For the sake of the people of the New Republic and for galactic unity, the Articles of Membership are established.
1§ Sectors, systems, planets, and moons entering the New Republic are bound to follow the following dictations as they are mentioned. A breach of this policy can result in punishment by the New Republic government in form of economic sanctions, suspended Galactic Senate representation, situational probational advisories, or direct New Republic governance.
2§ All member worlds must abide by the New Republic constitution and all legislation and policy passed by the Galactic Senate.
3§ All member worlds must contribute with financial backing to the New Republic establishments and security forces upon request by the Galactic Senate.
4§ The sanctity of the New Republic must not be compromised by hostile action within Republic space or the responsible member world must adhere to punishment by the Galactic Senate as 1§ dictates.
5§ Member worlds must respect and follow the basic rights of sentience for all those under their sovereignty.
6§ In case of war, all member worlds are bound to send relief supplies if in any way possible to the civilian populations on inflicted systems upon request of the Galactic Senate.
7§ Any member world in the New Republic can lay down a veto resolution against a decision made by the Galactic Senate unless it conflicts with the following paragraphs;
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8§ Should a member world wish to wage war upon another entity not included in the New Republic, it must first warn the Galactic Senate.
• 8a§ In addition to §8, the member world may not wage war on other New Republic member worlds or New Republic allies.
• 8b§ In addition to §8, the member world can request help in their campaign from the Galactic Senate with resources or military forces.
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