The United Stars Territory Defense Act of 2221

The United Stars Territory Defense Act of 2221

''' The law that gives the United Stars Military its mission, reason for existing and its boundaries. '''

The combined civilizations of the United Stars of the Galaxy (Amended to United Stars of the Galaxies in 3500, and to Territory Defense Act of the Union in 5040 ) represented by its people through the Assembly of Representatives decided upon the laws,the mission and charge of its armed forces in 2221 OTT.

Following branches were formed:

 * United Stars Spatial Navy --> Aka Union Navy
 * United Stars Territorial Army --> Union Army
 * United Stars Space Force
 * United Stars Marine Corps
 * United Stars Border Defense
 * United Stars Spatial Legions --> Disbanded and added to Union Army and  Navy in 2223

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 The Armed Forces of the United Stars are charged with the protection of its people, properties, way of life and its spatial expanse (Territory) against all forms of hostile forces, opponent and adversaries

It is the people of the United Stars only through the Assembly of Representatives declaring war.

By Wurgus request in 4993 the Assembly discussed the "Levels of War " that should and could be declared.( Wurgus Amentment of 4993 ) There are 4 levels of war:


 * Level 4 : Localized War ,


 * Level 3 :Restricted War ,


 * Level 2 - Unrestricted War ,


 * Level 1 - Total War

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 Union Military may not be deployed against its members.

If a Union member attacks another Union Member with military means, such member may lose membership status and becomes an enemy of the Union. Inter member conflict solution lays with the Union Supreme Court or the Assembly. Conflict Intervention with Union Police [1]

Exemption: The United Stars Marine Corps may be deployed for object protection, security or internal conflict intervention on behalf of the Union Police or the Assembly.

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Only the United Stars Spatial Navy may operate and deploy armed ships, capable of Faster then Light travel.

Special Exception
A Union Commanding Officer regardless of its location in or outside of Union space has the authority do respond and act with all necessary force to threats and acts of violence against the ship, Union assets or to prevent the proliferation of Secrets deemed vital to the Existence of the United Stars. Union Captains act with direct Assembly authority to declare war on behalf of the Union if they are beyond communication range. The Union Captain declaring war automatically becomes Commander in Chief of all Union Assets within his reach.Once Communication is established or restored, the Assembly will decide what level of war or what actions are to be taken.

[1] Union Police may ask the military for assistance, but remains in charge (Such assstance must be approved by the Assembly) Example : Markan Wars