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{{Infobox geopolitical organization
| native_name              = '''Alliance of Central Ecrosian States'''
| name                     = ''Bündnis der Zentralekrosischer Staaten''
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| symbol_type              = Logo
| image_symbol             = [[File:ACES-LOGO1.png|250px]]
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| motto                    = 	Schützen, helfen, vermitteln, kämpfen ('Protect, help, moderate, fight')
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| anthem                   = [[''The Dream of Flight'']]<br/><div style="padding-top:0.5em;">[[File:SognoDiVolareDreamOfFlight.ogg]]</div>
| image_map               = File:ACES_MAP_3.png
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| map_caption              = Member states shown in dark blue<br/>{{circa|17 August 2024}}
| org_type                 = Military alliance
| membership_type          = Members
| membership               = {{Collapsible list | title = 9
| {{flag|Abersiania}}
| {{flag|Eleutherios}}
| {{flag|Jackson}}
| {{flag|Kivu}}
| {{flag|Majocco}}
| {{flag|Montesayette}}
| {{flag|Sconia}}
| {{flag|Terranihil}}
| {{flag|Tumland}}
}}
| admin_center_type        = Headquarters
| admin_center             = [[Victoria, Jackson|Victoria]], [[Jackson]]
| languages_type           = Working languages
| languages                = [[Jackian language|Jackian]]・[[Kivuian language|Kivuian]]
| leader_title1            = [[Secretary-General of ACES|Secretary-General]]
| leader_name1             = {{flagicon|Jackson}} [[Anthony Holland]]
| leader_title2            = [[Chair of the ACES Military Committee|Chair of the Military Committee]]
| leader_name2             = {{flagicon|Eleutherios}} [[Christoglou IV]]
| leader_title3            = [[President of ACES Parliamentary Assembly|President of the Parliamentary Assembly]]
| leader_name3             = {{flagicon|Montesayette}} [[Robert Montagne]]
| established              = 1 April 1982
| established_event1       = [[Central Ecrosian Treaty]]
| established_date1        = 27 February 1982
| established_event2       = [[Marathon Declaration]]
| established_date2        = 27 February 1987
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| official_website         = aces.int
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The '''Alliance of Central Ecrosian States''' ('''ACES''', /ˈeɪsɪz/; [[Kivuian language|Kivuian]]: ''Bündnis der Zentralekrosischer Staaten'', '''''BZES'''''), also called the '''Central Ecrosian Alliance''', is a regional security and defense organization established by [[Jackson]], [[Eleutherios]], and [[Kivu]] in 1982. It functions under the [[Central Ecrosian Treaty]], signed in [[Oikos]] on 27 February 1982. ACES operates as a collective security system, where its member states commit to mutual defense against external attacks.

ACES was initially formed as a military alliance to serve as a counterbalance to the [[Cooperation and Development Coalition]] (CODECO). While there hasn't been a direct military confrontation between the two organizations, the conflict has predominantly been fought on ideological grounds. Both ACES and CODECO have led to the expansion of military forces and their integration into their respective blocs. In 1987, the [[Marathon Declaration]] was signed, expanding the ACES' role to include international security aspects such as politics, economics, and culture. The declaration emphasized these dimensions as important and strategic for long-term human security. Despite common misconceptions, ACES, even with the inclusion of the [[Global ACES]] program, are not primarily economic pacts. 

ACES main administrative headquarters are located in [[Victoria, Jackson|Victoria]], Jackson, while its military headquarters are near [[Dastivus]], Terranihil. A substantial portion of the Alliance's forces has been deployed in Terranihil as part of the ACES Combined Force, tasked with safeguarding and controlling the strategically important region known as the "'''Terranilian Barrier'''." Secondary administrative and military offices of the Alliance are located within the [[Greater Nerfoy Area]] in Montesayette, and [[Buchthafen]] in Kivu.

ACES was established with three founding members and has expanded its membership three times, with [[Abersiania]] being the most recent addition in 2012. The enlargement of ACES and the Global ACES program has faced challenges due to concerns over the human rights situation in Terranihil. ACES has faced criticism internationally for its non-intervention stance regarding the [[The Troubles|human rights situation]] in [[Terranihil]]. This has led to perceptions of hypocrisy, as the alliance is seen as neglecting human rights concerns.

== History ==

== Structure ==

The structure of ACES, as defined by the Central Ecrosian Treaty, consists of two key organs: the [[Central Ecrosian Council]] and the [[ACES Military Committee]]. These entities collaboratively function in a coordinated manner. Additionally, there are permanent agencies established by the Alliance, either subsequent to the Central Ecrosian Treaty or not explicitly mentioned within its text. These include the annual Central Ecrosian Summit, coinciding with the annual meeting of the [[Global ACES|Allied Global Cooperation Council]], and the Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure (RATS).

=== Central Ecrosian Council ===

{{main|Central Ecrosian Council}}

The Central Ecrosian Council (CEC), established under Article 4 of the [[Central Ecrosian Treaty]], is the principle political decision-making body with explicit authority derived from the treaty. The CEC is chaired by the [[Secretary-General of ACES|Secretary-General]], the highest-ranking official of the Alliance. Decision-making within the CEC is based on consensus among the permanent representatives of member states, emphasizing a collaborative and inclusive approach.

The CEC holds two regular meetings each week: a proposal introduction and discussion on Tuesdays and a decision-taking session on Wednesdays. Each ACES member nation is represented on the CEC by a permanent representative. The permanent representatives are typically distinguished civil servants or experienced ambassadors holding diplomatic ranks. These representatives are supported by national delegations consisting of advisers and officials who represent their respective countries on various ACES committees. The following is a table listing the incumbent members of the CEC:

{| class="sortable wikitable" style="text-align:left"
! width=50 | Order
! width=350 | Portfolio
! width=200 | Portrait
! width=150 | Name
! width=100 | Country
! width=150 | Incumbent
|-
| 1
| '''Secretary-General'''</br>''Generalsekretär''
|
| '''[[Anthony Holland]]'''
| {{flag|Jackson}}
| DD/MM/YYYY
|-
| 2
| '''Deputy Secretary-General'''</br>''Stellvertretender Generalsekretär''
|
| '''Placeholder'''
| Placeholder
| DD/MM/YYYY
|-
| 3
| '''Permanent Representative'''</br>''Ständiger Vertreter''
|
| '''Placeholder'''
| {{flag|Abersiania}}
| DD/MM/YYYY
|-
| 4
| '''Senior Ambassador to ACES'''</br>''ανώτερος πρέσβης στο ACES''
| [[File:Maeonia IV.jpg|200px|border]]
| '''Maeonia IV'''
| {{flag|Eleutherios}}
| 04 May 2021
|-
| 5
| '''Permanent Representative'''</br>''Ständiger Vertreter''
|
| '''Placeholder'''
| {{flag|Jackson}}
| DD/MM/YYYY
|-
| 6
| '''Senior Ambassador to ACES'''</br>''Senior-Botschafter bei der BZES''
| [[File:German Ambassador in London Andreas Michaelis.jpg|200px|border]]
| '''[[Markus Gorman]]'''
| {{flag|Kivu}}
| 17 August 2019
|-
| 7	
| '''Ambassador to the Central Ecrosian Alliance'''</br>''Ambassadeur auprès de l'Alliance Centrale Écrosienne''</br>''سفير لدى تحالف الإكروسيان المركزي''</br>''ⵄⵎⴱⴰⵙⵙⴰⴷⵓⵔ ⵜo ⵜⵀⴻ ⵛⴻⵏⵜⵔⴰⵍ Eⵛⵔⵓⵙⵉⴰⵏ ⵄⵍⵍⴰⵉⵏⵛⴻ''
| [[File:Enaam Mayara.png|200px|border]]	
| '''[[Kahrif Ibn Jateraia]]'''
| {{flag|Majocco}}
| 24 March 2023
|-
| 8
| '''Ambassador to the Central Ecrosian Alliance'''</br>''Ambassadeur auprès de l'Alliance Centrale Écrosienne''
| 
| '''[[Noémie Forestier]]'''
| {{flag|Montesayette}}
| 26 July 2022
|-
| 9
| '''Permanent Representative'''</br>''Ständiger Vertreter''
|
| '''Placeholder'''
| {{flag|Terranihil}}
| DD/MM/YYYY
|}

=== ACES Military Committee ===

{{main|ACES Military Committee}}

The ACES Military Committee (ACES MC) is the primary military decision-making entity within ACES comprised of the chiefs of defense from member states. The national chiefs of defense are typically represented in the committee by a junior designee, although in certain circumstances may choose to appear in person. 

The ACES MC provides assistance and advice to the Central Ecrosian Council on military affairs, including policy and strategy. The ACES MC executes its authority through the Allied Coordinated Military Staff (ACMS), which serves as the highest operational command within the ACES Combined Force. With the passage of the [[Marathon Declaration]], the ACMS was expanded to allow participation from members of the [[Global ACES]] program, should they choose to be involved in the command structure. The ACES MC is currently [[Chair of the ACES Military Committee|chaired]] by Christoglou IV.

=== Others ===

==== Central Ecrosian Summit ====

The annual Central Ecrosian Summit serves as a significant gathering of heads of states, heads of governments, and their representatives, including deputies, foreign ministers, and respective working teams. This summit is strategically scheduled to coincide with the annual meeting of the Allied Global Cooperation Council, facilitating more streamlined and efficient discussions on multilateral cooperation between ACES and Global ACES member states. Typically, member states take turns hosting these events, although certain unstable member states like Terranihil and Tumland may have exceptions. In 2023, the summit was held in Nerfoy, Montesayette.

==== Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure ====

The Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure (RATS) was established following the adoption of the Marathon Declaration. It operates as a permanent organ within ACES and is entrusted with the coordination of counterterrorism measures among member countries. RATS also aims to enhance cooperation on ACES initiatives targeting terrorism, separatism, and religious extremism. In more recent times, member countries have expanded the focus of RATS to include the areas of narcoterrorism and drug smuggling. This adjustment reflects the recognition that narcotics have become a significant source of funding for anti-government activities within member states. RATS now addresses these issues as part of its mandate.

== Membership ==

=== Members states ===

{| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders"
! scope="col" | Country
! scope="col" data-sort-type="date" |Joined
! scope="col" | Capital
! scope="col" | Population
! scope="col" | Currency
! scope="col" | Government
! scope="col" | Location
! scope="col" | Notes
|-
! scope="row" | {{flag|Abersiania}}
| 2 January 1992
| [[Schoefengen]]
| 18,090,000
| [[Abersianian Pound]]
| Constitutional Monarchy
| [[Ecros|West Ecros]]
| See [[Abersiania in ACES]]
|-
! scope="row" | {{flag|Eleutherios}}
| 1 April 1982
| [[Oikos]]
| 6,941,825
| [[Drachma]]
| Presidential republic
| [[Ecros|Central Ecros]]
| See [[Eleutherios in ACES]]
|-
! scope="row" | {{flag|Jackson}}
| 1 April 1982
| [[Jacksonville City]]
| 85,300,000
| [[Jackian Dollar|Dollar]]
| Presidential republic
| [[Ecros|Central Ecros]]
| See [[Jackson in ACES]]
|-
! scope="row" | {{flag|Kivu}}
| 1 April 1982
| [[Buchthafen]]
| 62,500,000
| [[Thaler]]
| Presidential republic
| [[Ecros|Central Ecros]]
| See [[Kivu in ACES]]
|-
! scope="row" | {{flag|Majocco}}
| 10 January 1990 
| [[Majorca]]
| 18,550,000
| [[Majoccan Dirham|Dirham]]
| Participatory polity
| [[Ecros|Central Ecros]]
| See [[Majocco in ACES]]
|-	
! scope="row" | {{flag|Montesayette}}
| 17 October 1983
| [[Nerfoy]]
| 65,201,755
| [[Montesayettean pound|Pound]]
| Parliamentary republic
| [[Ecros|Central Ecros]]
| See [[Montesayette in ACES]]
|-
! scope="row" | {{flag|Sconia}}
| 24 July 2024 
| [[Aktonia]]
| 40,502,068
| [[Sconian dinar|dinar]]
| Parliamentary republic
| [[Ecros|Southern Ecros]]
| See [[Sconia in ACES]]
|-
! scope="row" | {{flag|Terranihil}}
| DD/MM/1985
| [[Minaltar]]
| 108,300,000
| [[Paleocacherian selkie|Selkie]]
| Semi-presidential republic
| [[Ecros|Southern Ecros]]
| See [[Terranihil in ACES]]
|-
! scope="row" | {{flag|Tumland}}
| 11 June 2007
| [[Tum Central]]
| 38,000,000
| [[Tumanitun gregoris|Gregoris]]
| Athenian democracy
| [[Ecros|Southern Ecros]]
| See [[Tumland in ACES]]
|-
|}

=== Observer states ===
There are currently, No observer states with-in ACES

=== Dialogue partners ===

Under the [[Global ACES]] program, member states are automatically granted the status of dialogue partners. This status extends to nations listed in the following table:

{| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders"
! scope="col" | Country
! scope="col" data-sort-type="date" |Joined
! scope="col" | Capital
! scope="col" | Population
! scope="col" | Currency
! scope="col" | Government
! scope="col" | Location
! scope="col" | Notes
|-
! scope="row" | {{flag|Monsilva}}
| 22 December 2014
| [[Amking]]
| 58,012,300
| [[Yuan]]
| Parliamentary republic
| [[Ostlandet]]
| See [[Monsilva in ACES]]
|-
! scope="row" | {{flag|Karimun}}
| 01 January 2002
| [[Giovanni]]
| 54,775,500
| [[Karimunese Peta|Peta]]
| Presidential federation
| [[Ecros|Northern Ecros]]
| See [[Karimun in ACES]]
|-
! scope="row" | {{flag|Paleocacher}}
| DD/MM/YY
| [[Gardena]]
| 205,000,000
| [[Paleocacherian selkie|Selkie]]
| Presidential republic
| [[Ostlandet]]
| See [[Paleocacher in ACES]]
|-
! scope="row" | {{flag|Baltanla}}
| 24 December 2014
| [[Baltanla City]]
| 120,000,000
| [[Baltanian Dong|Dong]]
| Semi-presidential republic
| [[Ostlandet]]
| See [[Baltanla in ACES]]
|-
! scope="row" | {{flag|Gjorka}}
| 28 June 2023
| [[Gjorka City]]
| 70,410,005
| [[Gjorkan Pón|Pón]]
| Presidential republic
| [[Ostlandet]]
| See [[Gjorkan in ACES]]
|-
! scope="row" | {{flag|Entropan}}
| 30 September 2023
| [[Maledonia]]
| 24,500,000
| Felco
| Participatory polity
| [[Ecros]]
| See [[Entropan in ACES]]
|-
|}

=== Guest attendances ===

International organizations or states may receive invitations to attend or observe activities of the alliance. This includes organizations or states listed below:

* [[Terraconserva Council of Nations]]

== Activities ==

=== Military ===

Although ACES was established as a military alliance in 1982, it has not participated in or initiated any military operations to date.

==== Exercises ====

Military exercises are conducted on a contingent basis within ACES to ensure the maintenance of Allied forces capabilities. Major exercises are held annually, with the specific categories and scope depending on the objectives and strategic priorities of the Alliance. One notable exercise in ACES history is [[Exercise Intrepid]], which took place in 1986 across Eleutherios, Montesayette, and Terranihil. It involved a substantial deployment of forces, including 131,565 personnel from Jackson, 250 aircraft, 65 vessels, and up to 10,000 vehicles. The opposing force consisted of over 10,000 personnel from Eleutherios, Kivu, Montesayette, and Terranihil. Exercise Intrepid stands as the largest military exercise conducted by ACES to date. 

Exercise Intrepid aimed to simulate a full-scale conflict scenario between ACES and CODECO. It included various elements such as the invasion of the Terranilian barrier, amphibious assaults, and command post exercises that simulated the escalation of conflict. The exercise introduced novel components not previously seen, including a unique format of coded communication, radio silences, and the participation of heads of government. Its purpose was to enhance preparedness, coordination, and interoperability among ACES forces in the event of a potential conflict with CODECO.

==== ACES Combined Force ====

The [[ACES Combined Force]] is a multinational force maintained by member states of ACES and stationed in Terranihil. Established in 1995, it operates as a brigade-level force with an additional command component. Under the authority of the Central Ecrosian Council, the ACES Combined Force serves as a deployable, combined military force encompassing all three armed services: land, air, and sea. Its primary purpose is to address a broad spectrum of crisis scenarios, ranging from lower intensity to high-intensity combat operations.

=== Security ===

Since the passage of the Marathon Declaration, ACES has undergone a shift in focus, expanding its scope beyond purely military concerns. The Alliance now prioritizes security-related issues, with particular attention given to combatting terrorism, separatism, and extremism. ACES has actively addressed regional challenges such as human trafficking and weapons trafficking, while also establishing terrorist blacklists to identify and counteract threats. In 2010, ACES officially recognized cyberwarfare as a significant concern. It acknowledged that the dissemination of information that is detrimental to the spiritual, moral, and cultural aspects of other states should be regarded as a security threat. The Alliance also defined information warfare as a deliberate effort by one state to undermine the political, economic, and social systems of another.

=== Economic ===

{{main|Global ACES|Harmonized Economic Collaboration Scheme}}

As part of the Marathon Declaration, a framework agreement was established to promote economic cooperation among ACES member states and their like-minded global partners. The agreement aimed to enhance trade and economic ties within the Alliance, including a proposal for an Alliance-wide free trade area. However, the free trade area proposal has faced opposition from members such as Montesayette.

Under the same framework agreement, the [[Global ACES]] program was established to foster relations between ACES and global communities through diplomatic initiatives, cooperation, and exchanges. From an economic perspective, the Global ACES program is seen as a means for ACES to invest in sustaining foreign democracies and its influence abroad, rather than solely functioning as an economic pact. Given ACES's focus on military activities, some proponents of the Alliance view the Global ACES program as a strategic approach aimed at creating opportunities and markets in the long run. They contrast this with what they perceive as CODECO's focus on creating conflict zones and unnecessary suffering for humanity. Conversely, critics aligned with CODECO have characterized the Global ACES program as a form of neocolonialism, asserting that it allows ACES to exert undue influence over other nations and their economies.

=== Cultural ===

While a minor aspect of ACES, the Alliance recognizes the significance of cultural cooperation between its member states and global partners as a strategic component that contributes to the long-term stability of the organization. The promotion of cultural integration and social tolerance is considered essential in reducing tensions and fostering harmony, particularly in ethnocultural contexts. ACES views these efforts as crucial in combatting terrorism, separatism, and extremism.

Regular localized dialogues are held between ethnic groups within member states, with a particular focus on Terranihil, which has been marred by [[The Troubles|ongoing conflicts]] between the government and right-wing forces. Within this context, ACES, particularly Montesayette, has made efforts to facilitate a peace process between the Terranilian government and these factions. However, formal peace talks have yet to commence, and progress in this regard has been limited and unproductive.

== See also ==

* [[Cooperation and Development Coalition]]
* [[Terraconserva Council of Nations]]
* [[Ostlandet Union]]

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