Earth

== Overview ==
Earth is the third planet from Sol and formed over 4.5 billion years ago. Earth's gravity interacts with other objects in space, especially Sol and the Moon, Earth's only natural satellite. Earth revolves around Sol in 365.26 days, a period known as an Earth year. It is the homeworld of humanity.
== Setting Information ==
Capital planet of the Solarian Empire, the majority of the inhabitants are associated with government service in one way or another. As such, poverty, crime, and unemployment is almost nil. The Imperial Archives in Vienna contain the sum of human knowledge to anyone at will, outside of classified documents. The entire planet is kept running by GAIA, the Planetary Superintendent AI. However, the Vatican, Mecca, and Jerusalem are not controlled by the Empire and are controlled by the leaders of the Christian, Islamic, and Jewish faith, respectively. They do not answer to the Imperial government but do show respect.
== Trivia ==
* Earth has the only Space Elevator in the Solarian Empire, the base of which is found in coastal Chile.
* Earth is the most heavily defended planet in human space.
* The manmade island of Atlantis, built on Point Nemo,is the seat of the Solarian Government.
Category:Solarian Empire
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