Each member must adhere to Alliance laws and mandates.
Article 2:
Each member maintains control over their territory, as long as it does not conflict with Article 1.
Article 3:
Any technological developments or creations from before joining the Alliance is strict property of its creator, shared only at his/her wishes.
Article 4:
Any technological developments or creations from after joining the Alliance are shared with all. Any constructions belong to the Alliance.
Article 5:
Any warship constructed using technology obtained from other members after joining the Alliance is an Alliance ship, being under the command of all members. It shall be crewed by people from all members, and subject only to the orders of the Alliance.
Article 6:
All members must give all other members free passage and trade to their systems.
Article 7:
If a member is in trouble, not caused by his/her doing, all other members are required to pledge any support they can.
Article 8:
The Alliance may only embark on a course of action after it has been approved by all members.
Article 9:
No one in the Alliance may cause harm to another member, unless there is just cause, upon which they will be expelled from the Alliance.
Article 10:
Any member may propose a change to the Articles, and may propose a new law at any time. These shall come into effect immediately upon the ratification by all member nations.