that territory. Unless specific permission is granted.
   3. Any technologies retrieved that are restricted shall be turned over to the other party.
5. Anti-Piracy
   1. Both parties may conduct actions intended to curb piracy within their territory, and in neutrally declared space.

1. Immigration
   1. Members of the KON may live in HSC territory under a work visa, but do not receive the privileges of a citizen. They fall under the Codex of Law regarding non-clan members in the HSC.
   2. Members of the KON may become a member of the HSC in accordance with statutes in the Uoska Jyaonka (Codex of Law) and Yamataian law.
   3. Members of the HSC may become a member of the KON in accordance with Yamataian law.
2. Members of the HSC may live in Kingdom of Neshaten territory under sponsorship or a living visa, but do not receive the privileges of a citizen. They fall under Article J of Neshaten Law
3. Service
   1. Rank and Position within the respective parties military shall be recognized by both parties.
   2. Members of either party's military can serve aboard the other’s military ships as an attache.
4. Joint Operations
   1. Forces from the Shukara Volunteer Navy and the Wotanu Abokatinka Poku (Clan Defense Fleet) may operate together in situations where mutual concerns are present. Leadership of such a operation shall be clearly defined before commencing.

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