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=== Post-Apocalyptic === | === Post-Apocalyptic === | ||
The Elite Universe is post-apocalyptic. World War 3 (2044-2055 AD) was the most destructive war waged on Earth. In the after-math, the dominant power was the United States of the Americas. Governments could not cope with the damage of war. Corporations stepped in and gradually rebuilt human civilization.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-x-kaGsHvv0</ref> | The Elite Universe is post-apocalyptic. World War 3 (2044-2055 AD) was the most destructive war waged on Earth. It brought much destruction and loss of life. The war was abandoned after over one decade. In the after-math, the dominant power was the United States of the Americas. Governments could not cope with the damage of war. Corporations stepped in and gradually rebuilt human civilization.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-x-kaGsHvv0</ref> | ||
In the 34th century, countries are historical entities that don't exist anymore. All remaining countries on Earth joined and dissolved into the Federation which was formed circa 2240 AD. People find it hard to imagine a time when people existed only on Earth with many disparate countries.<ref>https://community.elitedangerous.com/en/galnet/05-JUL-3301</ref><ref>Tourist Spot 0165 beacon near Earth</ref> | In the 34th century, countries are historical entities that don't exist anymore. All remaining countries on Earth joined and dissolved into the Federation which was formed circa 2240 AD. People find it hard to imagine a time when people existed only on Earth with many disparate countries.<ref>https://community.elitedangerous.com/en/galnet/05-JUL-3301</ref><ref>Tourist Spot 0165 beacon near Earth</ref> | ||
=== Corporations === | |||
There are several super-rich and super-powerful [[corporations]] that sustain the colossal interstellar economies. The smaller corporations are specialized in specific products and services. The companies and corporations built the galactic community. | |||
Corporations gained a huge increase in influence and dominance over Earth's political landscape after World War 3. These ideologies influenced the Federation. | |||
The Mega-corporations rule unchecked over vast sections of the galaxy. They control countless subsidiary companies which gauge entire planets and star systems for resources and food. They produce goods which are essential for the survival of trillions of people in the galaxy.<ref>https://www.edrpg.co.uk/what-s-in-the-books</ref> Corporate governments exist in the Federation, Empire, Alliance and Independent systems.<ref>In-game description</ref> | |||
=== Lore === | === Lore === | ||