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* Spanish Empire (1492 CE - 1810 CE, it was the first global empire in world history)<ref>Thomas, Hugh (August 11, 2015). World Without End: Spain, Philip II, and the First Global Empire. Random House. pp. 496 pages. ISBN 0812998111.</ref><ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spanish_Empire</ref> | * Spanish Empire (1492 CE - 1810 CE, it was the first global empire in world history)<ref>Thomas, Hugh (August 11, 2015). World Without End: Spain, Philip II, and the First Global Empire. Random House. pp. 496 pages. ISBN 0812998111.</ref><ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spanish_Empire</ref> | ||
* Mughal Empire (1526 CE - 1857 CE) | * Mughal Empire (1526 CE - 1857 CE) | ||
* British Empire (1583 CE - 1997 CE) | * British Empire (1583 CE - 1997 CE, it was the largest global empire in world history) | ||
* French | * French Empire (1534 CE –1939 CE) | ||
* Qing Dynasty (1644 CE to 1912 CE) | * Qing Dynasty (1644 CE to 1912 CE) | ||
* Russian Empire (1721 CE – 1917 CE) | * Russian Empire (1721 CE – 1917 CE) | ||
* Empire of Japan (1868 CE - 1947 CE) | * Empire of Japan (1868 CE - 1947 CE) | ||
* American Imperialism (1800 CE - | * American Imperialism (1800 CE - late 21st century CE) | ||
=== Colonialism and Imperialism === | === Colonialism and Imperialism === | ||
In the 16th century to the mid-20th century several European maritime powers used their technological and military advantages to establish colonies and claim vast territories in Asia, Africa, and the Americas. European culture and technology spread throughout the less developed world. During the 19th century and early 20th century most of Earth's landmass was controlled by European powers.<ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colonialism</ref><ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Imperialism</ref> | In the 16th century to the mid-20th century several European maritime powers used their technological and military advantages to establish colonies and claim vast territories in Asia, Africa, and the Americas. European culture and technology spread throughout the less developed world. During the 19th century and early 20th century most of Earth's landmass was controlled by European powers.<ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colonialism</ref><ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Imperialism</ref> | ||
World War I (28 July 1914 to 11 November 1918) was the first global war, and originated in Europe. World War II was the second global war (1939 to 1945) and had two opposing military alliances, known as the Allied and the Axis powers, comprising the majority of Earth's countries. World wars were different from previous wars, because they were fought between powers that had many colonies overseas. This meant that when two colonial powers went to war, their overseas territories went to war as well. The different ideologies and regimes from classical liberalism to national socialism, fascism and communism clashed in very destructive conflicts which killed tens of millions of people in both world wars. The remaining colonies gained independence in the mid-20th century, after World War II came to an end.<ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_War_I</ref><ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_War_II</ref> | World War I (28 July 1914 to 11 November 1918) was the first global war, and originated in Europe. World War II was the second global war (1939 to 1945) and had two opposing military alliances, known as the Allied and the Axis powers, comprising the majority of Earth's countries. World wars were different from previous wars, because they were fought between powers that had many colonies overseas. This meant that when two colonial powers went to war, their overseas territories went to war as well. The different ideologies and regimes from classical liberalism to national socialism, fascism and communism clashed in very destructive conflicts which killed tens of millions of people in both world wars. The remaining colonies gained independence in the mid-to-late-20th century, after World War II came to an end.<ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_War_I</ref><ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_War_II</ref> | ||
=== Superpowers === | === Superpowers === | ||
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=== Rise of the Federation === | === Rise of the Federation === | ||
World War III (2044-2055 AD) was the worst war ever waged across planet [[Earth]]. It brought much destruction and loss of life. Eventually, after 11 years of war, the fight was gradually abandoned.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-x-kaGsHvv0 Elite: Dangerous - Epic History of The Federation]</ref> The dominant power after the Third World War was the United States of the America, which developed into the [[United States of the Americas]], comprising North and South America. Over the next few decades, as all other [[countries]] on Earth joined, it was renamed to the "Federation of the United States" and then simply the "[[Federation]]". The Federation consolidated all political power on Earth as the world government.<ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_government</ref> All people on Earth became [[Federal Citizen|Federal Citizens]]. Civilization had been severely ruptured, and the governments and military no longer had the ability to repair the damage done. The [[corporations]] of the era stepped in and began the slow rebuilding process. This gained the corporations a huge increase in dominance over Earth's political landscape. In many ways this was perhaps the birth of the ideologies that would ultimately influence the Federation. The 2070s saw the first human on [[Mars]] and the first permanent lunar base. This allowed humans far easier access to space, and soon many orbital cities were constructed around Earth. This was followed by the launch of interstellar probes, the heavy industrialization of the Moon and the first base construction on Mars.<ref name=":1">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-x-kaGsHvv0 Elite: Dangerous - Epic History of The Federation]</ref> In 2242, the Federation became an interstellar federal union following the Federal Accord, and in the centuries thereafter the Federation expanded as a [[:Category:Galactic Superpower|galactic superpower]] that governs many [[Star Systems|star systems]]. | |||
World War III (2044-2055 AD) was the worst war ever waged across planet [[Earth]]. It brought much destruction and loss of life. Eventually, after 11 years of war, the fight was gradually abandoned.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-x-kaGsHvv0 Elite: Dangerous - Epic History of The Federation]</ref> The dominant power after the Third World War was the United States of the Americas. | |||
=== 22nd century and beyond === | === 22nd century and beyond === | ||