Note: This theaty is no longer in effect because of TAPS joining The Hanseatic League. Greetings, CyberVerse. I am please to announce that Norden Verein has recently negotiated a Protectorate Agreement with The Alliance of Paladin Soldiers. Treaty of Protectorate Status Upon ratification of this treaty, which signifies the signatory alliance's approval of all terms, both explicit and implied, contained herein, The Alliance of Paladin Soldiers (herein also known as TAPS) will become a protectorate of the Norden Verein (herein also known as NoV). Norden Verein protectorate status is meant as a means of strengthening and protecting weaker alliances which, the Norden Verein firmly believes, have the potential to be great states in their own right and become productive members of the Cybe