Orion Commonwealth

The Orion Commonwealth, known commonly as simply Commonwealth, is a Federal Parliamentary Republic located in the Orion Spur of the Milky Way. The Commonwealth spans eleven star systems and occupies twelve habitable planets. It borders Pythas and Kalkis in addition to several alien states along its colonial frontiers.

In 2580 the previously dominant human Terran Empire collapsed upon the death of Emperor [Putin]. In the ensuing power vacuum, naval chief of staff Joseph Eden rallied much of the Imperial Navy to form a new state around the naval stronghold of Hyperion. Controlling most of the substantial resources of the navy allowed the newly declared "Orion Commonwealth" to secure its borders and expand to numerous other systems. From its origins as a military junta, civilian quasi-democratic rule was established in 2585. Over the following years the Commonwealth's potent navy, increasing manufacturing base, and colonizing efforts allowed it develop into a powerful trading nation.

The Commonwealth is a federal parliamentary republic with the Lord Protector its head of state and a Prime Minister the head of government. The country consists of seven constituent states as well as four colonial "dominions" and several "military territories" with varying degrees of autonomy. Linguistically there are five official languages at the national level with numerous others recognized in the states and dominions. Culturally it is very diverse thanks to the large settler population, open human immigration policy, and naval background of much of its citizenry.

The Commonwealth is a highly developed nation and is considered one of the wealthiest of the human states, with a high GDP and standard of living although inequality between the upper and lower classes remains an issue. The government is for the most part democratic and free from widespread corruption, but criticism has been leveled at the continuing existence of the highly non-democratic position of Lord Protector and its substantial powers. Additionally, alien species are marginalized both due to government policy and a general discriminatory attitude among the populace with allegations of exploitative labour practices, particularly in the dominions, being widespread. Internationally the Commonwealth maintains close ties with Pythas and Kalkis, being a member of the Galactic Triumvirate with both nations.

Members of Government

 * Lord Protector: Joseph Eden
 * Prime Minister: Andrew Harris
 * Minister of Foreign Affairs: Eisaku Sato
 * Minister of Defense: Thomas Golding
 * Minister of the Colonies: Nicolas Carnot
 * Minister of the Interior: George Davis
 * Minister of Industry: Robert Marshall
 * Minister of Justice: Richard Carter
 * Minister of Finance: Henrik Finsen