Spartan Protectorate Pact

This treaty was ended by Sparta for The Roman Empire's decision to engage in an alliance war with COMECON. Relations between them are still friendly and a new pact of friendship is being drafted.

Preamble
In recognition of friendship towards one another, and in the hopes of cooperative and peaceful growth, The Roman Empire and Sparta enter into the following protectorate treaty and agree to the following terms.

Article I
Neither signatory alliance shall initiate acts of aggression, whether in word or deed, against the other signatory of this treaty. This includes, but is not limited to, acts such as: Tech Raiding, Wars of Aggression, Spying, or Flaming/Trolling by one signatory toward the other.

Article II
Should The Roman Empire come under attack by a hostile force, Sparta is obligated to come to the defense and aid of the aforementioned alliance. The Roman Empire is also encouraged, but not required, to offer the same in return should Sparta come under attack from a hostile force. Sparta is not required to defend or support The Roman Empire if it can be proven that aggression was initiated toward another alliance or nation by The Roman Empire first.

Article III
Both signatory alliances agree to share any information they learn that conveys a possible threat toward the other signatory, and will respect the wishes of the other should one party express the desire to keep such intelligence confidential.

Article IV
Sparta reserves the right to send an advisor to The Roman Empire to provide guidance in the military, economic, trade, and foreign affairs areas.

Article V
Sparta will in no way interfere in The Roman Empire’s internal affairs, however The Roman Empire can still request Sparta to use its larger diplomatic corps to assist in matters pertaining to Foreign Affairs.

Article VI
Should either party wish to cancel this agreement for any reason, they must notify the other signatory through private diplomatic channels atleast 48 hours before officially announcing the cancellation. The treaty is binding for an additional 72 hours from the time of the notification of cancellation.