orion_league
Differences
This shows you the differences between two versions of the page.
| Both sides previous revision Previous revision Next revision | Previous revision | ||
|
orion_league [2013/08/22 23:58] storyteller [Orion League] |
orion_league [2021/12/04 00:39] (current) |
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Line 1: | Line 1: | ||
| ====== Orion League ====== | ====== Orion League ====== | ||
| + | |||
| + | {{ :ol_flag.jpg?100|}} | ||
| * Orion characters gain a +1 cultural bonus to [[Bluff (Skill)|Bluff]], [[Diplomacy (Skill)|Diplomacy]], [[Gather Information (Skill)|Gather Information]], and [[Perform (Skill)|Perform (any)]] checks. Remeber that the [[Perform (Music) (Skill)|Perform (Music)]] skill can't be used untrained. | * Orion characters gain a +1 cultural bonus to [[Bluff (Skill)|Bluff]], [[Diplomacy (Skill)|Diplomacy]], [[Gather Information (Skill)|Gather Information]], and [[Perform (Skill)|Perform (any)]] checks. Remeber that the [[Perform (Music) (Skill)|Perform (Music)]] skill can't be used untrained. | ||
| //"I stand in awe of this diverse fellowship of men and women who have bound together to form a union."// | //"I stand in awe of this diverse fellowship of men and women who have bound together to form a union."// | ||
| -President Kathryn Brown, 2321 | -President Kathryn Brown, 2321 | ||
| + | |||
| + | {{ :ol_outline.jpg?400|}} | ||
| Neither the strongest nor the largest of the [[the stellar nations|stellar nations]], the Orion League is known as the most heterogeneous. Every ethnicity from Old Earth can find descendants in the League, and many have preserved their way of life unchanged. Meanwhile, space has produced dozens of new cultures in Orion space. Though the hundreds of worlds that comprise any stellar nation usually share general tendencies, the Orion League defies attempts at definition. | Neither the strongest nor the largest of the [[the stellar nations|stellar nations]], the Orion League is known as the most heterogeneous. Every ethnicity from Old Earth can find descendants in the League, and many have preserved their way of life unchanged. Meanwhile, space has produced dozens of new cultures in Orion space. Though the hundreds of worlds that comprise any stellar nation usually share general tendencies, the Orion League defies attempts at definition. | ||
| Line 22: | Line 26: | ||
| By 2260, eighty-six distinct governments were functioning in Orion space. Most of Old Space had been explored and claimed by at least one of the fledgling states, and humanity was pushing past the borders of known space. About this time, the unchecked growth of the small nations halted. Several colonies failed or were absorbed into other nations. A few dashed directly, and others formed trading coalitions. Then the [[Timeline|First Galactic War]] erupted, and everything changed. | By 2260, eighty-six distinct governments were functioning in Orion space. Most of Old Space had been explored and claimed by at least one of the fledgling states, and humanity was pushing past the borders of known space. About this time, the unchecked growth of the small nations halted. Several colonies failed or were absorbed into other nations. A few dashed directly, and others formed trading coalitions. Then the [[Timeline|First Galactic War]] erupted, and everything changed. | ||
| - | 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 [[things and terms|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. | ||
| Line 30: | Line 34: | ||
| Seven months into the slow process, the focus of the meetings changed. Word arrived that Austrin-Ontis had refused to allow vessels passage through its Space. It was the first shot of an economic war. The delegates reacted as one, ordering a multinational force of Vessels to clear the way for merchant traffic. After a single skirmish, both sides backed down. Shortly thereafter, news came of yet another [[Thuldan Empire|Thuldan]] raid into a neighbor's space. The delegates joined together to boycott Thuldan goods, and officially censured the Empire. After nine other nations agreed to the boycott, the Thuldan emperor stopped the raids. | Seven months into the slow process, the focus of the meetings changed. Word arrived that Austrin-Ontis had refused to allow vessels passage through its Space. It was the first shot of an economic war. The delegates reacted as one, ordering a multinational force of Vessels to clear the way for merchant traffic. After a single skirmish, both sides backed down. Shortly thereafter, news came of yet another [[Thuldan Empire|Thuldan]] raid into a neighbor's space. The delegates joined together to boycott Thuldan goods, and officially censured the Empire. After nine other nations agreed to the boycott, the Thuldan emperor stopped the raids. | ||
| - | With these joint successes in mind, the delegates reconvened in [[Timeline|2317]]. These new meetings were no longer confined to discussions about internal peace and stability between neighbors. They looked outward at the stellar nations, shared information, and negotiated trading opportunities. All four leaders were now in regular attendance. [[The Jaeger Conference]] developed into a permanent forum. | + | With these joint successes in mind, the delegates reconvened in [[Timeline|2317]]. These new meetings were no longer confined to discussions about internal peace and stability between neighbors. They looked outward at the stellar nations, shared information, and negotiated trading opportunities. All four leaders were now in regular attendance. [[things and terms|The Jaeger Conference]] developed into a permanent forum. |
| The nations grew entangled until [[Timeline|2321]], when Kathryn Brown, president of the Orion Nation, addressed the delegates. She spoke at great length about the advances that her nation had made in recent years, and lauded her citizens for their courage and resolve in the face of difficulty. The surprise came when she offered to dissolve her own nation and unite it with one of the other three nations. The Orion people would be assured representation in the Treaty of Earth, and a larger nation would stand a better chance in the coming war. | The nations grew entangled until [[Timeline|2321]], when Kathryn Brown, president of the Orion Nation, addressed the delegates. She spoke at great length about the advances that her nation had made in recent years, and lauded her citizens for their courage and resolve in the face of difficulty. The surprise came when she offered to dissolve her own nation and unite it with one of the other three nations. The Orion people would be assured representation in the Treaty of Earth, and a larger nation would stand a better chance in the coming war. | ||
| Line 44: | Line 48: | ||
| ===== Today ===== | ===== Today ===== | ||
| - | The nature of politics in Orion space keeps power decentralized. Individual worlds and systems are free to conduct their own business, as long as certain broad laws -including the [[Orion Charter]]- are followed. Of course, each member system is taxed by the Orion government. The chief functions of the League are to maintain peace between its member systems, to guard against foreign aggression, and set fair trade practices. The League also sets fair trade practices, both internally and with other nations. | + | The nature of politics in Orion space keeps power decentralized. Individual worlds and systems are free to conduct their own business, as long as certain broad laws -including the [[things and terms|Orion Charter]]- are followed. Of course, each member system is taxed by the Orion government. The chief functions of the League are to maintain peace between its member systems, to guard against foreign aggression, and set fair trade practices. The League also sets fair trade practices, both internally and with other nations. |
| Each system elects representatives based on its population. The legislative house, called the House of Equals, meets in conference for three months every year on Jaeger. The House of Equals is also convened during national emergencies, such as in wartime -including throughout most of [[GW2]]. The representatives are a diverse body of professional politicians, colony leaders, and alien emissaries. To accomplish their individual objectives, House members must compromise and build coalitions among groups with widely divergent interests. | Each system elects representatives based on its population. The legislative house, called the House of Equals, meets in conference for three months every year on Jaeger. The House of Equals is also convened during national emergencies, such as in wartime -including throughout most of [[GW2]]. The representatives are a diverse body of professional politicians, colony leaders, and alien emissaries. To accomplish their individual objectives, House members must compromise and build coalitions among groups with widely divergent interests. | ||
| Line 50: | Line 54: | ||
| 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. | ||
| Line 71: | Line 75: | ||
| Personal freedoms are taken for granted among the Orions. Orions traveling outside the League are often astonished at both the interference and the subsidies that foreign governments inflict on their citizens: licenses, high taxes, economic support, and denial of basic rights. Checks on the free practice of speech or religion are practically unheard of within the League. Even on colony worlds founded by a particular faith, religions tolerance prevails. More than two-thirds of all Orions claim a religious affiliation, and of these the Orlamist, Reformer, and Old Earth churches hold the lion's share. | Personal freedoms are taken for granted among the Orions. Orions traveling outside the League are often astonished at both the interference and the subsidies that foreign governments inflict on their citizens: licenses, high taxes, economic support, and denial of basic rights. Checks on the free practice of speech or religion are practically unheard of within the League. Even on colony worlds founded by a particular faith, religions tolerance prevails. More than two-thirds of all Orions claim a religious affiliation, and of these the Orlamist, Reformer, and Old Earth churches hold the lion's share. | ||
| + | |||
| + | {{tag>stellarnation}} | ||
orion_league.1377215913.txt.gz · Last modified: 2021/12/04 00:42 (external edit)
Page Tools
Except where otherwise noted, content on this wiki is licensed under the following license: CC Attribution-Share Alike 4.0 International
