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|language = [[Universal Language]] | |language = [[Universal Language]] | ||
|currency = [[Credits]] | |currency = [[Credits]] | ||
|area = 4, | |area = 4,160 [[Star Systems|Populated Systems]] | ||
|population = 1,944,378,037,821 | |population = ~1,944,378,037,821 | ||
|formed_from = [[United States of the Americas]] | |formed_from = [[United States of the Americas]] | ||
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From that point the Federation provided a stable framework to facilitate the further expansion of humanity to ever more distant star systems but not all colonies wanted a part of this. A distant early colony, formed by a band of political idealists as far from Earth as they could manage, in the system of [[Achenar]] would eventually spark another defining moment for the Federation and indeed humanity as a whole: the [[Battle of Achenar]].<ref name="FedFounding" /> | From that point the Federation provided a stable framework to facilitate the further expansion of humanity to ever more distant star systems but not all colonies wanted a part of this. A distant early colony, formed by a band of political idealists as far from Earth as they could manage, in the system of [[Achenar]] would eventually spark another defining moment for the Federation and indeed humanity as a whole: the [[Battle of Achenar]].<ref name="FedFounding" /> | ||
The Federation has always seen itself | 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 === | ||
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The media drives a culture of celebrity. Top ranking politicians, social commentators, entertainers and super-rich all command a great deal of media attention. This provides a sizable distraction for the populace, to the extent that foreign wars conducted by the Federation on their behalf get little media attention. This has ensued for many hundreds of years, and there is no sign of it changing.<ref name=":3" /> | The media drives a culture of celebrity. Top ranking politicians, social commentators, entertainers and super-rich all command a great deal of media attention. This provides a sizable distraction for the populace, to the extent that foreign wars conducted by the Federation on their behalf get little media attention. This has ensued for many hundreds of years, and there is no sign of it changing.<ref name=":3" /> | ||
[[WorldCraft]] in [[Epsilon Eridani]] has been | [[WorldCraft]] in [[Epsilon Eridani]] has been the Federation's favourite tourist resort for more than 300 years.<ref>Tourist Beacon 0213, WorldCraft Theme Park</ref> | ||
=== Technology === | === Technology === | ||
[[Robotics]] such as [[robot]]s and [[android]]s as well as advanced software are used extensively in Federal society. They do certain type of work so that people don't need to do the same. [[Cloning|Clones]] and [[slaves]] are illegal in Federal space.<ref name=":3" /><ref>http://wiki.alioth.net/index.php/Empire</ref> | [[Robotics]] such as [[robot]]s and [[android]]s as well as advanced software are used extensively in Federal society. They do certain type of work so that people don't need to do the same. [[Cloning|Clones]] and [[slaves]] are illegal in Federal space.<ref name=":3" /><ref>http://wiki.alioth.net/index.php/Empire</ref> | ||
Between 3290 - | Between 3290 - 3300 CE, the [[Achilles Corporation]] sold over 20 million robots throughout the Federation, including nearly 300,000 [[PA912]] models.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/en/galnet/uid/5bb743009e3c56256957f431 Further Surveillance Robots Discovered - 05 OCT 3304]</ref> | ||
Animal cloning is legal in Federal space. Such as in 3302, | Animal cloning is legal in Federal space. Such as in 3302, the [[Starship Enterprises Corporation]] cloned hundreds of [[Earth]] animals inside special ''in vitro'' chambers.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/en/galnet/uid/585bf70a9657ba5e182dbb5b Galactic News: Wildlife Reserve Campaign Concludes] - 22 Dec 3302</ref> | ||
The Federation's [[Farragut-Class Battle Cruiser]] [[Capital Ships|capital ships]], supplied by [[Core Dynamics]], are robust, practical war machines inside and out.<ref>Official The Art of Elite Dangerous art book, August 17 2016</ref> | The Federation's [[Farragut-Class Battle Cruiser]] [[Capital Ships|capital ships]], supplied by [[Core Dynamics]], are robust, practical war machines inside and out.<ref>Official The Art of Elite Dangerous art book, August 17 2016</ref> | ||
== Population == | == Population == | ||
The Federation is the most populous of the three superpowers, and has an estimated population of 1,944,378,037,821 as of April 3306.<ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/EliteDangerous/comments/g641q3/demographic_changes_in_the_galaxy_2020/ r/EliteDangerous: Demographic changes in the Galaxy, 2020]</ref> | |||
As of | As of April 3307, the Federation controls 4,160 systems, of which the ten most populous are:<ref name="EDDB">Data gathered from [https://eddb.io/system EDDB] on April 6, 2021</ref> | ||
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|Once every four or eight years | |Once every four or eight years | ||
|[[Inauguration Day]] | |[[Inauguration Day]] | ||
|The day after a Federal election when a | |The day after a Federal election when a new president-elect takes the oath and is sworn into office as the [[President of the Federation]].<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/en/galnet/uid/556ddd259657ba047533fa1c Zachary Hudson Becomes the New President of the Federation] - 02 JUN 3301 | ||
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Federal law is based on an agreed constitution known as the [[Federal Accord]], also simply called the Constitution, 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 Federal Accord was ratified in 2242 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/galnet/uid/55a910889657bad10af67b12 GalNet: A Clash of Titans]</ref> Federal laws are proposed and approved in [[Federal Congress]] on [[Mars]]. The sheer size of the Federation makes it very hard for any single system to have any influence on changing it.<ref name=":6" /> | Federal law is based on an agreed constitution known as the [[Federal Accord]], also simply called the Constitution, 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 Federal Accord was ratified in 2242 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/galnet/uid/55a910889657bad10af67b12 GalNet: A Clash of Titans]</ref> Federal laws are proposed and approved in [[Federal Congress]] on [[Mars]]. The sheer size of the Federation makes it very hard for any single system to have any influence on changing it.<ref name=":6" /> | ||
People have rights and freedoms, enshrined by this agreement. A great many things are illegal, like [[Slaves|slavery]], [[cloning]] and certain [[narcotics]]. Local 'State' law prohibits other trafficking to a greater or lesser degree. Things like ship-based weapons, personal weapons, other milder drugs and alcohol are banned in some systems.<ref name=":6">Tourist Beacon 0162</ref> The Federation does respect [[human]] life, xeno-culture and lifeforms in its own way and much more than | People have rights and freedoms, enshrined by this agreement. A great many things are illegal, like [[Slaves|slavery]], [[cloning]] and certain [[narcotics]]. Local 'State' law prohibits other trafficking to a greater or lesser degree. Things like ship-based weapons, personal weapons, other milder drugs and alcohol are banned in some systems.<ref name=":6">Tourist Beacon 0162</ref> The Federation does respect [[human]] life, xeno-culture and lifeforms in its own way and much more than the [[Empire]],<ref name=":8" /> although the Federation doesn't respect freedom as much as the [[Alliance]].<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-x-kaGsHvv0 Elite: Dangerous - Epic History of The Federation]</ref> | ||
There are various Federal agencies, courts, and [[Security Forces|security forces]] that enforce and adjudicate the law in Federal space. | There are various Federal agencies, courts, and [[Security Forces|security forces]] that enforce and adjudicate the law in Federal space. | ||
* The [[Federal High Court]] is the highest court in the Federal judicial system. | * The [[Federal High Court]] is the highest court in the Federal judicial system. | ||
* The [[Federal Justice Department]] is the executive department responsible for overseeing law enforcement. | * The [[Federal Justice Department]] is the executive department responsible for overseeing law enforcement. | ||
* | * The [[Federal Criminal Investigations]] is the Federation's primary domestic security and law enforcement agency.<ref>Tourist Beacon 0231</ref> | ||
* The [[Federal Attorney's Office]] is the Federation's prosecution agency, and represents the Federal government in courts of law. | * The [[Federal Attorney's Office]] is the Federation's prosecution agency, and represents the Federal government in courts of law. | ||
* The [[Federal Diplomatic Corps]] operates the Federation's embassies in foreign systems. | * The [[Federal Diplomatic Corps]] operates the Federation's embassies in foreign systems. | ||
* The [[Federal Security Service]] is responsible for security patrols, law enforcement, and investigating crimes and mysteries in all Federal systems.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/560a4fd39657ba343d58f74b GalNet: President Hudson Confirms Investigation]</ref><ref name=":7">[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/55d6e7029657ba71492c7ad7 GalNet: President's Bodyguard Found Murdered]</ref> | * The [[Federal Security Service]] is responsible for security patrols, law enforcement, and investigating crimes and mysteries in all Federal systems.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/560a4fd39657ba343d58f74b GalNet: President Hudson Confirms Investigation]</ref><ref name=":7">[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/55d6e7029657ba71492c7ad7 GalNet: President's Bodyguard Found Murdered]</ref> | ||
* The [[Federal Intelligence Agency]] | * The [[Federal Intelligence Agency]] is a secretive organisation that looks after Federal interests outside the Federation. Such as espionage and counter-espionage operations, covert support for Federal diplomats abroad, intelligence relating to foreign operations and protection.<ref>Tourist Beacon 0232</ref> | ||
* The [[Presidential Protection Detail]] are elite Federal agents responsible for protecting the safety of the | * The [[Presidential Protection Detail]] are elite Federal agents responsible for protecting the safety of the sitting President of the Federation and the first family.<ref name=":7" /> | ||
* The [[Void Rangers]] are an [[Advanced Tactical Response]] unit that operates in Federal space.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ocPr8DlBQs YouTube: Elite Dangerous: Beyond - Chapter One Content Livestream - Part 1]</ref> | * The [[Void Rangers]] are an [[Advanced Tactical Response]] unit that operates in Federal space.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ocPr8DlBQs YouTube: Elite Dangerous: Beyond - Chapter One Content Livestream - Part 1]</ref> | ||
* | * The [[Federal Navy]] is the naval warfare force of the Federation. | ||
==Key systems== | ==Key systems== | ||
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* [[Rhea]] - Home to a large agricultural industry based on its twin Earth-like worlds, and a popular tourist destination. The personal headquarters of Shadow President Felicia Winters. | * [[Rhea]] - Home to a large agricultural industry based on its twin Earth-like worlds, and a popular tourist destination. The personal headquarters of Shadow President Felicia Winters. | ||
* [[Lembava]] - Home to a number of high-tech Federal corporations, and the personal headquarters of [[Sirius Corporation]] CEO [[Li Yong-Rui]]. | * [[Lembava]] - Home to a number of high-tech Federal corporations, and the personal headquarters of [[Sirius Corporation]] CEO [[Li Yong-Rui]]. | ||
* [[Eta Cassiopeiae]] | * [[Eta Cassiopeiae]] - The Federation's most important military bastion and the headquarters of the [[Federal Navy]].<ref>''[[Elite Encounters RPG]]''</ref> | ||
* [[17 Draconis]] - One of the Federation's most isolated and remote colonies. | * [[17 Draconis]] - One of the Federation's most isolated and remote colonies. | ||