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The '''Federal Accord''',<ref name="EE">''[[Elite Encounters RPG]]''</ref><ref name="TB0174">Tourist | The '''Federal Accord''',<ref name="EE">''[[Elite Encounters RPG]]''</ref><ref name="TB0174">Tourist Spot 0174, "Federal Accord"</ref> also known as the '''Federation Accord''',<ref name="TFOTF">[https://community.elitedangerous.com/en/galnet/uid/5597abc79657bab1445913c2 GalNet: The Founding of the Federation]</ref> is the constitution of the [[Federation]]. It was originally ratified in 2242 by the Federation's first five member systems: [[Sol]], [[Tau Ceti]], [[Delta Pavonis]], [[Altair]], and [[Beta Hydri]].<ref name="TB0174" /><ref>Tourist Spot 0168, "Early Colonies"</ref> It is based heavily on the [[wikipedia:Constitution of the United States|constitution of the former United States of America]], with some characteristics borrowed from other historical [[Earth]] nations.<ref>[http://archive.is/r1cmc Rolling Stone: 'Elite' Creator on Sci-Fi, Politics and His Studio's Next Big Thing], through archive.today</ref><ref name="EE" /> | ||
== Overview == | |||
=== Statutes and amendments === | |||
The Federal Accord codifies a right to individual liberty and imposes an absolute ban on slavery.<ref name=":0">''Elite Dangerous'' Knowledge Base > The Federation > [[Knowledge Base#Society 2|Society]]</ref> It also guarantees citizens the right to data security and privacy,<ref name="Surveillance Illegal">[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/6082b5788356ff306b71a5b2 GalNet: Winters Claims Civilian Surveillance is Illegal]</ref> and mandates strict protections for alien environments.<ref name="EE" /> | |||
The Federal Accord | [[Federal Congress]] has the power to approve and repeal amendments to the Federal Accord. The 77th amendment was approved in 2594 and restructured [[President of the Federation|presidential]] term limits. In 3308, President [[Zachary Hudson]] proposed the [[Hudson Contravention]], which will temporarily suspend the 77th amendment if it is passed.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/620b988f5b9f5e24ee291872 GalNet: Federation Divided by Hudson's Proposal]</ref><ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/6220d3c75955060ad213c88d GalNet: Hudson Refutes 'Dictatorship' Concerns]</ref> | ||
Statutes of the Federal Accord may be temporarily suspended by emergency legislation approved by Federal Congress, such as the [[Domestic Counter-Terrorism Act]] of 3307.<ref name="Surveillance Illegal" /> | |||
=== Membership === | |||
All systems inducted into the Federation are obligated to sign the Federal Accord to become members, and are granted various rights and responsibilities on the condition that they meet specific development criteria outlined within their respective Colonial Charter.<ref name="EE" /> Only colonies that fulfill the terms of their charter and demonstrate self-reliance are granted full Federal membership and representation in Federal Congress.<ref name=":0" /> Federal member systems must obey laws approved by Federal Congress, but also have a considerable degree of independence and can implement their own, localized laws.<ref name="TB0174" /><ref name="EE" /> | |||
=== Withdrawal === | |||
Systems that wish to abandon their charters and secede from the Federation to become [[independent]] or join another superpower must first hold a public referendum that demonstrates majority approval of the change.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/6c7163f669c01b20a52c7236cc32b1ca650e68e2 GalNet: Dulos to Hold Referendum on Leaving the Federation]</ref> Unilaterally declaring independence and withdrawing from the Federal Accord without a referendum is illegal and may be met with a military response.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/60db0b9122e29a28d731c813 GalNet: Four Federal Systems Declare Independence]</ref><ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/60fec8ed69d9ea7a670e0c8f GalNet: Federal Surveillance Sabotages Independence]</ref><ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/6103e094cbe3fa74ee0ddc6e GalNet: Rebellion Spreads Across Federal Systems]</ref> The Federation can also declare a secession referendum invalid if a majority of the local population abstains from voting or if the local government is believed to be hostile and seeking assistance from a foreign power.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/67a1440f39b4894a8b95408cc326c1fd64cbd039 GalNet: Federal Congress Calls Emergency Session]</ref><ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/f7fd2137c685cd53746e3bf1f8ba72428ee58504 GalNet: The War for Lugh]</ref> | |||
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Latest revision as of 21:59, 6 September 2025
The Federal Accord,[1][2] also known as the Federation Accord,[3] is the constitution of the Federation. It was originally ratified in 2242 by the Federation's first five member systems: Sol, Tau Ceti, Delta Pavonis, Altair, and Beta Hydri.[2][4] It is based heavily on the constitution of the former United States of America, with some characteristics borrowed from other historical Earth nations.[5][1]
Overview
Statutes and amendments
The Federal Accord codifies a right to individual liberty and imposes an absolute ban on slavery.[6] It also guarantees citizens the right to data security and privacy,[7] and mandates strict protections for alien environments.[1]
Federal Congress has the power to approve and repeal amendments to the Federal Accord. The 77th amendment was approved in 2594 and restructured presidential term limits. In 3308, President Zachary Hudson proposed the Hudson Contravention, which will temporarily suspend the 77th amendment if it is passed.[8][9]
Statutes of the Federal Accord may be temporarily suspended by emergency legislation approved by Federal Congress, such as the Domestic Counter-Terrorism Act of 3307.[7]
Membership
All systems inducted into the Federation are obligated to sign the Federal Accord to become members, and are granted various rights and responsibilities on the condition that they meet specific development criteria outlined within their respective Colonial Charter.[1] Only colonies that fulfill the terms of their charter and demonstrate self-reliance are granted full Federal membership and representation in Federal Congress.[6] Federal member systems must obey laws approved by Federal Congress, but also have a considerable degree of independence and can implement their own, localized laws.[2][1]
Withdrawal
Systems that wish to abandon their charters and secede from the Federation to become independent or join another superpower must first hold a public referendum that demonstrates majority approval of the change.[10] Unilaterally declaring independence and withdrawing from the Federal Accord without a referendum is illegal and may be met with a military response.[11][12][13] The Federation can also declare a secession referendum invalid if a majority of the local population abstains from voting or if the local government is believed to be hostile and seeking assistance from a foreign power.[14][15]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Elite Encounters RPG
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Tourist Spot 0174, "Federal Accord"
- ↑ GalNet: The Founding of the Federation
- ↑ Tourist Spot 0168, "Early Colonies"
- ↑ Rolling Stone: 'Elite' Creator on Sci-Fi, Politics and His Studio's Next Big Thing, through archive.today
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Elite Dangerous Knowledge Base > The Federation > Society
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 GalNet: Winters Claims Civilian Surveillance is Illegal
- ↑ GalNet: Federation Divided by Hudson's Proposal
- ↑ GalNet: Hudson Refutes 'Dictatorship' Concerns
- ↑ GalNet: Dulos to Hold Referendum on Leaving the Federation
- ↑ GalNet: Four Federal Systems Declare Independence
- ↑ GalNet: Federal Surveillance Sabotages Independence
- ↑ GalNet: Rebellion Spreads Across Federal Systems
- ↑ GalNet: Federal Congress Calls Emergency Session
- ↑ GalNet: The War for Lugh