Terran Federation

The **Terran Federation**, is the central civilian government that administers Earth and its colonies throughout the Orion Arm of the Milky Way galaxy.

## Government

The Terran Federation government is divided into three separate branches. One is the executive branch, headed by a President elected by the people of the Federation as a whole. Another is the Legislative branch, which contains the Senate and is responsible for making laws in the Terran Federation. Finally, there's the Judicial branch, which is head by a Chief Justice which is appointed by the President and approved by the Legislature.

### Legislative Branch

The Legislative branch of the Terran Federation contains the Senate and is headed by the Vice President. The senate is composed of three senators elected by the people of the colony. The function of this branch of government is to create laws.

### Executive Branch

The Executive branch of the Terran Federation government is overseen by the President, who also serves as the Commander-in-Chief of the military, and as the head of state. The President is also responsible for setting foreign policy, he/she is the chief ambassador to other worlds and can appoint diplomatic envoys to represent Earth policy in it's foreign embassy's. The President's term of office is five years, with elections taking place in November. In the event that the President is incapacitated or killed the Vice President takes over and is sworn in for the remainder of the current term, after which the former Vice President must stand for re-election.

### Judicial Branch

The Judicial branch of the Terran Federation is headed by a Chief Justice along with eight Associate Justices. The Chief Justice is appointed by the President and the Senate. The Supreme Court is the highest court in the government and the court of last resort.

## History

### Discovery and Expansion

Following World War III, the Terran Federation was founded to bring humanity together. This new government began founding mining and research bases across the Sol system, most notably, Luna and Mars.

In 2148, a survey team on Mars discovered an ancient data cache that advanced human science by centuries, allowing the colonization of numerous planets.

### Xiati War and the Colonial Outbreak

In 2153, the Terran Federation fought their first interstellar war with a race called the Xiati after they fired upon a freighter close to their territory. Thinking that they had based the bulk of the Terran Federation Navy, they were surprised when they faced heavy resistance and firepower against the budding Terran Federation. By 2154, the Terran Federation had driven the Xiati back to their home territory. The war led to the Colonial Outbreak, in which dozens resource rich worlds were colonized and the Terran Federation established itself as a major power.

### Great Breakout and the Gilded Age

Following the Triceraton War, the Terran Federation was trying to search for more resources to rebuild their attacked colonies. This led to the settlement of over ninety new colonies and contact with a variety of new species.

The wealth coming from the colonies led to the Gilded Age, an age of prosperity and reasonable peace in the Terran Federation.

## Culture

Every August 12th, Terran Federation citizens observe Federation Day, a patriotic holiday established in remembrance of the founding of the Federation.

### Language

English is the de facto language within the Terran Federation.

Although there is no official language at the federal level, some laws standardize English.

### Religion

There is no prominent Terran Federation religion, with its citizens free to practice their own religious and philosophical beliefs, as protected by the Guarantees of the Constitution of the Terran Federation.

## Military

*Main article: Terran Federation Army*

*Main article: Terran Federation Navy*
The military of the Terran Federation has two branches, the army and the navy.

### Branches

* Terran Federation Army
* Terran Federation Navy
* Terran Federation Marine Corps
* Ranger Corps
* Terran Federation Foreign Legion

## Territory

### Colonies

*Main article: Terran Federation Colonies*
The Terran Federation had heavily colonized the Sol system as well as many other worlds. By 2648, the Federation had established over seventy major colonies and over 300 minor colonies.

### Protectorates

Besides their colonies, the Terran Federation also had a few protectorates. Requirements include that the planet was to provide the Terran Federation with a quarter of planetary output in exchange for military protection and a promise not to interfere with the protectorates affairs. A single non-voting representative is also required in the senate. Protectorates include the:

* Norsai
* Mipasians
* Huanni
* Ekuna
* Kevrata
* Terellian
* Konai-Rahn
* Zaldan