The System of Independent Alien Planets

## System of the Independent Alien Planets

The arrival of Humans in the galaxy frayed the long tenuous relationship between the inner and outer sectors. Outer Sector groups, tired of contributing to the Planetary Union for little gain, escalated protests when Humans were recognized by the Council of Species. At the head of this movement was Tridoria, led by the Tridorian Free State movement, threatening secession from the Union. Sympathetic groups joined the Tridorians to form the System of Independent Alien Planets, based within the Asteroid Sector. Negotiations failed and prompted by the escalation of a blockade of their seat of government, SIAP-aligned plants seceded, and the new power went to war with the Union. The SIAP relies heavily on military bot models and volunteers to fill the Allied Systems Defense Force, the armed forces of the government. The SIAP embraces independent ideals and the exclusion of Humans. Despite heavy support across the galaxy, the SIAP was on the defensive for most of the Secession War. The war and the resulting Treaty of Cepec, resulted in a resounding loss, reducing their military and economy to a mere fraction of what it was beforehand. The SIAP has resurged post-war, but the military occupation of the Asteroid Sector and the drastic reducing of their resources ensures the SIAP will never reach their height of power again.

## Ideals

The SIAP strongly advocates for the autonomy and self-governance of its member planets. They believe that each planet should have the right to determine its own destiny, make decisions that directly impact its inhabitants, and control its available resources.

The SIAP promotes the principle of equality among member planets. They aim to ensure that all planets within the system have equal representation, access to resources, and opportunities for growth and development. They strive to eliminate any form of discrimination or unfair treatment based on species, size, or power dynamics.

The SIAP values independence from external influence and interference. They seek to assert their own governance, free from the dominance or control of other galactic powers. This ideal reflects their desire to establish a self-sustaining system that can make decisions in the best interests of its member planets without being swayed by external forces.

The SIAP's ideals include the exclusion of Humans from their territories. This stance is a response to the perceived unequal treatment and limited benefits experienced by outer sector species with the arrival of Humans in the galaxy. The SIAP believes that the exclusion of Humans will enable them to prioritize the interests and well-being of their own species and maintain control over their resources.

The SIAP places a strong emphasis on self-defense and the protection of its member planets. This is evident in their reliance on military bot models and the formation of the Allied Systems Defense Force. They believe in the right to protect themselves from external threats and assert their sovereignty in the face of aggression.

## Structure

The System of Independent Alien Planets has a decentralized governmental structure that allows for the autonomous governance of its member planets while maintaining a unified system-wide framework.

Each member planet within the SIAP maintains a significant degree of autonomy and self-governance. They have their own planetary governments, laws, and systems of administration to manage local affairs and address the specific needs of their populations. This ensures that decisions are made at the planetary level, taking into account the unique characteristics and interests of each planet. The SIAP resultingly lacks a strong central government, with the minister and speaker positions serving more as figurehead leaders than actual executors and drafters of laws. The central seat of the SIAP's government is based in Tarakan.

#### Government Positions

The System of Independent Alien Planets' structural design is modeled somewhat on that of the Planetary Union. However, the powers of the federal positions are severely limited in what they can accomplish. Especially post-war, most operations are delegated to each member world, with the government only serving figurehead or merely operational roles.

The SIAP operates with a representative system where each member planet appoints or elects representatives to participate in the system-wide decision-making process. These representatives serve as the voice of their respective planets and engage in discussions, negotiations, and voting on matters that affect the entire system. These representatives meet within Tarakan and vote on legislation that affects the entirety of the government. This legislation is drafted and advanced by an individual planet.

Serving as an executive branch, the SIAP is led by the Head Speaker, their associated Speakers, and the Ministorium. However, these positions lack notable governmental powers: the speaker positions serve as leadership roles but are primarily used as representatives to non-affiliated worlds and groups. The Ministorium is modeled after and operates similarly to the Ministers of the Union. However, they cannot create any new legislation, rather they execute those voted on by the Tarakan representatives or by each individual world.

#### Military

The Allied Systems Defense Force (ASDF) is the unified military force of the System of Independent Alien Planets, responsible for the defense and security of member planets. It is comprised of volunteers and military bot models that have been developed to serve as a collective defense mechanism. The ASDF operates under the guidance of the Grand General and works to protect the SIAP's territories from external threats and maintain peace and stability within the system. The Grand General is first proposed by the Head Speaker then approved by the Tarakan representatives.

The ASDF is multirole filling, filling the offensive, defensive, and other required military roles required during times of war. It is loosely organized internally, with the Grand General roughly directing the actions of the entire force. Upper-level officers are expected to maintain a level autonomy, judging the best course of action during hardships. Given this and the lack of a draft and composition of primarily local militia groups, the ASDF is unexpectedly effective in combat. During the few military matters it has engaged in, the ASDF has been able to gain clarity of purpose and impactfully engage. Unfortunately, this level of independence within the military has led to overwhelming defeats as much as surprise victories.

The ASDF is primarily composed of large orders of military bots, mostly designed and constructed by Maverick Manufacturing, but also ordered in mass from independent bot construction companies. As such, the majority of the ASDF revolves around the construction facilities of these bots. These factories are strategically scattered across Andromeda, though at least one can be found on each member world. After the Secession War, majority of these construction facilities were decommissioned by the Sector Infiltration Corps.