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[[File:FederationInsignia.png|thumb|200px|Insignia of the Federation]]

The '''Federation''', officially the '''Galactic Federation''', is the oldest of the three major [[:Category:Factions|factions]] in the galaxy, the other two being the [[Empire]] and the [[Alliance]]. The planet [[Sol/Earth|Earth]] ([[Sol]]), birthplace of humankind, is the historic former capital of the Federation and regarded as the ~~centre~~ of human-inhabited space. The Federation loosely lies between the Alliance and the Empire on the galactic map. The Federation's current capitol is on the planet [[Mars]]

The '''Federation''', officially the '''Galactic Federation''', is the oldest of the three major [[:Category:Factions|factions]] in the galaxy, the other two being the [[Empire]] and the [[Alliance]]. The planet [[Sol/Earth|Earth]] ([[Sol]]), birthplace of humankind, is the historic former capital of the Federation and regarded as the center of human-inhabited space. The Federation loosely lies between the Alliance and the Empire on the galactic map. The Federation's current capitol is on the planet [[Mars]]

The relationship between the Federation and the Alliance is one of tolerance. The relationship between the Federation and the Empire is one of deep hostility.

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 rumored 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 not unusual in the Federation and law enforcement has been known to turn a blind eye if the price is right.

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''The Third World War saw this exploration expenditure dragged back again and it wasn't until the very end of the 21st century that colonies on Mars and the Moon became truly permanent and viable.''

''After the war, the dominant power was the United States of the Americas, and as the remaining other countries joined it over the next few decades, it was renamed the Federation of the United States and later "The Federation" as the implied reference to one of the ~~pre-war~~ powers was a block to the remaining countries joining it. It had a constitution and laws derived from the earlier powers, but much simplified.''

''After the war, the dominant power was the United States of the Americas, and as the remaining other countries joined it over the next few decades, it was renamed the Federation of the United States and later "The Federation" as the implied reference to one of the prewar powers was a block to the remaining countries joining it. It had a constitution and laws derived from the earlier powers, but much simplified.''

==Ranks==

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'''Selection / Appointment'''

Anyone can stand for election. They do not need to be backed by a political party or minor faction, but it helps. There are three major parties, Democrats, Republicans, and Libertarians. Corporations generally do push (and fund) their chosen candidates or parties (eg Hudson), as do other special interest groups

Anyone can stand for election. They do not need to be backed by a political party or minor faction, but it helps. There are three major parties, Democrats, Republicans, and Libertarians. Corporations generally do push (and fund) their chosen candidates or parties (e.g. Hudson), as do other special interest groups

They are elected for an eight year term, along with a President, with a ‘vote of no confidence’ after four years. If the vote of no confidence succeeds then a full election takes place. A Congressman (or President) cannot serve multiple consecutive terms, though a Congressman can (and often does) become President immediately after a term as a Congressman.

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'''System Representation'''

Every Federation system has representation at the Congress, but generally a Congressman represents multiple systems, except a few (like Sol) that have more than one Congressional representative, based loosely on historic population. Phenomenal growth in the outer systems has meant that they have little representation in Congress, and there is frequent discussion about creating many new Congressmen to address this balance, but the various power blocks ~~realise~~ it will change the balance of power away from the core systems, the very people who would have to vote it through – so many agree it is unlikely to happen in the near future.

Every Federation system has representation at the Congress, but generally a Congressman represents multiple systems, except a few (like Sol) that have more than one Congressional representative, based loosely on historic population. Phenomenal growth in the outer systems has meant that they have little representation in Congress, and there is frequent discussion about creating many new Congressmen to address this balance, but the various power blocks realize it will change the balance of power away from the core systems, the very people who would have to vote it through – so many agree it is unlikely to happen in the near future.

'''Tenure'''

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 [[File:FederationInsignia.png|thumb|200px|Insignia of the Federation]]
-The '''Federation''', officially the '''Galactic Federation''', is the oldest of the three major [[:Category:Factions|factions]] in the galaxy, the other two being the [[Empire]] and the [[Alliance]]. The planet [[Sol/Earth|Earth]] ([[Sol]]), birthplace of humankind, is the historic former capital of the Federation and regarded as the centre of human-inhabited space. The Federation loosely lies between the Alliance and the Empire on the galactic map.  The Federation's current capitol is on the planet [[Mars]]
+The '''Federation''', officially the '''Galactic Federation''', is the oldest of the three major [[:Category:Factions|factions]] in the galaxy, the other two being the [[Empire]] and the [[Alliance]]. The planet [[Sol/Earth|Earth]] ([[Sol]]), birthplace of humankind, is the historic former capital of the Federation and regarded as the center of human-inhabited space. The Federation loosely lies between the Alliance and the Empire on the galactic map.  The Federation's current capitol is on the planet [[Mars]]
 The relationship between the Federation and the Alliance is one of tolerance. The relationship between the Federation and the Empire is one of deep hostility.
-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 rumored 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 not unusual in the Federation and law enforcement has been known to turn a blind eye if the price is right.
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 ''The Third World War saw this exploration expenditure dragged back again and it wasn't until the very end of the 21st century that colonies on Mars and the Moon became truly permanent and viable.''<br />
 <br />
-''After the war, the dominant power was the United States of the Americas, and as the remaining other countries joined it over the next few decades, it was renamed the Federation of the United States and later "The Federation" as the implied reference to one of the pre-war powers was a block to the remaining countries joining it. It had a constitution and laws derived from the earlier powers, but much simplified.''
+''After the war, the dominant power was the United States of the Americas, and as the remaining other countries joined it over the next few decades, it was renamed the Federation of the United States and later "The Federation" as the implied reference to one of the prewar powers was a block to the remaining countries joining it. It had a constitution and laws derived from the earlier powers, but much simplified.''
 ==Ranks==
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 <u>'''Selection / Appointment'''</u>
-<span style="font-weight:normal;">Anyone can stand for election. They do not need to be backed by a political party or minor faction, but it helps. There are three major parties, Democrats, Republicans, and Libertarians. Corporations generally do push (and fund) their chosen candidates or parties (eg Hudson), as do other special interest groups</span>
+<span style="font-weight:normal;">Anyone can stand for election. They do not need to be backed by a political party or minor faction, but it helps. There are three major parties, Democrats, Republicans, and Libertarians. Corporations generally do push (and fund) their chosen candidates or parties (e.g. Hudson), as do other special interest groups</span>
 They are elected for an eight year term, along with a President, with a ‘vote of no confidence’ after four years. If the vote of no confidence succeeds then a full election takes place. A Congressman (or President) cannot serve multiple consecutive terms, though a Congressman can (and often does) become President immediately after a term as a Congressman.
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 <u>'''System Representation'''</u>
-Every Federation system has representation at the Congress, but generally a Congressman represents multiple systems, except a few (like Sol) that have more than one Congressional representative, based loosely on historic population. Phenomenal growth in the outer systems has meant that they have little representation in Congress, and there is frequent discussion about creating many new Congressmen to address this balance, but the various power blocks realise it will change the balance of power away from the core systems, the very people who would have to vote it through – so many agree it is unlikely to happen in the near future.
+Every Federation system has representation at the Congress, but generally a Congressman represents multiple systems, except a few (like Sol) that have more than one Congressional representative, based loosely on historic population. Phenomenal growth in the outer systems has meant that they have little representation in Congress, and there is frequent discussion about creating many new Congressmen to address this balance, but the various power blocks realize it will change the balance of power away from the core systems, the very people who would have to vote it through – so many agree it is unlikely to happen in the near future.
 <u>'''Tenure'''</u>

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