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|language = [[Universal Language]] | |language = [[Universal Language]] | ||
|currency = [[Credits]] | |currency = [[Credits]] | ||
|area = 4, | |area = 4,160 [[Star Systems|Populated Systems]] | ||
|population = 1,944,378,037,821 | |population = ~1,944,378,037,821 | ||
|formed_from = [[United States of the Americas]] | |formed_from = [[United States of the Americas]] | ||
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From that point the Federation provided a stable framework to facilitate the further expansion of humanity to ever more distant star systems but not all colonies wanted a part of this. A distant early colony, formed by a band of political idealists as far from Earth as they could manage, in the system of [[Achenar]] would eventually spark another defining moment for the Federation and indeed humanity as a whole: the [[Battle of Achenar]].<ref name="FedFounding" /> | From that point the Federation provided a stable framework to facilitate the further expansion of humanity to ever more distant star systems but not all colonies wanted a part of this. A distant early colony, formed by a band of political idealists as far from Earth as they could manage, in the system of [[Achenar]] would eventually spark another defining moment for the Federation and indeed humanity as a whole: the [[Battle of Achenar]].<ref name="FedFounding" /> | ||
The Federation has always seen itself | The Federation has always seen itself as the<span style="font-weight:normal;"> major power in the galaxy. From the very beginning, long before the Empire or Alliance existed, it took upon itself the task of policing the galaxy and being the peacekeepers. While sometimes not in the best interests of minor factions involved, the decisions made by the Federation are usually made for the benefit of its citizens.</span> | ||
=== The Birthright Wars === | === The Birthright Wars === | ||
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The Federation suffered a major embarrassment and loss in public confidence after [[Jupiter Rochester]], the CEO of [[Core Dynamics]] and eldest son of Liberal Party Shadow Vice President [[Isolde Rochester]], fled to [[HIP 54530]] and established the rogue [[Jupiter Division]] faction in February 3307 after being exposed during the trial of Fleet Admiral Lucas Vincent as the financier behind the conspiracy to destroy Starship One and assassinate then-President Halsey in 3301. Federal citizens called for investigations into corruption and corporate influence in the Federal government, and the credibility of both the Republican Party and the Liberal Party was damaged.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/602a700b2ad23f14f43973ff GalNet: Federation Damaged by Corruption and Conspiracy]</ref> Jupiter Division was defeated by Federal forces on February 18, and Rochester and thousands of his loyalists were arrested by the [[Federal Intelligence Agency]].<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/602e59b311bc486b7f3739ab GalNet: Victory for Federal Forces Against Jupiter Division]</ref> Rochester was summarily sentenced to life imprisonment on March 5 by the [[Federal Justice Department]], but despite his crimes, his manifesto of converting the Federation from democracy to corporatism inspired the formation of a corporatist movement.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/60422b82a35452295305a1b4 GalNet: Jupiter Rochester Sentenced to Life Imprisonment]</ref> | The Federation suffered a major embarrassment and loss in public confidence after [[Jupiter Rochester]], the CEO of [[Core Dynamics]] and eldest son of Liberal Party Shadow Vice President [[Isolde Rochester]], fled to [[HIP 54530]] and established the rogue [[Jupiter Division]] faction in February 3307 after being exposed during the trial of Fleet Admiral Lucas Vincent as the financier behind the conspiracy to destroy Starship One and assassinate then-President Halsey in 3301. Federal citizens called for investigations into corruption and corporate influence in the Federal government, and the credibility of both the Republican Party and the Liberal Party was damaged.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/602a700b2ad23f14f43973ff GalNet: Federation Damaged by Corruption and Conspiracy]</ref> Jupiter Division was defeated by Federal forces on February 18, and Rochester and thousands of his loyalists were arrested by the [[Federal Intelligence Agency]].<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/602e59b311bc486b7f3739ab GalNet: Victory for Federal Forces Against Jupiter Division]</ref> Rochester was summarily sentenced to life imprisonment on March 5 by the [[Federal Justice Department]], but despite his crimes, his manifesto of converting the Federation from democracy to corporatism inspired the formation of a corporatist movement.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/60422b82a35452295305a1b4 GalNet: Jupiter Rochester Sentenced to Life Imprisonment]</ref> | ||
On March 3, 3307, at the Galactic Summit in [[Sirius]], President Hudson personally ratified the [[Cornelius-Lasky Convention]] with his Allied and Imperial counterparts.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/603f8712228a4030f344bcb3 GalNet: Superpowers Make Progress at the Galactic Summit]</ref> The conference was cancelled on March 11 following a series of coordinated attacks on starports in nine major systems, including [[Li Qing Jao]] in Sol, that were carried out by the NMLA.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/604a1301b02d5114c742fe00 GalNet: Galactic Summit Cancelled – NMLA Attacks Superpowers]</ref> Vice President [[Brad Mitchell]] and several Federal Cabinent members were among the tens of thousands who died at Li Qing Jao. The Federation blamed the [[Nine Martyrs]] attacks on the Empire due to NMLA bombmakers escaping [[Serene Harbour]].<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/604b64ec0edb312109560151 GalNet: Starport Bombing Casualties Include Federal Vice President]</ref> As a result of the Cornelius-Lasky Convention establishing new communications protocols between the security forces of the superpowers, the Federal Intelligence Agency participated in the creation of the [[Affiliated Counter-Terrorism unit|Affiliated Counter-Terrorism unit (ACT)]] to defeat the NMLA.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/6051fcec549a83506f45143f GalNet: Anti-NMLA Intelligence Unit Formed]</ref> [[Federal Congress]] followed this up on March 30 with the approval of the [[Domestic Counter-Terrorism Act]], an emergency law proposed by new Vice President [[Jerome Archer]] to expand the Federal government's surveillance powers with the aim of preventing future terrorist attacks.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/606311954f9eda52a923b05e GalNet: Federal Congress Grants Emergency Surveillance Powers]</ref> | On March 3, 3307, at the Galactic Summit in [[Sirius]], President Hudson personally ratified the [[Cornelius-Lasky Convention]] with his Allied and Imperial counterparts.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/603f8712228a4030f344bcb3 GalNet: Superpowers Make Progress at the Galactic Summit]</ref> The conference was cancelled on March 11 following a series of coordinated attacks on starports in nine major systems, including [[Li Qing Jao]] in Sol, that were carried out by the NMLA.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/604a1301b02d5114c742fe00 GalNet: Galactic Summit Cancelled – NMLA Attacks Superpowers]</ref> Vice President [[Brad Mitchell]] and several Federal Cabinent members were among the tens of thousands who died at Li Qing Jao. The Federation blamed the [[Nine Martyrs]] attacks on the Empire due to NMLA bombmakers escaping [[Serene Harbour]].<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/604b64ec0edb312109560151 GalNet: Starport Bombing Casualties Include Federal Vice President]</ref> As a result of the Cornelius-Lasky Convention establishing new communications protocols between the security forces of the superpowers, the Federal Intelligence Agency participated in the creation of the [[Affiliated Counter-Terrorism unit|Affiliated Counter-Terrorism unit (ACT)]] to defeat the NMLA.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/6051fcec549a83506f45143f GalNet: Anti-NMLA Intelligence Unit Formed]</ref> [[Federal Congress]] followed this up on March 30 with the approval of the [[Domestic Counter-Terrorism Act]], an emergency law proposed by new Vice President [[Jerome Archer]] to expand the Federal government's surveillance powers with the aim of preventing future terrorist attacks.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/606311954f9eda52a923b05e GalNet: Federal Congress Grants Emergency Surveillance Powers]</ref> Under the act, the Federal Intelligence Agency created the [[Proactive Detection Bureau]] to monitor public and private communications networks for terrorist activity.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/606c4bee6ac730131e7bf110 GalNet: Federation Begins Anti-Terrorist Monitoring]</ref> As the PDB became mired in controversy and public support for the enhanced surveillance polarized, President Hudson and Shadow President Winters launched competing data collection initiatives on April 29. Hudson desired to expand the PDB's reach and effectiveness, while Winters sought the opposite by planning to distribute legal technology and techniques to protect personal communications from government intrusion.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/608aaf2306df062baf07813c GalNet: Federal Leaders Launch Rival Data Requests]</ref> Hudson's campaign prevailed, which the Federal government interpreted as a popular mandate to continue the program. The PDB was strengthened substantially, enabling it to scan almost all public and private comms networks in Federation space, which resulted in a sharp rise in arrest rates and the dismantling of criminal groups.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/6093d8eec8a3b342392ba3ef GalNet: Hudson Initiative Increases Federal Surveillance]</ref><ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/609e64f064b3c15c99541d03 GalNet: Federal Citizens Approve Government Scrutiny]</ref> | ||
==Society== | ==Society== | ||
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The media drives a culture of celebrity. Top ranking politicians, social commentators, entertainers and super-rich all command a great deal of media attention. This provides a sizable distraction for the populace, to the extent that foreign wars conducted by the Federation on their behalf get little media attention. This has ensued for many hundreds of years, and there is no sign of it changing.<ref name=":3" /> | The media drives a culture of celebrity. Top ranking politicians, social commentators, entertainers and super-rich all command a great deal of media attention. This provides a sizable distraction for the populace, to the extent that foreign wars conducted by the Federation on their behalf get little media attention. This has ensued for many hundreds of years, and there is no sign of it changing.<ref name=":3" /> | ||
[[WorldCraft]] in [[Epsilon Eridani]] has been | [[WorldCraft]] in [[Epsilon Eridani]] has been the Federation's favourite tourist resort for more than 300 years.<ref>Tourist Beacon 0213, WorldCraft Theme Park</ref> | ||
=== Technology === | === Technology === | ||
[[Robotics]] such as [[robot]]s and [[android]]s as well as advanced software are used extensively in Federal society. They do certain type of work so that people don't need to do the same. [[Cloning|Clones]] and [[slaves]] are illegal in Federal space.<ref name=":3" /><ref>http://wiki.alioth.net/index.php/Empire</ref> | [[Robotics]] such as [[robot]]s and [[android]]s as well as advanced software are used extensively in Federal society. They do certain type of work so that people don't need to do the same. [[Cloning|Clones]] and [[slaves]] are illegal in Federal space.<ref name=":3" /><ref>http://wiki.alioth.net/index.php/Empire</ref> | ||
Between 3290 - | Between 3290 - 3300 CE, the [[Achilles Corporation]] sold over 20 million robots throughout the Federation, including nearly 300,000 [[PA912]] models.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/en/galnet/uid/5bb743009e3c56256957f431 Further Surveillance Robots Discovered - 05 OCT 3304]</ref> | ||
Animal cloning is legal in Federal space. Such as in 3302, | Animal cloning is legal in Federal space. Such as in 3302, the [[Starship Enterprises Corporation]] cloned hundreds of [[Earth]] animals inside special ''in vitro'' chambers.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/en/galnet/uid/585bf70a9657ba5e182dbb5b Galactic News: Wildlife Reserve Campaign Concludes] - 22 Dec 3302</ref> | ||
The Federation's [[Farragut-Class Battle Cruiser]] [[Capital Ships|capital ships]], supplied by [[Core Dynamics]], are robust, practical war machines inside and out.<ref>Official The Art of Elite Dangerous art book, August 17 2016</ref> | The Federation's [[Farragut-Class Battle Cruiser]] [[Capital Ships|capital ships]], supplied by [[Core Dynamics]], are robust, practical war machines inside and out.<ref>Official The Art of Elite Dangerous art book, August 17 2016</ref> | ||
=== Federal companies === | |||
Notable Federal aligned companies: | |||
*[[Brightlight Training]] | |||
*[[Caine Massey]] | |||
*[[Cordova Group]] | |||
*[[Core Dynamics]] | |||
*[[Federal Times]] | |||
*[[Lycan Moon Mining]] | |||
*[[MacArthur Mining Ltd]] | |||
*[[Rackham Capital Investments]] | |||
*[[Reynhardt Intellisys]] | |||
*[[Rockforth Corporation]] | |||
*[[Sol Today]] | |||
*[[Utopixx Entertainment]] | |||
*[[Vandermeer Corporation]] | |||
== Population == | == Population == | ||
The Federation is the most populous of the three superpowers, and has an estimated population of 1,944,378,037,821 as of April 3306.<ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/EliteDangerous/comments/g641q3/demographic_changes_in_the_galaxy_2020/ r/EliteDangerous: Demographic changes in the Galaxy, 2020]</ref> | |||
As of | As of April 3307, the Federation controls 4,160 systems, of which the ten most populous are:<ref name="EDDB">Data gathered from [https://eddb.io/system EDDB] on April 6, 2021</ref> | ||
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|10 | |10 | ||
| | |Gilgamesh | ||
|Federation | |Federation | ||
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|Once every four or eight years | |Once every four or eight years | ||
|[[Inauguration Day]] | |[[Inauguration Day]] | ||
|The day after a Federal election when a | |The day after a Federal election when a new president-elect takes the oath and is sworn into office as the [[President of the Federation]].<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/en/galnet/uid/556ddd259657ba047533fa1c Zachary Hudson Becomes the New President of the Federation] - 02 JUN 3301 | ||
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Federal law is based on an agreed constitution known as the [[Federal Accord]], also simply called the Constitution, which was derived from the laws and principles of the [[United States of the Americas]], the other former [[Country|countries]] of [[Earth]], and the ancient Constitution of the United States, but was also greatly simplified.<ref>[https://archive.is/r1cmc Rollingstone.com: 'Elite' Creator on Sci-Fi, Politics and His Studio's Next Big Thing (archived at Archive.is)]</ref> The Federal Accord was ratified in 2242 by the five founding systems of the Federation: [[Sol]], [[Tau Ceti]], [[Delta Pavonis]], [[Altair]], and [[Beta Hydri]]. It outlines certain rights and responsibilities for member states and citizens. The protection of xeno-culture and life forms was a key tenet of the Federation's founding.<ref name=":8">[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/55a910889657bad10af67b12 GalNet: A Clash of Titans]</ref> Federal laws are proposed and approved in [[Federal Congress]] on [[Mars]]. The sheer size of the Federation makes it very hard for any single system to have any influence on changing it.<ref name=":6" /> | Federal law is based on an agreed constitution known as the [[Federal Accord]], also simply called the Constitution, which was derived from the laws and principles of the [[United States of the Americas]], the other former [[Country|countries]] of [[Earth]], and the ancient Constitution of the United States, but was also greatly simplified.<ref>[https://archive.is/r1cmc Rollingstone.com: 'Elite' Creator on Sci-Fi, Politics and His Studio's Next Big Thing (archived at Archive.is)]</ref> The Federal Accord was ratified in 2242 by the five founding systems of the Federation: [[Sol]], [[Tau Ceti]], [[Delta Pavonis]], [[Altair]], and [[Beta Hydri]]. It outlines certain rights and responsibilities for member states and citizens. The protection of xeno-culture and life forms was a key tenet of the Federation's founding.<ref name=":8">[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/55a910889657bad10af67b12 GalNet: A Clash of Titans]</ref> Federal laws are proposed and approved in [[Federal Congress]] on [[Mars]]. The sheer size of the Federation makes it very hard for any single system to have any influence on changing it.<ref name=":6" /> | ||
People have rights and freedoms, enshrined by this agreement. A great many things are illegal, like [[Slaves|slavery]], [[cloning]] and certain [[narcotics]]. Local 'State' law prohibits other trafficking to a greater or lesser degree. Things like ship-based weapons, personal weapons, other milder drugs and alcohol are banned in some systems.<ref name=":6">Tourist Beacon 0162</ref> The Federation does respect [[human]] life, xeno-culture and lifeforms in its own way and much more than | People have rights and freedoms, enshrined by this agreement. A great many things are illegal, like [[Slaves|slavery]], [[cloning]] and certain [[narcotics]]. Local 'State' law prohibits other trafficking to a greater or lesser degree. Things like ship-based weapons, personal weapons, other milder drugs and alcohol are banned in some systems.<ref name=":6">Tourist Beacon 0162</ref> The Federation does respect [[human]] life, xeno-culture and lifeforms in its own way and much more than the [[Empire]],<ref name=":8" /> although the Federation doesn't respect freedom as much as the [[Alliance]].<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-x-kaGsHvv0 Elite: Dangerous - Epic History of The Federation]</ref> | ||
There are various Federal agencies, courts, and [[Security Forces|security forces]] that enforce and adjudicate the law in Federal space. | There are various Federal agencies, courts, and [[Security Forces|security forces]] that enforce and adjudicate the law in Federal space. | ||
* The [[Federal High Court]] is the highest court in the Federal judicial system. | * The [[Federal High Court]] is the highest court in the Federal judicial system. | ||
* The [[Federal Justice Department]] is the executive department responsible for overseeing law enforcement. | * The [[Federal Justice Department]] is the executive department responsible for overseeing law enforcement. | ||
* | * The [[Federal Criminal Investigations]] is the Federation's primary domestic security and law enforcement agency.<ref>Tourist Beacon 0231</ref> | ||
* The [[Federal Attorney's Office]] is the Federation's prosecution agency, and represents the Federal government in courts of law. | * The [[Federal Attorney's Office]] is the Federation's prosecution agency, and represents the Federal government in courts of law. | ||
* The [[Federal Diplomatic Corps]] operates the Federation's embassies in foreign systems. | * The [[Federal Diplomatic Corps]] operates the Federation's embassies in foreign systems. | ||
* The [[Federal Security Service]] is responsible for security patrols, law enforcement, and investigating crimes and mysteries in all Federal systems.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/560a4fd39657ba343d58f74b GalNet: President Hudson Confirms Investigation]</ref><ref name=":7">[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/55d6e7029657ba71492c7ad7 GalNet: President's Bodyguard Found Murdered]</ref> | * The [[Federal Security Service]] is responsible for security patrols, law enforcement, and investigating crimes and mysteries in all Federal systems.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/560a4fd39657ba343d58f74b GalNet: President Hudson Confirms Investigation]</ref><ref name=":7">[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/55d6e7029657ba71492c7ad7 GalNet: President's Bodyguard Found Murdered]</ref> | ||
* The [[Federal Intelligence Agency]] | * The [[Federal Intelligence Agency]] is a secretive organisation that looks after Federal interests outside the Federation. Such as espionage and counter-espionage operations, covert support for Federal diplomats abroad, intelligence relating to foreign operations and protection.<ref>Tourist Beacon 0232</ref> | ||
* The [[Presidential Protection Detail]] are elite Federal agents responsible for protecting the safety of the | * The [[Proactive Detection Bureau]] is a department created and run by the FIA in accordance with the [[Domestic Counter-Terrorism Act]] of 3307 to scan public and private communications networks for terrorist activity. | ||
* The [[Presidential Protection Detail]] are elite Federal agents responsible for protecting the safety of the sitting President of the Federation and the first family.<ref name=":7" /> | |||
* The [[Void Rangers]] are an [[Advanced Tactical Response]] unit that operates in Federal space.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ocPr8DlBQs YouTube: Elite Dangerous: Beyond - Chapter One Content Livestream - Part 1]</ref> | * The [[Void Rangers]] are an [[Advanced Tactical Response]] unit that operates in Federal space.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ocPr8DlBQs YouTube: Elite Dangerous: Beyond - Chapter One Content Livestream - Part 1]</ref> | ||
==Key systems== | ==Key systems== | ||
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* [[Rhea]] - Home to a large agricultural industry based on its twin Earth-like worlds, and a popular tourist destination. The personal headquarters of Shadow President Felicia Winters. | * [[Rhea]] - Home to a large agricultural industry based on its twin Earth-like worlds, and a popular tourist destination. The personal headquarters of Shadow President Felicia Winters. | ||
* [[Lembava]] - Home to a number of high-tech Federal corporations, and the personal headquarters of [[Sirius Corporation]] CEO [[Li Yong-Rui]]. | * [[Lembava]] - Home to a number of high-tech Federal corporations, and the personal headquarters of [[Sirius Corporation]] CEO [[Li Yong-Rui]]. | ||
* [[Eta Cassiopeiae]] | * [[Eta Cassiopeiae]] - The Federation's most important military bastion and the headquarters of the [[Federal Navy]].<ref>''[[Elite Encounters RPG]]''</ref> | ||
* [[17 Draconis]] - One of the Federation's most isolated and remote colonies. | * [[17 Draconis]] - One of the Federation's most isolated and remote colonies. | ||
== | ==Military== | ||
=== | ===Federal Navy=== | ||
{{Main|Federal Navy}} | |||
The Federal Navy is the Federation's primary warfare force. Federal Navy fleets patrol Federal systems, confront incursions from other superpowers, factions, and organisations, and support allies and friendly factions across the Core Systems. The head of the Federal Navy holds the rank of Fleet Admiral. | |||
===Federal Navy Auxiliary=== | |||
{{:Federation/Ranks}} | {{:Federation/Ranks}} | ||
== | === Federal Navy ships === | ||
[[Core Dynamics]] has designed and produced six ship models for use by the [[Federal Navy]] and its close allies. | [[Core Dynamics]] has designed and produced six ship models for use by the [[Federal Navy]] and its close allies. | ||
* [[Farragut-Class Battle Cruiser]] | * [[Farragut-Class Battle Cruiser]] | ||