[h1][center]Sovereign Star Confederation[/center][/h1] [center][img]http://i.imgur.com/VvKcvFX.png[/img][/center] [hider=SSC] [center][b]Type of Government:[/b][/center] Confederacy of representative democratic states. [center][b]Government Details:[/b][/center] Confederate Government is one in a clear state of drift, at once true to its namesake and yet clearly creeping towards federalism. Within this evolving system there are two major branches of government, the Cabinet branch, and the Judicial branch. Source of all Confederation wide laws and executive decisions the Cabinet branch is composed of the 19 Chancellors, each of which are elected heads of Confederation member states with the exception of the First Chancellor. The Cabinet may set policy and establish Confederation wide laws by vote, though the latter is a rare occurrence as most law making is left to member state governments and their respective governmental structures. This meaning that each member state may draft and pass laws through its own legislative structure, but these laws are exclusive to that member state whereas Confederation wide laws are binding in all member states. The Cabinet is led by the First Chancellor who is appointed by a Confederation wide election every eight years and who presides over all the others acting as the head of state for the greater Confederation. This First Chancellor carries the right to call a new election for any member state and can take emergency powers when warranted and permitted by a majority vote of the Cabinet. Each of the normal Chancellors may propose agendas or laws to be voted on, but these too may be vetoed by the First Chancellor. As a means of checking the enormous power of the First Chancellor any 2/3rds vote of no confidence by the Cabinet immediately suspends the First Chancellors powers, subject to a mandatory referendum to establish the legitimacy of this vote. Distinct from the cabinet the Judicial branch functions as the highest legal body in the Confederation, even above individual member states supreme courts. Composed of a number of delegates proportional to each member states population the Judaical branch is an enormously powerful organization that judges the legality of any laws enacted in the Confederation in the context of the Charter of the Confederation. That said, the Judicial branch does not interfere in member state rulings unless those rulings are contested past the supreme court of that member state. The primary function of the Judicial branch is to evaluate the legality of Confederation wide laws passed by the cabinet. [center][b]Leader:[/b][/center] First Chancellor Kaela Sevaren of the Sovereign Star Confederation: [center][b]The Cabinet:[/b][/center] Chancellor Alice Kent of the Greater Terrestrial Republic Chancellor Sandro Espanta of the Iberian Commonwealth Chancellor Bjorn Ovringson of the Scandinavian League Chancellor Emanuel Smith of the Fringe Worlds Cooperative Chancellor Theodora Katsaros of the Hellenic Republic Chancellor Amir Hamam of the Arab Free State Chancellor Ueman Xepil of the Mesoamerican Republic Chancellor David Mannerheim of the Germanic Republic Chancellor Chloe Petit of the Tenth French Republic Chancellor Sak’fe’nu of the Ge’He Elective Chancellor Sally Cooper of the Foundry Worlds Alliance Chancellor John Marsh of the New American Republic Chancellor Tep Narong of the New Asian Republic Chancellor Mark Carlston of the Oceanic Republic Chancellor Alexi Sokolov of the Slavic Republic Chancellor Jaswinder Sai of the Dharman League Chancellor William Egzere of the West Belt Republic Chancellor Richard Ainsworth of the New British Republic [center][b]People of Note[/b][/center] [hider=Admiral Anastasia Kozlovskaya] [img]http://orig12.deviantart.net/c5e8/f/2014/319/5/a/tactical_officer_by_gg_arts-d86hfae.jpg[/img] One of the younger Admirals in the establishment Anastasia rose quickly to her rank through undeniable competence in the matters of fleet engagement and battle order, but has since been of little influence in the military. This is not due to her personal faults, but rather her political ideology. Anastasia sees the Confederations military as a tool, and one that grows rusty without use. It is her conviction that the Confederation needs to involve itself and its military in the affairs of the greater galaxy both to keep the military relevant and to support interests that might otherwise pass the nation by. Of these interests Anastasia has long been a vocal advocate of outright aiding the Remnant in its struggle against the barbarians. As she often says, should the Remnant fall nothing will stand between the Confederation and the hideous taint upon the universe that is the Dominion of Man. She is the newly appointed commander of the Article XVI, a Liberty Class Multi-Role Battleship.[/hider] [hider=Commander of the East Joseph Lawrence] [img]http://www.halopedia.org/images/thumb/8/8d/Fleet_Battle_Hood.jpg/250px-Fleet_Battle_Hood.jpg[/img] For decades Joseph Lawrence has been an integral piece of the Confederations military, and it was the perception of him as a loyal citizen, a committed democrat, and a capable commander that led to his promotion. After policy disaster that was the war with Musashi the public demanded something be done, and in response to that demand Lawrence was appointed Commander of the East, an entirely new position. Once known as an advocate of using the military as a deterrent rather than a weapon, Lawrence is now a man whose beliefs have been shaken. Nevertheless he is currently revitalizing the military in his vision, even if that vision is slowly an becoming increasingly controversial one. [/hider] [hider=Admiral Alan Carter] [img]https://i.imgur.com/WJYSYW0.jpg[/img] For a century the Confederation has been at peace, and that peace is what creates men like Alan Carter. A quintessential member of the old guard Carter came to his position through a long and unremarkable career of demonstrated competence, but as a result has become complacent. He sees the military as a shield and nothing more, after all no imposed democracy can last and what else would the war machine of the Confederation be used for? In recent days Carter has voiced his dissatisfaction with the new Commander of the Easts increasingly interventionist ideas and has once even labeled his superior as a coward bowing in fear to Musashi. [/hider] [hider=General Jacob Walters] [img]http://img00.deviantart.net/5572/i/2010/061/e/1/keith_profile_by_turningshadow.jpg[/img] Charismatic, popular, and a public symbol of the military Jacob Walters has all but catapulted to his position as top General. On the way he’s earned the ire of many of his peers and is as unpopular internally as he is celebrated by the public. Known to be proponent of whatever seems to be the popular solution at the time many consider Jacob to be a pandering fool and incompetent with a pretty face, however that’s not entirely the case. Jacob has consistently done well in war games and while he may be more book learned than practically experienced he’s far from an uneducated simpleton with politically convenient beliefs. [/hider] [hider=Kaela Sevaren] [/hider] [hider=Steve Woolsey] [img]http://pre10.deviantart.net/0246/th/pre/i/2014/175/3/0/there_will_be_blood_by_fleret-d7ntblh.jpg[/img] [/hider] [hider=Richard Ainsworth] [/hider] [hider=Sandro Espanta] [/hider] [hider=Sally Cooper] [img]http://img04.deviantart.net/3b07/i/2016/128/4/7/leaena_by_gerryarthur-da1t84v.jpg[/img] [/hider] [center][b]Species(s) and Demographics:[/b][/center] 74% Human: Children of Earth and former rulers of the Imperium, Humanity makes up the undisputed majority in the Confederation. 15% [url=http://pre04.deviantart.net/8d9c/th/pre/i/2010/080/4/4/concept_paranid_by_semiconductor.jpg]Ge'He[/url]: Once a proud species that commanded a space faring nation of note, the Ge'He were humiliated by one of the Imperium's earlier wars of conquest. For centuries they were marginalized and oppressed, but held tight to a culture that faded by the day. Now the Ge'He command of nation of their own within the Confederation, but still they remain a minority in what used to be their own space. 8% Hexanagallion: Ancient militaristic reptilians uplifted long ago, the 'Hexies' as they're often called can be found in some number in any part of the Confederation. 2% Assorted Species: Various species, none of which amount to 1% or greater of the population alone. 1% Aesarnaythi: Amphibious descendants of a once near-utopian society and some of the closest aliens to humanity these matriarchal aliens are common in the economic sphere of the Confederation. [center][b]Religion Description and Demographics:[/b] [/center] [center][b]Culture:[/b] [/center] [center][b]History:[/b][/center] The History of the Confederation can best be traced to the sector wide cultural revolution known only as 'The Remembrance' across the former Imperium. Where the movement originated is disputed, but what it signalled was a massive reemergence of ancient Earth culture among the general populace of countless worlds. In the autonomous region of Musashi the movement would lead to a new and homogenous culture, but in the space now occupied by the Confederation The Remembrance led to a massively fractured culture and widespread societal upheaval. Indeed after The Remembrance the area immediately around Musashi came to be known as the playground of the Imperiums military as they were constantly called upon to suppress what seemed to be an endless string of rebellions. Sectarian violence was rampant, and nationalist movements seemed to inspire insurrection every other day of the week. For centuries this would be the case despite intermittent Imperial intervention, and on the eve of the great empires collapse the region was embroiled in petty conflict just as it had always been. Yet without the Imperial hand to moderate the violence the spark grew to an inferno. Devolving into hundreds of petty states the region soon fell further into warfare than ever before, dozens of star nations burnt as territories shrunk and grew as new powers rose. After a decade seventeen greater states had risen to the forefront, most of which being autocracies led by former Imperial nobility. Standing apart however were the three newly minted democracies: The Greater Terrestrial Republic, The New British Republic, and the Foundry Worlds Alliance. Feeling the threat from their new and belligerent neighbours the three signed what would come to be known as the Charter of the Confederation, a document founding a greater democratic alliance and uniting the militaries of the free galaxy. In the following ninety years this new Confederation would spread the flame of democracy across the region, supplying rebels and even going so far as to arm the Ge'He in their bid to establish a nation of their own. One by one the dictatorships would fall to rebellion, and then liberation, as they quarrelled among themselves. One hundred years ago the last one would fall to the forced of liberty, and the Sovereign Star Confederation would establish itself as a regional power to last, albeit one still struggling from the after shocks of unification and racial tension. [hider=Military][center][b]Navy:[/b][/center] [img]http://i.imgur.com/HSllAmk.jpg[/img] [b]Liberty Class Multi-role Battleship[/b] A relic of the Unification Wars the four Liberty class vessels have been operational for nearly a century. Ever upgraded they have been symbols of unity for as long as most can remember and to this day they remain formidable, if not as powerful as modern super dreadnoughts. However, they are increasingly relegated to support roles due to the potential morale disaster of losing one. [img]http://i.imgur.com/PPerbFX.jpg[/img] [b]Liberation Class Carrier[/b] True workhorses the Liberation class carriers are newer vessels, capable of long range operation and limited ship to ship combat even without a complement. Largely designed around a theoretical new fighter interceptor, the Liberations were too far along to cancel when the fighters they were meant to carry were axed. Still capable vessels the Liberation class carries older Stinger fighters and Claw bombers. [img]http://i.imgur.com/2LD6Enn.jpg[/img] [b]Charter Class Battleship[/b] Powerful force projectors the Charter class Battleships were constructed in response to the Dominions growing number of super dreadnoughts and are the combat replacements for the Liberty class vessels which have increasingly become trumped up command ships. Armed with the latest in Confederate weaponry and built to trade blows with anything from fighter wings to dreadnoughts the Charters are the face of the new guard. [img]http://i.imgur.com/YBggVRl.jpg[/img] [b]Freedom Class Cruiser[/b] The most numerous ships in the Confederations Navy the Freedom class cruisers are dedicated ship killers. Equipping oversized broadside cannons and a powerful spinal gun the Freedoms are often called guns with a ship attached for their generally cramped conditions and heavy armament. [img]http://i.imgur.com/9pmrmKc.jpg[/img] [b]Sovereignty Class Destroyer[/b] The only proper independent vessel designed to operate flawlessly in and out of atmosphere the Sovereignty class destroyers are largely escort and planetary assault vessels. Equipped with powerful point defense systems and anti-fighter flak guns, these little ships are the guardians of their larger brothers. [img]http://i.imgur.com/YRdCTkj.jpg[/img] [b]Equality Class Corvette[/b] [img]http://pre04.deviantart.net/5ac1/th/pre/f/2010/003/2/8/neptune_intercept_by_malaveldt.jpg[/img] [b]SI-272 Stinger[/b] An ageing design, but still far from obsolete, the Stinger was a fighter designed around the idea of hit and runs with large engines to push it fast enough to engage even most modern designs. That said, time has caught up with the Stinger and now it often merely matches the acceleration performance of newer designs while lacking in manoeuvrability. [img]http://img08.deviantart.net/933c/i/2010/124/0/6/strike_fighter_wip_by_benwootten.jpg[/img] [b]SB-888 Claw[/b] Designed around the time of the Stinger the Claw bomber faces many of the name issues. That said, the bombers were never intended to operate alone and often their modern shortcomings can be mitigated by an escort. [img]http://i.imgur.com/3KcBRGb.jpg[/img] [b]HB-656 Mantis[/b] A heavy bomber used for anti-capital and precision planetary bombardment roles the Mantis is one of the newer carrier based craft fielded by the Confederation. Built to outpace its pursuers the Mantis is a hit and run bomber, a quintessential example of Confederate strike craft doctrine. [img]http://i.imgur.com/midRcyK.jpg[/img] [b]SS-231 Centipede[/b] The Centipede is without a doubt one of the oldest designs in the Confederations navy, dating back to the first Liberty class battleships. Nearly a century old the Centipedes are unbelievably still produced for a single reason, their ability to quickly to equip even the largest modern fighter based weapons. [img]http://i.imgur.com/NPvdSe5.jpgp[/img] [b]AI-432 Wasp[/b] The front line atmospheric fighter of the Confederation the Wasp is one of the only craft adopted by the defensive forces of nearly every member state. Mixing high speed and high altitude capabilities with respectable manoeuvrability the Wasp is primarily used to intercept landing forces at ultra high altitudes, weakening any following invasion. [img]http://i.imgur.com/ivhAWJl.jpg[/img] [b]AI-988 Scorpion[/b] The Scorpion exists as the inevitable followup to the Wasp, a fighter as capable at lower altitudes as its brother is at high ones. Durable and armed to the teeth the Scorpion is a brawler and a dog fighter meant to seize aerial supremacy. [center][b]Army:[/b][/center] [img]http://i.imgur.com/JQFQgqU.jpg[/img] [b]Armoured Infantry Corps[/b] The standard infantry of the Confederation, almost all soldiers are members of the AIC with men of different rank differentiated only by insignia and some additional suit features. [img]http://i.imgur.com/5NzdE3h.jpg[/img] [b]Heavy Support Suit[/b] [img]http://i.imgur.com/IB0p7tA.jpg[/img] [b]Hammer Class Armoured Combat Vehicle[/b] [img]http://i.imgur.com/HyB5HBn.jpg[/img] [b]Scythe Class Armoured Combat Vehicle[/b] [center][b]Special Operations:[/b][/center] [img] http://orig03.deviantart.net/5433/f/2014/176/1/9/burn_it_down__by_brobossa-d7nvtij.jpg[/img] [b]12th Ancillary Logistics Division[/b] Known to most only as a backwater division earmarked as part of the reserves the 12th ALD is one of the Confederations dirty little secrets. Belying its name the division is special operations, conveniently buried under the full weight of Confederation bureaucracy. That said, no living being would ever envy the operatives of the 12th, or aspire to join them regardless of how elite they are. This is for a simple reason, the operatives of the 12th are no longer ‘human’ in the strictest sense. Selected from death row inmates with usable skills and physiques future operatives of the 12th are given mock executions before being carted away. Once securely out of the public eye they are subjected to years of brutal reconditioning until their former personalities and identities are nothing but a subconscious ghost. In place of this ghost an undying loyalty and devotion to the Confederation is instilled in operatives alongside any other traits deemed useful. After this the operatives undergo intensive genetic therapy and cybernetic modification both to change their appearance and to dramatically increase their combat potential. Each member of the 12th is outfitted with custom gear ([url=http://orig04.deviantart.net/89d5/f/2013/220/2/e/helmet_dude_2_by_nero_tbs-d6h9mw7.jpg]1[/url], [url=http://pre09.deviantart.net/5b6a/th/pre/i/2013/151/a/f/cyber_ninja_commission_by_zerahoc-d67bkga.png]2[/url], [url=http://i.imgur.com/pGHuR9o.jpg]3[/url]) as given there is little cooperation in the unit standardization is insignificant. Mostly used for the more unsavory and sensitive of intelligence missions; operatives of the 12th almost always work alone and far behind enemy lines. [/hider] [/hider]