Alycine Confederation

The Alycine Confederation, Alycine Confederacy, or A.C.,  is a union of the majority of the galaxy's superpowers. The Alycine Confederation is the dominant power in the Alycine Galaxy, controlling the majority of its economic, scientific, martial, and cultural influence.
Formed in the wake of the Gorron Invasion, the most powerful governments to survive the war, many of whom were part of the Alycine Coalition, decided a collective security pact was in all of their best interest.
== Purpose ==
The purpose of the confederacy is to unite the galaxy's notable superpowers in similar interests. The martial aspect of the organization, that being the military alliance, is the most known and discussed part of the pact. However, the leaders of the confederacy are far more interested in the economic stability and prosperity it brings to their nations, along with the security brought by corresponding religious backgrounds.
The fields of science also greatly benefit from the alliance, with discoveries and, to an extent, technologies shared between members. 
== Government ==
The Confederacy is not a governmental body and holds no legal authority over any members or non-members. While certain regulations and guidelines apply to the membership (and many others in practice), there are few hard-set rules to allow the member states to act as they see fit.
=== Rules ===
The confederation does little in terms of lawmaking, as most power rests with the members in their respective nations, but certain rules have been agreed upon that must be followed by all. These laws, known as the "5 Absolutes", are considered absolute to a point that they are enforced well outside the boundaries of Confederate space.
These laws are:
# The requirement of order. Anarchy is forbidden and all powers must prove they are worthy of ruling their people and territory.
# The right of life. A being cannot be killed without legitimate cause.
# The maintenance of peace. No member may attack, provoke, spy on, steal from or otherwise act against another member under any circumstances. In the event one does this, all must work together to resolve the matter.
# Fulfillment of needs. Members must, at the very least, give citizens the means to provide for themselves and their families. Denial of shelter, food, water, and other needs of survival will not be tolerated.
# The right of body and soul. The people of the Confederacy and beyond are guaranteed the right to freedom of their bodies and minds. Mind control, slavery, sexual abuse, and forced coercion (with the exception of criminals) are abolished and must be fought wherever they are found.
=== Attempted Rules ===
Originally, the ruleset for the confederacy consisted of 7 Absolutes, the other two having failed ratification and being voted out.
* The right of belief. An individual may believe in what deity or absence of a deity they wish. Members hold the right to evict these people from their borders, but may not harm or kill them unless they are violent.
* Freedom of speech. Citizens may speak for or against institutions and other persons without fear of retaliation.
The right of belief was met with opposition by several member states. While the Church of Spode dominates the A.C.'s populace, many had a violent precedence in dealing with various religious groups and wished to continue these practices. The rule was eventually set aside after a narrow vote in favor of leaving it out. Those who supported it refrained from further debate to advance the accord.
The right to freedom of speech is already seen in the constitutions and charters of the membership, but the exact definitions ultimately led to confusion and the omittance of the rule. Unsurprising, seeing as most nations are unable to define the lines for this freedom themselves.
== Members ==
The membership of the Alycine Confederation includes:
* The Areterra Kingdom
* The Core Republic
* The Ecaiton Republic
* The Interstellar Union
* The Phantom Concordat
* The Republic of Aridova
* The Saegon Galactic Federal Republic
* The Traders Union