Joe Empire

**Joe Empire** is one of the largest inter-system alliances in known space, originating from the Joe Homeworld; Borann A2.

## History

Joe Empire has roots extending beyond known history. Records of the origin of Joe Empire may have been lost in the Destruction of Joe Archives in 2678.

The earliest known history of Joe Empire dates to 2578, to the establishment of the first space station, named Joe ring. It was a station with a large habitation ring and large solar panels. It was incapable of movement, staying in orbit around the Joe homeworld, Borann. The station was decommissioned in 2711.

Throughout the years between the creation of Joe Ring and the first interstellar colony (2578 to 3068), Joe Empire colonized their entire origin star system, and made large technological leaps, including the discovery of Cry.

The establishment of the first interstellar colony marked the beginning of a golden age. Colonies and stations sprung up across new and exciting space. Technological leaps continued.

Trouble started in 3477, when a small group of colonies declared independence. Not wanting to risk war and a colonial rebellion, the Joe Empire reluctantly agreed, on the agreement that no other colonies would form alliances. This is known as the anti-alliance agreement. Eventually, the newly independent systems became the Bruh Alliance. Throughout the next 500 years, more colonies became independent, some joining the Bruh Alliance, but others remaining totally independent. Some colonies later rejoined the Joe Empire. This period is known is the Independence Era.

Large militarization occurred from 3879 JOD to 3997 JOD for both the Joe Empire and Bruh Alliance. This was required to defend assets as economists projected a Cry shortage. Known now as the Twilight Era, it also marked the beginning of the end to peaceful interaction between Joe Empire and Bruh Alliance.

Construction of Joe Orbital began in 3989. It was planned as a heavily protected economic hub for all of inhabited space, and to send a message to Bruh Alliance that Joe Empire would remain the larger player in the galaxy. As a result, the Bruh Alliance started construction on Bruh Orbital, planned to rival Joe Orbital "in every way".

Inflation of the Price of Cry caused by One Drey occurred in 4055. This was the catalyst to the war brewing between Joe Empire and Bruh Alliance, beginning the Great Orbital War.

Joe Empire won the war in 4062 , and One Drey was killed shortly after. Bruhs integrated into Joe society or moved to independent colonies. This marks the beginning of the current era, the Era of Peace.

## Economy

Both Joe and Bruh empires rely heavily on the currency **Cry**, which can be used to purchase almost any item in both the Joe Empire and the Bruh Orbital. This currency, when being used, is referred to as "Crying". This led to the slang political term "Crying costs money", meaning that Crying is hurting both the economies of the Joe Empire and Bruh Orbital.

## Government

Joe Empire is governed by a mix of monarchy and republicanism. A reigning monarch, currently Latt Mowne, reigns on Borann, the Joe Empire capital, and makes important decisions. The Joe Senate features elected representatives from all over Joe space. There are 1232 Senators as of 4100. They are in charge of making interstellar laws and assisting the monarch in important actions. Should 5/6th of Senators agree, the Monarch may be removed and replaced with a new chosen Senator. However, this is no recorded case of this happening.