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|caption1 = Insignia of the Alliance | |caption1 = Insignia of the Alliance | ||
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|conventional_long_name = Alliance of Independent Systems | |||
|common_name = Alliance | |||
|capital = [[Garden City]], [[Turner's World]], [[Alioth]] | |capital = [[Garden City]], [[Turner's World]], [[Alioth]] | ||
|demonym = Alliance/Allied | |demonym = Alliance/Allied | ||
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==History== | ==History== | ||
===Born from conflict=== | ===Born from conflict=== | ||
[[File:Alioth Donaldson and Turner's World.jpg|thumb | [[File:Alioth Donaldson and Turner's World.jpg|thumb|Donaldson and Turner's World. The birthplace of the Alliance of Independent Systems, the spindle of the first of the system's three huge Orbis Stations is in orbit of Turner's World (Alioth 5B)]] | ||
{{Main|Alioth}} | {{Main|Alioth}} | ||
The Alliance may champion the ideals of harmony and independence, but it is very much the product of violence. Alioth, the Alliance powerbase, was once a highly contested system. In the decades that followed its colonisation, it was the site of almost constant conflict between the Federation and the Empire. Naturally this made life difficult for the system's inhabitants, whose lives were impacted by generation after generation of war.<ref name="Galnet Origin">[https://community.elitedangerous.com/en/galnet/uid/5788c3c09657ba0207588b5a GalNet: Galactic News: The Origin of the Alliance]</ref> | The Alliance may champion the ideals of harmony and independence, but it is very much the product of violence. Alioth, the Alliance powerbase, was once a highly contested system. In the decades that followed its colonisation, it was the site of almost constant conflict between the Federation and the Empire. Naturally this made life difficult for the system's inhabitants, whose lives were impacted by generation after generation of war.<ref name="Galnet Origin">[https://community.elitedangerous.com/en/galnet/uid/5788c3c09657ba0207588b5a GalNet: Galactic News: The Origin of the Alliance]</ref> | ||
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===Recent events=== | ===Recent events=== | ||
====3300 - 3305==== | ====3300 - 3305==== | ||
In December 3300, the Alliance was the only one of the three superpowers to not face a mounting political crisis. The [[Empire]] seemed likely to plunge into a bitter succession struggle as [[Emperor]] [[Hengist Duval]]'s health waned, and [[President of the Federation|President]] [[Jasmina Halsey | [[File:Retail Plaza Faulcon DeLacy ED.jpg|thumb|250px|Retail Plaza]] | ||
In December 3300, the Alliance was the only one of the three superpowers to not face a mounting political crisis. The [[Empire]] seemed likely to plunge into a bitter succession struggle as [[Emperor]] [[Hengist Duval]]'s health waned, and [[Federation]] [[President of the Federation|President]] [[Jasmina Halsey]] was rapidly losing clout in [[Federal Congress]] over her unpopular policies. A junior aide in Alliance leadership also commented that the concurrent sharp rise in military readiness in the other superpowers could signal war and millions of deaths, and the Alliance could do nothing but broker peace talks in the aftermath.<ref>[[GalNet/3300/December#The Emperor is a Sick Man|GalNet: The Emperor is a Sick Man]]</ref><ref>[[GalNet/3300/December#The Chancellor Speaks Out|GalNet: The Chancellor Speaks Out]]</ref> | |||
[[File:Edmund Mahon.png|thumb|Edmund Mahon was elected as [[Alliance Prime Minister]] in 3301]] | |||
The [[Alliance Assembly]] elected [[Edmund Mahon]] to the post of [[Alliance Prime Minister]] in early 3301.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/5fa9414b90105502c940b29e GalNet: 'Ghost Ship' Leads Alliance to New Resources]</ref> One of Mahon's first official acts was to reject a request from the [[Crimson State Group]] of [[Lugh]] to provide military assistance in its [[War for Lugh|struggle for independence]] from the [[Federation]] on March 11, 3301.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/5b1b39824259c8b598bc46b271181efea1d29c4d GalNet: Alioth Warns Lugh They Stand Alone]</ref> Although the Crimson State Group eventually prevailed and Federal forces withdrew from Lugh, the system's new leadership opted not to join the Alliance, perhaps out of resentment for Mahon's refusal to intervene. | The [[Alliance Assembly]] elected [[Edmund Mahon]] to the post of [[Alliance Prime Minister]] in early 3301.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/5fa9414b90105502c940b29e GalNet: 'Ghost Ship' Leads Alliance to New Resources]</ref> One of Mahon's first official acts was to reject a request from the [[Crimson State Group]] of [[Lugh]] to provide military assistance in its [[War for Lugh|struggle for independence]] from the [[Federation]] on March 11, 3301.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/5b1b39824259c8b598bc46b271181efea1d29c4d GalNet: Alioth Warns Lugh They Stand Alone]</ref> Although the Crimson State Group eventually prevailed and Federal forces withdrew from Lugh, the system's new leadership opted not to join the Alliance, perhaps out of resentment for Mahon's refusal to intervene. | ||
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====3306 - Present==== | ====3306 - Present==== | ||
[[File:Alliance Wallpaper Elite Dangerous.jpg|thumb | [[File:Alliance Wallpaper Elite Dangerous.jpg|thumb|Alliance Wallpaper]] | ||
On October 20, 3306, as numerous [[Marlin Duval|Marlinists]] fled [[Empire|Imperial]] space to avoid persecution amid the [[Imperial Navy]]'s anti-terrorism operation against the [[Neo-Marlinist Liberation Army]], some of these political refugees arrived in several outlying [[Federation|Federal]] systems seeking asylum, sparking a diplomatic confrontation between the two superpowers. Although no Marlinists had yet been reported traveling to Alliance space, Prime Minister Edmund Mahon pledged that they would be welcomed if they did.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/5f8eccd964813d010413e662 GalNet: Marlinist Refugees Flee to the Federation]</ref> | On October 20, 3306, as numerous [[Marlin Duval|Marlinists]] fled [[Empire|Imperial]] space to avoid persecution amid the [[Imperial Navy]]'s anti-terrorism operation against the [[Neo-Marlinist Liberation Army]], some of these political refugees arrived in several outlying [[Federation|Federal]] systems seeking asylum, sparking a diplomatic confrontation between the two superpowers. Although no Marlinists had yet been reported traveling to Alliance space, Prime Minister Edmund Mahon pledged that they would be welcomed if they did.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/5f8eccd964813d010413e662 GalNet: Marlinist Refugees Flee to the Federation]</ref> | ||
The Alliance began an initiative to colonise the [[Coalsack Nebula]] on November 12, 3306, weeks after a ghost ship, the [[Adamastor]], returned to the Chukchan system and revealed that a [[Penelope Carver|survey team]] had discovered [[Thargoid Barnacle]]s in the nebula almost two centuries ago. The Alliance Assembly approved the plan on November 9, and the expedition partnered with several corporations including [[Sirius Corporation|Sirius Atmospherics]]. It was believed that Prime Minister Mahon had organised the expedition to bolster the Alliance's economy through the influx of [[Meta-Alloys]], which would help his bid for reelection in 3307.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/5fa9414b90105502c940b29e GalNet: 'Ghost Ship' Leads Alliance to New Resources]</ref><ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/5fad30af5a969760ae1f0575 GalNet: Alliance Launches Coalsack Nebula Campaign]</ref><ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/5fb3df3febf97257d65b75e6 GalNet: Coalsack Nebula Campaign Completes Initial Stages]</ref> Four new research stations were opened in the Coalsack on November 26.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/5fbf96fc99b5ca022a45f285 GalNet: Alliance Consolidates Presence in Coalsack Nebula]</ref> | The Alliance began an initiative to colonise the [[Coalsack Nebula]] on November 12, 3306, weeks after a ghost ship, the [[Adamastor]], returned to the Chukchan system and revealed that a [[Penelope Carver|survey team]] had discovered [[Thargoid Barnacle]]s in the nebula almost two centuries ago. The Alliance Assembly approved the plan on November 9, and the expedition partnered with several corporations including [[Sirius Corporation|Sirius Atmospherics]]. It was believed that Prime Minister Mahon had organised the expedition to bolster the Alliance's economy through the influx of [[Meta-Alloys]], which would help his bid for reelection in 3307.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/5fa9414b90105502c940b29e GalNet: 'Ghost Ship' Leads Alliance to New Resources]</ref><ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/5fad30af5a969760ae1f0575 GalNet: Alliance Launches Coalsack Nebula Campaign]</ref><ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/5fb3df3febf97257d65b75e6 GalNet: Coalsack Nebula Campaign Completes Initial Stages]</ref> Four new research stations were opened in the Coalsack on November 26.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/5fbf96fc99b5ca022a45f285 GalNet: Alliance Consolidates Presence in Coalsack Nebula]</ref> | ||
[[File:Nakato Kaine Portrait ED.jpg|thumb|Councillor Nakato Kaine]] | |||
Amid the turbulence caused by the Marlinist refugee crisis, a [[Thargoid]] [[Second Thargoid War|resurgence]], tensions between the Empire and Federation, and widespread economic instability, Simguru [[Pranav Antal]] of [[Utopia]] proposed the [[Galactic Summit]] on January 1, 3307. It would be the first ever diplomatic conference between the three superpowers, and its purpose was to allow the Alliance, Empire, and Federation to peacefully debate their differences and agree on solutions to the most significant threats facing humanity.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/5fdce4b7b4ba847e4533d98e GalNet: Utopia Invites Superpowers to Galactic Summit]</ref> Despite the idea originating with Utopia, the superpowers ultimately selected [[Sirius Corporation]] to host the Galactic Summit after CEO [[Li Yong-Rui]] demonstrated he could better prepare security for the event.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/6012ad824aaf2914d56a6da3 GalNet: Sirius Corporation Secures Hosting of Galactic Summit]</ref> The Alliance's delegation to the Galactic Summit was led by Prime Minister Mahon, with [[Councillor]] [[Nakato Kaine]] of [[Tionisla]], Mahon's most vocal critic, attending separately.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/60379f30930b1479960e1675 GalNet: Galactic Summit Begins with Defence Request]</ref><ref name="Protests Triggered" /> | Amid the turbulence caused by the Marlinist refugee crisis, a [[Thargoid]] [[Second Thargoid War|resurgence]], tensions between the Empire and Federation, and widespread economic instability, Simguru [[Pranav Antal]] of [[Utopia]] proposed the [[Galactic Summit]] on January 1, 3307. It would be the first ever diplomatic conference between the three superpowers, and its purpose was to allow the Alliance, Empire, and Federation to peacefully debate their differences and agree on solutions to the most significant threats facing humanity.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/5fdce4b7b4ba847e4533d98e GalNet: Utopia Invites Superpowers to Galactic Summit]</ref> Despite the idea originating with Utopia, the superpowers ultimately selected [[Sirius Corporation]] to host the Galactic Summit after CEO [[Li Yong-Rui]] demonstrated he could better prepare security for the event.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/6012ad824aaf2914d56a6da3 GalNet: Sirius Corporation Secures Hosting of Galactic Summit]</ref> The Alliance's delegation to the Galactic Summit was led by Prime Minister Mahon, with [[Councillor]] [[Nakato Kaine]] of [[Tionisla]], Mahon's most vocal critic, attending separately.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/60379f30930b1479960e1675 GalNet: Galactic Summit Begins with Defence Request]</ref><ref name="Protests Triggered" /> | ||
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==Society== | ==Society== | ||
[[File:Elite Dangerous Human City Concept Art.png|thumb | [[File:Elite Dangerous Human City Concept Art.png|thumb|An Alliance city]] | ||
Today, the Alliance | Today, the Alliance heralds itself as a paragon of democracy in an increasingly autocratic galaxy. It is governed by a body known as the [[Alliance Assembly]], the primary function of which is to establish common policies and treaties among the Alliance's member [[Star Systems|systems]], and act as an arbitration body when necessary. The notional head of the Alliance Assembly is the [[Alliance Prime Minister]], but in practice it is the [[Council of Admirals]], which commands the [[Alliance Defence Force]], that typically wields the greatest degree of power.<ref name="Galnet Origin" /> | ||
=== Alliance Values === | === Alliance Values === | ||
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| | |HR 5451 | ||
|Alliance | |Alliance | ||
| | |14,760,130,594 | ||
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|6 | |6 | ||
| | |Aura | ||
|Alliance | |Alliance | ||
| | |14,579,993,320 | ||
|- | |- | ||
|7 | |7 | ||
| | |Dao Jungu | ||
|Alliance | |Alliance | ||
| | |13,815,238,492 | ||
|- | |- | ||
|8 | |8 | ||
| | |Eta Coronae Borealis | ||
|Alliance | |Alliance | ||
| | |12,411,625,073 | ||
|- | |- | ||
|9 | |9 | ||
| | |Lalande 22701 | ||
|Alliance | |Alliance | ||
|11, | |11,927,381,299 | ||
|- | |- | ||
|10 | |10 | ||
| | |VZ Corvi | ||
|Alliance | |Alliance | ||
| | |11,829,392,325 | ||
|} | |} | ||
==Government== | ==Government== | ||
===Leadership=== | ===Leadership=== | ||
[[File:Edmund_Mahon.png|thumb | [[File:Edmund_Mahon.png|thumb|Prime Minister Edmund Mahon]] | ||
The [[Alliance Prime Minister]] serves as the Alliance's head of government and head of state; the current Prime Minister is [[Edmund Mahon]]. The Prime Minister is elected by the [[Councillor]]s of the [[Alliance Assembly]] for a term of six years, and plays an important role in corralling the fractious Assembly into considering and passing legislation, although real power within the Alliance rests with the [[Civil Servants]] and the [[Council of Admirals]]. There is no term limit, so it is theoretically possible for a Prime Minister to be re-elected and serve multiple terms, but frequent disputes within the Assembly usually preclude any individual from completing their first term. Prime Ministers who fail to win Assembly votes on key policy issues for their platforms often resign, or occasionally are ousted by a vote of no confidence. Since the formation of the Alliance in 3230, only one Alliance Prime Minister, Edmund Mahon, has been elected to a second term.<ref name="Brookes">[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/governments-and-politics-in-elite-dangerous.225156/ Frontier Forums: Governments and politics in Elite Dangerous] by Michael Brookes</ref><ref>Tourist Spot 0116, "Alliance Council Members"</ref><ref name="Mahon Wins" /> | The [[Alliance Prime Minister]] serves as the Alliance's head of government and head of state; the current Prime Minister is [[Edmund Mahon]]. The Prime Minister is elected by the [[Councillor]]s of the [[Alliance Assembly]] for a term of six years, and plays an important role in corralling the fractious Assembly into considering and passing legislation, although real power within the Alliance rests with the [[Civil Servants]] and the [[Council of Admirals]]. There is no term limit, so it is theoretically possible for a Prime Minister to be re-elected and serve multiple terms, but frequent disputes within the Assembly usually preclude any individual from completing their first term. Prime Ministers who fail to win Assembly votes on key policy issues for their platforms often resign, or occasionally are ousted by a vote of no confidence. Since the formation of the Alliance in 3230, only one Alliance Prime Minister, Edmund Mahon, has been elected to a second term.<ref name="Brookes">[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/governments-and-politics-in-elite-dangerous.225156/ Frontier Forums: Governments and politics in Elite Dangerous] by Michael Brookes</ref><ref>Tourist Spot 0116, "Alliance Council Members"</ref><ref name="Mahon Wins" /> | ||
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=== Alliance Defence Force ships === | === Alliance Defence Force ships === | ||
[[File:Cobra MkIII ED Alliance.jpg|thumb|Cobra | [[File:Cobra MkIII ED Alliance.jpg|thumb|Cobra Mk III Alliance]] | ||
[[Lakon Spaceways]] has designed and produced three ship models for use by the [[Alliance Defence Force]] and its allies. Unlike the Federation and the Empire, the ADF lacks its own capital ship, corvette, and fighter models, but these roles are filled by various other vessels provided by the naval forces of Allied member systems. | [[Lakon Spaceways]] has designed and produced three ship models for use by the [[Alliance Defence Force]] and its allies. Unlike the Federation and the Empire, the ADF lacks its own capital ship, corvette, and fighter models, but these roles are filled by various other vessels provided by the naval forces of Allied member systems. | ||
*[[Alliance Challenger]] | *[[Alliance Challenger]] | ||
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File:Elite Dangerous - Epic History of The Alliance | File:Elite Dangerous - Epic History of The Alliance | ||
File:Elite Dangerous- THE ALLIANCE CODEX | File:Elite Dangerous- THE ALLIANCE CODEX | ||
File:The Alliance | |||
File:EMPIRES - Elite Dangerous- Odyssey | File:EMPIRES - Elite Dangerous- Odyssey | ||
File:Elite- Dangerous Fiction Diary -1 | |||
File:Elite Dangerous OST - Alliance Mix | |||
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File:Alliance insignia simple.png|Alternate insignia | File:Alliance insignia simple.png|Alternate insignia | ||
File:Alioth Donaldson and Turner's World.jpg|Donaldson and Turner's World. The birthplace of the File:Alliance of Independent Systems | File:Alioth Donaldson and Turner's World.jpg|Donaldson and Turner's World. The birthplace of the File:Alliance of Independent Systems | ||
File:Corbra earthlike.jpg|Cobra of the Alliance Defence Force | |||
File:Edmund Mahon.png|Alliance Prime Minister Edmund Mahon | File:Edmund Mahon.png|Alliance Prime Minister Edmund Mahon | ||
File:Elite Dangerous Human City Concept Art.png|Alliance megalopolis art | File:Elite Dangerous Human City Concept Art.png|Alliance megalopolis art | ||
File:Retail Plaza Faulcon DeLacy ED.jpg|Retail Plaza | |||
File:Alliance Wallpaper Elite Dangerous.jpg|Alliance Wallpaper | File:Alliance Wallpaper Elite Dangerous.jpg|Alliance Wallpaper | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||