United Stars of the Galaxies ( also known as “The Union”)
Multi Cultural, mega society of the M-0 Galaxy (Milky Way Galaxy) founded in 2220 by uniting the Saran Empire, the Pan Saran Empire and United Earth in a new combined society. The actual date was the 17th of May 2220 but the official date celebrated is 21st of June 2220 to accommodate the Ult that joined only days after the foundation of the Union. The Ult are considered Founding members.
Flag of the United Stars of the Galaxy (orignial version)
To accommodate the new Multi Cultural society a common place for a new government was needed. A star system was found that was in approximate equidistance to Ulta, Terra, Spor and Principalis and it was named Pluribus after a Union wide naming contest. The 1st planet in the System was named Pluribus Unum , while the planet was anything but suitable. It was still selected to be the new government seat of the Union.
The military and fleets were combined into Union Military organizations as well as Intelligence, diplomacy, science, finances and money. Everything was combined and standardized.
The Union grew fast and expanded its territory, new member species joined as well as many independent Saran, Terran and Pan Saran worlds.
After the Y’All crisis it was decided to built the Bridge in an attempt to find out where the Y’All came from and to carry the next war to them before they could return.
The Bridge connected the M-0 Galaxy with the Andromeda Galaxy and so far no traces of the Y’All could be found there, but new species and civilizations have been discovered. The first Andromeda Species / Civilization joining the Union were the Petharians in 4501 and the official name of the Union was changed from United Stars of the Galaxy to United Stars of the Galaxies.
By now there more than 34 member species in the Andromeda Galaxy as well as members in the Large Magellan Cloud and in the Fornax Cluster.
Currently there are 5021 different member species and civilizations and the entire Union Population exceeds 1.14 Quadrillion beings spread over 36,000 Star systems and 210,000 planets, moons and other places
Political System
The Political System is called a Direct Technocratic Democracy (Decisions made directly by the people without guidance or moral persuasion, usually relying on multiple choices laid out by experts ).
Every problem, proposal or request is first analyzed by the Office of Proposals and is then sent to the Councils. There are Major Councils like : Science, Political, Foreign Affairs, Military, Health and Medical, Intelligence and Trade and finance. Each Council gives a recommendation and the proposal or problem is posted on GalNet were every citizen can read about them and leave a comment or opinion. For big issues and major proposals it is advertised and Citizens are encouraged to vote on it. The representatives here can add their opinions and comments why a proposal is good or bad for them or whatever else they want to say to an issue. Finally a Computronic analysis is made considering all opinions, recommendations and the Issue complete with the analysis is put up for a vote. The assembly then has a certain time to vote on it.
Larger Decisions are always put up for the entire Union to vote on. Voting is mandatory for Citizens. The elected president can in circumstances declare war or emergencies and if the state of emergency is ratified , the president has near dictatorial powers and can act fast and decisive.
Union Direct Democracy