United Federation of Planets (Arcane Universe)

The United Federation of Planets is a union of dozens of worlds under the Articles of Federation. Earth was the first world to ratify the Articles of Federation [1] in the year 2125 [2]. It was then followed by Vulcan, Tellar, Andor, and Alpha Centauri. These became the founders of the UFP [1].
== Structure ==
Article 7 of the Articles of Federation establishes the following agencies; the Supreme Assembly, the Federation Council, an Economic and Social Council, an Interplanetary Supreme Court of Justice, Star Fleet as a combined peacekeeping force, and Secretariat. [1]
== Currency ==
The Federation Credit is the monetary unit of the United Federation of Planets (TOS: "Catspaw", "The Trouble with Tribbles", TAS: "Mudd's Passion", Book: Star Fleet Medical Reference Manual). An example of the Federation Credit's value can be found in the Star Fleet Medical Reference Manual (a body of text meant for the crew of a Star Fleet vessel); in it is stated that one Text on Human Anatomy can be obtained at a Star Fleet Supply Center for 5 Federation Credits.
== Members ==
The United Federation of Planets is made up of both planetary governments and interstellar governments. As of 2270 the UFP consists of 12 members.
=== Permanent Council Seats (the Founders) ===
* Alpha Centauri Concordium of Planets (Alpha Centauri) [1]
* Epsilon Indi Star Empire (Andor) [1] aka Andorian Empire
* Planetary Confederation of 40 Eridani (Vulcan) [1] aka Vulcan Confederation
* United Nations Sol System (Earth) [1] aka United Nations of Earth
* United Planets of 61 Cygni (Tellar) [1]
=== Other Members ===
* Ardana
* Cait (Twelfth Member of the UFP)
* Deltan Union (since 2223)
* Eristas
* Triex
* Unity of Liria aka Lirin Unity
* Luna
== Star Fleet ==
Star Fleet is detailed in Article 52 of the Articles of Federation. [1] It is not the only armed force in the United Federation of Planets as detailed in Articles 43 through 45 however it is the only force authorized to function between interstellar states with in the Federation as members are not allowed to intervene in the domestic affairs of other members and the use of force against another member is grounds for expulsion from the Federation. Only Star Fleet is authorized to function as peace keepers with in the Federation. [1]
=== Ethics ===
The Prime Directive - The Prime Directive is the core of Star Fleet's ethical philosophy. It states that Star Fleet personnel should refrain from interfering in the natural, unassisted, development of societies, even if such interference is well-intentioned. The Prime Directive is viewed as so fundamental to Starfleet that officers swore to uphold the Prime Directive, even at the cost of their own life or the lives of their crew. (TOS: "Bread and Circuses", "A Piece of the Action"; TAS: "The Magicks of Megas-Tu", "Bem"). However citizens of the Federation are not bound to this restriction. Yet many have come to see it as an ethical ideal that unites their worlds and follow it regardless of their lack of membership in Star Fleet (TOS: "Bread and Circuses").
=== Uniform Color Code ===
Effective as of 2266 [3] Star Fleet has moved away from it's Green, Brown, and Blue uniform color code and have adopted a new system of Red, Blue, and Yellow as certain species, the Andorians for example, had trouble distinguishing the Green and Brown uniforms which to them appeared to be the same shade of grey. Others such as Humans also experienced difficulty in telling the difference in the shades as the Green and Brown appeared to them to be of a yellowish hue. [4]
* Yellow - These are tactical officers, they operate the ship's weapons, helm, and command starships. Communications was previously a Yellow coded occupation but has become a Red coded occupation due to the technical aspects involved in communication technology. Com Officers are expected to be capable of repairing and building such devices should the need arise. Green serves as their dress uniform. [Old Code: Green Shirts]
* Red - These are the Communications, Engineering, and Security forces aboard a vessel. It's up to them to guard prisoners, keep the ship running, and if necessary board another craft. Engineering and Security are considered to have the highest mortality rates in Star Fleet as their job involves the highest level of risk be it from hostile forces or radiation exposure. [Old Code: Brown Shirt]
* Blue - These are Medical and Scientific personal aboard a star ship. They keep the crew mentally and physically healthy and catalog new life forms along with various other activities. Blue is considered the lowest risk positions though experienced officers will tell cadets otherwise- curiosity has after all proven the undoing of many and some cultures have no inhibitions regarding the slaying of a healer.
=== Vessels ===
The following is a list of space craft used by Star Fleet.
* Ptolemy class [1]
* Saladin class [1]
** Hermes class [1]
* Constitution class [1]
* Federation class [1]
== References ==
# Star Fleet Technical Manual [Primary Reference]
# Star Fleet Medical Reference Manual [Primary Reference]
# TOS [Primary Reference] - In 'Where No Man Has Gone Before' (2265) Kirk and crew still use the old color code. By the next episode by star date order (which is in the year 2266) the color code became that of the classic Blue, Red, and Yellow.
# TOS Production - While one wouldn't know it from the footage of 'The Cage' the uniform worn by Pike is Green- the black and white camera used to film the pilot and the first episode with Kirk was unable to show a difference in the colors. Thus when it was colorized for 'The Menagerie' Pike's shirt became something of a mustard color..
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