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| - The CDU Nonaggression Treaty, first enacted in 15 ABY, formalized relations between the Galactic Empire and the Caspian Democratic Union, following the Imperial Retribution of Coruscant. It was amended in 24 ABY following the Caspia-Republic scandal which violated the core intent of the agreement. In summary, it declares that the Empire will abide by all CDU laws and regulations within CDU territory, and establishes a formal peaceful relationship between the two governments, while also outlining ramifications should either party violate the treaty.
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| - The CDU Nonaggression Treaty, first enacted in 15 ABY, formalized relations between the Galactic Empire and the Caspian Democratic Union, following the Imperial Retribution of Coruscant. It was amended in 24 ABY following the Caspia-Republic scandal which violated the core intent of the agreement. In summary, it declares that the Empire will abide by all CDU laws and regulations within CDU territory, and establishes a formal peaceful relationship between the two governments, while also outlining ramifications should either party violate the treaty. The treaty prohibited the use of CDU territory as staging operations for military strikes between the New Republic and the Galactic Empire, and paved the way for the re-opening of embassies and political representation between the Empire and the CDU. In practice, the treaty floundered almost as soon as it got off the ground, with diplomatic contact serving to expedite the creation of diplomatic disputes. Flare-ups in relations between the two powers began with the Corellian Corruption Scandal, in which a Caspian ambassador was arrested on charges of treason against the Empire. The fallout saw both parties accusing the other of provoking war. The Empire issued a decree, prohibiting Caspian citizens from entering its territory and antipathy between both states continued to grow. In 24 ABY, a conspiracy was uncovered by agents of the Galactic Empire. For years, the Republic had been secretly supplied with Caspian manufactured arms. The Empire established a military blockade of the entire sector and forced the Union to agree an amended treaty. The new terms expelled the Republic from Union space, terminated diplomatic relations and surrendered sovereignty of Caspian customs enforcement to the Corporate Sector Authority, a "neutral" third party. Caspian citizens continue to be prohibited from visiting Imperial space, and although Imperial subjects are able to obtain visas and even residency, they are made to feel unwelcome.
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