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The Federation is highly dependent on technology and is economically and socially [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corporatism Corporatist]. In the period of rebuilding after the end of World War 3 on Earth (circa 2044-2055AD) the corporations became powerful and dominant. In modern times it is the corporations who are the life-blood and backbone of the Federation. It is rumoured that these corporations have such [[influence]] and power that they can even direct the [[Federal government]], perhaps even to the point of choosing the [[President of the Federation|President]]. | The Federation is highly dependent on technology and is economically and socially [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corporatism Corporatist]. In the period of rebuilding after the end of World War 3 on Earth (circa 2044-2055AD) the corporations became powerful and dominant. In modern times it is the corporations who are the life-blood and backbone of the Federation. It is rumoured that these corporations have such [[influence]] and power that they can even direct the [[Federal government]], perhaps even to the point of choosing the [[President of the Federation|President]]. | ||
Corruption and bribery are | Corruption and bribery are not unusual in the Federation and law enforcement has been known to turn a blind eye if the price is right. | ||
== History == | == History == | ||