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	The Viceroy can deploy forces at will, but under supervision of the Cabinet. Only a		The Viceroy can deploy forces at will, but under supervision of the Cabinet. Only a
	unanimous vote of all Cabinet Ministers can overturn such an action.		unanimous vote of all Cabinet Ministers can overturn such an action.
		+	<br><br>
		+	=Article II. The Regent=
		+	The Regent is first in the line of succession for Viceroy of the Trade Federation, and main
		+	responsibilities are determined by the Viceroy, who defines the majority of the Regent's duties
		+	as circumstances require
		+	<br>
		+	====A. Titles====
		+	The Regent of the Trade Federation shall only be known as the Regent of the Trade Federation.
		+	<br>
		+	====B. Eligibility====
		+	The Regent of the Trade Federation is appointed by the Viceroy of the Trade Federation from
		+	the citizens of the Trade Federation or a citizen of one of the Nationalized Factions of the Trade
		+	Federation.
		+	<br>
		+	====C. Succession====
		+	There is no line of succession to the Regent, the Viceroy is free to appoint any other citizen of
		+	the Trade Federation or Nationalized Factions of the Trade Federation to the seat of Regent.
		+	<br><br>
		+	====D. Removal====
		+	The Regent can be removed from office for the following reasons:
		+	*Treason
		+	* Theft of Federation property
		+	* incapacitating illness and/or death
		+	* leaving the Trade Federation
		+	If the Regent feels he can no longer continue his duties, he may step down from the position
		+	with an honorable discharge.
		+	====E. Residence====
		+	The Regent of the Trade Federation maintains special residence within the Trade Federation
		+	Palace on Taanab and offices located within the Trade Federation Capital Building.
		+	====F. Special Powers====
		+	The Regent currently shares in no enumerated powers within the Trade Federation.
		+	<br><br>
		+	=Article III. The Duceroy=
		+	The Duceroy shall have executive authority under the direction of the Viceroy and is the de facto
		+	second in command of the Trade Federation. The Duceroy shall share in the responsibilities of
		+	running the day-to-day operations of the Trade Federation.
		+	====A. Titles====
		+	The Duceroy of the Trade Federation shall only be known as the Duceroy of the Trade
		+	Federation.
		+	<br>
		+	====B. Eligibility====
		+	For an individual to ascend to the role of Duceroy of the Trade Federation, a citizen of the Trade
		+	Federation must be nominated by the Viceroy. After the nomination, the Cabinet Ministers will
		+	vote on the nomination and a majority of 3/4ths of the Ministers is required to make the
		+	nominee the official Duceroy.
		+	<br>
		+	In the event that the Cabinet Ministers refuse or cannot reach a 3/4ths majority, the Viceroy
		+	must nominate another individual for the position.
		+	<br>
		+	====C. Succession====
		+	In the event of the removal of the Duceroy, the Viceroy will nominate a successor for the
		+	position of Duceroy, and the normal rules of Eligibility will apply. During the duration of the new
		+	appointment, the Cabinet shall appoint a temporary Duceroy. The temporary Duceroy is
		+	appointed out of the Cabinet members. The temporary Duceroy is then to perform the duties of
		+	the Duceroy as well as his previous duties before receiving the title of Acting Duceroy.
		+	<br><br>
		+	====D. Removal====
		+	The Duceroy can be removed from office for the following reasons:
		+	*Treason
		+	* Theft of Federation property
		+	* incapacitating illness and/or death
		+	* leaving the Trade Federation
		+	If the Duceroy feels he can no longer continue his duties, he may step down from the position
		+	with an honorable discharge.
		+	====E. Residence====
		+	The Duceroy of the Trade Federation maintains special residence within the Trade Federation
		+	Palace on Taanab and offices located within the Trade Federation Capital Building on Taanab.
		+	====F. Special Powers====
		+	*If the Viceroy is unable to perform his duties on any occasion, the Duceroy will take charge of
		+	the Trade Federation until the Viceroy returns.
		+	* The Duceroy, under direction of the Viceroy, is able to spend the credits in the treasury of the
		+	Trade Federation.
		+	* If the Viceroy is temporarily away, the Duceroy will assume all authority of the Viceroy while
		+	he is away. The Cabinet shall appoint a temporary Duceroy. The temporary Duceroy is appointed
		+	out of the Cabinet members. The temporary Duceroy is then to perform the duties of the
		+	Duceroy as well as his previous duties before receiving the title of Acting Duceroy.
		+	<br><br>

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Trade Federation: Charter
Ratified on unknown date by Viceroy Corbin Esco
Updated on Year 9, Day 12 by Viceroy Jacob Jansen and his Cabinet
Updated on Year 11, Day 107 by Viceroy Jacob Jansen and his Cabinet
Updated on Year 13, Day 346 by Viceroy Jacob Jansen and his Cabinet


"We, the traders of the galaxy come together to form a Federation that protects the rights of traders and provide a safe haven for the honest traders and peoples of the galaxy. We form this Federation with a great spirit of tenacity in order to become a sovereign government within this galaxy. Furthermore we reserve the right to be a free standing government without any external influence, free of persecution and coercion and remain a neutral force in any war, offering all participants, equal opportunities to take advantage of Trade Federation services."

Contents 1 Article I. Viceroyal Powers 1.1 A. Titles 1.2 B. Eligibility 1.3 C. Succession 1.4 D. Removal 1.5 E. Residence 1.6 F. Special Powers 2 Article II. The Regent 2.1 A. Titles 2.2 B. Eligibility 2.3 C. Succession 2.4 D. Removal 2.5 E. Residence 2.6 F. Special Powers 3 Article III. The Duceroy 3.1 A. Titles 3.2 B. Eligibility 3.3 C. Succession 3.4 D. Removal 3.5 E. Residence 3.6 F. Special Powers

Article I. Viceroyal Powers

The Viceroy shall be the Head of State for the Trade Federation.

A. Titles

The Viceroy of the Trade Federation is also known as the following:

• Prime Minister of the Trade Federation Cabinet
• Commander-in-Chief of all Trade Federation Armed Forces
• Lord Governor of the Taanab system
• Lord Ambassador for the Trade Federation
• Governor of all Trade Federation Territories

B. Eligibility

For an individual to ascend to the role of Viceroy of the Trade Federation, a citizen of the Trade Federation must be appointed by the Cabinet

C. Succession

In the event of the removal of the Viceroy, if a Regent is appointed, the Regent will assume the role of Viceroy of the Trade Federation. The move of Regent to Viceroy can only be overturned by a unanimous vote of no confidence in the Regent by the remaining members of the Cabinet.

If no Regent is appointed, or the Regent receives a vote of no confidence, the Duceroy will assume the title of Acting Viceroy, and the Cabinet must appoint a new Viceroy from the ranks of the Cabinet with a 3/4ths majority vote of the Cabinet members.

If no Duceroy is available to assume the title of Acting Viceroy, the succession will be as follows:

• Minister of the Interior
• Minister of Defense
• Minister of Production
• Deputy Minister of the Interior
• Deputy Minister of Defense
• Deputy Minister of Production

D. Removal

The Viceroy can be removed from office for the following reasons:

• Treason
• Theft of Federation property
• incapacitating illness and/or death
• leaving the Trade Federation

The Viceroy may also wish to give up his title and retire if he therefore wishes.

E. Residence

The Viceroy's residence is in the Trade Federation Palace on the planet Taanab of the Taanab system located in the Zeemacht Cluster.
If the Trade Federation Palace is captured or it is deemed unsafe for the Viceroy, the Viceroy's residence and office of command will be transferred to the nearest Lucrehulk Battleship, or an undisclosed location established under the protection of the Trade Federation Armed Forces.
Any Trade Federation Capital ship transporting the Viceroy holds the call sign “TFF” (Trade Federation Flagship). If the Viceroy is not present on any Federation capital ship, the call sign will transfer back to the designated Flagship of the Trade Federation.

F. Special Powers

The Viceroy can deploy forces at will, but under supervision of the Cabinet. Only a unanimous vote of all Cabinet Ministers can overturn such an action.

Article II. The Regent

The Regent is first in the line of succession for Viceroy of the Trade Federation, and main responsibilities are determined by the Viceroy, who defines the majority of the Regent's duties as circumstances require

A. Titles

The Regent of the Trade Federation shall only be known as the Regent of the Trade Federation.

B. Eligibility

The Regent of the Trade Federation is appointed by the Viceroy of the Trade Federation from the citizens of the Trade Federation or a citizen of one of the Nationalized Factions of the Trade Federation.

C. Succession

There is no line of succession to the Regent, the Viceroy is free to appoint any other citizen of the Trade Federation or Nationalized Factions of the Trade Federation to the seat of Regent.

D. Removal

The Regent can be removed from office for the following reasons:

• Treason
• Theft of Federation property
• incapacitating illness and/or death
• leaving the Trade Federation

If the Regent feels he can no longer continue his duties, he may step down from the position with an honorable discharge.

E. Residence

The Regent of the Trade Federation maintains special residence within the Trade Federation Palace on Taanab and offices located within the Trade Federation Capital Building.

F. Special Powers

The Regent currently shares in no enumerated powers within the Trade Federation.

Article III. The Duceroy

The Duceroy shall have executive authority under the direction of the Viceroy and is the de facto second in command of the Trade Federation. The Duceroy shall share in the responsibilities of running the day-to-day operations of the Trade Federation.

A. Titles

The Duceroy of the Trade Federation shall only be known as the Duceroy of the Trade Federation.

B. Eligibility

For an individual to ascend to the role of Duceroy of the Trade Federation, a citizen of the Trade Federation must be nominated by the Viceroy. After the nomination, the Cabinet Ministers will vote on the nomination and a majority of 3/4ths of the Ministers is required to make the nominee the official Duceroy.
In the event that the Cabinet Ministers refuse or cannot reach a 3/4ths majority, the Viceroy must nominate another individual for the position.

C. Succession

In the event of the removal of the Duceroy, the Viceroy will nominate a successor for the position of Duceroy, and the normal rules of Eligibility will apply. During the duration of the new appointment, the Cabinet shall appoint a temporary Duceroy. The temporary Duceroy is appointed out of the Cabinet members. The temporary Duceroy is then to perform the duties of the Duceroy as well as his previous duties before receiving the title of Acting Duceroy.

D. Removal

The Duceroy can be removed from office for the following reasons:

• Treason
• Theft of Federation property
• incapacitating illness and/or death
• leaving the Trade Federation

If the Duceroy feels he can no longer continue his duties, he may step down from the position with an honorable discharge.

E. Residence

The Duceroy of the Trade Federation maintains special residence within the Trade Federation Palace on Taanab and offices located within the Trade Federation Capital Building on Taanab.

F. Special Powers

• If the Viceroy is unable to perform his duties on any occasion, the Duceroy will take charge of

the Trade Federation until the Viceroy returns.

• The Duceroy, under direction of the Viceroy, is able to spend the credits in the treasury of the

Trade Federation.

• If the Viceroy is temporarily away, the Duceroy will assume all authority of the Viceroy while

he is away. The Cabinet shall appoint a temporary Duceroy. The temporary Duceroy is appointed out of the Cabinet members. The temporary Duceroy is then to perform the duties of the Duceroy as well as his previous duties before receiving the title of Acting Duceroy.