Galactic Diplomacy (Civ4)/Final Frontier/Civilopedia

Rapid developments in weapon technology alarmed many throughout the universe who had hoped to see man's warlike ways left behind for good. The United Planets, a universe-spanning organization hoping to stem the developing arms race, began accepting members for the first time during this period. By creating a body by which all Star Systems throughout the universe could be held accountable, those who hoped for a more peaceful solution to humanity's woes could achieve ultimate harmony among all of man's divided nations. Its ranks filled with the Commercial and Green theorists of the past, the question that now emerges is whether or not their efforts will be sufficient to stave off the rising threats to the existence of the human race.