Beta Aquilae Convention - Revision history

Kietotheworld: /* Specifics of BETAC */ Removed part about firing on escape pods/Silent Threat. User campaigns are non-canon, and Secrets Revealed takes place decades before BETAC

2025-09-07T12:35:30Z

Specifics of BETAC: Removed part about firing on escape pods/Silent Threat. User campaigns are non-canon, and Secrets Revealed takes place decades before BETAC

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	Overall, the specifics of BETAC resemble those of the [[Wikipedia:Geneva Convention\|Geneva Convention]], and the Terran half of this treaty was probably based on this, or whatever had succeeded it by 2358.		Overall, the specifics of BETAC resemble those of the [[Wikipedia:Geneva Convention\|Geneva Convention]], and the Terran half of this treaty was probably based on this, or whatever had succeeded it by 2358.

	Some user-made campaigns claim that BETAC prohibits firing on escape pods. However, considering that the player is specifically ordered to destroy Hermes in [[Secrets Revealed]], it appears that the Terrans have no special taboo regarding destroying escape pods; on the other hand, given that GTI was probably at least partially rogue at this time, they may.

	[[Category:History\|Beta Aquilae Convention]]		[[Category:History\|Beta Aquilae Convention]]

TopAce: We don't have to mention that the Shivans don't recognize BETAC. Of course they don't.

2009-07-18T17:31:42Z

We don't have to mention that the Shivans don't recognize BETAC. Of course they don't.

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	Technically, BETAC is but one of a series of conventions and treaties that define how the GTVA functions as a political, military, and economic entity. However, the significance of BETAC as the cornerstone of the Terran-Vasudan alliance has made it the favored target of [[Neo-Terran Front]] propagandists.		Technically, BETAC is but one of a series of conventions and treaties that define how the GTVA functions as a political, military, and economic entity. However, the significance of BETAC as the cornerstone of the Terran-Vasudan alliance has made it the favored target of [[Neo-Terran Front]] propagandists.

	BETAC forbids GTVA forces to fire upon unarmed or civilian vessels, including escape pods, medical vessels, and transports carrying civilians. The ~~[[Shivans]] and the~~ Neo-Terran Front ~~do not~~ recognize BETAC, and so can openly fire upon the aforementioned vessels without remorse or penalty.		BETAC forbids GTVA forces to fire upon unarmed or civilian vessels, including escape pods, medical vessels, and transports carrying civilians. The Neo-Terran Front doesn't recognize BETAC, and so can openly fire upon the aforementioned vessels without remorse or penalty.

	The Neo-Terran Front refused to accept the conditions of BETAC and completely ignored its existence, except (apparently) in instances where it could be used against the GTVA, who must follow the convention. For example, when the [[NTC Trinity\|NTC ''Trinity'']] was found in the [[Nebula System\|nebula]], Arthur Roemig, the captain of the ''Trinity'', referred to his rights as a prisoner of war under the Beta Aquilae Convention. He therefore had no obligation to answer GTVA Command's questions.		The Neo-Terran Front refused to accept the conditions of BETAC and completely ignored its existence, except (apparently) in instances where it could be used against the GTVA, who must follow the convention. For example, when the [[NTC Trinity\|NTC ''Trinity'']] was found in the [[Nebula System\|nebula]], Arthur Roemig, the captain of the ''Trinity'', referred to his rights as a prisoner of war under the Beta Aquilae Convention. He therefore had no obligation to answer GTVA Command's questions.

Snail: Removed non-canon stuff.

2008-08-03T07:54:55Z

Removed non-canon stuff.

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	The Neo-Terran Front refused to accept the conditions of BETAC and completely ignored its existence, except (apparently) in instances where it could be used against the GTVA, who must follow the convention. For example, when the [[NTC Trinity\|NTC ''Trinity'']] was found in the [[Nebula System\|nebula]], Arthur Roemig, the captain of the ''Trinity'', referred to his rights as a prisoner of war under the Beta Aquilae Convention. He therefore had no obligation to answer GTVA Command's questions.		The Neo-Terran Front refused to accept the conditions of BETAC and completely ignored its existence, except (apparently) in instances where it could be used against the GTVA, who must follow the convention. For example, when the [[NTC Trinity\|NTC ''Trinity'']] was found in the [[Nebula System\|nebula]], Arthur Roemig, the captain of the ''Trinity'', referred to his rights as a prisoner of war under the Beta Aquilae Convention. He therefore had no obligation to answer GTVA Command's questions.

	~~It can be assumed that the Beta Aquilae Convention overpowers the [[Pan-Galactic Treaty]] in most respects.~~


	==Specifics of BETAC==		==Specifics of BETAC==

Ngtm1r: /* Specifics of BETAC */

2008-07-30T18:15:55Z

Specifics of BETAC

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	Overall, the specifics of BETAC resemble those of the [[Wikipedia:Geneva Convention\|Geneva Convention]], and the Terran half of this treaty was probably based on this, or whatever had succeeded it by 2358.		Overall, the specifics of BETAC resemble those of the [[Wikipedia:Geneva Convention\|Geneva Convention]], and the Terran half of this treaty was probably based on this, or whatever had succeeded it by 2358.

	Some user-made campaigns claim that BETAC prohibits firing on escape pods. However, considering that the player is specifically ordered to destroy Hermes in [[Secrets Revealed]], it appears that the Terrans have no special taboo regarding destroying escape pods.		Some user-made campaigns claim that BETAC prohibits firing on escape pods. However, considering that the player is specifically ordered to destroy Hermes in [[Secrets Revealed]], it appears that the Terrans have no special taboo regarding destroying escape pods; on the other hand, given that GTI was probably at least partially rogue at this time, they may.

	[[Category:History\|Beta Aquilae Convention]]		[[Category:History\|Beta Aquilae Convention]]

TopAce at 20:19, 28 July 2008

2008-07-28T20:19:46Z

TopAce: Moved

2008-07-28T20:16:08Z

Moved

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	~~#REDIRECT~~ [[The Beta Aquilae Convention]]		As the industry and economy of the Terran-Vasudan systems recovered from [[The Great War]], support for a more powerful GTVA gained momentum. In 2358, delegates signed into existence the Beta Aquilae Convention (BETAC), named after the system where the constitution was drafted and ratified. BETAC dismantled the governments of the Terran blocs and recognized the General Assembly, the Security Council, and the Vasudan Imperium as the supreme authorities of Terran-Vasudan space.

			Under BETAC, the Vasudans and the Terrans maintain separate fleets under a single command structure. A warship is designated GT or GV, indicating whether it is Galactic Terran or Galactic Vasudan. The two species openly exchange information and technology, and the most recent fighters and bombers can be modified to accommodate pilots of either species.

			Technically, BETAC is but one of a series of conventions and treaties that define how the GTVA functions as a political, military, and economic entity. However, the significance of BETAC as the cornerstone of the Terran-Vasudan alliance has made it the favored target of NTF propagandists.

			BETAC forbids GTVA forces to fire upon unarmed or civilian vessels, including escape pods, medical vessels and transports carrying civilians. The [[Shivans]] and the [[Neo-Terran Front]] do not recognize BETAC, and so can openly fire upon the aforementioned vessels without remorse or penalty.

			The [[Neo-Terran Front]] refused to accept the conditions of BETAC and completely ignored its existence, except (apparently) in instances where it could be used against the GTVA, who must follow the convention. For example, when the [[NTC Trinity\|NTC ''Trinity'']] was found in the [[Nebula System\|nebula]], Arthur Roemig, the captain of the ''Trinity'', referred to his rights as a prisoner of war under the Beta Aquilae convention. He therefore had no obligation to answer GTVA Command's questions.

			It can be assumed that the Beta Aquilae Convention overpowers the [[Pan-Galactic Treaty]] in most respects.


			==Specifics of BETAC==

			We know certain specifics of the Beta Aquilae Convention from in-game data, though, of course, we can not expect to know everything of what is likely to be a long and complex treaty. However, the following has been confirmed by in-game sources:

			* Prisoners of war may refuse to answer questions put to them by their captors.
			* Civillians are not to be fired upon by either side during a conflict.

			Overall, the specifics of BETAC resemble those of the Geneva Convention, and the Terran half of this treaty was probably based on this, or whatever had succeeded it by 2358.

			Some user-made campaigns claim that BETAC prohibits firing on escape pods. However, considering that the player is specifically ordered to destroy Hermes in [[Secrets Revealed]], it appears that the Terrans have no special taboo regarding destroying escape pods.

			[[Category:History\|Beta Aquilae Convention, The]]

Mustang19: Redirecting to The Beta Aquilae Convention

2007-10-03T16:50:49Z

Redirecting to The Beta Aquilae Convention

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	The '''Beta Aquilae Convention''' (also '''BETAC''') was ratified in 2358, which centralized power in the [[Galactic Terran-Vasudan Alliance]]. As its name indicated, it was signed at [[Beta Aquilae]], which is also known to be a highly important base of operations for the [[Galactic Terran Alliance\|GTA]]. The convention included the common law in GTVA space and defended civilian rights. It also controlled military behaviour and regularised military morale. After days of debate and concillation, both sides agreed on all points of the pact and the Beta Aquilae Convention was born.		#REDIRECT [[The Beta Aquilae Convention]]

	The [[Neo-Terran Front]] refused to accept the conditions of BETAC and completely ignored its presence until it could be used to unsettle GTVA Command, who must follow the convention. The epitome was when the [[NTC Trinity\|NTC ''Trinity'']] was found in the [[~~Nebula System\|nebula]].~~ The ~~captain of the ''Trinity'' referred to his rights as a prisoner of war, based on the Beta Aquilae convention. GTVA Command has no choice but to put capitulate and attempted a rescue.~~

	~~==Specifics of BETAC==~~

	We know certain specifics of the Beta Aquilae Convention from in-game data, though, of course, we can not expect to know everything of what is likely to be a long and complex treaty. However, the following has been confirmed by in-game sources:

	* Prisoners of war may refuse to answer questions put to them by their captors.
	* Firing on escape pods is against the rules of war.
	* Civillians are not to be fired upon by either side during a conflict.

	~~Overall, the specifics of BETAC resemble those of the Geneva Convention, and the Terran half of this treaty was probably based on this, or whatever had succeeded it by 2358.~~

	~~[[Category:History\|~~Beta Aquilae Convention]]
	~~[[Category:Acronyms~~]]

Goober5000 at 04:37, 26 January 2007

2007-01-26T04:37:11Z

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	The '''Beta Aquilae Convention''' (also '''BETAC''') was ratified in 2358, which centralized power in the [[Galactic Terran-Vasudan Alliance]]. As its name indicated, it was signed at [[Beta Aquilae]], which is also known to be a highly important base of operations for the [[Galactic Terran Alliance\|GTA]]. The convention included the common law in GTVA space and defended civilian rights. It also controlled military behaviour and regularised military morale. After days of debate and concillation, both sides agreed on all points of the pact and the Beta Aquilae Convention was born.		The '''Beta Aquilae Convention''' (also '''BETAC''') was ratified in 2358, which centralized power in the [[Galactic Terran-Vasudan Alliance]]. As its name indicated, it was signed at [[Beta Aquilae]], which is also known to be a highly important base of operations for the [[Galactic Terran Alliance\|GTA]]. The convention included the common law in GTVA space and defended civilian rights. It also controlled military behaviour and regularised military morale. After days of debate and concillation, both sides agreed on all points of the pact and the Beta Aquilae Convention was born.

	The [[Neo-Terran Front]] refused to accept the conditions of BETAC and completely ignored its presence until it could be used to unsettle GTVA Command, who must follow the convention. The epitome was when the [[NTC Trinity\|NTC ''Trinity'']] was found in the [[~~Shivan~~ Nebula]]. The captain of the ''Trinity'' referred to his rights as a prisoner of war, based on the Beta Aquilae convention. GTVA Command has no choice but to put capitulate and attempted a rescue.		The [[Neo-Terran Front]] refused to accept the conditions of BETAC and completely ignored its presence until it could be used to unsettle GTVA Command, who must follow the convention. The epitome was when the [[NTC Trinity\|NTC ''Trinity'']] was found in the [[Nebula System\|nebula]]. The captain of the ''Trinity'' referred to his rights as a prisoner of war, based on the Beta Aquilae convention. GTVA Command has no choice but to put capitulate and attempted a rescue.

	==Specifics of BETAC==		==Specifics of BETAC==

TopAce at 18:47, 12 October 2006

2006-10-12T18:47:35Z

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	The '''Beta Aquilae Convention''' was ratified in 2358, which centralized power in the [[Galactic Terran-Vasudan Alliance]]. As its name indicated, it was signed at [[Beta Aquilae]], which is also known to be a highly important base of operations for the [[Galactic Terran Alliance\|GTA]]. The convention included the common law in GTVA space and defended civilian rights. It also controlled military behaviour and regularised military morale. After days of debate and concillation, both sides agreed on all points of the pact and the Beta Aquilae Convention was born.		The '''Beta Aquilae Convention''' (also '''BETAC''') was ratified in 2358, which centralized power in the [[Galactic Terran-Vasudan Alliance]]. As its name indicated, it was signed at [[Beta Aquilae]], which is also known to be a highly important base of operations for the [[Galactic Terran Alliance\|GTA]]. The convention included the common law in GTVA space and defended civilian rights. It also controlled military behaviour and regularised military morale. After days of debate and concillation, both sides agreed on all points of the pact and the Beta Aquilae Convention was born.

	The [[Neo-Terran Front]] refused to accept the conditions of BETAC and completely ignored its presence until it could be used to unsettle GTVA Command, who must follow the convention. The epitome was when the [[NTC Trinity\|NTC ''Trinity'']] was found in the [[Shivan Nebula]]. The captain of the ''Trinity'' referred to his rights as a prisoner of war, based on the Beta Aquilae convention. GTVA Command has no choice but to put capitulate and attempted a rescue.		The [[Neo-Terran Front]] refused to accept the conditions of BETAC and completely ignored its presence until it could be used to unsettle GTVA Command, who must follow the convention. The epitome was when the [[NTC Trinity\|NTC ''Trinity'']] was found in the [[Shivan Nebula]]. The captain of the ''Trinity'' referred to his rights as a prisoner of war, based on the Beta Aquilae convention. GTVA Command has no choice but to put capitulate and attempted a rescue.

TopAce at 18:46, 12 October 2006

2006-10-12T18:46:41Z

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	The '''Beta Aquilae Convention''' was ratified in 2358, which centralized power in the [[Galactic Terran-Vasudan Alliance]]. As its name indicated, it was signed at [[Beta Aquilae]], which is also known to be a highly important base of operations for the [[Galactic Terran Alliance\|GTA]]. The convention included the common law in GTVA space and defended civilian rights. It also controlled military behaviour and regularised military morale. After days of debate and concillation, both sides agreed on all points of the pact and the Beta Aquilae Convention was born.		The '''Beta Aquilae Convention''' was ratified in 2358, which centralized power in the [[Galactic Terran-Vasudan Alliance]]. As its name indicated, it was signed at [[Beta Aquilae]], which is also known to be a highly important base of operations for the [[Galactic Terran Alliance\|GTA]]. The convention included the common law in GTVA space and defended civilian rights. It also controlled military behaviour and regularised military morale. After days of debate and concillation, both sides agreed on all points of the pact and the Beta Aquilae Convention was born.

	The [[Neo-Terran Front]] refused to accept the conditions of BETAC and completely ignored its presence until it could be used to unsettle GTVA Command, who must follow the convention. The epitome was when the [[NTC Trinity]] was found in the [[Shivan Nebula]]. The captain of the Trinity referred to his rights as a prisoner of war, based on the Beta Aquilae convention. GTVA Command has no choice but to put capitulate and attempted a rescue.		The [[Neo-Terran Front]] refused to accept the conditions of BETAC and completely ignored its presence until it could be used to unsettle GTVA Command, who must follow the convention. The epitome was when the [[NTC Trinity\|NTC ''Trinity'']] was found in the [[Shivan Nebula]]. The captain of the ''Trinity'' referred to his rights as a prisoner of war, based on the Beta Aquilae convention. GTVA Command has no choice but to put capitulate and attempted a rescue.

	==Specifics of BETAC==		==Specifics of BETAC==

	We know certain specifics of the Beta Aquilae Convention from ~~ingame~~ data, though, of course, we can not expect to know everything of what is likely to be a long and complex treaty. However, the following has been confirmed by in-game sources:		We know certain specifics of the Beta Aquilae Convention from in-game data, though, of course, we can not expect to know everything of what is likely to be a long and complex treaty. However, the following has been confirmed by in-game sources:

	* Prisoners of war may refuse to answer questions put to them by their captors.		* Prisoners of war may refuse to answer questions put to them by their captors.

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	As the industry and economy of the Terran-Vasudan systems recovered from [[~~The~~ Great War]], support for a more powerful GTVA gained momentum. In 2358, delegates signed into existence the Beta Aquilae Convention (BETAC), named after the system where the constitution was drafted and ratified. BETAC dismantled the governments of the Terran blocs and recognized the General Assembly, the Security Council, and the Vasudan Imperium as the supreme authorities of Terran-Vasudan space.		As the industry and economy of the Terran-Vasudan systems recovered from [[the Great War]], support for a more powerful GTVA gained momentum. In 2358, delegates signed into existence the '''Beta Aquilae Convention''' ('''BETAC'''), named after [[Beta Aquilae\|the system]] where the constitution was drafted and ratified. BETAC dismantled the governments of the Terran blocs and recognized the General Assembly, the Security Council, and the Vasudan Imperium as the supreme authorities of Terran-Vasudan space.

	Under BETAC, the Vasudans and the Terrans maintain separate fleets under a single command structure. A warship is designated GT or GV, indicating whether it is Galactic Terran or Galactic Vasudan. The two species openly exchange information and technology, and the most recent fighters and bombers can be modified to accommodate pilots of either species.		Under BETAC, the Vasudans and the Terrans maintain separate fleets under a single command structure. A warship is designated GT or GV, indicating whether it is Galactic Terran or Galactic Vasudan. The two species openly exchange information and technology, and the most recent fighters and bombers can be modified to accommodate pilots of either species.

	Technically, BETAC is but one of a series of conventions and treaties that define how the GTVA functions as a political, military, and economic entity. However, the significance of BETAC as the cornerstone of the Terran-Vasudan alliance has made it the favored target of ~~NTF~~ propagandists.		Technically, BETAC is but one of a series of conventions and treaties that define how the GTVA functions as a political, military, and economic entity. However, the significance of BETAC as the cornerstone of the Terran-Vasudan alliance has made it the favored target of [[Neo-Terran Front]] propagandists.

	BETAC forbids GTVA forces to fire upon unarmed or civilian vessels, including escape pods, medical vessels and transports carrying civilians. The [[Shivans]] and the [[Neo-Terran Front]] do not recognize BETAC, and so can openly fire upon the aforementioned vessels without remorse or penalty.		BETAC forbids GTVA forces to fire upon unarmed or civilian vessels, including escape pods, medical vessels, and transports carrying civilians. The [[Shivans]] and the Neo-Terran Front do not recognize BETAC, and so can openly fire upon the aforementioned vessels without remorse or penalty.

	The [[Neo-Terran Front]] refused to accept the conditions of BETAC and completely ignored its existence, except (apparently) in instances where it could be used against the GTVA, who must follow the convention. For example, when the [[NTC Trinity\|NTC ''Trinity'']] was found in the [[Nebula System\|nebula]], Arthur Roemig, the captain of the ''Trinity'', referred to his rights as a prisoner of war under the Beta Aquilae ~~convention~~. He therefore had no obligation to answer GTVA Command's questions.		The Neo-Terran Front refused to accept the conditions of BETAC and completely ignored its existence, except (apparently) in instances where it could be used against the GTVA, who must follow the convention. For example, when the [[NTC Trinity\|NTC ''Trinity'']] was found in the [[Nebula System\|nebula]], Arthur Roemig, the captain of the ''Trinity'', referred to his rights as a prisoner of war under the Beta Aquilae Convention. He therefore had no obligation to answer GTVA Command's questions.

	It can be assumed that the Beta Aquilae Convention overpowers the [[Pan-Galactic Treaty]] in most respects.		It can be assumed that the Beta Aquilae Convention overpowers the [[Pan-Galactic Treaty]] in most respects.
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	==Specifics of BETAC==		==Specifics of BETAC==

	We know certain specifics of the Beta Aquilae Convention from in-game data, though, of course, we can not expect to know everything of what is likely to be a long and complex treaty. However, the following has been confirmed by in-game sources:		We know certain specifics of the Beta Aquilae Convention from in-game data, though, of course, we can not expect to know everything of what is likely to be a long and complex treaty. However, the following has been confirmed by in-game sources:

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	* Civillians are not to be fired upon by either side during a conflict.		* Civillians are not to be fired upon by either side during a conflict.

	Overall, the specifics of BETAC resemble those of the Geneva Convention, and the Terran half of this treaty was probably based on this, or whatever had succeeded it by 2358.		Overall, the specifics of BETAC resemble those of the [[Wikipedia:Geneva Convention\|Geneva Convention]], and the Terran half of this treaty was probably based on this, or whatever had succeeded it by 2358.

	Some user-made campaigns claim that BETAC prohibits firing on escape pods. However, considering that the player is specifically ordered to destroy Hermes in [[Secrets Revealed]], it appears that the Terrans have no special taboo regarding destroying escape pods.		Some user-made campaigns claim that BETAC prohibits firing on escape pods. However, considering that the player is specifically ordered to destroy Hermes in [[Secrets Revealed]], it appears that the Terrans have no special taboo regarding destroying escape pods.

	[[Category:History\|Beta Aquilae Convention~~, The~~]]		[[Category:History\|Beta Aquilae Convention]]