From the news pages of AnarchyOnline this saddening day of a accord that is no more. Read on for the full story. Following the withdrawal of the two founding members of the Athens Accord (Opposing Force and Division9), the Eternal-Flame Guild withdrew from this Accord after acknowledging the undeniable truth that the movement for peace has given way to a ferocious and unrelenting planet-wide desire for violence and war. The Athens Accord appears to be dead, but will its spirit (based on a genuine desire for peace)rise again? Only the people of Rubi-Ka can answer this, and they will do so through their actions and not through their words. Only time will tell what the eventual outcome of the long-standing conflict between Omni-Tek and the clans will come to. However, we strongly feel that it is impossible to uphold an Accord where the founding members are NO LONGER involved and violence continues to increase. Furthermore, the continued silence of both Mr. Henry Radiman and Philip Ross (throughout this period of increasing hostilities) bring to question whether or not their stated desire for peace is genuine or possible. Nevertheless, the (former) members of the Athens Accords should feel proud of their efforts despite this apparent failure. The effort made to establish a genuine peace was nothing less than noble and there should be no shame in this. Perhaps there will be a day when peace will be achieved, but not until the majority of the planet genuinely wishes it. And this will happen! But it may not be until we all come to a point of exhaustion from countless destruction and loss of life. Let history remember that there were a few clans and Omni divisions that briefly attempted to bring a true peace into reality! Perhaps one day someone will remember this and try again. Pray that it is not a day when there are few left to remember us! This news release hereby notifies the world that the Eternal-Flame Guild can no longer participate in an accord that no longer exists. We would have been glad to continue to pursue this path, but cannot do so while the lives and security of the clans are endangered. That is our first priority. Finally, we will continue to honour the amnesty as long as it is supported by the Council of Truth. Nevertheless, we will uphold the justifiable right to self-defence for ourselves, and that of our fellow clans if our safety is endangered. Cordially, Chris Atilius Thompon Chancellor/President, The Eternal-Flame Guild "Yesterday we obeyed Kings and bent our necks before Emperors...But today we kneel only before Truth." - Khalil Gibran