Federation of the Atlan System

The Federation of the Atlan System (abbreviated FAS), more commonly known as the Federation, is a political, economic, and military union of the entirety of the Atlan System. Operating out of Atlan IV, more commonly known as Oxide, the Federation is a rather peaceful secessionist government. While it is unknown who runs the Federation because of its government being highly secretive, former ONI operative Wilson Graves holds some sort of power within the FAS. 
== History ==
=== Rise to Power ===
The Federation of the Atlan System was established in the late 25th century or early 26th century following the onset of the Federal-Revolutionist War on Atlan VI, also known as Terra-Firma. While Terra-Firma was effected the worst, most of the system was devastated by the conflict. Over time, the most powerful planets in the system were crippled and were left without assistance from the UEG, who were fighting their own wars against the United Rebel Front. With only three planets remaining untouched, they formed the Federation to maintain order within their colonies and consolidate power over their neighbors. Under the leadership of strongly anti-UEG President Nathan Aldridge, the Federation was able to assimilate the remaining planets following the end of the Federal-Revolutionist War. 
Aldridge was very nationalistic, rounding up of all of those born outside of the Atlan System and forcing them to leave. This event was known as the "Great Purge" and was the largest forced migration known to man since the Trail of Tears. This garnered the attention of the UNSC and an assassination attempt on Aldridge was made. Four highly skilled black operations soldiers were sent onto his presidential shuttle and killed his bodyguards. One soldier, only known as Claymore, fired a round at Aldridge's chest, barely missing his heart and sparing him. The mission was considered a catastrophic failure, as not only was Aldridge not dead, but the entire squad was killed by advancing Federation troops. Upon being asked to comment on this incident, Aldridge simply stated, "They did what they do best. Silencing those who dare oppose them."
He did not declare war, however, rather deciding to order all UNSC ships entering the Atlan System to be inspected by the newly instated FAS Department of Trade. The Orbital Defense Initiative Nuclear Launcher Array (ODIN Launcher Array) was built and docked on the northern edge of the Atlan System in 2515. Commissioned by none other than the second President of the Federation of the Atlan System himself, Gabriel Auscher, the ODIN Launcher Array was a part of his attempt to repel anybody who dares invade their territory. The ODIN would fire a superheated beam of plasma at the surface of a planet (not too different than the Covenant's method of "glassing") deemed lost to enemy forces. It was considered a "last resort". Although Aldridge disagreed with the construction of a super-weapon, he did not speak up until the Human-Covenant War. Auscher then died shortly after at the young age of 37 after contracting Oswald's Syndrome (a very deadly disease contracted by inhaling the spores produced by plants native to Terra-Firma).
=== Human-Covenant War ===
News of the Covenant invasion of the UNSC's colonies struck fear into the Federation's citizens. The Atlan Emergency Evacuation System was established to calm the citizens, but this failed. Even with their ODIN Array, nobody felt safe. Their worst fears became reality when Covenant forces arrived in the Imminent Rebuttal and invaded their capital, Terra-Nova. The ODIN Array fired at the planet, considering it to be lost as soon as their alien invaders landed on it. Hundreds of thousands of people were killed when the plasma beam first struck the planet, and a few thousand more were killed in the aftermath. Surprised that the humans would so willingly kill their own, the Imminent Rebuttal left, knowing that the ODIN Array had done their job.
Riots on Terra-Firma began because of this, believing that they strayed so far away from Nathan Aldridge's original message. Aldridge wanted them to go down with their planets and stand beside their brothers as they fell, but current president, John C. Taylor had sacrificed so many lives in the vision of preserving the Federation. Although old and suffering from bowel cancer, Aldridge made a rare public appearance and demanded that Taylor should be removed from office and banned from entering the Atlan System. And so, Congress and the Senate decided to enact his plans and banned Taylor from ever entering the system again. His Vice President, Joshua J. Abrams, was now in control. He would lead them to one victory over the Covenant, known as the Battle for ODIN. It was one CRS-class cruiser against three Spear-class fighters. 
The Covenant wanted to destroy ODIN to prevent it from stopping another invasion, which is why they sent the same ship that had went to Terra-Nova. It was destroyed in a stunning four hours and two minutes by the skilled pilots who were defending the array. 
== Notable Individuals ==
=== Presidents ===
* Alexei Beravo - First President of the Federation, former UEG representative. (Federalist)
*Michael Adams - Second President of the Federation. (Federalist) 
*Adam Finch - Third President of the Federation. (Federalist)
*Colum Briers - Fourth President of the Federation. (Federalist)
*Mitch East - Fifth President of the Federation. (Federalist)
*Alan Caldwell - Sixth President of the Federation. (Federalist)
*Pierre Abers - Seventh President of the Federation. (Revolutionist)
*Nathan Aldridge - Eighth President of the Federation. Considered by many to be the best president to have ever lived. (Conservationist)
* Gabriel Auscher - Ninth President of the Federation. (Conservationist)
* John C. Taylor - Tenth President of the Federation. (Conservationist)
*Joshua J. Abrams - Eleventh President of the Federation, former Vice President. (Formerly Conservationist, Federalist)
*Mark Anderson - Twelfth President of the Federation, former Secretary of War. (People's Party)
*Peter Washington - Thirteenth President of the Federation, former Secretary of the Treasury and Secretary of Foreign Relations. (New Federalist)
*Christopher Wallace - Fourteenth President of the Federation. First independent president. (Independent)
*Alexander Coleman - Fifteenth President of the Federation. (Independent)
*Michael Abrams - Sixteenth President of the Federation. (Independent)
*Laura Simmons - Seventeenth President of the Federation. First woman to become president. (Women's Party)
*Donovan Hickson - Eighteenth President of the Federation. First disabled man to become president. (Independent)
*Brian Peterson - Nineteenth President of the Federation. Responsible for ending the Atlan Civil War. (Independent)
*Sasha Bradberry - Twentieth President of the Federation. (Women's Party)
*Damion Carrie - Twenty First President of the Federation. (Independent)
*Sarah Brooks - Twenty Second President of the Federation. First president to be a part of two political parties. (Conservationist/Women's Party)
*Warren Cambridge - Twenty Third President of the Federation. (Independent)
*Jake Sherman - Twenty Fourth President of the Federation. Responsible for ending the 2578 Terra-Firma Conflict. (Formerly Oxidian before election, Conservationist)
*Lauren Wiggs - Twenty Fifth President of the Federation. (Conservationist/Women's Party)
*William Porsche - Twenty Sixth (and current) President of the Federation. (Independent)
=== Federation Intelligence Agency ===
* Thomas Wilco - Director of the FIA.
* DeShawn Tyson - Deputy Director of the FIA.
=== Military ===
* Michael Prescott - Commander of Military Operations
* William Swanson - Vice Commander of Military Operations
* Julia Wilson-Perez - Commander of Naval, Ground, and Air Defense Force
*Adam Sherman - Acting Chief Officer of the Orbital Defense Initiative. Brother of Tobias Sherman.
* David Garber - Base Commander of Fort Stone.
=== Civilian ===
* Tobias Sherman - Author of "ODIN: A History of the Orbital Defense Initiative's Failed Project".
* Wesley P. Graham - Civilian Owner of the Terra-Nova Spaceport.
* Nikita Hannaford - Author of "Aldridge: The First", "Auscher: The Second", and "Taylor: The Last".
* Patrick Ferguson - Playwright of the theatrical version of the "Aldridge: The First".
* Elliot Wall - Actor known for portraying Louie Wilco, grandfather of Thomas Wilco and founder of the Federation Intelligence Agency, in the award-winning movie "Intelligence".
* Adrian Perez - Husband of Julia Wilson-Perez.
== Political Parties ==
=== The "Old Breed" (Founded in the late 25th century/early 26th century) ===
* Federalist Party - The first political party ever to be introduced into the Federation of the Atlan System. It dominated the Atlan System until the mid 26th century. Presidents Alexei Beravo, Michael Adams, Adam Finch, Colum Briers, Mitch East, and Alan Caldwell were a part of this party (there are more not included).
* Revolutionist Party - Created by revolutionists from Terra Firma, the Revolutionist Party follows the ideas of 21st century Communist China. Only one president, Pierre Abers, was a part of this party.
* Conservationist Party - Considered to be an extension of the Federalists, the Conservationists are much more radical in their views towards the UEG. Presidents Nathan Aldridge, Gabriel Auscher, John C. Taylor, and Jake Sherman were a part of this party.
* People's Party - The final (and least successful) party created before the beginning of the mid 26th century. Despite what their name may suggest, they do not follow Communist ideas like the Revolutionist Party. Only one president, Mark Anderson, was a part of this party.
=== The "New Breed" (Founded in the mid/late 26th century) ===
* New Federalist Party - Founded by the descendants of Alexei Beravo and Adam Finch themselves, the New Federalist Party is more like the Conservationist Party, as they share the same ideas as them. Only one president, Peter Washington, was a part of this party.
* Women's Party - A political party founded by and completely comprised of, you guessed it, women. Every female president has been a part of this party.
* Oxidian Party- Founded out of Atlan IV, more commonly known as Oxide, this party is the weakest party in all of the Federation's history. Although lucky enough to get the backing of Jake Sherman, little know of its existence. Only one person has ever ran for president, John Mathis, and failed spectacularly after he was involved in multiple scandals.
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