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== Internal Structure ==
During the first few meetings of monarchs, Dalinar, Navani, or other Alethi officials lead the meetings.{{book ref|sa3|96}}{{book ref|sa3|107}} Later, [[Noura]] begins leading the meetings in the place of the Kholins, as she has a calm way of doing so that everyone respects.{{book ref|sa4|19}} The first gathering especially is chaotic and prone to devolve into arguments, involving a lot of peacekeeping from Navani. Realizing that the meetings need more structure to them, Navani asks the Azish to draft some bylaws that would govern how the nations interact with one another.{{book ref|sa3|96}} This eventually results in a much more organized system in which each nation represented holds a vote on each topic, with Azir and its member states grouped together as one. The total number of votes increases to five when the coalition officially recognizes Urithiru as a separate member nation with Dalinar as its king, granting both Dalinar and Jasnah separate seats on the council.{{book ref|sa4|10}}{{book ref|sa4|19}} The number goes back to four after Taravangian's betrayal and Jah Keved's withdrawal from the coalition, but the member nations are considering adding Herdaz as an official member due to the Mink's invaluable help in retaking Emul. It seems that the coalition requires unanimity among the members before acting upon a proposal.<!-- RoW 19, Emul and Lasting Integrity missions both unanimously approved; RoW 101, Jasnah is needing to convince both Fen and Gawx to approve Wit's contract. The only thing that gives pause is Fen's quote from ch 19 where she expresses surprise that they all agreed. This, however, could just mean that total agreement without having to persuade a member is the surprise. -->{{book ref|sa4|19}}{{book ref|sa4|101}}
== Resources ==
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|Without the tower, their coalition will disintegrate, as they will be unable to deliver support through the Oathgates.
|[[Raboniel]] to the [[Nine]]{{book ref|sa4|14}}
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The coalition has many resources at its disposal. Its headquarters, [[Urithiru]], is of vital importance both because it provides a home for the displaced citizens of countries that have been captured by [[Odium]] and also because it has [[Oathgate]]s which lead to various parts of the continent.{{book ref|sa3|1}}{{book ref|sa4|18}} The coalition uses the Oathgates to move its army around and to resupply distant places more easily.{{book ref|sa4|17}}{{book ref|sa4|21}}{{book ref|sa4|27}} Each member brings its own special resource to contribute. For instance, [[Jah Keved]] provides its highly knowledgeable surgeons.{{book ref|sa3|121}} The [[Thaylen]]s use their naval expertise to control the southern seas of [[Roshar]] on behalf of the coalition, while the [[Alethi]] field an impressive army and turn the [[Azish]] military into effective fighters.{{book ref|sa4|17}}{{book ref|sa4|47}} The [[Knights Radiant]], largely being allied with the coalition, bring many advantages to the table with their use of [[Stormlight]]. They are able to heal, provide [[Soulcast]] food, and fight, among other abilities.{{book ref|sa4|5}}{{book ref|sa4|18}}{{book ref|sa4|21}} Dalinar and Shallan are able to combine their powers in a unique way to create a three-dimensional map of Roshar which helps with military planning. It can zoom in and out and is updated with each [[highstorm]] to include the new information that the [[Stormfather]] is able to glean from his pass over the continent regarding troop placement and number.{{book ref|sa4|17}}
Headed by [[Navani Kholin]], the coalition's scholars and engineers have made great breakthroughs in [[fabrial]] technology and other scientific research. Some of their more frequently used inventions include the ''[[Fourth Bridge]]'' and floating platforms used as a vantage point on the battlefield,{{book ref|sa4|3}}{{book ref|sa4|47}} though smaller items such as painrials and personal lifting devices speak to continuing developments in the laboratories.{{book ref|sa4|19}}{{book ref|sa4|84}} Navani herself is instrumental in discovering [[Lights#Anti-Lights|anti-Voidlight]], which will enable the coalition to kill the [[Fused]] and other enemies permanently.{{book ref|sa4|97}}
== Politics ==
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