Council of Nocoria

In the history of our galaxy, many victories have been won. Oftentimes, such glory can be found on the battlefield, when the victor walks over the charred remains of their enemy. Some times, however, victory can be found in the quiet halls of a congress. Amongst the sound of fingers typing and papers shuffling. Ink replaces blood. Suits replace armor. Such was the victory won at the Council of Nocoria in 1067 PA.

The Council of Nocoria was called in 1067 PA to help establish trade amongst the nations of the Milky Way and deemphasize the growing homogenization of nations. In the early centuries of expansion, as the raging territories lived up to their name, Syndicate Space found little use in trading with these newly formed nations. Their own empire was expansive enough they had access to all the natural resources needed within their own borders. The growing sense of self-inflated power allowed Syndicate Space to stay out of all the wars fought in the raging territories. As these battles came to a bloody conclusion, seven superpowers remained.

The nations that emerged from those centuries of blood did not all stand equal. Alyodell  was amongst the earliest nations formed and was able to hold its power for nigh on a millennium. Other nations, however, were less able. Astror  was the last nation to rise, and the feeblest to remain. Its nation was sparsely populated, consisting mainly of remote mining colonies. But as each nation had their own refineries - and with new planets (rich with valuable resources) being found every day - Astror found little interest in the purchase of their raw materials.

The nation was not alone. Esparia  and Osana  suffered similar fates (though not as harshly as Astror). With small populations and poor reserves, the nations floundered in poverty. Severe economic deficiencies were not the only concern. The nations of the Milky Way feared Syndicate Space. The superpower had more might than any one nation. And their independence in resource production meant they cared little about the treatment of the neighbors they refused to acknowledge. By forcing them into trade, Syndicate Space would need to take greater heed of those around them. It was feared that any nation who achieved total self reliance would pose a great threat to all those arounf them. Something needed to be done.

Alyodell spearheaded the intiative: a proposal for partially controlled intergalactic trade. Under these proposed conditions, each nation would maintain hegemony over certain disciplines, trading their craft to aid their economy. The nations of the raging territories quickly voiced their support for the proposal. Without approval from Syndicate Space, however, the point was moot.

While the quelling of the raging territories did much to gain favor with The Alliance, the nations still had a bad reputation for constant warring. And to this point, Syndicate Space had yet to recognize any of the nations as official states of government. Nocoria was chosen to host a council of officials who would discuss, debate and ratify the treaty. The Supreme High Council was invited to join alongside the heads of state for all the nations that occupied the space that was once called the raging territories. Additionally, envoys from every species homeworld were invited. In 1067, dozens of political leaders converged on Nocoria, trying not to betray the show of confidence they put on. Without the ratification of the Supreme High Council, all would be for nought. To their delight, the Supreme High Council arrived, albeit dramatically late. For three days the leaders were locked in heated debate until they reached a satisfactory agreement. The treaty was ratified by all eight sovereign nations of the Milky Way.

The agreement does not grant total authority of a particular trade to any one nation, but rather restricts the percentage of total GDP a particular trade can contribute. Following the newly implemented trade laws, Astror, Esparia and Oswar were able to climb out of the poverty hole they lived in and develop into fully formed nations. Relations between states has proved vital to policy and power over the years. The biggest victory, though, was the recognition by the Supreme High Council of the other nations. The Council of Nocoria was the first time Syndicate Space officially recognized theit neighboring countries as the soverign states they are. Relations between nations continue ot be of the upmost concern of The Alliance to this day.