Epimethius
Wish I Hadn't Been Here
- Joined
- May 29, 2004
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I'm a bit of a pacifist, though I did not quite mind the war with Rome (mainly because I care more about nice borders without any holes than I care about not going to war). I was displeased with how we conquered the entire world last game (and how we leveled a third of it to finish without being stopped ahead of time), and I would rather we not have a repeat. Obviously some wars are bound to happen, and, this being a democracy, people are bound to support agression. But after the success of the war with Rome, followed by a golden age and unique unit, we're get a bit ahead of ourselves. So I propose the following.
What this would be is not any really official document. This isn't a law, or an amendment, or anything. It could easily be overriden by the will of the People. But its a doctrine, meaning we'd try to follow it as much as possible, except when the people explicitly say not to. It would be approved by a vote for validity. I'm holding a discussion to shape and see if this could actually fly, which will be followed by a vote on it.
Japanatican Doctrine of Peace
Following the defeat of Rome, we, the people of Japanatica, have decided that we will make an effort to only wage war when impossible to avoid, and to do so as nobly as possible. We adopt, therefore, the following doctrine of peaceful government:
-No war shall be declared by Japanatica on another country, though other countries may declare war on us.
-We may defend our honor against a country demanding tribute.
-Once a civilization has declared war on us, we may attack their cities and defend our own, however we may not pillage their land.
-We will not use espionage tactics against our enemies, except to expose their own (expose spy).
-Nor will we misuse a Right of Passage Agreement to prepare an attack.
-Military Alliances may be signed against enemies, as well as Mutual Protection Pacts.
-Peace will be made at the first possible instant, without pursuing prizes (gold, tech, maps).
-We will honor any agreement made to the best of our abilities.
-No civilization will ever be wiped out by Japanatica.
-An army may be maintained for defensive purposes, as well as offensive if necessary.
-Efforts will be focused on cultural and scientific improvements and wonders throughout this period of peace.
-We shall aim for a diplomatic, cultural, histographic, or space victory.
This goes a bit far, but keep in mind that we can always overrule it. And we did conquer the entire world last time, so I think its reasonable not to go that far this time. This allows us to focus on wonders and science, two things we have not done well in so far. And we shouldn't have to worry about falling behind militarily for a while. I don't know how much people support pacifism at all, much less a doctrine, but I figured this was worth a shot.
What this would be is not any really official document. This isn't a law, or an amendment, or anything. It could easily be overriden by the will of the People. But its a doctrine, meaning we'd try to follow it as much as possible, except when the people explicitly say not to. It would be approved by a vote for validity. I'm holding a discussion to shape and see if this could actually fly, which will be followed by a vote on it.
Japanatican Doctrine of Peace
Following the defeat of Rome, we, the people of Japanatica, have decided that we will make an effort to only wage war when impossible to avoid, and to do so as nobly as possible. We adopt, therefore, the following doctrine of peaceful government:
-No war shall be declared by Japanatica on another country, though other countries may declare war on us.
-We may defend our honor against a country demanding tribute.
-Once a civilization has declared war on us, we may attack their cities and defend our own, however we may not pillage their land.
-We will not use espionage tactics against our enemies, except to expose their own (expose spy).
-Nor will we misuse a Right of Passage Agreement to prepare an attack.
-Military Alliances may be signed against enemies, as well as Mutual Protection Pacts.
-Peace will be made at the first possible instant, without pursuing prizes (gold, tech, maps).
-We will honor any agreement made to the best of our abilities.
-No civilization will ever be wiped out by Japanatica.
-An army may be maintained for defensive purposes, as well as offensive if necessary.
-Efforts will be focused on cultural and scientific improvements and wonders throughout this period of peace.
-We shall aim for a diplomatic, cultural, histographic, or space victory.
This goes a bit far, but keep in mind that we can always overrule it. And we did conquer the entire world last time, so I think its reasonable not to go that far this time. This allows us to focus on wonders and science, two things we have not done well in so far. And we shouldn't have to worry about falling behind militarily for a while. I don't know how much people support pacifism at all, much less a doctrine, but I figured this was worth a shot.