[MoI] Friends that count

Day 1,415, 11:32 • Published in Australia Australia • by eAus Department of Information

This special bulletin is to announce the establishment of a new, regional alliance, with eAustralia as a founding member. Congress has overwhelmingly endorsed this initiative, the culmination of months of diplomacy and negotiation prior to and during Majester's term as president.

Though eAustralia remains committed to EDEN and our long-standing friends and allies, it has long been recognised that many countries within our region share common threats, issues and interests and that cooperation at a regional level holds great potential.

Confederation of the Southern Cross


Logo of the CSC

MISSION STATEMENT

Together we stand, divided we fall. Common cause preserves us and binds us to common action. We endeavour to ensure members have regular elections, maintain national territorial integrity, guard against unauthorised resistance wars, and harass common enemies until they desist or are destroyed.

MEMBER NATIONS

Australia
Brazil
Chile
Colombia
Portugal
South Africa
Uruguay

The CSC is governed by a Council, comprising appointed representatives from member nations and elected operational personnel. The alliance is led by a Strategic Commander, supported by a Senior Tactical Commander and Junior Tactical Commander all elected by the Council.

The CSC will organise itself using IRC and forums, and may establish a military task force capable of turning the tide in key battles.

In keeping with the close, regional relationships bound by common interests and threats, the motto of the alliance is "Amigos que contam", or "Friends that count".

With neighbours like ours, we have much to gain from working together with other countries in the region to secure our survival and long-term growth.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q: What about EDEN and Terra? Are we turning our back on them?
A: eAustralia remains committed to our long-term membership of EDEN, CSC is a regional alliance that supplements rather than replaces our commitment to EDEN.

Q: Why bother with this? EDEN/Terra is where it's at, the member countries aren't big/strong enough to compete.
A: As a regional alliance, CSC members still function within their alliances to EDEN/Terra, and cooperate on achieving regional goals. Smaller countries can only be effective when they are stable. Larger alliances do not always have the spare capacity to resolve small regional matters that are critical to this stability. Therefore stabilizing our region in effect strengthens our broader alliances.

Q: How do I get involved? Where is the forum, IRC channel, etc?
A: If you wish to be involved as a soldier your best bet is to join the ADF. If you wish to be involved in a command position, you should contact the Minister of Defence, Minister of Foreign Affairs or Prime Minister.

If you have any questions feel free to comment here. I'll add common questions to the FAQ.


Chris Carnage
Minister of Information


Kaltiz
Deputy Minister of Information

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