Non-Aligned Movement of Antares

Later Members

* Commonwealth of Embasora
* Federation of Rhumdara
* Republic of Mandakir
* Republic of Alfjari-Vet
* Tehnali Republic

The Non-Aligned Movement of Antares was a supernational union formed by the Republic of Maltuan, the Sabmadi Republic, the Union of Thanh-Jenal and the Free State of Sagallo.

## Historical Information

On the 3rd Annual Reunion Day, a new institution was created called the Antares Assembly. However, political friction grew almost immediately with several of the system's most powerful nations manoeuvring to assume the mantle of leadership. Mutually beneficial trade spiralled into opportunism and the establishment of rival trade blocs. Within a decade, the Assembly's three largest nations, the Federation of Jut Fareed, the Republic of Retiva, and the Republic of Chengatai, had each established their own supranational unions. These were the Association of Antares Nations, the Antares Community and the Ariko Pact. These supranational unions competed with each other for political clout, and attempted to win over the other nations of Antares.

While the benefits of each alliance were considerable, the increasing tension between the three only served to alienate many of the neutral nations they were attempting to influence. On March 1st, 164 A.L., the Republic of Maltuan, the Republic of Sabmadi, the Union of Thanh-Jenal and the Free State of Sagallo, established the Non-Aligned Movement of Antares. Unlike the unions backed by the system's superpowers, the language which defined the Non-Aligned Movement was clear and concise, promising mutual respect, peaceful coexistence, non-interference in domestic affairs, equality and mutual benefit. The Non-Aligned Movement quickly became the largest in the system, leading to the eventual termination of its three major competitors.

By 189 A.L., Jut Fareed, Retiva and Chengatai had become the last major holdouts and compared to the increasingly gridlocked Antares Assembly, the Non-Aligned Movement had begun introducing sweeping laws and reforms that promised to further integrate its member nations. On September 4th, 191 A.L., the last three holdouts were unofficially accepted into the Non-Aligned Movement, which, as a face saving measure was immediately dissolved. Instead the Antares Assembly underwent a complete reform, adopting both the structure, laws and decorum of the Non-Aligned Movement. Veto-power, and other benefits enjoyed by its largest nations, were likewise removed from the institution. With Jut Fareed, Retiva or Chengatai no longer able to impede the decision made by the Assembly, the first real talks of a system-wide unification began.

The establishment of a centralized sovereign state, with the nations of Antares reduced to subnational entities or even eliminated entirely was seen as the most efficient option, but one that lacked the necessary political support. Instead, a compromise was reached, and a system created that would wield considerable power in dealing with interstellar affairs, yet leave domestic issues in the hands of its constituent states. The Antares Assembly was officially dissolved on April 2nd, 202 A.L. Simultaneously, the Confederate Republic of Antares were formally established, and Confederation Day celebrated across the system.

## References

1. ↑ https://youtu.be/ZZsG\_OiVsGk?t=868
2. ↑ https://youtu.be/ZZsG\_OiVsGk?t=937
3. ↑ https://youtu.be/ZZsG\_OiVsGk?t=990
4. ↑ https://youtu.be/ZZsG\_OiVsGk?t=1052