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However, corporate loyalty oils the machine, and Federation space is a battleground of commerce. Commercial organisations compete as aggressively as the law will allow for the time and attention of the [[Federal Citizen|Federal citizen]], who goes through life bombarded by advertising.<ref name=":3" /> | However, corporate loyalty oils the machine, and Federation space is a battleground of commerce. Commercial organisations compete as aggressively as the law will allow for the time and attention of the [[Federal Citizen|Federal citizen]], who goes through life bombarded by advertising.<ref name=":3" /> | ||
Corruption is not unusual – individuals defend it shamelessly when caught as ‘getting one over the system’. Social class is only determined between ‘haves’ and ‘have-nots’. | Corruption is not unusual – individuals defend it shamelessly when caught as ‘getting one over the system’. Social class is only determined between ‘haves’ and ‘have-nots’. In regards to classes of wealth, one can expect to discover widespread poverty, prominent wealth, and everything in between. | ||
The huge gross domestic product (GDP) of the Federation economy funds a very large, well-equipped [[Federal Navy]] which projects its values and influence.<ref name=":3" /> | The huge gross domestic product (GDP) of the Federation economy funds a very large, well-equipped [[Federal Navy]] which projects its values and influence.<ref name=":3" /> | ||
The efficient exploitation of human space has made the Federation very powerful and influential. The prevailing capitalist attitude of the Federal economy has made trade a competitive business, but one can discover near limitless opportunity if they know how to exploit the system. | |||
The [[Federal Grand Lottery]] is the largest lottery in the [[galaxy]]. It regularly hands out millions of [[credits]] to winners. The annual Galactic Jackpot is by far the most popular lottery game.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/en/galnet/uid/5b4713372b87a4631072cf29 Search for Lottery Winner - 13 JUL 3304]</ref> | The [[Federal Grand Lottery]] is the largest lottery in the [[galaxy]]. It regularly hands out millions of [[credits]] to winners. The annual Galactic Jackpot is by far the most popular lottery game.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/en/galnet/uid/5b4713372b87a4631072cf29 Search for Lottery Winner - 13 JUL 3304]</ref> | ||
=== Culture === | === Culture === | ||
Culturally the Federation is tolerant of some things (like religions) but utterly intolerant of drug-taking, | Culturally the Federation is tolerant of some things (like religions) but utterly intolerant of drug-taking, slavery, and certain cultures. A great many things are illegal, like slavery, [[cloning]] and certain narcotics.<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 | 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 the Federation's favourite tourist resort for more than 300 years.<ref>Tourist Beacon 0213, WorldCraft Theme Park</ref> | [[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> | ||