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SPACE

## Empires

### Republic Of Sol

*"Through our differences, we find strength. Through peace, we unite ourselves. Through knowledge, we pave our way to the stars."*
―Republican motto
The **United Republics of Sol** is a directly democratic and socialist federation representing the socialist republics of Earth and her independent colonies. Though the Republic valued multiculturalism and had diverse politics throughout its colonies, Solarian culture was known to be highly socialistic, libertarian, and materialist, as Earth's unification was founded on the ideals of cooperation, equality, and the pursuit of knowledge.

Humanity is known throughout the galaxy for producing skilled diplomats, brilliant scientists, and expert terraformers. The Republic famously detests violence, seeking to unite the galaxy in peace through diplomacy and friendship, though they maintain a defensive fleet to preserve galactic peace and the rights of all sapient life.

#### History

Though humans are well known for being a unified people who value the ideals of cooperation, they were not always as united as they are today. For millennia, they waged war on each other out of petty political matters and to secure resources. They toiled under exploitative capitalistic forces who saw them as mere commodities rather than fellow human beings. Even among themselves, they held prejudices against each other based on trivialities rather than the content of their character.

However, towards the end of the 21st century, Earth was hit by the last thing it was expecting; sanity. With the death tolls of World War III reaching unprecedented levels, a generation of traumatized souls became the voice of reason as a massive pacifistic movement saw to a historic peace treaty being signed in Delhi, followed by mass demilitarization and nuclear disarmament across all nations.

With the war's limited nuclear exchanges greatly accelerating the effects of climate change, it became clear that cooperation between all nations was paramount to humanity's survival. With time, the nations of Earth came to an understanding to set aside their disputes and concentrate on making a better future for themselves.

Humans of all creeds toiled alongside each other in the rebuilding efforts, their differences now viewed as inconsequential compared to the common goal of building a more prosperous, safer Earth for their children. Cultural barriers broke down, old enemies became trusted friends, and the borders between nations began to blur and eventually vanish altogether as the planet united in solidarity.

The mental rot of nationalism, intolerance, and anti-intellectualism was left behind in the ashes of the old world with an emphasis on free, public education for all people everywhere creating a generation of intelligent, curious, and compassionate individuals. People came to take an interest in serving the common good, appreciating and connecting with other cultures, and using whatever skills they possessed to help their communities. As a result, many nations gradually became more socialistic in nature. After nearly a century of work, much of the Earth was healed and rendered habitable once more, thanks to radical (yet rudimentary) new terraforming techniques by scientists and the cooperation of all mankind.

Though there was still much work to be done, humanity was no longer in immediate danger of facing extinction. However, as most of humanity was now used to working together, they were eager to take on yet another daunting challenge... This time, they were looking towards the stars.

This culminated in the discovery of hyperspace and the web of naturally occurring hyperlanes spanning the galaxy. By riding one of these hyperlanes via entering hyperspace, an 18,000 year trip to Alpha Centauri could be cut down to just a few weeks. Needless to say, this caused widespread celebration on Earth, as humanity's dreams of exploring the final frontier were fiercely reignited.

By the early 22nd century, the first experimental hyperdrive was invented. It was decided that the nations of Earth and her future trans-solar colonies would be united under a single flag, a democratic federation representing its citizens across all planets. Space would not be explored simply to colonize worlds and exploit their resources, but rather to seek out new life and new civilizations, to spread the beautiful cultures of humanity to the farthest stars, to discover the secrets of the universe and her endless beauties... To boldly go where no one has before.

The planetary unification was met with global celebration, and following the construction of the first generation of starships, humanity was ready to spread throughout the stars by 2200.

#### Starfleet

Starfleet is the exploration and military arm of the Republic.

Despite being a pacifistic people, humanity maintains a standing army and a powerful defensive navy. Unlike the violent warmongering governments of ancient Earth history, Starfleet tends to recruit those who are intelligent, compassionate, and value life above all else. Those in Starfleet must be able to engage in diplomacy and de-escalate situations to resolve disputes before resorting to violence.

**Colonies**

* Earth
	+ Neo-Tokyo: Following the nuclear destruction of Tokyo in World War III, a new city was built on an artificial island in the
* Luna: A habitat was established on Earth's moon early into the Federation's history, becoming an important trading hub supplying the Belt colonies with supplies delivered from Earth.
* Mars: Once a barren and lifeless planet, Mars was the first planet to be terraformed by humanity, transforming it into a habitable planet. The arid world is home to an orbital ring, home to the busiest shipyards of the Federation.
* Venus: The second planet terraformed by humanity, Venus was transformed into a lush continental world.
* Ganymede: Formerly an icy moon of Jupiter, Ganymede's frozen surface was melted to reveal its vast oceans, teeming with aquatic alien life. Ganymede developed into an agri-world, producing food for the core worlds with its vast aquaponic farms. The moon's surface cities, mostly situated on artificial islands, are home to the majority of the moon's mammalian species, while domed underwater cities are home to several different aquatic species. The moon is famous for its gorgeous auroras, making it a popular vacation spot in the Sol system.
* Manhattan: A continental in the Sirius system, Manhattan is often considered the financial capital of the Federation. It is home to Nueva York City, once a small coastal city that eventually developed into a vast ecumenopolis sprawling most of the planet's surface. Efforts were made to keep the mega-city environmentally friendly, with many chunks of the planet kept untouched as nature preserves. The planet is a melting pot of countless cultures and species, drawing in millions of immigrants and refugees from throughout the galaxy with its unique architecture, vibrant nightlife, and job opportunities.