The concept of the Assistance, Zeal, Trade, Economic & Combat Treaty, or AZTEC, was first conceived by Prince Arutha of Nueva Vida and was first announced by the original signatories, Nueva Vida and The Grand Lodge of Freemasons, on March 2, 2008. AZTEC is the oldest military bloc still in existence. It has survived many great eras and it has stood the test of time. Many great alliances have fallen in its service, but the strong endure.