Warfare

As with every other political game, warfare is part of the G.O.N world. No we don't have fancy cut scenes or battle cameras but it can still be fun. While maybe not the MOST important part of the game, warfare is pretty much inevitable in the world of Geopolitics.

Wars in G.O.N are hopefully a last resort as we hope players will choose to use diplomacy more than guns and bombs. But in the event that war becomes inevitable, their is some basic information that needs to be known.
 * Wars can only begin once a Casus Beli has been exercised against a nation. This must be a valid reason for war. All Casus Beli must be approved by an admin/Roleplay Manager and all nations involved.
 * Only nations that have agreed to be involved in a war can be involved. Neutral nations can never be invaded or attacked during a war unless they have explicitly agreed.
 * Capital cities cannot be taken over or occupied unless agreed to among all warring parties. In the event that a nation ceases to exist, a game admin, moderator, or roleplay manager can take over the role of the nation and continue a roleplay.
 * Once the conflict is resolved, the terms of the treaty are implemented and a cease fire will commence. Treaties are good for as long both nations want it to be. Could be one year, two years, infinity, or until someone breaks it. Peace treaties will remain intact if a change of leadership happens.
 * Beware that the nation you are declaring war on may have a bigger, stronger ally who comes to their aid. Make sure that you are aware of who you are fighting against. Allies must announce that they are joining a conflict. Allies of warring nations will be given a choice as to whether to provide support. This could be troops, money, equipment, etc.
 * Wars will rage as long as one nation still has soldiers left OR until a peace treaty is signed by both nations. If all the soldiers in either nation are killed, the war will automatically end and all victory spoils will be determined.

MILITARY SPENDING
Most nations, even neutral ones, will spend something on defense. The money spent on military spending is used to purchase weapons, ammunition, tanks, and planes. Military spending is traditionally the highest amount of expense in a national budget.

Now, in Democratic nations, it may not be that simple. Depending on a nations constitution, the head of state may need to receive permission from the "senate" to declare war.