Cynebury Accord
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The Cynebury Accord, formally the Treaty Establishing Guidelines to the Proper Use of Outer Space to Secure Future Use, is a treaty that establishes international space law. The treaty was first signed as a result of an international summit in Cynebury, Tretrid, on November 14, 1975.
| Treaty Establishing Guidelines to Secure the Continued Peaceful Usage of Outer Space | |
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| Drafted | November 10, 1975 |
| Signed | November 14, 1975 |
| Location | Cynebury |
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The Cynebury Accord's main points are that it prohibits weaponizing space, limits the use of space for only peaceful purposes, and establishes that space is to be free for exploration and use by all nations, but no nation may claim sovereignty of outer space or any celestial body. The Cynebury Accord does not, however, prohibit the use of military satellites for non-combat roles.
Background
See also: Auroran Imperial War
In the Auroran Imperial War, Norograd constructed an orbital bombardment weapon, named Ketavuul after the Kozam god of chaos. It was intended to attack Morstaybishlian installations from orbit, so that ground forces could easily conquer South Staynes. However, in 1975, three Emberite intelligence agents were discovered attempting to sabotage the weapon. The agents were mistaken for Ethalrians, which led to Ketavuul firing 4 rods at Rivendale and its surrounding installations. The effect of this was devastating, as the power of the rods were augmented by small nuclear warheads, causing devastating explosions. Rivendale was devastated, and thousands of civilians and soldiers alike were killed.
As a result of this event, a cease-fire was promptly established and talks between the nations in the AIW began, with the Weyrciff Pact being signed later that year. Ketavuul was deorbited, breaking apart over the southern ocean where it was recovered.