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| The future Orions fought a disorganized and defensive war against the [[Terran Empire]], against stellar nations such as the [[Orlamu Theocracy]] and [[Austrin-Ontis Unlimited]], and against each other. Some colonies were destroyed, while others barely noticed the war. Natural selection whittled away at the independents in Orion space. Four centers of power developed: two founded by Earth nations, and two founded on economic alliances between neighboring systems. | The future Orions fought a disorganized and defensive war against the [[Terran Empire]], against stellar nations such as the [[Orlamu Theocracy]] and [[Austrin-Ontis Unlimited]], and against each other. Some colonies were destroyed, while others barely noticed the war. Natural selection whittled away at the independents in Orion space. Four centers of power developed: two founded by Earth nations, and two founded on economic alliances between neighboring systems. | ||
| - | After the war ended, the [[Nordic Independent State]], [[Free Kyrena Society]], and [[New Columbia]] were recognized as stellar nations. The fourth, the [[Orion Nation]], was centered farther out from the [[Solar Union]] and the center of humanity. Ironically, it was the Orion Nation's omission from the [[Treaty of Earth]] that led to the formation of the stellar nation known today. In terms of military strength alone, the Orion Nation could not have faced down any of the three powers. But given the Orion Nation's position at the edge of colonized space, it held the key to expansion, and all three of the new stellar nations would fight for that opportunity to expand. | + | After the war ended, the [[Nordic Independent State]], [[Free Kyrena Society]], and [[New Columbia]] were recognized as stellar nations. The fourth, the [[Orion Nation]], was centered farther out from the [[Union of Sol|Solar Union]] and the center of humanity. Ironically, it was the Orion Nation's omission from the [[Treaty of Earth]] that led to the formation of the stellar nation known today. In terms of military strength alone, the Orion Nation could not have faced down any of the three powers. But given the Orion Nation's position at the edge of colonized space, it held the key to expansion, and all three of the new stellar nations would fight for that opportunity to expand. |
| Still, the nations were tired of war and needed time to rebuild. Three years after signing the Treaty of Earth, the four nations met in conference about the Orion capital planet, Jaeger. The delegates were commissioned to iron out an agreement under which the nations could live together peacefully. | Still, the nations were tired of war and needed time to rebuild. Three years after signing the Treaty of Earth, the four nations met in conference about the Orion capital planet, Jaeger. The delegates were commissioned to iron out an agreement under which the nations could live together peacefully. | ||
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| The League president guides the stellar nation. Every Orion world participates in the election of the chief executive, held every five years. The current president of the Orion League is Lora Trigard; in the 2504 election she is expected to face stiff opposition from Senator Bruce Hale, youngest son of the famous peacemaker, president Warthen Hale. | The League president guides the stellar nation. Every Orion world participates in the election of the chief executive, held every five years. The current president of the Orion League is Lora Trigard; in the 2504 election she is expected to face stiff opposition from Senator Bruce Hale, youngest son of the famous peacemaker, president Warthen Hale. | ||
| - | Orion military strength helped the League remain the leader of the FreeSpace Alliance during the war, even though the front lines of the war seldom touched Orion space. Although the League tapped every industry and individual to contribute to the war effort, the Orion military has always been formed from volunteers. Twelve [[Fortress Ships|fortress ships]] bear the Orion flag. | + | Orion military strength helped the League remain the leader of the FreeSpace Alliance during the war, even though the front lines of the war seldom touched Orion space. Although the League tapped every industry and individual to contribute to the war effort, the Orion military has always been formed from volunteers. Twelve [[ship combat|fortress ships]] bear the Orion flag. |
| Twenty years after the war, the Orion economy is still recovering. After dashing over long stretches of human space to preserve [[Insight]] and the Borealis Republic, clashing with Austrin-Ontis, and donating resources to the [[Galactic Concord]], the League finds itself at the end of its resources. A postwar economic recession cast a pall over the Orion League's prosperity for more than a decade, and only now are signs of recovery emerging. Recently the Orions have planned new exploration, including rebuilding contact with the Orion Frontier. | Twenty years after the war, the Orion economy is still recovering. After dashing over long stretches of human space to preserve [[Insight]] and the Borealis Republic, clashing with Austrin-Ontis, and donating resources to the [[Galactic Concord]], the League finds itself at the end of its resources. A postwar economic recession cast a pall over the Orion League's prosperity for more than a decade, and only now are signs of recovery emerging. Recently the Orions have planned new exploration, including rebuilding contact with the Orion Frontier. | ||
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