Treaty of Las Vegas
In an unprecedented move, the Technocracy and the Traditions came to an agreement and built a neutral zone of sorts, based in and around Las Vegas. This mutual non-aggression and non-interference pact has allowed a safe haven of sorts for members of both factions, and is a potential step towards the end of the Ascension War.
History
The Treaty was signed by the representatives of the Technocratic Union and the Traditions on August 4, 1945 and placed into force the following year.
Ramifications
Text of the Treaty
Treaty of Las Vegas
The Technocratic Union and the Collective Traditions of Magi (hereafter known as the "contracting parties"),
In view of the need of a location of release for the Masses,
Acknowledge the necessity of the establishment, control and operation of a directed venue to appease the Public,
Firmly believe that the maintenance of such a venue be beneficial to the long term health of the Masses,
With the hope of promoting a healthy working relationship between the contracting parties,
Understand the need for a localized cessation of hostilities,
Do agree to the following:
Article 1
In accordance with existing principles and norms of mutual non-aggression, mutual non-interference in each others' internal affairs, equality and mutual benefit and peaceful co-existence, the contracting parties agree to maintain and enforce the creation and continuation of the Las Vegas Neutral Disctrict.
Article 2
As a necessity for protecting the Masses within Las Vegas as well as the reality and consensus within the protected area, the parties agree to limit and control their own uses of magickal effects in order to maintain the stability and safety of all within the District.
Article 3
The Las Vegas Neutral District is defined as an area centering on the intersection of Interstates 15 and 515, and extending out to cover the entire Las Vegas greater metropolitan area. This Disctrict extends for two miles further from the center past Interstate 215, which comprises the southern and western borders. It extends two miles further from the center past Highway 215, comprising the rest of the western and all of the northern border. On the east it extends one mile beyond North Hollywood Blvd. The District contains the areas identified as Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, East Las Vegas, and Henderson. Areas specifically not under protection include anything beyond the mentioned boundaries, and Nellis Air Force Base.
Article 4
Due to the ratio of the Masses to the members of the parties, each agrees that any member formally aligned with either party may be called to duty so long as they reside within the District. Duty can include, but is not limited to, investigation of supernatural events, resolution of potential and confirmed treaty violations, attendance in trial of peers as a witness or juror, and
Article 5
In keeping with the ideals established within the United States of Due Process, the parties agree that any member of either party that is suspected of violations of this agreement are to be given all opportunities for a fair arrest, trial and sentencing from their peers.
Article 6
Recognizing that intentional violators can be unwilling to exercise their opportunities for trial, justifiable force in resolving suspected violations is authorized by and for members of both parties as deemed necessary. All members involved in forceful resolutions must fully document and submit to verification processes to insure the validity and necessity of acts of violence within their duties. Members who act upon violations as vigilantes may be addressed as violators themselves, and can be acted upon in accordance with this agreement.
Article 7
In realizing that not all sources of danger to the Masses originate from the Parties, each agrees to subdue, obscure or eliminate threats to the Masses from other supernatural sources, including but not limited to Faeries, Vampires, Shapeshifters, and Spirits. Documentation and verification of such events is duly required from any member involved in such events.
Article 8
For a period of one hundred (100) years shall this treaty remain in effect between the agreeing parties. After such time, the parties agree that the existing text may be renewed or a new treaty may be drawn up or neither, instead choosing to let this agreement simply lapse as needed.
Article 9
The present treaty shall be ratified in good and due form and the ratifications shall be exchanged within six (6) months after the date of the Signature by the Ambassadors of the agreeing parties, or sooner if possible.
Done at Las Vegas the fourth day of August in the one hundred sixty-ninth year of the United States of America, and August 4, 1945.
See Also
Las Vegas Neutral District
Las Vegas on Wikipedia
