Treaties

There is no set template for treaties. If you make a treaty with another empire, you should write it up in triplicate and have both parties sign it. A witness is not required, but is recommended. One copy goes to each party, and one goes to the GM. Multiple-way treaties may be signed; everyone directly involved must sign, and all (plus the GM) get copies. Signing empires are politically ``required'' to abide by their treaties, but are not required to by the GM. Trust at your own risk.

Some standard examples of things listed in treaties:

• Formalization of borders.
• Exchange of ambassadors.⁶
• Establishment and specifics of Neutral Zones between empires.
• Alliances.
• Allowance of a limited number of foreign military vessels in domestic space during peacetime as a show of good faith.
• Outlawing of certain weapons (rare).⁷
• Exchange of examples of technology.
• Establishment of Trade Agreements.