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The '''Federation''', formerly the '''Federation of Star Systems''', is a [[:Category:Galactic Superpower|galactic superpower]] and representative democracy. It is the oldest and largest of the three major [[:Category:Factions|factions]] in the galaxy.<ref name=":5">[https://www.elitedangerous.com/en/story/galactic-superpowers Galactic Superpowers - Story - Elite Dangerous]</ref> 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 [[Galaxy Map]]. The Federation's current capital is [[Olympus Village]] on [[Mars]]. Several branches of the federal government are in Olympus Village such as the [[Federal Congress]] and the [[President of the Federation|President]] in the [[White House]]. | The '''Federation''', formerly the '''Federation of Star Systems''', is a [[:Category:Galactic Superpower|galactic superpower]] and representative democracy. It is the oldest and largest of the three major [[:Category:Factions|factions]] in the galaxy.<ref name=":5">[https://www.elitedangerous.com/en/story/galactic-superpowers Galactic Superpowers - Story - Elite Dangerous]</ref> 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 [[Galaxy Map]]. The Federation's current capital is [[Olympus Village]] on [[Mars]]. Several branches of the federal government are in Olympus Village such as the [[Federal Congress]] and the [[President of the Federation|President]] in the [[White House]]. | ||
The Federation arose from the ashes of the Third World War in the mid 21st century. The war caused tremendous devastation across the planet, decimating the population.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/en/galnet/uid/5597abc79657bab1445913c2 The Founding of the Federation - GalNet]</ref> In the period of rebuilding after the end of World War 3 on Earth (circa 2044-2055 CE) the corporations became powerful and dominant. In modern times the [[corporations]] are the lifeblood and backbone of the Federation. The Federation uses technology extensively and is economically and socially a | The Federation arose from the ashes of the Third World War in the mid 21st century. The war caused tremendous devastation across the planet, decimating the population.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/en/galnet/uid/5597abc79657bab1445913c2 The Founding of the Federation - GalNet]</ref> In the period of rebuilding after the end of World War 3 on Earth (circa 2044-2055 CE) the corporations became powerful and dominant. In modern times the [[corporations]] are the lifeblood and backbone of the Federation. The Federation uses technology extensively and is economically and socially a [[wikipedia:Corporatocracy|corporatocracy]]. The corporations have such [[influence]] that they generally push and fund their chosen candidates or parties, as do other special interest groups.<ref name="FedGovt" /> The current [[President of the Federation|Federal President]] is [[Zachary Hudson]]. | ||
The Federation has densely settled star systems with trillions of people.<ref name=":9" /> The Federal economy has a huge gross domestic product which funds a large, well-equipped [[Federal Navy]]. In Federal society people can freely move between social classes which are only determined by the haves and have-nots. There is poverty but also conspicuous wealth. Corruption is not unusual in the Federation. Every citizen has rights and freedoms that are enshrined in the Constitution.<ref name=":3" /> Some things are illegal such as [[Slaves|slavery]], [[cloning]] and certain [[narcotics]].<ref name=":6" /> The Federation claims to have a higher regard than the [[Empire]] <ref name=":8" /> for [[human]] life, | The Federation has densely settled star systems with trillions of people.<ref name=":9" /> The Federal economy has a huge gross domestic product which funds a large, well-equipped [[Federal Navy]]. In Federal society people can freely move between social classes which are only determined by the haves and have-nots. There is poverty but also conspicuous wealth. Corruption is not unusual in the Federation. Every citizen has rights and freedoms that are enshrined in the Constitution.<ref name=":3" /> Some things are illegal such as [[Slaves|slavery]], [[cloning]] and certain [[narcotics]].<ref name=":6" /> The Federation claims to have a higher regard than the [[Empire]]<ref name=":8" /> for both [[human]] and nonhuman life, but this is often disputed by the wider galactic community. | ||
== History == | == History == | ||
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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 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 === | ||
[[File:Federation-Federal-Navy-Fleet-1.png|thumb|250px|Federal Navy First Fleet]] | [[File:Federation-Federal-Navy-Fleet-1.png|thumb|250px|Federal Navy First Fleet]] | ||
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[[File:Mars_Terraformed.jpg|thumb|250px|Mars terraformed, 3300]]The Federation is an interstellar representative democracy. Every [[Federal Citizen|Federal citizen]] has rights and freedoms enshrined in the Constitution such as the right to vote in elections. Each adult citizen has one vote per election within their star system or state to elect Congressmen and the [[President of the Federation]]. Anyone of the Federation is free to run for election to Federal Congress and in Presidential elections.<ref name=":5" /><ref name=":9">[https://www.edrpg.co.uk/what-s-in-the-books The Federation Sourcebook, EDRPG]</ref> | [[File:Mars_Terraformed.jpg|thumb|250px|Mars terraformed, 3300]]The Federation is an interstellar representative democracy. Every [[Federal Citizen|Federal citizen]] has rights and freedoms enshrined in the Constitution such as the right to vote in elections. Each adult citizen has one vote per election within their star system or state to elect Congressmen and the [[President of the Federation]]. Anyone of the Federation is free to run for election to Federal Congress and in Presidential elections.<ref name=":5" /><ref name=":9">[https://www.edrpg.co.uk/what-s-in-the-books The Federation Sourcebook, EDRPG]</ref> | ||
=== | === Constitution === | ||
Federal law is based on an agreed | Federal law is based on an agreed constitution known as the Federation Accord, 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 Federation Accord was ratified in 2242 CE 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/en/galnet/19-JUL-3301 A Clash of Titans]</ref> | ||
The Constitution is the foundation of the government of the Federation. The constitution sets out boundaries of federal law. Federal law is controlled by the Federal [[government]] on [[Mars]]. The sheer size of the Federation makes it very hard for a System to have any influence on changing it.<ref name=":6" /> | The Constitution is the foundation of the government of the Federation. The constitution sets out boundaries of federal law. Federal law is controlled by the Federal [[government]] on [[Mars]]. The sheer size of the Federation makes it very hard for a System to have any influence on changing it.<ref name=":6" /> | ||
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==Key systems== | ==Key systems== | ||
[[File:Eta-Cassiopeiae-Federation-Mathew-Maddison.png|thumb|250px|Eta Cassiopeiae]] | [[File:Eta-Cassiopeiae-Federation-Mathew-Maddison.png|thumb|250px|Eta Cassiopeiae]] | ||
These are key Federal [[Star Systems|star systems]]. | These are key Federal [[Star Systems|star systems]]. | ||
* [[Sol]] - Origin system of [[humans]], including the species' original homeworld, [[Sol/Earth|Earth]] (Sol 3), and the Federation's current economic and political centre, [[Mars]] (Sol 4), with the capitol itself located in the metropolis of Olympus Village. A founding system of the Federation. | * [[Sol]] - Origin system of [[humans]], including the species' original homeworld, [[Sol/Earth|Earth]] (Sol 3), and the Federation's current economic and political centre, [[Mars]] (Sol 4), with the capitol itself located in the metropolis of Olympus Village. A founding system of the Federation. | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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[[Category:Federation]] | [[Category:Federation]] | ||
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[[Category:Galactic Superpower]] | [[Category:Galactic Superpower]] | ||
[[Category:Governments]] | [[Category:Governments]] | ||