[h3]Political and Military powers[/h3]


[b]Galactic Coalition:[/b] The conflict between the Bel’Kian Concordance and the Solarian League left much of the galaxy in post-war chaos and disputes were unfortunately still high even after both sides officially conceded from future wars. To maintain order and peace while the affected territories recovered, a joint military force comprised of units provided and funded by both powers was created to settle these disputes and put down any rogue splinters groups still sour regarding the end of the conflict.

[b]Bel’Kian Concordance:[/b] Believed to have been around for more than a millennium while other powers were still growing, the Bel’Kian (supposedly meaning “Timeless” in Oun’mai tongue) Concordance ruled over a very sizable portion of the galaxy, nearly being that to an entire quarter of its stars. The Concordance is seen as a pact between several alien races; most notably the Oun’mai Empire, the Kotorian Stratocracy, and the Vexi owned Vexthuul Union along with other minor races as well.

The Bel’Kian Concordance was established under the proposal for collective integration where each power serves as part of this “government alliance”. The Vexthuul Union handles civil growth and technological advancement while the Kotorian Stratocracy severs as law enforcement and the military bulk. Finally, the Oun’mai deals with civil affairs and government regulation.

Many years before the Interstellar War, the Concordance began to see a sudden growth in human population as the ATC’s colonies began open conflict with one another. Most of the human citizens were refugees, fleeing the violent infighting. With the ATC seemingly unaware of these developments, the Concordance began to send peace keeping forces in hopes of mitigating the conflict. Though bumpy at first, peace talks were gradually becoming successful but territorial and ideology disputes were still at large.

It was not before long that the Solarian League finally intervened and swiftly pacified most of the region. Unfortunately due to lack of communication, the Concordance peaceful keepers were caught in the crossfire during some of the ATC’s military campaign in the sectors as they fought the rebelling colonies. Admittedly, the conflicts were quickly at a end but the Concordance had see much bloodshed in the process and many of the nearby ATC colonies were under civil unrest.

With so much going on at the too close the political borders, the Concordance felt that the only option was to intervene as well. Regrettably, when finally met with the clustered forces of the Solarian League in the region, war quickly broke out.

[b]Solarian League:[/b] Recently formed centuries before the Interstellar War, the Solarian League was previously a mutual alliance between the ATC (Advanced Transhuman Confederation), Cen’turi Cepts, and other distinct alien races. When the distant colonies of the ATC began feuding with one another, this not only alerted the ATC government but also the Bel’Kian Concordance whose territories were nearby by the conflict.

When the Concordance began providing support to the seceding colonies and seeping influence deeper into ATC space and the surrounding sectors, the Solarian League forces (though mainly the ATC’s own) pushed forward into the disputed colonies to quell the turmoil. Through coordinated strikes and peace talks, much of the colonies were reclaimed within a few years (either through military action or willing cooperation) though there remained plenty that still persisted in rebelling or wanting simple independence from any group.

Eventually, the majority of the conflicts had ceased and only a handful of isolated incidents were ever present. A year later however, the remaining few colonies that still pursued political and military disputes suddenly began one more final push into the ATC’s now controlled territory. The situation escalated further when the colonies were backed by the now fully committed Bel’Kian Concordance, immediately starting the Interstellar War. 

[b]The Sphere Armies:[/b] Aptly named for the giant spherical vessels that ferry thousands of warships and Ascended soldiers through the known territory of ATC space. Aside from the ATC's own astronomical interstellar forces, the Spheres act autonomously (however taking orders directly from the government), acting as a safeguard as they patrol the ATC's sectors. In times of war, whether it is internally or externally, the Spheres are deployed to pacify or to totally dominate any confirmed threats.
Since the requirement for recruitment into the Spheres is so extreme, their numbers are easily lacking in comparison to most other military forces. However, this is a matter of quality or quantity as the Ascended that are created by the Spheres can be individually compared to a large squad or platoon. Because of this, the Spheres are considered an elite or special force. 

Currently active Spheres:

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[*] [b]Highland Wolves:[/b] Bearing a raider motif with influences of Nordic and Celtic lore, the Highland Wolves center their tactics on mobility to outmaneuver an opponent and strike where they are most vulnerable through aggressive reconnaissance and guerrilla warfare. Founded by Lord Varrick. 

[*] [b]Imperial Battlements:[/b] Based on the idea of fortifying a position, breaking assaults, and destroying an adversary with superb organization; donned in powered armor and walling their bastions with impenetrable combat shields, the Imperial Battlements are attested to that of a living fortress. Founded by Imperator Novia Auxientia

[*] [b]Blades of Kagutsuchi:[/b] Considered the largest of the Sphere Armies, the Blades of Kagutsuchi are well known their superb organization, military professionalism, and deadly tactical decisiveness. Through the years of enhanced simulated training regimes and mediation, the Blades have become incredibly well refined warriors; nearly unmatched in terms of skill. Founded by Fire Shogun Hiroto Minamoto 

[*][b]Heaven’s Judicators:[/b] Striking from the skies from their jump-jet assisted wings into the thickest of enemy formations and positions, the Judicators brave the worse any opponent has to offer with strong hearts and indomitable courage…If not insanity. The Judicators favor shock tactics and impressive firepower to mentally break down their foes and thus shattering their lines. Founded by Grand Marshal Alexander.
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