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==History== | ==History== | ||
===Born from conflict=== | ===Born from conflict=== | ||
[[File:Alioth Donaldson and Turner's World.jpg|thumb | [[File:Alioth Donaldson and Turner's World.jpg|thumb|Donaldson and Turner's World. The birthplace of the Alliance of Independent Systems, the spindle of the first of the system's three huge Orbis Stations is in orbit of Turner's World (Alioth 5B)]] | ||
{{Main|Alioth}} | {{Main|Alioth}} | ||
The Alliance may champion the ideals of harmony and independence, but it is very much the product of violence. Alioth, the Alliance powerbase, was once a highly contested system. In the decades that followed its colonisation, it was the site of almost constant conflict between the Federation and the Empire. Naturally this made life difficult for the system's inhabitants, whose lives were impacted by generation after generation of war.<ref name="Galnet Origin">[https://community.elitedangerous.com/en/galnet/uid/5788c3c09657ba0207588b5a GalNet: Galactic News: The Origin of the Alliance]</ref> | The Alliance may champion the ideals of harmony and independence, but it is very much the product of violence. Alioth, the Alliance powerbase, was once a highly contested system. In the decades that followed its colonisation, it was the site of almost constant conflict between the Federation and the Empire. Naturally this made life difficult for the system's inhabitants, whose lives were impacted by generation after generation of war.<ref name="Galnet Origin">[https://community.elitedangerous.com/en/galnet/uid/5788c3c09657ba0207588b5a GalNet: Galactic News: The Origin of the Alliance]</ref> | ||
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====3306 - Present==== | ====3306 - Present==== | ||
[[File:Alliance Wallpaper Elite Dangerous.jpg|thumb | [[File:Alliance Wallpaper Elite Dangerous.jpg|thumb|Alliance Wallpaper]] | ||
On October 20, 3306, as numerous [[Marlin Duval|Marlinists]] fled [[Empire|Imperial]] space to avoid persecution amid the [[Imperial Navy]]'s anti-terrorism operation against the [[Neo-Marlinist Liberation Army]], some of these political refugees arrived in several outlying [[Federation|Federal]] systems seeking asylum, sparking a diplomatic confrontation between the two superpowers. Although no Marlinists had yet been reported traveling to Alliance space, Prime Minister Edmund Mahon pledged that they would be welcomed if they did.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/5f8eccd964813d010413e662 GalNet: Marlinist Refugees Flee to the Federation]</ref> | On October 20, 3306, as numerous [[Marlin Duval|Marlinists]] fled [[Empire|Imperial]] space to avoid persecution amid the [[Imperial Navy]]'s anti-terrorism operation against the [[Neo-Marlinist Liberation Army]], some of these political refugees arrived in several outlying [[Federation|Federal]] systems seeking asylum, sparking a diplomatic confrontation between the two superpowers. Although no Marlinists had yet been reported traveling to Alliance space, Prime Minister Edmund Mahon pledged that they would be welcomed if they did.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/5f8eccd964813d010413e662 GalNet: Marlinist Refugees Flee to the Federation]</ref> | ||
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==Society== | ==Society== | ||
[[File:Elite Dangerous Human City Concept Art.png|thumb | [[File:Elite Dangerous Human City Concept Art.png|thumb|An Alliance city]] | ||
Today, the Alliance heralds itself as a paragon of democracy in an increasingly autocratic galaxy. It is governed by a body known as the [[Alliance Assembly]], the primary function of which is to establish common policies and treaties among the Alliance's member [[Star Systems|systems]], and act as an arbitration body when necessary. The notional head of the Alliance Assembly is the [[Alliance Prime Minister]], but in practice it is the [[Council of Admirals]], which commands the [[Alliance Defence Force]], that typically wields the greatest degree of power.<ref name="Galnet Origin" /> | Today, the Alliance heralds itself as a paragon of democracy in an increasingly autocratic galaxy. It is governed by a body known as the [[Alliance Assembly]], the primary function of which is to establish common policies and treaties among the Alliance's member [[Star Systems|systems]], and act as an arbitration body when necessary. The notional head of the Alliance Assembly is the [[Alliance Prime Minister]], but in practice it is the [[Council of Admirals]], which commands the [[Alliance Defence Force]], that typically wields the greatest degree of power.<ref name="Galnet Origin" /> | ||
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==Government== | ==Government== | ||
===Leadership=== | ===Leadership=== | ||
[[File:Edmund_Mahon.png|thumb | [[File:Edmund_Mahon.png|thumb|Prime Minister Edmund Mahon]] | ||
The [[Alliance Prime Minister]] serves as the Alliance's head of government and head of state; the current Prime Minister is [[Edmund Mahon]]. The Prime Minister is elected by the [[Councillor]]s of the [[Alliance Assembly]] for a term of six years, and plays an important role in corralling the fractious Assembly into considering and passing legislation, although real power within the Alliance rests with the [[Civil Servants]] and the [[Council of Admirals]]. There is no term limit, so it is theoretically possible for a Prime Minister to be re-elected and serve multiple terms, but frequent disputes within the Assembly usually preclude any individual from completing their first term. Prime Ministers who fail to win Assembly votes on key policy issues for their platforms often resign, or occasionally are ousted by a vote of no confidence. Since the formation of the Alliance in 3230, only one Alliance Prime Minister, Edmund Mahon, has been elected to a second term.<ref name="Brookes">[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/governments-and-politics-in-elite-dangerous.225156/ Frontier Forums: Governments and politics in Elite Dangerous] by Michael Brookes</ref><ref>Tourist Spot 0116, "Alliance Council Members"</ref><ref name="Mahon Wins" /> | The [[Alliance Prime Minister]] serves as the Alliance's head of government and head of state; the current Prime Minister is [[Edmund Mahon]]. The Prime Minister is elected by the [[Councillor]]s of the [[Alliance Assembly]] for a term of six years, and plays an important role in corralling the fractious Assembly into considering and passing legislation, although real power within the Alliance rests with the [[Civil Servants]] and the [[Council of Admirals]]. There is no term limit, so it is theoretically possible for a Prime Minister to be re-elected and serve multiple terms, but frequent disputes within the Assembly usually preclude any individual from completing their first term. Prime Ministers who fail to win Assembly votes on key policy issues for their platforms often resign, or occasionally are ousted by a vote of no confidence. Since the formation of the Alliance in 3230, only one Alliance Prime Minister, Edmund Mahon, has been elected to a second term.<ref name="Brookes">[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/governments-and-politics-in-elite-dangerous.225156/ Frontier Forums: Governments and politics in Elite Dangerous] by Michael Brookes</ref><ref>Tourist Spot 0116, "Alliance Council Members"</ref><ref name="Mahon Wins" /> | ||
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=== Alliance Defence Force ships === | === Alliance Defence Force ships === | ||
[[File:Cobra MkIII ED Alliance.jpg|thumb|Cobra | [[File:Cobra MkIII ED Alliance.jpg|thumb|Cobra Mk III Alliance]] | ||
[[Lakon Spaceways]] has designed and produced three ship models for use by the [[Alliance Defence Force]] and its allies. Unlike the Federation and the Empire, the ADF lacks its own capital ship, corvette, and fighter models, but these roles are filled by various other vessels provided by the naval forces of Allied member systems. | [[Lakon Spaceways]] has designed and produced three ship models for use by the [[Alliance Defence Force]] and its allies. Unlike the Federation and the Empire, the ADF lacks its own capital ship, corvette, and fighter models, but these roles are filled by various other vessels provided by the naval forces of Allied member systems. | ||
*[[Alliance Challenger]] | *[[Alliance Challenger]] | ||