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Historical Record Listing

Please note that a number of historical records have been damaged and reconstructed from partial sources, they may be inaccurate or otherwise short of key information, if extant at all. Please bear with the United Nations "History Project" Central Archives as we continue to work on digitization and recovery of Pre-Exodus records.

The First Incident, Febuary 12th-March 21st, 1990.

The First Incident is considered the precursor to the first series of conflicts that came to mark the transition of mankind into the third millenium and its ascent from the bounds of Earth's gravity, as well as its tumultuous introduction to all the wonders and dangers that entailed, both on the home front and amongst the stars.

Original official documents are now a rarity, but surviving records indicate that on Febuary 12th, 1990, at 7:15am Japan Standard Time, three unidentified craft entered the detection screen of radar emplacements utilized by the JSDF and the United States Military. Ultimately, two of these contacts were lost and the third was tracked into the Sea of Japan.

Meanwhile, two separate but similar contacts were identified in the North Sea by British and American tracking stations, though the signals were lost. The tracked contact was thus investigated by elements of the 7th Fleet of the United States Navy, stationed in Japan.

For a month, the 7th Fleet conducted operations in the area of the contact, utilizing war games and other cover stories for continued investigation of the area. Whilst elevating tensions with neighbouring countries and the USSR, attempting to stabilize, protesting, the 7th Fleet was able to thoroughly investigate the area.

Shortly after the recovery of Codename “Oracle”, all 7th Fleet assets and civilian vessels within 2nm of any 7th Fleet vessel in the Sea of Japan are lost. However, “Oracle”, out of the area by transport plane, is safely transported to the mainland United States.

Unable to cover up the loss of portions of the 7th Fleet and accordingly diminished in East Asia, North Korea becomes emboldened and begins a full scale invasion of South Korea by the beginning of April.

The Second Korean War (The Korean War, The Continuation War), April 1st 1990 – January 11th, 1993.

The North Korean offensive is quick, has the element of surprise and is able to utilize a number of undiscovered invasion tunnels. Conducted in sequence with a number of commando attacks on civilian and military targets, notably the assassination of Prime Minister Kang Young-hoon, the DMZ is a glorified roadblock and Seoul becomes a battleground within a day, though it takes a month of fierce fighting for the city to fall.

The Democratic Peoples Republic of Korea is condemned worldwide for an unprovoked invasion, as NATO allies in Asia, notably, but not only, the forces of ANZAC, the Japanese Self-Defence Forces and the United States mobilize to aid South Korea. With the USSR still stabilizing, the likely hood of a worldwide war erupting from the conflict lessens.

The Peoples Republic of China remains uncommitted, the prevailing opinion being that if North Korea succeeds, they have an ally – and if South Korea can be saved, they have a partner they can gain influence with. With persistent NATO lobbying and assurances, this attitude prevails.

Whilst the Korean War rages for nearly 3 years with a staggering loss of life, NATO Forces and their allies prevail, securing the peninsula under a new Republic of Korea. The Republic of Korea consequently begins the gruelling task of rebuilding and rehabilitating an impoverished northern populace.

The Second Incident, June 2nd - June 3rd, 1999.

The Second Incident is the first confirmed encounter with the Juhseungi (See: Korean Mythology/Korean Reports of First Incident Aftermath) and the first indications of what was awaiting the humanity in the near future.

On June 2nd at 3:43pm Local Time, two unidentified craft took positions over the city of Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo. For four hours, they maintain a position high above the city and respond to no signals, at approximately 7:43pm, all contact with the city of Kinshasa is lost. Four hours after this, the city of Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo also ceases all contact.

On June 3rd, when rescue teams and aircraft can finally enter the area, both cities have been razed to the ground and small “fields” of energy are being maintained in the former city centres. The world is gripped by panic even as teams from around the world move in to investigate the unknown technology.

The Formation of the Global Defence Authority, January 22nd, 2002.

The Global Defence Authority, or GDA, was formed after 2 years of intense discussion, debate, wrangling and concessions – and even then that was a year after the energy fields in the Congo had expanded to meet each other, effectively blocking a small section of Earth off from human interaction.

The GDA was charged with investigating, primarily, the fields, and uncovering a means to deal with them as well as any and all further incursions by extra-terrestrial craft, with its self proclaimed authority ultimately entailing the defense of all signatory nations in the face of aggression from non-earth bound entities.

On paper, the forces it commanded were formidable, but for the USSR and the USA, it is merely a hiccup in the ongoing somewhat lukewarm new cold war – with possible alien technology on the line, of course, neither side were willing to commit full authority to the GDA for military operations. This was a mistake that was only rectified at great cost.

The First Incursion, The Incursion War, 2006-2009.

In Spring 2006, GDA Scientists finally devise a means to enter the energy fields in Central Africa – which have remained relatively stable since the time they merged in mid 2000. The experimental technology opens a breach in the until-now impenetrable fields.

A number of specially picked and equipped reconnaissance teams are tasked to explore the area inside the breach. Whilst the field and breaching tool show no signs of instability and the interior remains breathable, if not more-so, the teams are tasked to return within one hour or remain inside, perhaps permanently.

After 20 minutes, one of the teams dispatched reports in that there are “strange structures” and “alterations to the terrain” on a “grand scale”. They then report “hostile contact” and cease communication. The local GDA command orders a with-drawl from the interior and orders support to maintain a safe exit at the breach.

Of the twelve teams dispatched, only four return.

Three hours later, the field collapses and The Incursion War begins.

For 3 years, a war rages in Central Africa as the GDA pours thousands of men and tonnes of material into the area to contain the threat that is emerging. The only seeming advantage is that of numbers – the Juhseungi possess incredible offensive technology but are few in number, seeming to rely near exclusively on automated drones – both biological and technological in nature, that they have not yet created in great number.

Separate operations conducted by the USSR and the USA meet with massive loss of life and the destruction of numerous prototypes – as well as a limited nuclear attack that meets with failure - it is only when they finally subsume some measure of authority to the local GDA military command structure and co-ordination is achieved is some success met. The Incursion war ends when the Juhseungi seem content with overrunning much of the Republic and Democratic Republic of Congo and establish lines of defense. The GDA does the same and begins co-ordinating with the United Nations for the aftermath – a massive humanitarian crisis as millions of people now occupy refugee camps in the surrounding countries.

Whilst the GDA survived the war, it does not survive the peace.

2012 – A New Era.

The GDA is officially dissolved as a military force and all its captured technology is disseminated – with no engagements with the Juhseungi since the end of the Incursion War, and what is seen as largely a failure to live up to its task, the world begins to divide itself into polities and alliances to best serve their own interests.

In the United States, President Gingrich tasks his nation with measuring up to a new, incredible task using this technology, to put an American base on the moon with which better to defend themselves and Earth along with it whilst preparing his nations military with new weaponry to face the threat in Africa. Around the world military development increases, and such a measure as a moon base - once thought ludicrous or beyond reach - is now a serious element of government policy. The European Space Agency, Japan, China, the USSR, and even smaller nations and alliances such as the Korean Republic and The North African League consider doing the same.

As in all things, this leads to yet more division. Nations lay claim to swathes of Lunar territory – and by 2018 when the first elements begin to come into place on the Lunar Surface, limited skirmishes are reported.

However, by 2020, a new lunar accord is established and whilst military forces on Earth keep watch on Central Africa, the new lunar settlements begin their job of early warning and resourcing concerns.

The Second Incursion War and the New Frontier 2020 – 2040

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Throughout the 2020's, the nations of Earth turned their causes to the rest of the Solar System. With the Juhseungi seemingly content to sit idle, at least offensively – as their “terraforming” continued apace and their new energy fields blocked most reconnaissance – the ideal of colonization to secure resources, warning stations and means of creating new technology was more of a requirement than a want.

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-cond Incursion War started and put an end to humanities bickering amongst the moons of the gas giants. The Juhseungi launched a massive assault in all directions at the same time as several Juhseungi craft entered the solar system. The African Union, comprised of most sub-saharan states, – propped up by most major world powers, began to orchestrate its local defense, the main established defence fleets of the system move to engage the six Juhseungi craft moving into Earth orbit.

Whilst two of the Juhseungi craft are ultimately destroyed – being woefully under armed transport vessels of some description – four are able to disgorge thousands of undescript pods into Juhseungi held territory. This shifts the balance, and the bitter fighting in Kenya and Tanzania, primarily, now turns into a bloodbath.

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-sion War. The Juhseungi were bloodied, but most of sub-saharan Africa had now fallen – and whilst the ongoing defence of South Africa and the North African states had proven successful for the time being, it was clear that humanity would face an immense challenge if it was to emerge victorious.

The continued Juhseungi offensive, however, could not simply be stopped on hope alone. “Fortress South Africa” became yet a footnote to history – and the images of the thousands of ships attempting to escape will remain an image that is etched into the mind of everyone fortunate enough to make it to sea before the last hardpoint fell.

Although it had taken decades, Africa would ultimately end up in Juhseungi hands, as the last civilian and military transports departed the North African coast. However, in all things there are victories – and for the Egyptian government it was the use of new technologies to preserve – and take with them, some of their national monuments.

Stroke and Counter-stroke, 2040-2060.

The loss of Africa was met with dogged determination. For the next several years, thousands of counter-attacks into the continent were conducted, whether from the Commonwealth base of Gibraltar, a French Raid, or the Arab League taking a foray into the periphery of Egypt, the Juhseungi quickly learnt the pace at which human technology was developing and the continued drive to use it.

However, as in all things, there was a Juhseungi response in the works. In 2043, the last and final “incident” occurred. When, without any warning, several Juhseungi transport vessels appeared in Earth orbit and unloaded their cargo upon Earth – primarily the Indian subcontinent and South America.

These actions would lead into the gruelling and bitter Amazon and Indian campaigns. In the former, for several years the South American states were forced to march their forces into the now twisted amazon to confront, root out and destroy concentrations of Juhseungi biological drones – and every few weeks, these same drones would re-emerge and destroy anything they could reach.

In India, the same transports that had unloaded their cargo impacted urban centres as a kinetic weapon – putting the country into chaos and forcing the nascent Commonwealth of Nations (See: British Commonwealth in the 2020's) to bring the full might of its military forces to bear.

The Indian campaign was far more brutal – all manner of Juhseungi drones systematically moved through the country, killing and destroying anything that did not get out of the way until the battle of Calcutta (2049) at which the majority of the Juhseungi forces in India were boxed in and destroyed with great loss of life.

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The End of the New World 2060-2070.

With the rebuilding of the 2050's largely attended to, but with the severe damage inflicted outside of Africa by the Juhseungi, particularly in India and Brazil well remembered, the various polities and nations of man saw fit to come together – the Juhseungi would not be defeated by anything less than total commitment of all military forces to evicting them from Earth – and making sure their vessels could no longer penetrate deep into the Solar System without warning. The advent of the Oracle drive permitted such rapid, faster than light movement to respond if the system could be secured.

But it was not to be. In 2061, the Juhseungi began a full offensive in all directions utilizing all means at their disposal. With forces of the world on standby – this offensive was, largely, blunted, but it saw great destruction visited on nearly all corners of the world. While the Juhseungi were pushed back by early 2062, unlike all previous engagements, the Juhseungi launched another offensive.

It was now becoming apparent that the Juhseungi would continue their offensive indefinitely, and by all accounts, mankind would not be able to weather the blows forever.

By 2065, The Juhseungi had achieved a breakthrough in Brazil and has pushed most of the military forces in the region out of the country, along with millions of refugees. The new Andean Alliance, did however, manage to stem the tide – with the Juhseungi offensive in South America stalled slightly, the forces of the world saw a chance for a second wind.

Engaging on all fronts in concert, and utilizing the forces of the combined fleets of the system in orbit, the Juhseungi were forced to abandon their Middle Eastern and European offensives.

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It was, however, as if all mankinds resistance and success at this point had alerted some Juhseungi somewhere that their war, at least on Earth, was still ongoing and was meeting some measure of trouble. The arrival of the Juhseungi Fleet was the last battle of the war – the rest is, in no unfair terms, an organized rout.

The records available indicate the Juhseungi flagship approached Luna, and over several hours, utilizing some form of advanced planet cracker or advanced mining device, cracked the mantle of the moon and caused it to break apart – the alien fleet ultimately remaining at range and ignoring our own fleets, no doubt, to them, a pale imitation. The arguably over dramatic destruction of our solitary moon and its thousands of inhabitants would be a blow in and of itself – it if did not also make the, at least immediate, future of human life on Earth near impossible. While the damage to our fleets in orbit was minimal, the descent of lunar debris into the pacific ocean, primarily, caused a number of natural disasters – battering nations that had not yet suffered by the hand of the Juhseungi. In the end, however, the actions of the Juhseungi that day, regardless of our advances into Africa, decided the course of humanities future.

With the Juhseungi offensives on Earth momentarily crippled, but continuing, it was only a matter of time before Earth fell – and even as the Juhseungi Fleet moved to eliminate our colonies throughout the solar system, humanity began its desperate attempt to survive.

It is only through retrospect that we must find the sudden departure of the Juhseungi Fleet of concern.

2091 – The Hundred Years Exodus.

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It is with some truth mankind must look to the first incident – the year 1991. Since that day, and since the second incident, Mankind had become embroiled in a war that it was slowly losing, slowly falling back – an exodus over the course of a hundred years that would finally culminate in some ironic destiny – we would flower amongst the stars, but only because our seed was lost to us.

Humans, however, are a selfish lot sometimes – if we couldn't have it, nor could they.

The Exodus was a hurried affair, even if it took as long as it did – every polity on Earth had its official program - some later than others, some more successful than others - but everyone could not be saved before the Juhseungi on Earth broke our defensive positions. Private programs were thus allowed – more could be saved, but again, not everyone could leave Earth before the appointed hour. A necessary, but regretful sacrifice. One our race makes, and will make, many a time.

There is some humour to be found, even amongst the exodus – national monuments, of all things, preserved and transported away. The Exodus also did much to preserve other tangible elements of our history. Art, literature – many decried it, but a few thousand less hungry refugees amongst the stars for the total sum of our existence as a species. I could not say I support such a thing, but there is a different sort of satisfaction found within.

As the last transport we could field escaped, our fleet opened fire on our own world. It burned. Yet, the Juhseungi burned with it. Our home in ruins. Our Solar system a graveyard.

Yet, we live.

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Notes: 2091 to 2291 is the Age of Establishment. This gives 200 years for the Exodus to result in a web of human based nations. It also gives you 200 years to develop a society and a culture so fractured by near-extinction and rebuilding from the ground up as to create something that is as similar, or as different, as you like.

Concerning a few notable non-mentioned nations. Iran, Pakistan and Afghanistan are Soviet Republics, through either internal dissent or war becoming part of the USSR. The same applies to Mongolia. Most African Nations were thrown into dis-array, with their governments in exile in shambles and most of their populations killed or reduced to refugees, these refugees were resettled elsewhere - such as the Commonwealth to which they may of belonged - or ultimately through UN Programs forming some of the independent colonies. The Northern African nation's populations largely either assimilated into their new host nations or ended up as part of the Muslim African diaspora in the Arab League, notable exception being Egypt.

FTL drives as they stand are capable of system to system jumps (from fixed points known as Jump Points (JP's) or "Nodes" depending on drive origin) and short in-system hops (roughly equivalent to half the distance between Earth and Mars for the most efficient of jumps). These latter jumps effectively "skim" subspace to move ships through real space in a few minutes to a few hours, that is, the time it takes to travel through a subspace tunnel - whilst system to system travel transit subspace nodes, points in space where tunnels between systems exist naturally and can be easily accessed. These latter journeys are much the same in terms of travel time, though it can vary depending on the distance.

In the most general of terms, the larger the ship, the larger the dedicated drive is required. These drives are, by modern technological standards, independent systems - internal to the ship and powered by their own fusion reactors or actively tapping subspace energy itself (albeit a risky proposition). These drives create apertures or "portals" into subspace that are then transited. This transit is typically through a "subspace tunnel". Subspace Nodes themselves are charted - but if no nodes, or even safe ones can be found - systems are often left uncharted or unexplored and assigned to future unmanned relativistic or hop-jump probe teams.

When an FTL drive is "disabled" by offensive action, this typically means damaging a ships sensors so it cannot plot vectors for safe travel or provide the necessary information to create a stable aperture. It can also refer to the disabling of a ships engines so that it simply cannot enter the aperture to escape. More aggressive means include having simply fired Mass Driver cannons through an area where an FTL drive is normally housed, thus eliminating the possibility of escape entirely but negating any real prize capture.

These drives can be initiated in orbit, though gravitational fields can throw off exit vectors. Jumping out in orbit is generally a crash jump and as such is a last ditch means of escape with an unknown exit vector - or in some cases a daring tactical manoeuvre.

Exit Vectors near planetary bodies are usually a few minutes - better pilots shaving off time here and there - from the L5 point, though playing dice with gravitational fields will get one closer. Fighters and other small craft are capable of jumps, though the cost of outfitting every single fighter in military terms is, for most, beyond what can be justified and thus the prevalence of carriers should likely be a noted part of naval doctrine. As such Fighter Jump Drives are typically the privilege of fast response teams and special forces.

In practical terms, Jump drives typically take 7 to 15 minutes to charge, smaller vessels charging faster than larger vessels, as one would expect. Jump drives draw their power from independent, small scale-fusion reactors and as such do not hinder normal ship operation as a rule. As a consequence, FTL and sub-light drives are, rather uniquely, independent of each other, though FTL is useless without subspace power to traverse an aperture.

Prior to the Exodus, a number of nations and private or public institutions had begun charting space in a manner far beyond what had previously been attainable. While this article focuses primarily on the Japanese Exploratory Program, nations such as Korea, The Commonwealth and the Soviet Union all begun charting programs prior to the coming of the Oracle Drive's reliable FTL or the need for settlement outside of the Solar System. In the case of most of these programs, charting using new telescopic and other observational technologies and platforms provided the basis, and in the case of the Japanese Program, small relativistic probes dispatched decades before the Exodus became critical in colonial planning.

The General U.N. Recognized Categorization for potentially habitable worlds was revised, rather boringly - from Class A through to Class E. Class A worlds, in theory, were Earth-like, or Garden Worlds. They had their own sustained ecosystem, provided fresh water and maintained an oxygenated atmosphere all on a world not too prone to temperature extremes or other elements hazardous to human settlement. Class B would be somewhat similar, though requiring the use of terraforming or protective equipment. C & D worlds were those that required either the most work, lacked easily accessible freshwater, or even required the most protection. Class E worlds were ultimately the last resort - Arid, tidally locked, or any numerous issues that made human settlement difficult if not impossible. Class F was ultimately added to the categorization system providing the vast majority of barren or lifeless worlds prevalent in star systems. Gas Giants are sometimes erroneously classified in this way - however, the reserved Class J is now ascribed to gas giants.

To take into perspective the early challenges of the colonial period, we once again turn to the example of the Japanese. Of the 927 Stars intensively observed by their program, recorded and charted either by exploratory teams courtesy of the Oracle Drive, or probes or other mechanisms, the Japanese Program found only 2 Star Systems containing worlds falling into the Category of Class A. One of these is now the famously reviled "Devil's World" known for its many virulent forms of symbiosis - vital for the planets ecosystem, but deadly to its first unprepared human settlers in the chaos of the exodus. Whilst the Japanese Program was fortunate to survey a vast majority of worlds - many colonial projects were directed to Class B worlds, numerous though not ideal, and many more were forced to settle for Class C & D worlds, though many of these colonies, today, through the fruit of technological labor and advances in terraforming, are unrecognizable as the harsh worlds they once were.

All the same - the early colonial period, noted in such events as the Breach of the Iko Dome (Independent Colony), was fraught with tragedy and mishap. Not only did colonies often contend with worlds unsuited for their arrival, let alone long term settlement, they were often dangerous and fraught with poverty. The desire for colonial authorities to guarantee population growth through methods both tried and untested, brought more misery to this period - though many are now familiar with the pseudo-cloning techniques ultimately pioneered on Outreach that formed the basis for most of the astronomical growth in mid-tier colonial periods.

The "age of establishment" is, in retrospect, double edged. To many, it is a pretty collection of words for a horrifying and brutal time for many. As humanity spread itself across countless worlds in a desperate bid to survive, mistakes were made, entire generations died and then were reborn anew on a whim. In some cases, whole colonies burned by intent or disaster or outright turned away from their brothers and sisters. To others, it is a reminder of human tenacity and ingenuity. We used our greatest assets to turn strange technologies to our advantage, we shaped worlds and then emblazoned the new great cities of mankind upon them. Yet, we remain apart, opposed, disunited. Houses very much divided.

It is thus astounding that humanity - overall - survived. However, one must cast their thoughts back to the early days of our nascent rebirth. We must remember - and not forget. Too must we honour those who still continue to push humanity's borders ever forward. Though they face hardships fewer than those our ancestors did, they are all the same fraught with danger and harken back to the times when we were cast adrift with, in many cases, naught but a wreck to carry us forward.

The Exodus and ultimate abandoning of Earth, is, quite without much explanation, a defining period in Human history and a point of immense cultural significance to the varied cultural backgrounds we still continue to share in the modern age. Earth was left to heal from her war wounds, restore herself from the strain of nuclear bombardment, although not purely of her down doing - to be elaborated upon momentarily - she has excelled in this capacity. Earth has, also, consequently become another front in the great political game.

Knowledge of Earth in the immediate post-Exodus is scant, but clearly the world endured a "nuclear winter" of some severity - as well as a micro ice-age for roughly half a century, though it experienced only minor glaciation. Foremost - the remaining larger segments of the moon, bootstrap developed and mined during the Exodus, largely disintegrated - and those fragments that did not fall to Earth or head into deep space ultimately, over time, coalesced into a semi stable ring system around the world. These fragments can, though rarely, break the ring system. In most cases, they too head off into the abyss, yet some fall to Earth. This is one of her new hazards. While many of these fragments pose no threat or burn up, some cause minor damage and present a risk to anyone on the surface who is unaware, though the presence of the orbital warning net now alleviates this issue. The loss of the Moon, too, presented challenges. Earth's climate now tends to feature much more extreme changes, and her days are somewhat shorter - and her nights much darker. All this said, however, she has returned to a state largely fit for Human life.

In terms of Earth's stabilization - the militaristic Gaia Movement lays at the heart. Largely over dramatic and named with little originality, the Gaia Movement broke the UN treaty forbidding settlement on Earth or its immediate environs and established a number of small asteroid based colonies in the Ring System, as well as a number of settlements on the surface. This pan-nationalist movement to repair, preserve and inhabit Earth (in their own stylistic way) was considered illegal, doubly so for illegal genetic replication (of earth-based species) and triply so for illegal use of terra-forming equipment. The hotly debated UN Taskforce was ultimately dispatched in 2199 to remove the Gaia presence was damaged and forced to withdraw by a questionably well armed Movement. The subsequent reinforcement of the UN Taskforce by forces from around the numerous powers put an end to this threat, however, and through political wrangling and near threatened outright war, Earth was re-opened to limited resettlement despite the fear of Juhseungi re-appearances.

The Movement, has, however, remained in the outskirts of the System and continues to be a threat. The Sol System had at large remained largely uninhabited save for a few minor commercial concerns and the martian test colonies, both as a memorial and the fact that, aside from national investments that could be seen as a threat, there are numerous more worlds of practical import, either easier to terra-form or richer in needed resources. Sentimentalism, however, is a powerful tool - as is nationalism, and most Orion powers have planted colonies around the numerous bodies of the system, though all fall under UN Protection and the presence of anything above Destroyer Class is forbidden to all but the UN SolForce itself. While the population on Earth continues to grow, settlement is largely concerned with recovering lost pre-exodus technologies, records and artifacts.

The Presence of the Movement, Established UN Resolutions and Treaties, as well as an inability to formulate a reliable account of sovereign rule over sections of Earth's Surface - a matter one would of thought would be simple - frustrates the few camps in the region who long for a more permanent return to Earth.

All of the colonies in Sol are thus consequently under the auspices of the UN. Most of the Colonies in the Solar System, ie, Martian, Jovian, etc, are either independent or tied to the major powers, though other nations are now spoiling to make their own settlements in the system, if only for prestige's sake.

Technology, for a long period after the Exodus, understandably, stagnated or was directed completely to areas of relevance like xeno-agriculture, space based manufacturing, terraforming and the like. I will however break down a few areas.

As a quick note, please note that Humanity is pretty oddly juxtaposed, that is, advanced technology like terraforming stolen from the Juhseungi with relatively advanced agricultural understanding and decent industrial bases, yet utilizing kinetics and until the turn of the 22nd century, ships often still used rotational sections for gravity, etc etc. Resource shortages in smaller nations and even some of the majors are quite common, and what have you - not due to a lack of possession, in many cases, but the ability to extract and refine across vast stellar distances before, again, distributing.

That is, not to say, that some nations are not more advanced and some more behind. I'm not attempting to prevent diversification and a little illegality in certain fields and what have you - that's variety, this is only intended to give a general feel and to prevent any accidental bloatings of power.

Weapons/Shields:

Shielding is in existence but not at as a catch-all. Nearly all spacecraft have a form of energy shielding to deal with micro-space debris and other standard dangers, these are simple fields that negate or push aside such dangerous debris or protect against certain forms of energy, such as cosmic radiation, that harmful to human life. These same fields have proven to be effective at absorbing energy and low-mass/velocity kinetic impacts, particularly when employed by ground-placed locations due to the access to large amounts of energy from planetary grids and specialized reactors. However, shielding on spacecraft, particularly the largest, is primarily to avoid damage from travel in space, and as a form of mitigating energy based damage, such as from the effects of the post impact of a nuclear weapon or the initial energy burst, rather than a comprehensive defensive option. As a consequence to shields weaknesses (and its strengths in negating most basic energy weapons), kinetic weapons are largely still at the fore of military thinking and heavily armoured ships, particularly hardened against nuclear weapons would likely be the norm.

Weaponry is, as noted, ideally based around kinetics. Such as large scale MAC Cannons, Gauss Cannons, Flak and oodles of torpedoes and missiles and the like - military technology should likely of stagnated for a long period in the Exodus where simply surviving was the greatest ordeal. Recent military developments have largely made things more efficient and provided a large element of finesse to what existed before. As I may mention elsewhere, consider yourself in a universe slightly ahead of Battlestar Galactica in terms of military technology and you are likely on the right track.

It is worth a mention that "Battleships" - that is, whatever you call the largest vessels currently engineered by your variant of man - are relatively rare. The Shipyards to lay down their hulls are generally specialised and of course, particularly large. The Soviet Union, for example in one iteration I thought up, could only produce its largest battleships at one specific shipyard complex, so it is worth noting, whether you are willing to make this infrastructure commitment.

Biotechnology/Cloning/etc:

Particularly due to the Juhseungi, Biotechnology has a certain taboo attached to it - though that is not to say it is ignored out of fear but rather, very tightly regulated both by state governments and UN Treaty. There is very little impetus to develop biotechnology that cannot be directly controlled though the obvious medical benefits for some aspects have long since entered the realm of acceptability. There is also a tacit acceptance of gene therapy for colonial purposes as well as minor genetic alterations to clear up defects, though much beyond this "frightens" people in ways few other fields of advancement do.

Cloning was widespread and in many cases, poorly executed in the Exodus. For many colonies, first, second, and third generation clones generated from genebanks taken from Earth matured erratically - some even slower than naturally when it was intended to speed it up - and often held limited lifespans of around 30-40 years of age. While the sheer amount and need for these "clones" to prop up populations (Children birthed from one or two cloned parents did not seem to inherit flaws) and procreate made such practices acceptable, most 3rd Generation Clones, as a testament to failing technology, had died a mere 25 years after their creation. The advent of Gene-Pool Clone Creation, that is, "clones" collected from a randomized sampling from a pool of genetic donors became a much more preferred and safe way to create unique, rather than copied individuals. Whilst GPC's became widespread, they were not intended to mature at an accelerated rate and their impact came at the tail end of the 2100's, after many of them campaigned to end Cloning itself. Where utilized, many of the largest families can consequently claim to hail from at least one GPC parent or grandparent, as the desire for them to create large, genetically varied families was the main goal of the program in the first place. Most GPC's lived "natural" lifespans (60 years, an improvement over most colonial standards of the late 2100's) and the last known GPC died in the mid 2240's. Cloning was thereafter largely limited to medical purposes, such as cloning a single organ or replacement limbs, in the late 2240's and the GPC program was ultimately ended due to the controversy involved.

If theres any other concerns, please ask.

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This post is intended as general information for existing organisations or other information of note that is of interest. This can, and should of course, be updated or taken liberally as appropriate. Please feel free to create your own Alliances or groups - I am also sure other organisations exist for economic or humanitarian reasons, these are just the ones of note that I have created to help establish some lore and background.

The pre-established alliance blocks will likely be changed/removed based on how things develop.

Interstellar Organisations

The United Nations:

The United Nations, headquartered on the planet Geneva, a member of the self-named, but adamantly independent Geneva Confederation, is still in existence in the current era. The United Nations maintained an element of relevancy during the continued chaos on Earth - and after the dissolution of the GDA, built upon its own institutions, continued to attempt to create a common consensus and assisted in dealing with the continued global refugee crises that marked much of the Incursion Wars.

The United Nations is credited with ensuring, too, that many refugees were granted allocations of resources for nations no-longer extant in order for them to construct and field appropriate transport and colonization vessels during the period of the Exodus. Throughout the Age of Establishment, the United Nations continued to bring together the nations of man for common good - and has been reformed since its final establishment on the planet of Geneva.

The United Nations receives a healthy budget collected from signatory nations, as well as through its own logistics and resource divisions - and uses these funds for humanitarian, education and exploration purposes, as well as maintaining oversight of the Sol System and the Juhseungi Quarantine and Exclusion Zones in the Orion Arm with the assistance of local military forces.

The United Nations, though reformed - still maintains a structure similar to that of its Earth-bound self - namely a General Assembly - and a Security Council. The Security Council has 3 Rotating Council Members (5 Year Basis) and 5 Permanent Members, though an individual member state's Security Council Veto is rendered null and void if 60% of the General Assembly can agree to the resolution. The Security Council Consists of the "People's Republic of China", the "USSR", "Democratic Federation of American States", "The Commonwealth" and "The Empire of Japan" as permanent members. The United Nations itself marshals a small but effective military force, though it still turns to its member states for matters where force is a sad necessity.

Current Rotating Members are:
Germany
Tanarsus
Brazilian Unitary

Free Traders Union

The Free Traders Union or FTU is an interstellar organisation founded by trading and mercantile groups and based out of their Headquarters in the Outreach System. The FTU is a voluntary organisation that any individual trader or company can join. In return for a small monthly fee, it offers its members access to FTU Equipment via its own Warehouses found throughout most trading systems, access to all systems signed up to the "Supply System" organised by the FTU (basically access to most known systems for trading purposes) and organizes convoys and escorts (mercenary or state) for traders in treacherous areas of space.

Most regional governments have welcomed, or at least seen the benefits from working with an organised group for trading purposes and as such the FTU enjoys a reasonable amount of political influence, though it is distanced from any individual ambition or member agendas, keeping a healthy detachment from the larger cartels and corporations. The FTU continues to foster good trade relations where possible, and is credited for securing rights and protection for its members even in systems oft-contested between numerous powers or groups.

Information on the Quarantine Zone and Zone of Exclusion

The Quarantine Zone and Zone of Exclusion are two elements of the ongoing desire of Humanity to avoid conflict with the Juhseungi. After two centuries of study, exploration, observation and analysis, most have come to the conclusion that the gradual invasion of Earth was an automated terraforming and/or pre-emptive removal of a future threat instigated by a secondary alien presence (Oracle). Whilst it cannot explain the involvement of the Juhseungi Flotilla and its sudden disappearance during the final phase of the conflict - it can explain why Sol, nominally a distant and unimportant star to known Juhseungi zones of occupation, was targeted at all.

Foremost, the Quarantine Zone functions as known areas of Juhseungi - either believed occupied worlds, patrols, automated operations or other elements of concern with a healthy barrier of systems between. The Quarantine Zone is thus expressly forbidden to all and any civil and military operations. The Quarantine Zone is sparsely protected, in order to not draw attention - and the United Nations Quarantine Oversight Taskforce maintains a network of observation posts in order to maintain the watch - with a small force to deter civilian vessels from attempting to traverse the zone.

The Zone of Exclusion is the second component. Namely, as its name implies, the Zone of Exclusion is an area of the Orion Arm forbidden to permanent colonisation - as it lies in the path of the normally ordered and predictable pattern of Juhseungi expansion. Whilst limited military and civil resourcing operations are conducted in the Zone of Exclusion, and its security is largely left whom it borders, the outright settlement of colonists or permanent installations in the Zone of Exclusion is strictly forbidden.

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NOTE: Obviously, without concrete nations these preliminary alliances are subject to change or elimination, depending on responses.

The Alliance of Free Worlds

The Alliance of Free Worlds is the modern equivalent of NATO - a defensive military alliance between nations opposed to the October Pact in terms of ideology whom have come together to foster defensive co-operation. Formed only a few decades ago, the Alliance of Free Worlds functions primarily as a economic and defensive alliance - although allowances for offensive action exist if all individual member states agree - though the alliance has no mechanisms for combined operations.

The Alliance of Free Worlds has 7 Member signatories at the current time, notably the independent world of Sanctuary - but including The Democratic Federation, The Commonwealth of Nations, The European Union, The Korean Republic, The Unified Centauri Protectorate and, Unified Benelux Republic.

The Alliance as such forms a political counter-balance to the October Pact, but is yet to prove itself outside of a few minor treaties and its economic successes.

The October Pact

The October Pact is an economic and military alliance formed by the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics to form a mechanism to spread the ideology of modern communist ideals and to form a counter-balance to the political and economic weight of the Democratic Federation and its allies, whom in turn formed their own counter-part alliance in the continuance of the sometimes forgotten but never idle Cold War. The Pact is nominally intended to function purely as a defensive alliance and a mechanism for economic growth, but the anti-piracy campaigns conducted by the Pact prove that the alliance has and is willing to utilize its mechanisms for offensive actions - even if limited to matters of internal security.

The October Pact is ostensibly open to all nations - yet has largely attracted Soviet Allies or nations aligned to the political left, regardless of their economic situations. With the Soviet Union itself more than liberalised in a large number of economic affairs, this suits all parties involved.

The October Pact currently has 6 signatory nations, including but not limited to: The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, The Andean Alliance, Confederation of Tau Ceti, and the Brazilian Unitary - The world of Galleria is also currently a signatory. Additionally, the Peoples Republic of China currently holds observer status, though rumors persist that China would prefer heading up its own community of nations centered around the regional dominance of China's economy.

Races

Information on the Juhseungi

Despite a century of conflict on Earth, little is known about the Juhseungi themselves - if they are at any reasonable factor distinct from their automated forces utilized on Earth. The Juhseungi, namely, utilize their automated forces near exclusively in all their discovered and past operations - both technological and biological in nature. While the Technological Drones are, for humanity, easy to comprehend and see the utilizations of - the biological "drones" the Juhseungi have employed have always raised more questions than answers.

These biological drones are often based on existing non-sapient, but always sentient, biological life in the area the Juhseungi have occupied - on Earth, whilst some clearly exotic and not earthbound basis were used for a number of Juhseungi Drones, animals such as Bovines and Canines were clearly used as a basis for growing biological drones driven by a higher purpose to attack targets. All the same, Juhseungi drones only superficially represent their original base DNA and are often grafted with technological elements. It is theorized that these drones, while effective to a number of degrees in combat, mainly serve in a morale damaging capacity, which itself raises questions with no answers. It is also possible that larger technological drones also possess biologically based drone components such as Navigators (Subspace travel, at least in human terms, requiring some form of biological input). It is therefore possible that most of the Juhseungi are no longer individual sapient life forms - and their space based forces may simply be extensions of the technology already "understood" by Mankind. Given the pre-dispensation for using organic material of a neural nature in even basic technology, it is likely the Juhseungi do not even possess artificial intelligence as mankind understands it.

All the same - in terms of facts, the Juhseungi clearly require an Oxygen based atmosphere, though at slightly higher concentrations than are ideal for Humans, or their terraforming serves no purpose. Aside from this, very little is known about just exactly what the Juhseungi are, their purpose and their ambitions, let alone any concrete facts about their own biology.

Information on "Oracle":

Oracle was a lifeform recovered from the wreck of an alien craft in the Sea of Japan in 1991. Its recovery marked the culmination of the 1st Incident and sparked the final phase of the Korean War. Transported to the mainland United States and classified at the highest levels possible, Oracle was not fully disclosed to members outside of the Security Council and ultimately the G8 until after the Exodus. Credited with most of the early technological advances and in the late 21st century, the first working human built FTL drive, it is argued by many that Oracle's actions can be credited with Humanity's survival.

However, it is also argued that without Oracle's arrival in the Solar System in the 1990's, the entire Juhseungi incursion would of been avoided. Oracle, as divulged in now un-classified documents, revealed that in their attempt to escape Juhseungi pursuit after the fall of their own civilization, was forced to head towards the habitable world of Earth (Daemystis 3, by Oracle's designation) in an attempt to hide their craft and undertake repairs. The unfortunate pursuit of several unexpected Juhseungi craft resulted in its uncontrolled entry and the eventual arrival of Juhseungi containment forces. Oracle's information relates that the Juhseungi pursued the remnants of their people for two purposes - one, an unknown directive -the second, they related, was that Oracle's species were easily manipulated and harvested for use in Juhseungi advanced biological technology.

Oracle's assistance is thus based on his desire to "make-up" for involving the Juhseungi in Earth-bound affairs. While the assistance of Oracle was arguably of paramount importance, mistrust and suspicion dogged many of his projects - and in particular Oracle's desire that his successful projects were disseminated accordingly. Documents relate that, on at least two separate occasions Oracle was able to disseminate technical data despite having no access to outside networks - thus leading to the United States divulging its existence and officially resolving the technology sharing problem to Oracle's satisfaction. Oracle was eventually placed under UN supervision.

During the twilight years of the Pre-Exodus era, Oracle finally completed the technical elements of an FTL drive capable of being utilized by Humanity. Shortly after this, Oracle, without explanation, left Earth in a human built ship with a small human crew. Contact with either Oracle or their species has thus been lost and a certain element of reverence, anger, suspicion and desire for a common ally against the Juhseungi generally prevails in attempts to find the elusive race, if it has survived at all.

In terms of Physiology, Oracle - if a typical example of their race, is identified as humanoid of insectoid origination. Featuring large, compound eyes and four upper limbs and two lower limbs, The species is quite flexible and features, like many insectoids found on Earth, a carapace - though Oracle wore "clothing", though it was never discerned whether this was to adapt to Human customs or as their race's culture dictated. Oracle described their species as a "loose-hive" - while interconnected and reliant on each other, each individual was exactly that, capable of independent thought and action. According to Oracle's own information - the species was split into four sexes roughly equivalent to male and female and split into two pairs, a male and female pair that were capable of breeding and a male and female pair that were, typically, of average intelligence but greater strength and incapable of breeding, whom made up the larger working element of the species. There appeared to be little obvious difference between male and females themselves. Due to the reliance of the species on pheromones for large amounts of communication - though capable of vocal speech and limited thought transmission to other species - the largest problem with Oracle was the development of reliable translation methods. Oracle's own capability of learning multiple Earth languages in a short amount of time did, to some measure, alleviate this.

While Oracle's own civilization had largely dissolved in the face of Juhseungi aggression, Oracle maintained that their people were still capable of fighting and their established, millenia old monarchal-democratic hybrid system of government was still capable of action. Perhaps the Juhseungi's apparent uninterest in anything outside of their ordered areas is indication that Oracle's race still fights for survival - or that the Juhseungi are engaged in methodical wars of genocide throughout the galaxy for whatever purpose, and eventually their gaze must return to our region of space.

The Human Diaspora:

The Human race as it stands in 2291 is not the same as it was at the beginning of the Exodus. Massive migration and depopulation of entire areas and the Exodus itself lead to a reduction in genetic diversity and wiped out many smaller ethnic groups, particularly in Africa and amidst the disasters in South East Asia. Combined with a rushed evacuation effort, poor technological practices in early cloning and the loss of hundreds of colonies and millions of people in particular has somewhat homogenised the human race in its smallest concentrations, whilst technological advancement and necessary modifications for living on certain worlds has brought into being humans that are not quite the same as the multitude of their peers.

Indeed, even within specific ethnic groups there is both great diversity (The Han Diaspora of the Chinese colonies) and little divergence (The mandated purity of some of the smaller independent colonies). The Human race has, as such, lost great amounts of its diversity that is only just beginning to heal, and in many cases, only through divergences in specific ethnic groups rather than a great intermingling of the species. Racism is now, more frequently, simple xenophobia, with many nations created along ethnic lines - whilst true cosmopolitanism is largely confined to those evacuations undertaken as a group effort or political philosophy.

Culturally, the near death experience of the entire species and the brutal harshness of the initial colonial period has left its mark both on the pysche of proceeding generations and on the historical record. Authoritarianism is more widely accepted, but so too is liberty more fiercely guarded, depending on whom you ask and to which nation or ethnic group you pose the question. There is much division, however, even amongst former allies - and It is remarked by some pessimists that humanity only survived its Exodus in order to spite anyone else that may have done so.

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The People's Republic of China:

The People's Republic of China suffered the least during the century of war and conflict on Earth - and benefited the most from having much time to evacuate its massive population. The People's Republic of China has nominally remained a communist state - but a century of reform, economic prosperity and the development of a booming interstellar state where private property is the norm and protected by law has effectively made the People's Republic a state like any other superpower, aside from the USSR - unless you want to vote for a party other than the Communist one, of course.

The PRC is the second largest state and most populous in the modern age, comprising over 59 Star Systems with 14 of them containing major, densely inhabited worlds.

Union of Soviet Socialist Republics:

The USSR managed to pull the proverbial rabbit out of the hat at the last moment - and with the world's attention focused elsewhere, did what needed to be done to remain a functional state in the 1990's. A century of conflict was just what the USSR needed to resolve its issues - switching to a wartime footing and getting the people behind a cause did wonders for the flagging nation's economy and its constituent states. Despite loosing most of its satellites either through the tumultuous nineties or through the waning of soviet influence in Europa -it was effective at modernizing both politically and economically, the USSR has not changed much since the times of post-glasnost, and remains an indomitable bastion of humanity - its own various Stalingrads of the 21st century ensuring the safety of most of its surviving populace in the Exodus.

The USSR is the largest state existing in the modern age, comprising over 66 Systems, 10 of them containing major, densely inhabited worlds.

Democratic Federation of American States:
USA/Mexico/Caribbean/Central American Nations

The Democratic Federation, at its heart, remains the United States of America - though the inclusion of a dozen other states and full evacuation and settlement rights in the century of conflict lead to the establishment of the Democratic Federation, the only pure "democracy" amongst the Orion Arm's human superpowers. The state has since taken many settlers, much like the United States of old, under its banner - either those fleeing oppression or whom could not secure their place on Earth or elsewhere -as such the Democratic Federation functions as a beacon of liberty, hope and prosperity for humanity.

The Democratic Federation is the fourth largest state in the modern age, comprising over 43 Systems with 11 of them containing major, densely inhabited worlds.

Commonwealth of Nations:
UK, Australia, New Zealand, Canada + refugees from nations that were members - primarily South Africa & India.

The Commonwealth of Nations was formed by the United Kingdom of Great Britain in the century of conflict on Earth. The Commonwealth was formed out of the preceeding Commonwealth established from the legacy of the British Empire - the Commonwealth of Nations ultimately, at first, concerned itself with resettling member states citizens and ensuring the continued survival of all member states in the face of aggression. With the Commonwealth nominally headed by the British Monarch with an elected parliament - it exists as an extension of the former member states governments, sans a few exceptions, though these minor populations have largely assimilated.

The Commonwealth is the fifth largest state in the modern age, comprising 39 systems, 8 of which contain major, densely inhabited worlds.

Empire of Japan:

The Empire of Japan, in function a republic until the years prior to the exodus, was reconstituted as a full Empire to hold the state together during the Age of Establishment - though the guiding force of the Emperor or Empress is now an accepted daily part of Japanese political life. Though the main elements of Japanese Government function much like it did for most of the period following the end of World War 2, it now utilizes the Emperor as its final element. The Empire of Japan, was, however, fortuitous in that, along with the Korean Republic - it began its exodus years before the fight for Earth was lost - thus securing its place as a pre-eminent power.

The Empire of Japan is the third largest state in the modern age, comprising 51 systems, 9 of which contain major, densely inhabited worlds.

Major Powers:

The European Union:
Members of EU during Exodus - Sixth French Republic, Austria, Hungary, Poland, Switzerland, Romania, Spain, Portugal, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Ireland, Malta, Greece, Cyprus.

At the time of the Exodus, the European Union had lost much support to differing causes - and had fallen far from the time when it could call upon the economic and military might of the European Continent. All the same, the remaining member nations - notably organized under the European Parliament managed to formulate and execute a near flawless evacuation plan, securing a sizeable population base and even taking elements such as the Eiffel Tower to their new home. The multi-ethnic state suffers from internal dissent, though each nominally independent state knows they stand stronger together than alone.

The European Union Comprises 31 Systems, 11 of which contain major, densely inhabited worlds.

The Empire of Germany

The withdrawl of Germany from the European Union - and its subsequent descent into anarchy was nearly described as the greatest tragedy of the exodus - until an army commander with the largest military force in the region, and with the support of a dozen other units, managed to turn the situation around. Though declaring it "for the duration of the evacuation only" - he declared himself the new Kaiser, appointed a new Chancellor and began to organize the German evacuation effort. However, the new German Monarchy looked like it was here to stay, and the Modern Germany state has proudly built upon the new tradition, forming a sizeable and efficient state amongst the stars.

The German Empire comprises 32 systems, 7 of which contain major, densely inhabited worlds

Korean Republic/ROK:

The Korean Republic, unified by the Korean War after the First Incident, became a powerhouse after a lengthy period of rebuilding, contributing much to the advance of science and the defense of Earth. All the same, Korea was quick to work with the Japanese extra-solar charting operation - and when the Oracle drive became a reality, were even quicker to work on securing zones of occupation much like, and with assistance to and from the Japanese, despite past tensions. These moves lead to the establishment of a Korean state that can call itself a major interstellar power, rather than being reliant on the whims of its neighbors.

The Korean Republic comprises 22 Systems, 6 of which contain major, densely inhabited worlds.

Islamic Republic of Tawhid:
Syria, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Oman, Yemen, Iraq, Qatar, Bahrain, UAE. (Arab League members during Exodus)

The Arab League managed to co-operate effectively throughout the Incursion Wars, despite all bets hedged otherwise. Ultimately forming a cohesive group of nations - the Arab League were able to execute a relatively painless evacuation, despite being on the brunt of the alien offensive. The establishment of Tawhid and the subsuming of all Arab League member states into a cohesive state was not easy - but the new Republic has formed itself into a major power.

Tawhid comprises 17 systems, 5 of which contain major, densely inhabited worlds.

Federal Nordic Co-Operative:
Norway/Denmark/Sweden/Finland/Iceland

The Federal Nordic Co-Operative was formed by the Scandinavian Nations and their associated states decades before the exodus as a reasonable extension of Nordic brotherhood. As such, when the time came to leave Earth - the Nordic Co-Operative, much like Japan and Korea, had already begun to take measures in that vein. Whilst arguably the weakest of the Major powers, the Nordic Co-Operative maintains a well trained military force and boasts an economy of impressive sophistication.

The Co-Operative comprises 14 systems, 3 of which contain major, densely inhabited worlds.

Andean Alliance:
Chile/Bolivia/Ecuador/Peru/Colombia/Venezuela

The Andean Alliance was born out of necessity - with the fall of Brazil and its population reduced to refugees, the Andean Alliance co-operated with Argentina and formed one of the greatest defensive lines and most impressive military strategies of the late Incursion Wars. The Andean Alliance ultimately grew into a democratic alliance of states -and whilst Argentina ultimately went its own way, the member states formed a working state and government that survived and prospered during the Exodus.

The Andean Alliance comprises 25 systems, 6 of which contain major, densely inhabited worlds.

The Union of Albion:

The Union of Albion is the most notable splinter group formed out of the Exodus - disagreeing with the Commonwealth, a series of nationalist and private interests pursed their own Exodus program, managing to successfully transport a sizeable population of disenfranchised, primarily British citizens to the Albion system, where a new Union was formalized. Establishing itself as a constitutional monarchy, the Union of Albion ultimately managed to entice many others to its borders, forming a sizeable anglophone nation separate from its mother countries.

The Union of Albion comprises 13 Systems, 4 of which contain major, densely inhabited worlds.

Minor Powers:

Unified Benelux Republic:
Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg.

When the Benelux nations split from the EU - it was simply for the purpose of ensuring their own place in the Exodus. Unwilling or unable to put their fate into the hands of the suffering and splintering European Union, the Formidable economic might of these states was turned to preserving their cultures and peoples - although as a now unified state. The Benelux exodus program suffered greatly from Juhseungi attacks, but dogged fighting marked much of the Juhseungi advance through Northern Europe as the Benelux Republic, Nordic Peoples and Germany fought to ensure the last exodus transports could escape. As such, the Benelux now forms a notable state amongst the stars.

5 Systems.

Republic of Turkey:

Turkey worked alongside the Arab League during the Exodus program - not willing to join the European Union and not finding a place in the Arab League acceptable - they took the compromise, offering aid to the Arab League defense and exodus program in return for exploration charts and technical expertise for their own exodus. Thus, the Republic of Turkey, despite great losses, were able to secure a place for their independent future among the nations in the stars.

7 Systems.

Federal Republic of Yugoslavia:
Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia, Serbia, Macedonia(FYRM) Albania.

Yugoslavia, throughout the century of conflict, spent much of its time fighting among itself to determine a course of action. When the final war came - Yugoslavia emerged as an efficient force, with a near century of learning to get along behind them, their prowess in combined operations was a lesson to many of the embattled nations. This same attitude served them well in the Exodus, though many of their people died defending Eastern Europe form the Juhseungi advance when the Turkish and Greek Exodus had completed. Alongside Bulgaria, the Yugoslavian Exodus was executed, though at great cost.

9 Systems.

The Bulgarian Empire:

Becoming a de facto Independent Republic during the USSR's time of troubles, Bulgaria ultimately joined the world in their fight against the Juhseungi. By the time of the Exodus, Bulgaria had, much like Germany, withdrawn from the EU and nearly descended into a state of total anarchy. Once again, much like Germany - the individual with the best means to do so became the new man in charge - Proclaiming himself the new Tsar, the new Bulgarian ruler rallied his country - formed a defensive line with the Yugoslavian Republic and ensured that his people had the time they need to evacuate - alongside his son and heir, of course.

6 Systems.

Italian Empire/Novus Imperium Romanum:

The New Italian Empire was formed when the Juhseungi made landfall on Sicily and the Exodus program looked to be in dire straits. Having withdrawn from the embattled EU program - Italy stood on her own. The recourse was to call back on its history - Rome may be sacked, of course, but she never truly fell. The Proclamation of a New Roman, or Italian Empire, was simple enough - and the boost to morale ensured a solid defense of Southern Italy for a sizeable evacuation to be conducted.

11 Systems

Unified Centauri Protectorates:

The Unified Centauri Protectorates are a collection of states namely centered in Alpha Centauri - part of the "A Place in the Stars" campaign conducted by the United Nations, the Protectorates are a multi-ethnic collection of states established as an independent colony from a number of refugee status nations. The Alpha Centauri colonies in particular, served as a basis for all colonial attempts and the lessons learned served to ensure millions would make safer homes among the stars.

3 Systems

Confederation of Tau Ceti:

Tau Ceti, similar to the Centauri program, served as a colonisation attempt for refugee status nations. Unlike Alpha Centauri, however, the Democratic Federation, in conjunction with the Commonwealth and European Union conducted the attempt seperate from the United Nations. While ultimately successful, the desire of each nation to use its investments in Tau Ceti as a political ploy with the other powers lead to the Tau Ceti Colonial Authority throwing representatives from all of them out and proclaiming a new Confederation.

2 Systems

Geneva Confederation:

The Geneva Confederation was established by Swiss private interests that found the European Union Program was unlikely to offer as many Swiss the ultimate chance to survive. As such, the Geneva Confederation is one of the most successful private colonization attempts of the Exodus Era - yet, it is quintessentially Swiss. The Geneva Confederation, with its homeworld - the appropriately named planet of Geneva, has become home to many organisations as the Confederation has set for itself a reputation much like Switzerland of old - it will remain neutral and brook no interference.

2 Systems

Brazilian Unitary:

Despite the loss of Brazil, the majority of the Brazilian Population survived - displaced, but not dispossessed. The Exodus - and the UN and Private Programs, offered the Brazilian people and government in exile a chance to reconstitute their nationstate in the planets of the Orion Arm. Working with the Andean Alliance and securing UN funding and Private support, the Brazilian Unitary was established during the Exodus - coming to form a reasonable power bloc and ensuring the survival of the Brazilian State. With the faltering Argentinian-Paraguayan-Uruguayan program, Brazil invited these nations diasporas into itself - enabling these nations to join the Unitary.

4 Systems

Republic of Israel:

Israel, despite the conflicts of the 21st century remained independent, even in the face of a unified Arab League and the encroaching Juhseungi aggression. In the end - the troubles of Israel and Palestine and the Arab States paled in comparison to a force that came from the stars - and with speed was a separate Palestine resolution achieved once this was realized. Palestine was now, nominally independent - and placed under Arab League and Israeli protection. By the time of the Exodus - it was Israel and Palestine that formed a cohesive force of unity for the purposes of the Exodus. With the time of conflict on Earth hopefully able to be put behind them, both executed a unified exodus with great efficiency, with the new Israel forming a Republic among the heavens.

5 Systems

The Egyptian Kingdom:

Egypt was able to save much of its self - both in terms of population and heritage during its evacuation. When the Exodus came - the Egyptian people were capable and willing to do what was necessary to achieve a new independent Egyptian nation among the stars - utilizing UN Aid but mainly relying on private initiatives, the Egyptian Government and People were able to secure their place amongst the exodus - and many transports brought the necessary people and equipment to a new home under the auspices of a new Ra.

7 Systems

Federative Republic of Rigel Kentaurus:

Rigel Kentaurus, much like Tau Ceti and the Centauri, was part of the programs to save refugee individuals dispossessed in countries far from their own - however, unlike others, Rigel Kentaurus was different in that its primary sources were the pacific nations - namely, Indonesia, the Phillipines and the multitude of island nations and South East Asian nations, all badly damaged by the actions of the Juhseungi towards the Moon, With such great economic damage and loss of life - these nations were forced to come together and reconstitute an individual polity for exodus - whilst this was nearly not acheived, the program managed to save many - and while consensus could not be reached on earth, these individual nations managed to form a new unified state in their new home.

2 Systems

Kingdom of Tanarsus:

Tanarsus is notable as the first colony to split from its parent nation in the age of establishment. The Kingdom of Tanarsus rebelled from the Empire of Germany during the early stages of the Empires establishment in the new colonial zones - and was therefore capable of ensuring its independence. Declaring itself a new, independent Kingdom - Preferring the title Archduke, the new ruler of the Kingdom of Tanarsus all the same worked to repair relations with Germany and indeed, secured a legacy of ensuring the two royal lines were intertwined. All the same, Tanarsus values its independence and separate ambitions.

Single Worlds:

Single worlds are systems and their inhabited worlds that are inhabited either by one state, or multiple, but do not constitute a "minor power" beyond their own system. These worlds possess a great number of inhabitants or industrial wealth - thus, even if divided, making them of strategic value. These worlds are not really "powers" and their individual states may not necessarily be "important" - but their positions and the wealth they possess make them of concern to all the powers. These are thus, primarily NPC's - to serve as catalysts or elements of intrigue.

Heres a little more information on the minor, NPC-orientated worlds.

New Canaan (Multiple States, 567 Million):
States Present: Republic of Canaan (154m), Arkalian Republic (316m), State of Antioch (97m).

New Canaan is a world primarily settled by religious orders and groups of varying description. New Canaan as such was formerly a place of pilgrimage and spiritual pursuit. While there has been moves for unification, the three states that have coalesced - The Republic of Canaan, the nominally secular Arkalian Republic and the State of Antioch, maintain a healthy balance of power between each other. However, the Presence of the system, on the main route between the Sol Sector and the Southeastern Regions threatens the delicate balance of power and the relative stability of New Canaan.

Vega (Unified, Global Population of 621 Million):
States Present: New Weimar Republic

Vega, home of the New Weimar Republic, founded by disparate groups of German settlers separate from the main programs forms the main German Diaspora outside of the German Empire and the Kingdom of Tanarsus. The New Weimar Republic as such forms a democratic free market society located on the main route from the Sol Sector into the Northwestern regions - putting it in the spheres of interest of the numerous powers of the Northern Sectors, though others maintain an interest.

Tchaikov (Unified, Global Population of 1.1 Billion):
States Present: Tchaik Confederation of States

Tchaikov is a so-called dead-end system, located at the end of a chartered subspace route. bordering the system of Vesta, the Tchaik Confederation is a relatively stable power located in a resource rich system without any immediate threats. Tchaikov split from the Soviet Union following the treaty of Nozomi, given its lack of distance from the main Soviet Territories and the subsequent delineation placing it beyond the new territorial lines. The colony ultimately split into a dozen vying political groups - before unifying through a democratic process into a confederation of these same political groups. The Confederation consequently has begun flexing its muscles in the neighbouring system of Vesta - and giving the major powers in the region a run for their money.

Vesta (Multiple States, Global Population of 780 Million):
States Present: Mannisar Federation (151m), The League of Vestan States (208m), Barclay Republic (144m), State of Sao Palo (156m), Republic of Denarr (121m).

Vesta, wedged on a primary trade route between Rigel Kentarus, Tau Ceti and linked into the southern and western reaches, lies on the edge of the Sol Sector and is a prime area for conflict - the disparate groups who settled here never formed a cohesive state and the resulting conflicts for control of the planet Vesta and the solar system regular flare up into open warfare. The interference of Tau Ceti and Rigel Kentaurus pulled in Soviet Interests - and since the inclusion of the Tchaik Confederation, Vesta has become a battleground for influence, one that is slowly turning in favour of the Tchaikov, much to the humiliation of the Soviet Union.

Galleria (Unified, Global Population of 822 Million):
States Present: Gallerian League

Galleria was settled by disparate groups of Chinese and Russian settlers - aiming to form a democratic state away from their respective home countries. Largely successful, the formation of the Gallerian League ensured a force of unity on the world. The unfortunate reality - that Galleria was a single world on an ever encroaching border between their origin nations, did not deter them. Through careful courting of Chinese economic investment and co-operation with Soviet Military Concerns, Galleria played both sides against each other to secure its independence. Galleria has thus secured a peaceful world - at least for the coming future.

Ioseph (Multiple States, Global Population of 2.816 Billion):
States Present: Augustan Federation (558m), Confederate Republic of Sumter (197m), Confederate Union of America (212m), Free State of Shaymore (138m), New Galveston State (89m), Republic of Lafayette (101m), Republic of Jefferson (605m), Republic of Stovington (240m), Union of Macon (278m), United States of Lexingworth (398m).

Ioseph is a system that is engulfed with conflict and a haven of pirate activity. Lying to the north of the New Canaan System - and located on what would be a viable and efficient trade route, it has seen these conflicts used for battles of influence. Ioseph was nominally a world of the Democratic Federation, but insurrection, rebellion and criminal activity split the world from its mother countries, and the majority of colonies on its service have over a century coalesced themselves into new political states. Some seek mere survival, some seek reunification and some seek independence - and are not wary of turning to outside sources to secure it. Ioseph is thus one of the main areas of concern in the over-all region, as a spillover into the largely cordial relations between the Democratic Federation and other nearby powers could ignite a war over control of the system.

Outreach (Unified, Global Population of 373 Million):
States Present: The Hippocratic Republic

Outreach started as a way-world, a world for colony ships and refugee transports to rest before travelling onward. Largely regarded as a "Hospital World" after the settlement of most preliminary colonies, Outreach was granted sovereignty under a Republic and granted full rights as a state for its service to colonial endeavours. Outreach has since concerned itself with maintaining its status as a world of healing, as well as trade, research and overall safety. Located north of Vega leading into the Northern Sectors, many states have a vested interest in the survival of Outreach.

Juno (Multiple States, Global Population of 245 Million):
States Present: Republic of Zane (31m), United Juno Republic (87m), State of Graystone (22m), Republic of Hanat (46m), United Provinces of Xaran (59m).

Juno, nestled between Rigel Kentaurus and the Vega System, was another independent colony established by private interests - though without as much success as others, the harsh world of Juno bred a series of disparate states that - whilst unwilling to, at least at the moment, war with each other, were even less willing to work with each other. A presence on the international stage for its constituent states have brought a temporary reprieve to its inhabitants as its harsh terrain's vast mineral bounty helps drag the world forward economically - however, the flexing of the muscles of the New Weimar Republic or Rigel Kentaurus could threaten the delicate balance in this system.

Sanctuary (Unified, Global Population of 874 Million):
States Present: Grand Republic of Sanctuary

Sanctuary was a fallback world established by the colonies when the Juhseungi were first detected in the now Quarantine Zone. The colonists settled here came from all states with one direction - to, under a separate state, create an unassailable world to fall back to in the purposes of defence. While this goal was largely achieved, Sanctuary was largely left to its own devices following the establishment of the Quarantine Zone and the Zone of Exclusion. Sanctuary thus began to integrate itself into the community as an equal member. Now, in modern times, Sanctuary exists as a state in the middle of a battle of influence between its neighbors. Unhappy with either option, Sanctuary's choice to enter into negotiations with all comers has thus secured its formidable defensive might from being tested, at least for the time being, though many wonder what its expansive repair docks and shipyards could be turned to in times of conflict.

New Taiwan (Unified, Global Population of 568 Million):
States Present: Republic of China

The Republic of China was fortunate enough to conduct an exodus of its own accord without seeking outside assistance - and even luckier to pick a world just about as far from the People's Republic of China as they could get. The Republic of China is now a state that forms a different kind of battleground - that of influence. A long-standing ally of the Democratic Federation, though preferring to remain independent, the Republic of China now faces a choice - casting both out in order to stabilize itself and risking conflict, or choosing the Democratic Federation as a more permanent option. Other influences in this system have thus come into play, and the Republic of China has sought greater co-operation with nearby powers where appropriate.

Ticonderoga (Multiple States, Global Population of 193 Million):
States Present: Kingdom of Dixon (24m), Republic of Yorktown (54m), Federation of Masterton (47m), Grand Duchy of Melkshire (19m), Republic of Alderfield (42m).

Ticonderoga was a co-operative colonization attempt between the Commonwealth and Democratic Federation. The loss of contact with the colony with the collapse and subsequent shifting of subspace routes cut the system off from outside contact for 40 years - and by the time the route had stabilized and routes into the system re-opened, it had descended into anarchy and was barely coming out the other side with a handful of states. With most of these states at conflict with the other over some reason or another, neither the Commonwealth nor the Democratic Federation has been able to pacify the system or its pirate problem, let alone regain control. Therefore its constituent states continually play both sides against each other. As such, in the normally friendly relations of the Democratic Federation and Commonwealth, Ticonderoga is a sore spot - and one that continues to itch.

Olvia (Multiple States, Global Population of 726 Million):
States Present: Kingdom of Daschel (136m), United Kingdom of Esmer (247m), Republic of Carpathia (103m), Empire of Kapatchyn (241m).

Olvia is a system located between a number of the northern powrs - and is, of course, a battle of influence between all of them. Established by a private European Initiative, Olvia was settled by a dozen ethnic groups from around Europe - and the consequent bickering after landfall ensured Olvia remains disunited. These same groups now battle against each other for control of the planet - and are not wary of bringing in the surrounding powers to support them behind the scenes where necessary.

Hesperia (Unified, Global Population of 164 Million):
States Present: Hesperian Unity

Hesperia is a former corporate research colony just outside of the Sol Treaty Zone. Split from its parent corporation whom went bankrupt after the exodus, the relatively small colony grew as a centre of learning and research. The colonists eventually established the technocratic unity, and have since continued to explore the mysteries of the universe. The developments the colony produces are in great demand - particularly by its neighbours.

Athena (Multiple States, Global Population of 1.978 Billion):
States Present: Duchy of Morea (125m), Republic of Epirus (210m), Kingdom of Macedonia (112m), Hellenic Republic (436m), Empire of Byzantion (522m), Republic of Pontus (201m), Federation of Thracia (372m).

Established by Greek private interests, the colonies on Athena were largely intended to integrate into the European Union after landfall. The inability to communicate with the European Union core-systems and the descent of the colony into disunified violence meant this was not made reality. While conflict on the world has largely died down and the majority of states co-operate on a number of issues, the interference and potential risks and rewards offered by outside powers has lead Athena to the brink of another conflict.

Athena is of interest to not only the European Union, its nascent patron, but any and all neighbours who see the world as a valuable industrial asset.

Newhall (Multiple States, Global Population of 430 Million):
States Present: The Sami League (92m), Grand Nunavut (113m), Republic of Kola (225m)

Newhall is a system located near the Nordic Co-Operative. Newhall is essentially a member, though more precisely protectorate, of the Co-Operative, though it has chosen to remain politically independent. Established for minor ethnic groups in the Co-Operative, the three states on Newhall are peaceful and largely concerned with their own development and through judicious use of treaties leave their defense to the Co-Operative. It is however the case that outside forces could capitalize on this potential weakness.

Kingdom of Tarraco (Singular State, Two Star Systems, Combined Population of 1.1 Billion)

Established by a industrial magnate during the Exodus, Tarraco is one of the several "vanity states" established in the Orion Arm - those states made to satisfy the ambitions or beliefs of their respective founder. Tarraco was founded as an alternative, independent Hispanic state free from domination by the Americans or the South American blocs. Tarraco has since become a dominant power in its local region, with 2 settled systems and industrial and commercial concerns in several surrounding ones, though without permanent inhabitation.

Tarraco essentially functions as a Constitutional Monarchy with a moderately powerful parliament that has been empowered steadily since settlement by successive monarchs, though in the view of many other nations its judicial and legislative powers are arguably weak and most power remains centred in the hands of the Royal Household. Tarraco boasts a somewhat oversized naval force thanks to its industrial prowess, though its land forces remain somewhat stunted.

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Ākaibu Colony (Disrupted Singular State, Population of 428 Million)

An independent Anglo-Japanese colony, roughly equally split along ethnic lines, Ākaibu was regarded as a centre of independent scientific progress and advanced study in its region. Unfortunate outside interference coupled with a period of economic stagnation and a series of spectacularly failed experimental projects placed great strain upon the colony, leading to an attempt by outside states to force integration of the colony into one of the larger powers. This had the unintended effect of splitting the population several ways between ideological lines - even so far down to the approach of the scientific method each respective settlement's primary lab took.

This spiral ultimately resulted in a high-intensity civil war, roughly reducing the Colonies population by 40% due to the release of viral contagions from destroyed labs and the use of experimental weaponry and technology by respective sides. While the colonies civil war has reduced to low intensity raiding and minor skirmishes in the past decade, few of its major settlements are untouched and many believe it is simply a lull before the next round of fighting. The United Nations has begun talks regarding the export of experimental weaponry from Ākaibu, the sale of which has become one of the few sources of outside funding for the respective sides in the Ākaibu unrest.

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There were also ideas for more "vanity" states, that is, states created by individuals and their own means to have nations in their image, but I did not do much work on that regard.