Pasta Sentient said
Actually they did. "Article 1: It is hereby agreed that ‘Europe’, within its broader definition as encompassing Western Russia and Asia Minor, as well as all the integral lands of the signatories, shall be a region kept free of all war."I think Belgium classifies as Europe, but we will talk later.

The Nexerus said
Funniest thing, Pasta.You see, the full extent of Article 1, as shown in the publicly displayed IC post , is as follows: "It is hereby agreed that the signatories will do all in their power to ensure that war on the European continent does not occur."Are you saying that not only were the smaller European powers not allowed to decide whether or not to sign the treaty, but not even allowed to read it? Are there any more aspects of the ToC not publicly shown, perhaps aspects which might be pertinent to this situation?

The Nexerus said
Funniest thing, Pasta.You see, the full extent of Article 1, as shown in the publicly displayed IC post , is as follows: "It is hereby agreed that the signatories will do all in their power to ensure that war on the European continent does not occur."Are you saying that not only were the smaller European powers not allowed to decide whether or not to sign the treaty, but not even allowed to read it? Are there any more aspects of the ToC not publicly shown, perhaps aspects which might be pertinent to this situation?

Rare said
Prussia might of defied the ToC. Not the Netherlands, because they didn't sign the treaty at the time.

Treaty of Constantinople, Article 2 said It is hereby recognised by all the signatories that the Kingdom of Prussia and the Austrian Empire shall act as neutral mediators in Europe when war threatens to erupt, and will do all in their power to uphold Article 1.

The Nexerus said
Funniest thing, Pasta.You see, the full extent of Article 1, as shown in the publicly displayed IC post , is as follows: "It is hereby agreed that the signatories will do all in their power to ensure that war on the European continent does not occur."Are you saying that not only were the smaller European powers not allowed to decide whether or not to sign the treaty, but not even allowed to read it? Are there any more aspects of the ToC not publicly shown, perhaps aspects which might be pertinent to this situation?

The Nexerus said
Prussia didn't defy the ToC. Even if we ignore whatever secret aspects of the treaty (which Pasta has recently confirmed the existence of) would absolve them of guilt for Belgium, they're ToC's 'neutral mediators' in Europe, as per the publicly displayed Article 2.

Pasta Sentient said
Firstly, this is the OOC. Any knowledge gained here about cannot be used ICly unless you have found out ICly through diplomacy etc. Otherwise you're Metagaming.

The Nexerus said
Prussia didn't defy the ToC. Even if we ignore whatever secret aspects of the treaty (which Pasta has recently confirmed the existence of) would absolve them of guilt for Belgium, they're ToC's 'neutral mediators' in Europe, as per the publicly displayed Article 2.

Prussia mediated a conflict by intervening in the Dutch-Belgian dispute, acting in accordance with ToC. If Brazil doesn't think Prussia's involvement was legitimate, Brazil's dispute is with the ToC, not Prussia.

Rare said
Now, I feel dumb. Sorry about that, Nex and So Boerd. :L

Pasta Sentient said
*shakes head*Article 2: It is hereby recognised by all the signatories that the Kingdom of Prussia and the Austrian Empire shall act as neutral mediators in Europe when war threatens to erupt, and will do all in their power to uphold Article 1.Neutral Mediators.There was no mediation. Belgium had not even made any response to Netherlands. You attacked blatantly with Prussia on your side. That is not Neutrality.

Pasta Sentient said
*shakes head*Article 2: It is hereby recognised by all the signatories that the Kingdom of Prussia and the Austrian Empire shall act as neutral mediators in Europe when war threatens to erupt, and will do all in their power to uphold Article 1.Neutral Mediators.There was no mediation. Belgium had not even made any response to Netherlands. You attacked blatantly with Prussia on your side. That is not Neutrality.

Rare said
Pasta, you don't need to make a big deal about it. Just ask the Ottoman Empire (since they're the makers of the ToC) to investigate if Prussia's involvement was legitimate.

Pasta Sentient said
Eh. This will all play out ICly anyways.