Pact

A pact is simply an agreement between two parties--usually alliances. Pacts must be signed by both alliances to become valid. Some pacts are generally used across the board, while others may contain additional conditions, and are used for only certain alliances. However, there are several types of pacts that have been created and agreed to by the established alliances through the years.

Non-Aggression Pact (NAP)

This pact simply states that the two alliances agree not to attack each other in any way. This pact is regarded as more of a pact of convenience than anything else. It is generally accepted that this pact may be broken at any time for any reason (usually for a Defense Pact), and the political consequences are generally light.

Unbreakable Non-Aggression Pact (uNAP)

This pact is considered the most important pact. This pact also states that two alliances agree not to talk to each other, but that it also may not be broken for any reason. This pact is usually only signed between alliances that have worked for better relations over a long period of time. The political consequences for breaking this pact are usually fatal, and far-reaching. Breaking this pact for any reason is a serious violation of trust among alliances, and the backlash is usually immediate. To break this pact would mean to tell other alliances that your alliance's word means nothing, and other alliances may follow suit by breaking off all relations with your alliance, and most likely attacking you.

Defense Pact (DP)

A defense pact is signed between two alliances who decide to come to each other's defensive aid in times of war. This pact may not be used against a uNAP alliance. There are two types of defense pacts.

Limited Defense Pacts (LDP) are between two alliances that agree to defend each other, but each alliance has the ability to refuse aid requests from the other alliance.

A Full Defense Pact (FDP) is signed between two alliances that agree to defend each other, and each request for military aid must be met.

Offense Pact (OP)

This type of pact is rarely used among alliances, especially those involved in coalition warfare, but the general premise is that two alliances have agreed to help each other in attacking another alliance, or group of alliances. This pact may also not be used against uNAPs.