Preamble:In recognition of the friendship between X-Nations and Coalition of Royal Allied Powers (CRAP) this Protectorate Declaration is signedArticle I - Sovereignty 1. X-Nations and CRAP will remain sovereign alliances. Article II - Defense1. X-Nations is hereafter a protectorate of CRAP; Any attack upon X-Nations will be considered an attack upon CRAP, and will be defended as such by members of CRAP.2. CRAP is required upon signing of this document to provide military defense to X-Nations, should they be attacked. 3. Should CRAP enter a conflict due to other treaty obligations X-Nations is not required to defend CRAP, but has the option to defend CRAP if they are so willing.Article III - Aggression 1. X-Nations is not required to join or assist (whether it be with military, monetary, or otherwise) in a conflict which has been started by CRAP, unless they see fit.2. CRAP is required to join or assist (whether it be with military, monetary, or otherwise) in a conflict which has been started by X-Nations.Article IV - Communication and Intelligence1. Any Intelligence relevant to either CRAP or X-Nations will be shared through the correct channels in a speedy and timely manner.2. Both CRAP and X-Nations agree to treat each other kindly in public and private channels.3. Both CRAP and X-Nations agree to keep open communication with the other through both embassies and IRC channels.Article V - Tech selling and Senate Voting1. X-Nations shall give CRAP exclusive status when considering tech dealing.2. Any X-Nations member on the Maroon team will vote for whomever CRAP is supporting for Maroon team Senate.Article VI - Aid1. X-Nations may ask CRAP financial assistance if it is needed. Both alliances will agree on a timetable to pay back the aid given by CRAP, unless it is waived.2. Should X-Nations need help with nation building or war preparation, they may request access to any guides and resources CRAP has at its disposal, given they are kept private and used only by X-Nations members.Article VII ~ Treaties1. X-Nations are required to bring treaty drafts or any treaty plans to the attention of CRAP government at least one week (seven days) before signing.2. X-Nations is strongly encouraged to consult with CRAP about any Foreign Affairs plans.Article VIII ~ Cancellation1. If either CRAP or X-Nations feels as though they are not family anymore they must give the other a 72 hour warning period before they cancel this treaty.2. The treaty will remain in effect for the 72 hour period after cancellation.Signed for CRAP~constapatedape - Triumvir, That Guy~Raistandantilus - Triumvir, Pope, Prosopographer-in-Chief~Chuck Normis - Founder/Triumvir, Almighty Lord Buddha~ HRH Jonathan Webb II - Minister of War/Defense- Defender of the Holy CRAP~ Lawno - Minister of Foreign Affairs, Token Aussie of The Internet~ Barney and Friends - Minister of Finance~ Champcardon of Rudostan - Chancellor of the Coalition of Royal Allied PowersSigned for X-NationsCurtisoxford - The Leader