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== A Dystopian Universe ==
The Elite Universe
The timeline of the Elite Universe is a continuation of real life modern history. [[Elite Dangerous]] takes place 1286 years in the future and moves at the same speed as real-life.
The galaxy is a full scale depiction of the Milky Way. It has a lot of hard science, with for the first time in gaming history, compose a very consistent model of the Milky Way galaxy and it's rich enough to plot the night sky.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rOYhoFYIWmw</ref>
Technologically what sets the Elite Universe apart is the lack of ‘magical’ anti-gravity or [[gravity]] generators. Ships have no anti-gravity, nor do [[Outpost|outposts]] or [[station|stations]]. To move around requires pushing/pulling yourself, use thrusters or electromagnetic boots. Artificial gravity is created by centripetal force from rotation of (for example) a large space station.<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comments/15od2s/i_am_david_braben_cocreator_of_elite_creator_of/c7qds39/</ref>
There are no space wizards (Jedi) with unscientific supernatural abilities.
These things make the Elite Universe more believable and realistic than most other science-fiction universes.▼
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=== Alliance ===
The Alliance consists of independent systems who are militarily allied. It's governed by
There's much cultural and societal diversity among its members. It's much more diverse than the Federation and Empire. This makes political agreement difficult. Personal freedoms are inscribed in the Bill of Humans Rights.
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