Proposal for the Minecraft Merger Act 2025
Proposal for the Minecraft Merger Act 2025
Passed by the Senate on 19 November 2025 and signed by the President on 20 November 2025.
Between Strix SMP (SimDemocracy) and VoDcraft (Voices of Democracy)
Author: doc.cortex (DEUS_V)
Date: 15th Nov 2025
Submitted to:
- The Minecraft Governor of Voices of Democracy & The VoD Legislative Assembly
- The SimDem Senate & SimDem Minecraft Assembly
Project Name: Minecraft Merger
Section 1 – Executive Summary
This proposal outlines a plan to merge the VoDcraft server into the Strix SMP, forming a unified but multi-sovereign Minecraft environment.
The merger provides:
§1.1. a more populated world,
§1.2. better server performance,
§1.3. independent territories for both SimDem and VoD,
§1.4. no loss of builds or progress,
§1.5. shared events and collaboration possibilities.
This is not an absorption, it is a multiplayer expansion, strengthening both communities while respecting their autonomy.
Section 2 – Purpose of the Merger
§2.1. For VoDcraft:
- §2.1.1. access to a stable server
- §2.1.2. larger world (1M+ blocks) with a lot of land
- §2.1.3. ability to keep sovereignty over their territories and laws
- §2.1.4. support for transferring existing builds
- §2.1.5. increased community activity
- §2.1.6. collaboration events
- §2.1.7. Java & Bedrock compatibility
§2.2. For SimDemocracy:
- §2.2.1. ending low-population isolation
- §2.2.2. fostering stronger ties with VoD
- §2.2.3. encouraging healthy political, economic, and social gameplay
- §2.2.4. expanding the server’s diversity
§2.3. For Both:
- §2.3.1. stronger ties between two polsim communities
- §2.3.2. shared events
- §2.3.3. more active diplomacy
- §2.3.4. rich multiplayer lore and economies
Section 3 – Governance Framework
To prevent political absorption or forced unification, the merger follows an Independent Territorial Model.
§3.1. Sovereignty
- §3.1.1. VoD territories remain fully sovereign, under the authority of the VoD Minecraft Governor.
- §3.1.2. SimDem territories remain sovereign under the SimDem Minecraft Governor.
- §3.1.3. Both sets of players must follow the laws of the territory they currently stand in.
§3.2. Territory Distance Clause
To prevent border disputes, the following rule applies:
- §3.2.1. No new settlement may be founded within a 200-block radius of an existing recognized settlement.
§3.3. Equal Status
- §3.3.1. VoD Governor becomes an equal counterpart to the SimDem Governor.
- §3.3.2. Both maintain full authority within their respective jurisdictions.
- §3.3.3. No automatic legislative cross-over.
Section 4 – Server Environment & Technical Stability
§4.1. Strix SMP Version
- §4.1.1. Minecraft 1.21.5, stable, with active admins.
§4.2. World Scale
- §4.2.1. Over 1,000,000 blocks in radius from spawn, providing limitless space.
§4.3. Performance
- §4.3.1. Capable of supporting 20+ players simultaneously without disruption.
- §4.3.2. The merger aims to bring VoDcraft’s ~20 players into a stable existing ecosystem.
Section 5 – Build Preservation Guarantee (Litematica Transfer)
To address concerns regarding lost progress:
§5.1. Any VoD player who wishes to preserve their existing builds may request a Litematica-assisted structure transfer into the Strix SMP world.
§5.2. This allows their builds to be copied and reconstructed safely within new VoD territories, with staff coordination.
§5.3. No player loses their creations.
Section 6 – Player Migration Guidelines
§6.1. Player Inventories
- §6.1.1. Inventories will not be transferred.
- §6.1.2. However, a Welcome Kit (Section 7) partially compensates for this.
§6.2. Ranks
- §6.2.1. VoD ranks remain valid within VoD territories.
- §6.2.2. Strix SMP does not interfere with VoD’s internal rank system.
§6.3. Currency
- §6.3.1. No forced currency integration.
- §6.3.2. VoD may keep its own currency inside its territory.
- §6.3.3. The general server economy remains trade-based (ores, blocks, bartering).
§6.4. Land Selection
- §6.4.1. VoD players may choose new land freely.
- §6.4.2. They are not placed inside SimDem cities unless they choose to and agree to SimDem laws.
Section 7 – Welcome Package for Each VoD Player
Every player migrating from VoDcraft will receive:
§7.1. “VoD Settler Kit” (Per Player)
- §7.1.1. Full Iron Armor
- §7.1.2. Full Iron Tools (Pickaxe, Axe, Shovel, Sword, Hoe)
- §7.1.3. Item Bundle (food, 1 stack torches)
- §7.1.4. Totem of Undying
This ensures all new players start off decently.
Section 8 – Integration Timeline
§8.1. Day 1–3: Territory & settlement placement
§8.2. Day 1–14: Optional Litematica build transfers
§8.3. Day 1–14: Welcome Kits distribution
§8.4. Day 7: Opening Ceremony Event
§8.5. After Day 14: Full independence of VoD territories, laws, and governance confirmed
Section 9 – Community & Cultural Integration
§9.1. Tone Between Groups
We acknowledge VoD players may feel friendly-but-skeptical.
Therefore, we emphasize:
- §9.1.1. respect for autonomy,
- §9.1.2. no forced assimilation,
- §9.1.3. collaboration when wanted,
- §9.1.4. freedom to maintain their own identity.
Section 10 – Opening Event (Mixed Style)
A triple-layered welcome celebration:
§10.1. Ceremonial
- §10.1.1. Governor speeches
- §10.1.2. Signing the Merger Agreement
- §10.1.3. Official recognition of VoD territories
§10.2. Fun & Community
- §10.2.1. Competitions
- §10.2.2. Parkour
- §10.2.3. Scavenger hunts
- §10.2.4. Mini-games
§10.3. Epic Moments
- §10.3.1. Server-wide Warden or Ender Dragon fight
- §10.3.2. Fireworks Show at Yerver
- §10.3.3. Group screenshot at the Yerver Tree
A formal festival welcoming the VoD players into their new home.
Section 11 – Final Clauses
§11.1. Independence Clause
VoD territories remain fully self-governing.
§11.2. Non-Interference Clause
SimDem will not impose laws on VoD regions, and vice versa.
§11.3. Mutual Respect Clause
Players must abide by the laws of the territory they enter.
§11.4. Dispute Resolution Clause
Border disputes or issues between entities will be handled through:
- §11.4.1. direct negotiation between Governors
- §11.4.2. if needed, neutral mediation by Strix SMP Admins
Section 12 – Conclusion
This Minecraft Merger gives both communities a bigger world, more active players and stronger political collaboration, without sacrificing sovereignty or identity.
VoD players gain a stable and vibrant home.
Strix SMP gains new allies, neighbors, and friends.
Together, we build a shared universe with room for all.
Section 13 – Useful Links
MC Nation Guidelines - Authored by Strix [server owner]