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[[File:Elite-Universe-Logo-Big.png|thumb|250px|Elite Universe logo]]

The '''Elite Universe''' is a term to describe the whole fictional universe of the [[Elite series]]. ~~Every Elite~~ game and ~~media takes place in the same science fiction universe~~. It began with the release of the ~~video game~~ [[Elite]] in 1984. ~~Since then, the~~ franchise has expanded across various ~~forms of~~ media. There are ~~some~~ disparities with [[timeline]] events.

The '''Elite Universe''' is a term to describe the whole fictional universe of the [[Elite series]]. This includes the game world, galaxy, history, and [[lore]] created by [[Frontier Developments]]. It began with the release of the seminal ''[[Elite]]'' in 1984. The franchise has expanded across various entertainment media. There are disparities with [[timeline]] events. This page contains information about the official sources of the ''Elite'' franchise and its lore.

== Dystopian Hard Sci-fi ==

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=== Post-Apocalyptic ===

The Elite Universe is post-apocalyptic. The lore mentions the occurrence of World War 3 (2044-2055 CE) which was the most destructive war waged on [[Earth]]. It brought much ~~destruction~~ and loss of life. ~~Eventually, the~~ war was abandoned after over a decade. In the aftermath, the dominant power was the [[United States of the Americas]]. Governments could not cope with the damage of the war. Thus [[corporations]] stepped in and gradually rebuilt [[human]] civilization.<ref name=":6" />

The Elite Universe is post-apocalyptic. The lore mentions the occurrence of [[World War III]] (2044-2055 CE) which was the most destructive war waged on [[Earth]]. It brought much devastation and loss of life. The war was abandoned after over a decade. In the aftermath, the dominant power was the [[United States of the Americas]]. Governments could not cope with the widespread damage of the war. Thus [[corporations]] stepped in and gradually rebuilt [[human]] civilization.<ref name=":6" />

In the 34th century [[country|countries]] are historical entities that don't exist anymore. All remaining countries on [[Earth]] joined and dissolved into the [[Federation]] which was formed circa 2240 CE. People find it hard to imagine a time when humans only existed on Earth with many disparate countries.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/5597abc79657bab1445913c2 GalNet: The Founding of the Federation]</ref><ref name=":7" />

=== Corporations ===

Corporations gained a huge increase in influence and dominance over Earth's political landscape after World War 3. These ideologies influenced the Federation.<ref name=":6" />

[[Corporations]] gained a huge increase in influence and dominance over Earth's political landscape after World War 3. These ideologies influenced the Federation.<ref name=":6" />

There are several super-rich and super-powerful [[corporations]] that sustain the colossal interstellar economies. Other smaller corporations are specialized in specific products and services. The companies and corporations built the galactic community.<ref name=":9">[https://www.edrpg.co.uk/what-s-in-the-books EDRPG: What's in the Books]</ref>

There are several super-rich and super-powerful [[Mega Corporation|mega corporations]] that sustain the colossal interstellar economies. Other smaller corporations are specialized in specific products and services. The companies and corporations built the galactic community.<ref name=":9">[https://www.edrpg.co.uk/what-s-in-the-books EDRPG: What's in the Books]</ref>

While corporations are not above the law, they have much authority over their employees, [[planets]] and [[Star system|star systems]]. The [[Mega Corporation|mega corporations]] rule unchecked over vast sections of the galaxy. They control countless subsidiary companies which gauge entire planets and star systems for resources and food. They produce goods which are essential for the survival of trillions of people in the galaxy. Corporate governments exist in the Federation, Empire, Alliance and Independent systems.<ref name=":9" /><ref>In-Game Description</ref><ref name=":6">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-x-kaGsHvv0 YouTube: Elite: Dangerous - Epic History of The Federation]</ref>

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== Major Influences ==

[[File:Aulin-Enterprise-Station.png|thumb|200px|Orbis station]]

[[File:Aulin Enterprise Orbis Station.png|thumb|200px|Orbis station]]

A major influence on the Elite Universe is the 1968 epic science-fiction film [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2001:_A_Space_Odyssey_(film) 2001: A Space Odyssey] produced by [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stanley_Kubrick Stanley Kubrick]. This is evident in the ringed [[Orbis]] station design and the [[Docking Computer|docking computer]] that plays the waltz [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Blue_Danube The Blue Danube] by [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johann_Strauss_II Johann Strauss II] in the original Elite and Elite Dangerous.<ref name=":0" /> This movie is representative work of hard science fiction films. 2001 was made to be as scientifically correct as possible. Hence no sound in space, walking in zero-gravity requires velcro-equipped shoes etc. The Elite Universe follows that ethos to a degree.

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The [[Federation]] is an evolution from current [[Earth]], rolled forward into the distant future. Federal politics has a lot of influence from the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Constitution United States Constitution].<ref name=":2" /> The [[United States of the Americas]] is the fictional predecessor of the Federation. The Americas implies that it's the totality of continents of North and South America. The Americas comprises most of the land in the Western Hemisphere on Earth.<ref name=":7">Tourist Spot 0165, "Ancient History"</ref>

The [[Empire]] is influenced by [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ancient_Rome Ancient Rome]. Slavery in the Empire is similar to ~~slavery in~~ Ancient Rome. Imperial slaves have rights like in Roman times. People would sign up for slavery to pay a debt. Imperial society is based on honor, like the Roman [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dignitas_(Roman_concept) Dignitas], or the Japanese [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bushido Bushido], even elements of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/British_Empire British Empire], pre-WWI. It was shaming to do something that put people in a bad state. The poorhouses still happened, but sensibly, people were supposed to look after each other.<ref name=":2" />

The [[Empire]] is influenced by [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ancient_Rome Ancient Rome]. Slavery in the Empire is quite similar to Ancient Rome. Imperial slaves have rights like in Roman times. People would sign up for slavery to pay a debt. Imperial society is based on honor, like the Roman [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dignitas_(Roman_concept) Dignitas], or the Japanese [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bushido Bushido], even elements of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/British_Empire British Empire], pre-WWI. It was shaming to do something that put people in a bad state. The poorhouses still happened, but sensibly, people were supposed to look after each other.<ref name=":2" />

Galactic charts of space agencies like [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NASA NASA] and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/European_Space_Agency ESA] were used to model the Milky Way [[galaxy]].

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=== Thargoids ===

[[File:~~Unknown-Ships-~~Group~~-Thargoids~~.png|thumb|right|200px|Thargoid Interceptors]]

[[File:Thargoid Interceptors Group.png|thumb|right|200px|Thargoid Interceptors]]

The [[Thargoids]] are an insectoid species that have been roaming the stars for millions of years. They are believed to have originated outside of known space, potentially even in another dimension. They are hyper-territorial and rebuff all attempts at communication, instead viewing other spacefaring species as unacceptable impediments to their own needs and relentlessly attacking any who happen to be in their way. The full extent of their technology is unknown, but they have been observed to possess the following advancements:

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 [[File:Elite-Universe-Logo-Big.png|thumb|250px|Elite Universe logo]]
-The '''Elite Universe''' is a term to describe the whole fictional universe of the [[Elite series]]. Every Elite game and media takes place in the same science fiction universe. It began with the release of the video game [[Elite]] in 1984. Since then, the franchise has expanded across various forms of media. There are some disparities with [[timeline]] events.
+The '''Elite Universe''' is a term to describe the whole fictional universe of the [[Elite series]]. This includes the game world, galaxy, history, and [[lore]] created by [[Frontier Developments]]. It began with the release of the seminal ''[[Elite]]'' in 1984. The franchise has expanded across various entertainment media. There are disparities with [[timeline]] events. This page contains information about the official sources of the ''Elite'' franchise and its lore.
 == Dystopian Hard Sci-fi ==
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 === Post-Apocalyptic ===
-The Elite Universe is post-apocalyptic. The lore mentions the occurrence of World War 3 (2044-2055 CE) which was the most destructive war waged on [[Earth]]. It brought much destruction and loss of life. Eventually, the war was abandoned after over a decade. In the aftermath, the dominant power was the [[United States of the Americas]]. Governments could not cope with the damage of the war. Thus [[corporations]] stepped in and gradually rebuilt [[human]] civilization.<ref name=":6" />
+The Elite Universe is post-apocalyptic. The lore mentions the occurrence of [[World War III]] (2044-2055 CE) which was the most destructive war waged on [[Earth]]. It brought much devastation and loss of life. The war was abandoned after over a decade. In the aftermath, the dominant power was the [[United States of the Americas]]. Governments could not cope with the widespread damage of the war. Thus [[corporations]] stepped in and gradually rebuilt [[human]] civilization.<ref name=":6" />
 In the 34th century [[country|countries]] are historical entities that don't exist anymore. All remaining countries on [[Earth]] joined and dissolved into the [[Federation]] which was formed circa 2240 CE. People find it hard to imagine a time when humans only existed on Earth with many disparate countries.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/5597abc79657bab1445913c2 GalNet: The Founding of the Federation]</ref><ref name=":7" />
 === Corporations ===
-Corporations gained a huge increase in influence and dominance over Earth's political landscape after World War 3. These ideologies influenced the Federation.<ref name=":6" />
+[[Corporations]] gained a huge increase in influence and dominance over Earth's political landscape after World War 3. These ideologies influenced the Federation.<ref name=":6" />
-There are several super-rich and super-powerful [[corporations]] that sustain the colossal interstellar economies. Other smaller corporations are specialized in specific products and services. The companies and corporations built the galactic community.<ref name=":9">[https://www.edrpg.co.uk/what-s-in-the-books EDRPG: What's in the Books]</ref>
+There are several super-rich and super-powerful [[Mega Corporation|mega corporations]] that sustain the colossal interstellar economies. Other smaller corporations are specialized in specific products and services. The companies and corporations built the galactic community.<ref name=":9">[https://www.edrpg.co.uk/what-s-in-the-books EDRPG: What's in the Books]</ref>
 While corporations are not above the law, they have much authority over their employees, [[planets]] and [[Star system|star systems]]. The [[Mega Corporation|mega corporations]] rule unchecked over vast sections of the galaxy. They control countless subsidiary companies which gauge entire planets and star systems for resources and food. They produce goods which are essential for the survival of trillions of people in the galaxy. Corporate governments exist in the Federation, Empire, Alliance and Independent systems.<ref name=":9" /><ref>In-Game Description</ref><ref name=":6">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-x-kaGsHvv0 YouTube: Elite: Dangerous - Epic History of The Federation]</ref>
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 == Major Influences ==
-[[File:Aulin-Enterprise-Station.png|thumb|200px|Orbis station]]
+[[File:Aulin Enterprise Orbis Station.png|thumb|200px|Orbis station]]
 A major influence on the Elite Universe is the 1968 epic science-fiction film [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2001:_A_Space_Odyssey_(film) 2001: A Space Odyssey] produced by [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stanley_Kubrick Stanley Kubrick]. This is evident in the ringed [[Orbis]] station design and the [[Docking Computer|docking computer]] that plays the waltz [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Blue_Danube The Blue Danube] by [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johann_Strauss_II Johann Strauss II] in the original Elite and Elite Dangerous.<ref name=":0" /> This movie is representative work of hard science fiction films. 2001 was made to be as scientifically correct as possible. Hence no sound in space, walking in zero-gravity requires velcro-equipped shoes etc. The Elite Universe follows that ethos to a degree.
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 The [[Federation]] is an evolution from current [[Earth]], rolled forward into the distant future. Federal politics has a lot of influence from the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Constitution United States Constitution].<ref name=":2" /> The [[United States of the Americas]] is the fictional predecessor of the Federation. The Americas implies that it's the totality of continents of North and South America. The Americas comprises most of the land in the Western Hemisphere on Earth.<ref name=":7">Tourist Spot 0165, "Ancient History"</ref>
-The [[Empire]] is influenced by [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ancient_Rome Ancient Rome]. Slavery in the Empire is similar to slavery in Ancient Rome. Imperial slaves have rights like in Roman times. People would sign up for slavery to pay a debt. Imperial society is based on honor, like the Roman [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dignitas_(Roman_concept) Dignitas], or the Japanese [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bushido Bushido], even elements of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/British_Empire British Empire], pre-WWI. It was shaming to do something that put people in a bad state. The poorhouses still happened, but sensibly, people were supposed to look after each other.<ref name=":2" />
+The [[Empire]] is influenced by [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ancient_Rome Ancient Rome]. Slavery in the Empire is quite similar to Ancient Rome. Imperial slaves have rights like in Roman times. People would sign up for slavery to pay a debt. Imperial society is based on honor, like the Roman [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dignitas_(Roman_concept) Dignitas], or the Japanese [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bushido Bushido], even elements of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/British_Empire British Empire], pre-WWI. It was shaming to do something that put people in a bad state. The poorhouses still happened, but sensibly, people were supposed to look after each other.<ref name=":2" />
 Galactic charts of space agencies like [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NASA NASA] and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/European_Space_Agency ESA] were used to model the Milky Way [[galaxy]].
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 === Thargoids ===
-[[File:Unknown-Ships-Group-Thargoids.png|thumb|right|200px|Thargoid Interceptors]]
+[[File:Thargoid Interceptors Group.png|thumb|right|200px|Thargoid Interceptors]]
 The [[Thargoids]] are an insectoid species that have been roaming the stars for millions of years. They are believed to have originated outside of known space, potentially even in another dimension. They are hyper-territorial and rebuff all attempts at communication, instead viewing other spacefaring species as unacceptable impediments to their own needs and relentlessly attacking any who happen to be in their way. The full extent of their technology is unknown, but they have been observed to possess the following advancements:

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