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=== Lore ===

The official lore of the [[Elite Dangerous Role Playing Game]] gives an interesting insight into the Elite Universe. ''"Little has changed for those in the bottom of society since the old-[[Earth]]'s dark ages. The planet-spanning mega corporations employ entire nations and rule unchecked over vast sections of the galaxy. Weapons are readily available and people are inclined to shoot first. The general lawlessness of space, inequality, greed of the galactic elite, navigational hazards and fierce creatures on planets make it a dangerous galaxy."''<ref>https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/edrpg/elite-dangerous-role-playing-game</ref><ref>https://www.edrpg.co.uk/~~</ref>~~

The official lore of the [[Elite Dangerous Role Playing Game]] gives an interesting insight into the Elite Universe. ''"Little has changed for those in the bottom of society since the old-[[Earth]]'s dark ages. The planet-spanning mega corporations employ entire nations and rule unchecked over vast sections of the galaxy. Weapons are readily available and people are inclined to shoot first. The general lawlessness of space, inequality, greed of the galactic elite, navigational hazards and fierce creatures on planets make it a dangerous galaxy."''<ref name=":0">https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/edrpg/elite-dangerous-role-playing-game</ref><ref>https://www.edrpg.co.uk/</ref>

~~=== Upperclass ===~~

~~The [[Powers]] are powerful individuals or organizations who form the upper-class of galactic society.~~

The richest people of the 21st century such as Bill Gates pale in comparison to the wealth and influence of Powers in the 34th century. For example [[Zemina Torval]] is preposterously rich due to her stake in [[Mastopolos Mining]] and slavery. She owns many star systems and has a personal fleet of Majestic Class Interdictors.<ref>http://galnetarchive.blogspot.com/2014/12/the-emperor-is-sick-man.html</ref>

== Societies ==

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Alliance systems and planets have the freedom to govern themselves independently.<ref>https://community.elitedangerous.com/en/galnet/uid/5593b9d49657bab1445913c1</ref> The flipside is there are also oppressive regimes on certain planets in Alliance space. Such as "on revolutionary Eranin the population are expected to perform in weekly parades celebrating their independence from the Federation, even while their leaders ‘redistribute’ the people’s wages into their own back pockets."<ref>https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/edrpg/elite-dangerous-role-playing-game</ref>

== Social Classes ==

The trillions of people who live in the [[galaxy]] can be grouped into hierarchical social categories. This is what it's like in the 34th century:

=== Upper class ===

The [[Powers]] are powerful individuals or organizations who form the upper-class of galactic society. The vast wealth of the major [[factions]] attracts greed and powerful people who seek more power.<ref>https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/edrpg/elite-dangerous-role-playing-game</ref>

The richest people of the 21st century such as Bill Gates pale in comparison to the wealth and influence of Powers in the 34th century. For example [[Zemina Torval]] is preposterously rich due to her stake in [[Mastopolos Mining]] and slavery. She owns many star systems and has a personal fleet of [[Majestic Class Interdictor|Majestic Class Interdictors]].<ref>http://galnetarchive.blogspot.com/2014/12/the-emperor-is-sick-man.html</ref> All the 21st century billionaires combined would not come close to Zemina Torval's level of wealth.

=== Middle class ===

People in the middle of the social hierarchy, known as the middle-class, have gained tremendous freedom due to the affordability of space [[ships]] with faster-than-light travel. This has opened a galaxy of opportunities.<ref name=":0" />

=== Working class ===

These are people who generally earn little money with low-skilled manual labour. Little changed for those in the bottom of society since the Old-[[Earth]]'s dark ages. Some governments such as on [[Eranin]] exploit citizens with duties and redistribute people's wealth into their own pockets.<ref>https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/edrpg/elite-dangerous-role-playing-game</ref> On the planet Zaonce, masses trade stocks for the planet-wide Bank of Zaonce, selling high and buying low, but receive nothing of the gains they make.<ref>https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/edrpg/elite-dangerous-role-playing-game</ref>

== Kardashev Scale ==

The '''Kardashev scale''' measures a civilization's level of technological advancement based on the amount of energy a civilization is able to use for communication.<ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kardashev_scale</ref>

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 === Lore ===
-The official lore of the [[Elite Dangerous Role Playing Game]] gives an interesting insight into the Elite Universe. ''"Little has changed for those in the bottom of society since the old-[[Earth]]'s dark ages. The planet-spanning mega corporations employ entire nations and rule unchecked over vast sections of the galaxy. Weapons are readily available and people are inclined to shoot first. The general lawlessness of space, inequality, greed of the galactic elite, navigational hazards and fierce creatures on planets make it a dangerous galaxy."''<ref>https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/edrpg/elite-dangerous-role-playing-game</ref><ref>https://www.edrpg.co.uk/</ref>
+The official lore of the [[Elite Dangerous Role Playing Game]] gives an interesting insight into the Elite Universe. ''"Little has changed for those in the bottom of society since the old-[[Earth]]'s dark ages. The planet-spanning mega corporations employ entire nations and rule unchecked over vast sections of the galaxy. Weapons are readily available and people are inclined to shoot first. The general lawlessness of space, inequality, greed of the galactic elite, navigational hazards and fierce creatures on planets make it a dangerous galaxy."''<ref name=":0">https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/edrpg/elite-dangerous-role-playing-game</ref><ref>https://www.edrpg.co.uk/</ref>
-=== Upperclass ===
-The [[Powers]] are powerful individuals or organizations who form the upper-class of galactic society.
-The richest people of the 21st century such as Bill Gates pale in comparison to the wealth and influence of Powers in the 34th century. For example [[Zemina Torval]] is preposterously rich due to her stake in [[Mastopolos Mining]] and slavery. She owns many star systems and has a personal fleet of Majestic Class Interdictors.<ref>http://galnetarchive.blogspot.com/2014/12/the-emperor-is-sick-man.html</ref>
 == Societies ==
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 Alliance systems and planets have the freedom to govern themselves independently.<ref>https://community.elitedangerous.com/en/galnet/uid/5593b9d49657bab1445913c1</ref> The flipside is there are also oppressive regimes on certain planets in Alliance space. Such as "on revolutionary Eranin the population are expected to perform in weekly parades celebrating their independence from the Federation, even while their leaders ‘redistribute’ the people’s wages into their own back pockets."<ref>https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/edrpg/elite-dangerous-role-playing-game</ref>
+== Social Classes ==
+The trillions of people who live in the [[galaxy]] can be grouped into hierarchical social categories. This is what it's like in the 34th century:
+=== Upper class ===
+The [[Powers]] are powerful individuals or organizations who form the upper-class of galactic society. The vast wealth of the major [[factions]] attracts greed and powerful people who seek more power.<ref>https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/edrpg/elite-dangerous-role-playing-game</ref>
+The richest people of the 21st century such as Bill Gates pale in comparison to the wealth and influence of Powers in the 34th century. For example [[Zemina Torval]] is preposterously rich due to her stake in [[Mastopolos Mining]] and slavery. She owns many star systems and has a personal fleet of [[Majestic Class Interdictor|Majestic Class Interdictors]].<ref>http://galnetarchive.blogspot.com/2014/12/the-emperor-is-sick-man.html</ref> All the 21st century billionaires combined would not come close to Zemina Torval's level of wealth.
+=== Middle class ===
+People in the middle of the social hierarchy, known as the middle-class, have gained tremendous freedom due to the affordability of space [[ships]] with faster-than-light travel. This has opened a galaxy of opportunities.<ref name=":0" />
+=== Working class ===
+These are people who generally earn little money with low-skilled manual labour. Little changed for those in the bottom of society since the Old-[[Earth]]'s dark ages. Some governments such as on [[Eranin]] exploit citizens with duties and redistribute people's wealth into their own pockets.<ref>https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/edrpg/elite-dangerous-role-playing-game</ref> On the planet Zaonce, masses trade stocks for the planet-wide Bank of Zaonce, selling high and buying low, but receive nothing of the gains they make.<ref>https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/edrpg/elite-dangerous-role-playing-game</ref>
 == Kardashev Scale ==
 The '''Kardashev scale''' measures a civilization's level of technological advancement based on the amount of energy a civilization is able to use for communication.<ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kardashev_scale</ref>

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