Description

Most of us are long term friends and been around a long time in different alliances. We do at times leave The Pond to help other allince's build and grow.

We do have programs that we work on from time to time for growth. We have UP, MS, and Covert programs

Right now we want to get people in our allaince that like to stand up for each other and willing to fight if need be. We do try to keep the peace if we are building or ascending it helps out are newest member that are just starting in the game.

We also do an alliance PPT (12hr) weekly.

Most of us are on msn if you need anything.

If you get massed we will find out why and try and fix the problem.
If it can't be fixed we may go in and mass the **** out of them without warning.

We do not tax members.
But when there is a growth program all members are paying in set amounts no one is left out.

We do not go to war a lot, we will if it comes down to it.

Right now we have no NAPs, just on good terms with other alliances but that can change at anytime with warning.


LAWS AND POLICY
The Ponds New policy on attacks


Farming:

Any player who hits a member of The Pond 3 or more times in 7 days (the timer starts with the first attack), will be considered as tantamount to an act of war against The Pond. A warning will subsequently be sent by The Ponds High Council. Any player who then chooses not to respond, chooses to respond in an undiplomatic manner, or continues to attack, will be subject to punitive action with no prior warning. A message will be sent to his or her alliance leaders appraising them of the situation and how it arose.

Also, any player who hits The Pond members for amounts of Naq less then one tenth of their defence, or raids for the purpose of gaining untrained units at an unprofitable level will be contacted in the manner stated above. Note; the ratios are different in Pergatory realm.

Planet Stealing:

The Pond considers planet stealing the gravest offence outside of making a war. It is not just considered an attack on an individual in the alliance, but whole alliance. Any person who steals a planet from The Pond is expected to return the planet immediately and to compensate its owner for damage done including defence, production and loss of income. Failure to comply this rule will lead a hostile response, including the taking and abandoning of all planets in the offending realm, but is not limited to such.

Vultures:

The Pond does not tolerate vultures. We consider any person who attacks any member of The Pond during a period in which The Pond is at war a vulture. The first offence will lead to a PM. From this point on we expect no more hostile action to be taken. We also expect repayment for the hit; and if none is forth coming we will make it our business to extract payment from the account in question.

Any player who repeatedly vultures will get our special attention, as is reserved especially for vultures. It is also worth noting that we keep a list of vultures, so if you don’t get yours straight away, don’t think it isn’t coming.



The Pond member's Farming rules:

When attacking for naq or untrained units, use you’re good judgment. It is important to know who and where you attack and there policies. If you pilfer aggressively, and the victim complains in threatening tones, bring it to High Council. It will be dealt with.

Procedural Notes: The Ponds high council will take these steps in this order to resolve any potential conflicts

1) We will seek a solution through diplomatic mediums we see as reasonable. This may include the player, his/her alliances commanders/diplomats and his commander.

2) If no common ground can be found between players, then a 1 vs 1 will be suggested, on the condition that no out side help given on either side. If the 1 vs 1 is agreed to, then we will give no help to our member but our advice and encouragement.

3) If any evidence of out side interference is found, we will reappraise the situation, and following this, an alliance wide mandate will be decided on by HC and action taken subsequent to our decision.

Our members are not to take action that will increase tensions with out expressed permission of the High council.

If a member of The Pond steals a planet, and the owner wishes to retake the planet, the same rules as for a 1 vs 1 will apply.

To succinctly express our policy, it boils down to this: Attack wisely and if you attack us, be wise.

If for any reason it is necessary to contact The Pond to deal with diplomatic issues that can not be sorted amicably with a player, please contact either our Head Diplomat, ??? or allince leader Snakekeeper ingame or via MSN @ rautio3@hotmail.com .