Aesir

## History

Main emblem used throughout Aesir.

In the year 2421 ***Jörð’s (**Earth’s**)*** immense population faced a global famine and plague whose glutinous hunger caused the nations to panic. A frantic war over resources began, as people panicked to gather medicine, food, and basic supplies. The various vying governments took advantage of this panic, justifying global wars to ensue. Colossal War-Machines razed the landscape of Jörð, like Titans fighting over infertile anthills. Ancient artefacts of immense power, capable of reducing flesh to a glowing goo. This war would be known as ***Ragnarök***.

The nations’ various medical research groups began to turn up empty as the year 2432 came around. Some of the lesser territories were assimilated into the larger ones, the countless bodies were added to the swaths of the already dead from plague and famine. Officially, in the year 2433, the nations’ global war came to an end on mutual terms, agreeing that the crisis must be solved or all will be lost. This league of nations would be the basis for the *****Aesir Sovereignty*****.

The first act passed by the league was the consolidation of governmental resources and research, creating one centralized ruling power called “***The Pantheon,***” also known as the Council. This Pantheon would be hosted by an elected military leader known as “***The Sovereign.”*** The *Aesir Sovereignty’s* next act was to impose a regimental change in global infrastructure; large encampments known as ***“Border Cities”*** were emplaced by the military engineer corps. These cities get their namesake due to their choice in construction location, and their nature of defense. The goal of these *Border Cities* was to quickly evacuate civilians to half-way points between two metropolitan areas, while creating safe-zones away from the miasma using massive energy shields and filtration vents. This caused a massive mixing pot of various cultures and ideas, influencing our modern-day.

Thanks to the Border Cities people were kept away from the pollution outside, but this presented a new problem. With the population now packed even denser than before the war, quality of life fell drastically. The Aesir Sovereignty searched for solutions to this and found one in the form of colonizing other planets. **Máni** (the moon) was the first moon to be colonized, while **Þrekstjarna** (Mars) was the first planet.

Thanks to the architecture of the Border Cities, it was fairly easy to implement the same system in the vacuum of space. All that was needed was to replace the filtration systems with air pumps, while the oxygen and nitrogen would be shipped from **Jörð** or locally synthesized from the compounds present on the planet. With the technology and the infrastructure to support mining operations, all of the Sol System’s resources were up for grabs. Companies and Organizations fought for government charters to set up operations on the asteroid belt and the moons of **Meginstjarna** (Jupiter) and **Gnógleiksstjarna** (Saturn) . With the end of the resource scarcity, large scale technological research could resume along with a military build up to protect the newly founded colonies. After the creation of the Warp Drive, Aesir Sovereignty could step foot out of the Sol system and into the wider galaxy.

As new systems and planets were discovered, the corporations and people desperate to escape the crowded cities outpaced the military in setting up colonies and mining operations to exploit the new found territory. This would not last long, for soon after they were established, they were beset by hostile Xenos who did not take kindly to their new neighbors. After the destruction of several colonies, The Pantheon required all colonial ventures to have a permanent military presence along with them. This allowed the Aesir military scientists and researchers to study the xenos, plants, animals, and artifacts before they could be driven away or destroyed by the colonists.

## Government

When the world’s governments consolidated in the year 2433, they formed the current government of Aesir. The government is composed of two separate branches necessary for the functions of basic society. The first is the judicial branch consisting of public defenders, Judges, and the council. The second is the legislative branch, of which consists of the tribunals who vote to improve or create new regulations for the system. The role of the judicial system is to uphold and deliberate the rule of law set forth by the legislative branch, and set legal precedent based on these deliberations.

The judicial branch of Aesir also provides public defenders as they are available to citizens charged in criminal court, as granted by Article 9.1 of the Charter of the Aesir Sovereignty. Additionally, they establish court hearings for matters pertaining to either criminal or civil matters. Some of these matters, if deemed of great importance, will be deliberated personally by the Pantheon or Sovereign.

## Military

### **Aesir Defence Force**

The Aesir Defence Force (ADF) is the majority of the Aesir military; approximately 72% of the Civilian population has served in the ADF. Every citizen that wishes to further their education and earn a higher place in society has to serve. The ADF operates both on and off planet and utilizes Vehicles, APUs, Aircraft, and various spacecraft. Most planets that the ADF operate on will not employ watercraft due to other modes of combat available.

There are various Regiments in the ADF, some specialize in specific forms of combat while others are multi-purpose. Often deployed with the SRD (Scientific Research and Development**)** on new planets and mining operations as security and protection from interference. Planetary Militias are special as they do not leave their stationed planet excluding times of dire need. Most citizens look upon the ADF favorably and appreciate the service of their peers.

Service guarantees Citizenship.

### **Special Warfare Command**

The Special Warfare Command (SWC) is an elite division that [REDACTED]. They operate in secrecy under the orders of the Pantheon. Information about the SWC is extremely sparse. Any investigation into the matter usually results in the sudden disappearance of said individual by unknown means.

### **Aesir Military Police**

The Military Police (AMP) uphold the laws of the Aesir by any means necessary. Members of the Military Police operate inside of Cities and Border checkpoints. Screening of Immigrants and Civilians are required to ensure they are not illegally transporting dangerous materials, are not mutated past acceptable levels, and are entering lawfully. Any that break the law or are caught executing illegal actions and imprisoned. Prisoners have no rights, and may be executed if their crimes are severe enough.

### **Scientific Research and Development**

The Scientific Research and Development division (SRD) handles most innovations in military and civilian technology. Research is often done on alien artefacts and technologies. Hoping to either reverse engineer or understand the mechanisms in order to further the scientific understanding of the universe and its principles. The SRD has contributed many great technologies to both the Military and Citizens of Aesir; one of the greatest contributions come in the form of various medical technologies and neural interfaces used throughout Aesir.