This is something that has baffled me frequently. So many people seem to feel, OOC, that it's VITALLY IMPORTANT that their realm not be seen as the aggressor, in any war, ever.
Because the politics is the fun part (hence why the Zuma aren't fun).
I thought that trader had permission from Terran's banker to travel through Terran? The priest did not, as far as I know.
3 successive nobles violated the treaty by breaking travel rules.
I was not under the impression that Kabrinskia ever signed the treaty. I may be wrong if I am I am sorry.
Allison signed it. Click on the link Perth gave. Allison's name is there, isn't it? She signed it.
We debate the issue because
it is fun to do so. And we enjoy gloating about accomplishments. We argue about treaties for the same reasons sports fans argue about great plays.
