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Dominique wrote:First I say that it makes me angry that Shireroth are so aggressive against a smaller nation who have made no fault, but it takes us more courage to admit that it is over than to carry on for reasons we do not have.
Enemy forces will please remove themselves from Bosworth and may we forget this despicable part.The Contracting Parties: In order to promote international co-operation and to achieve international peace and security Agree to this Treaty of Capitulation on the part of the Kingdom of Bosworth to the Imperial Republic of Shireroth.
Article One.
That with the signing of this agreement all hostilities between the Imperial Republic of Shireroth and the Kingdom of Bosworth shall cease.
Article Two.
Bosworth, recognising that it is entirely at fault for initiating this unfortunate conflict by its rash and unjust interventions in the affairs of other sovereign nations, shall consent to abide by the decisions of the Imperial Government, representing the victors, and to recognise and to observe whatever conventions may be imposed by said victors.
Article Three.
The Imperial Government shall install in the Duchy of Gascony a Shirerithian of noble rank therein to administer and oversee the pacification of the said territory and to ensure that it shall not be used as a platform for any future offensive actions against Shireroth or any of its allied powers. Thereafter administrative control shall revert to Bosworth. During the whole period the Duchy shall remain a portion of the territory of Bosworth. The Imperial Government does not seek the permanent annexation of Gascony.
Article Four.
As an act of atonement for initiating the naval battles of May 14-15 2008 Bosworth shall surrender intact the entirety of its navy in tact to the Port of Musica, Yardistan, and thereafter surrender control of such vessels to the Ministry of Military Affairs of the Imperial Government. Vessels shall be surrendered intact, allowing for such war damage that has occurred prior to the capitulation. This transfer of naval assets shall occur no later than June 29 2008.
Article Five.
The Imperial Government reserves whatever powers it shall deem necessary to ensure the adherence of Bosworth to the preceeding articles.
Article Six.
The person of King Edward shall remain at Shirekeep at the pleasure of His Imperial Majesty until such time as the terms of this capitulation have been complied with fully by the Bosworth Government.
Article Seven.
Violation of any of the above articles by Bosworth of any subject of King Edward shall result in the resumption of hostilities and or the forefiture of Gascony to Shireroth.
Article Eight.
The Shirerithian version of this text shall be considered to be authentic.
Signatures of ratification shall be deposited at the Ministry of External Affairs, Shirekeep.
Done at Shirekeep on the date indicated in a single copy which will remain deposited in the archives of the Imperial Government.
Signed,
Roi Dominique I de Le Royaume de Bosworth
Ardashir Khan wrote:Signed,
Ardashir Khan
Khan of Vijayanagara
Minister of Military AffairsThe Ministry of Military Affairs hereby assumes responsibility for the transitional arrangements. It wishes the following points to be known.
1. It is not acceptable for Bosworth, even at this late stage to protest its innocence whilst signing a document confirming its guilt.
a. The Imperial Shirerithian Government calls therefore for King Dominique to withdraw the following statement:
2. In accordance with Article Three I appoint Jacobus Loki as Warden of the Gascon Marches for an initial term of six months. If progress towards a lasting settlement has been deemed as satisfactory then administrative control shall revert to Bosworth. If not then the term of Warden of the Gascon Marches shall be renewed for another six months. This process shall be repeated until such time as conditions are deemed to be satisfactory.First I say that it makes me angry that Shireroth are so aggressive against a smaller nation who have made no fault, but it takes us more courage to admit that it is over than to carry on for reasons we do not have.
3. An Imperial Proconsul shall be provided from the offices of MoMA to ensure an orderly demilitarisation of the Duchy of Gascony.
4. MoMA invites the armed forces of Batavia to remain in situ as per previous bi-lateral arrangements to prevent any lapse into lawlessness and anarchy in the territories they presently occupy.
5. Nothing in this statement shall infringe or set a limit upon the powers awarded to the Imperial Republic of Shireroth under Article Two of the Capitulation Text.
6. It shall be deemed that where Article Six refers to King Edward it shall be interpreted as meaning the present head of state in the Kingdom of Bosworth with all responsibilities and obligations therein being transfered onto the afforementioned office holder.