Unified Governments of the Republic

"They claim to be the sovereign successor of the Ra'dam Federation. Yet the Federation had its flaws, and so do they. Corruption, violence, civil unrest. From the outside the Republic looks to be the crown jewel of humanity. Yet it flaunts its military superiority around as not a monument of their power but as a threat and warning to those who would arise against them. They're nothing but pathetic dogs who deserve to rot, while their outer colonies suffer and perish. Their core worlds blossom with riches and might. Exactly like that of a Republic, only the wealthy thrive... Things will change I assure you."

- Emperor Alexander Romius to Heir Bastion Romius

The Unified Governments of the Republic commonly referred to as the Republic or UGR is a democratic republic of governments across a multitude of star systems. Formed from the Republic of Horizon, who had expanded substantially after defeating the Orisa Empire during the Colonial Wars, the UGR has become the biggest and most powerful human superpower in the galaxy rivaling that of its predecessor, the Ra'dam Federation.

The Unified Governments of the Republic has restored many worlds and assisted them in their recovery from the days of the Colonial Wars and even the Cerberus Galactic Conflict, while helping others become civilized and prosper under the UGR banner. The UGR offers much to the systems that join under their banner, commerce, power a voice and most importantly protection. Many of which have accepted furthering the strength of the UGR throughout human-controlled space. The Unified Governments works closely with key allies such as the Orisa Conglomerate and Theron Protectorate.

Difficulty would arise in 15 BEW when Imperial Chapters across the human-controlled space would rise up hoping to restore the Orisa Empire. Eventually in 14 BEW the conflict would be rattled as more Imperial Chapters continued to emerge in force, despite being a remnants, a shadow of their former selves, the Imperial Chapters possessed capable fleets and military forces. Thankfully for the UGR the Imperial Chapters did not all stand side-by-side as each wanted their own individual power. Despite this the Imperial Chapter on Aechon would decimate UGR forces on a scale not seen before, this pressured the Unified Senate to grant current President Dima Kurskov, Emergency Power Protocols which had begun the Imperial-UGR War.

History
The Unified Governments of the Republic was formed in 17 BEW upon the Republic of Horizon's foundation after the Colonial Wars occurred in 24 BEW as a result of the Fall of Ra'dam at the climax at the Cerberus Galactic Conflict.

Political
The UGR is led by a President for its head-of-government however, most power comes through democracy in the form the Unified Governments Senate where each star system has a voice and can vote on legislation passed by the President. This is to ensure no individual has more power than another and keeps a balance, however more senators within the UGS agree on a legislation, it will be passed.

When desperation grows bold in times of war, the President of the UGR can be granted the Contigency Power Protocol. Which if passed by the UGS will give the President complete control over the wartime effort acting as the Commander-in-Chief of all Republic Armed Forces across the galaxy and pass any legislation the president wishes bypassing the vote from the Senate. To keep any attempt at complete control past the wartime effort the president is prohibited from leaving the Tower of Horizon in Ehuri City on the planet of Horizon. Which is the capital of the Unified Governments of the Republic.

When systems wish to join under the UGR they are required to go through many processes which can take up to 4-6 months, once joined they are required to elect a voice to act as their senator while the system itself is maintained by a governor acting as their own state of the Republic.

Society
Citizens of the Republic are classified in four classes: Below, Lower, Middle and Upper. Below citizens are those in poverty and are often seen as lesser among other citizens, these individuals are mostly found on the Republic's outer systems and colonial territories aligned with the UGR. Lower classes are not much above Below citizens, however are more accepted within the UGR society on-par with that of the Middle class. Most of the Lower classes tend to operate lower end jobs such as decommissioning ships, working in factories and retail. Both Below and Lower classes have the highest percentage of criminals found within them.

Middle class is the most populated class as many systems controlled by the UGR assists in rebuilding societies. Middle class citizens have standard lives and more often than not live a happy and healthy life under the Republic's watch. Citizens of this class have the highest amount of individuals join the Republic Armed forces, second to that of the Lower class. Lastly, is the Upper class, which is formed of mostly businesses, politicians and wealthy citizens who have obtained the title. The Upper class makes up only three percent of the Republic's entire population and are a rarity but important to the body of the UGR.

Education in the UGR is done with 12 years starting at the age of 6, 6 secondary school and 6 primary.

Healthcare is free and available to all citizens, each person is required to visit their local medicare provider at least once a year.

Nobles, Magistrates, Dukes and other hereditary titles and ranks do not exist in the Republic as a way to further push the democratic ideals, avoiding someone of higher power simply for being part of a wealthy line of peoples does not fit the Republic.

Every six months each citizen of the Republic is required to have their retina scanned by local UGR Database Outlets to ensure their data files are up to date. Failure to comply will result in fines of up to 1,000 credits and jail time, if a citizen is unable to get to a Database Outlet they are able to inform the UGR ahead of time and a dispatched robotic database will come to them.

Religion
Religion is viewed as a make believe ideal as a way for people to obtain power through manipulation. The UGR is not against religions should someone develop one but they will be kept under the eye of local law enforcement to prevent the uprising of a cult or violence.

Values
Each citizen values their own goals in life, the UGR is simply there to provide and protect while giving as many opportunities to their citizens as possible. However, in desperate times the UGR will force their populace to put aside their personal goals to help with the Republic's, this includes but is not limited to conscription.

Economic
The Unified Governments of the Republic's economy is the heart of the vast galactic superpower. Primarily the UGR obtains their economy through taxation, lower taxes for their citizens and higher taxes for private owned business in exchange for quality of life. Their economic system is capitalism.

The UGR is known for owning and operating their own shipyards and manufacturing plants which they sometimes work side-by-side with private companies to sell to colonial planets in exchange for a percentage of the gains.

The Republic is the biggest exporter of Cenarium and Element 5 while being the biggest importer of Titanium, Unocirum and Element 9.

Local
The Republic's laws are enforced by local police across core and mid-core worlds, while outer systems and territories are kept in check by specialized officers.

Republic Law Enforcement
 * Outer Enforcer Department Agency
 * Specialized Enforcement and Defense (SEND)

Military
The UGR maintains control over a massive portion of space, which puts them at risk of invasion by aliens, outlaws or other. Due to this the Republic maintains the largest military force which in times of war can take an offensive role to put down anything that would threaten the well-being of its people.

Republic Armed Forces
 * Republic Navy
 * Republic Army
 * Republic Special Forces
 * Republic Military Research & Development

Intelligence
The Republic's massive size makes it easy for riots, uprisings and anarchists to emerge within their space. Republic Intelligence is vital to quelling these before they happen and when outside of their territory dealing with issues that would effect the Republic's interests.

Republic Intelligence Command
 * Republic Logistics Section
 * Republic Internal Affairs
 * Department of Espionage & Infiltration

Author's Notes
The Unified Governments of the Republic is supposed to be the strongest and most-wide spread superpower post-colonial wars as without the Orisa Empire and the truce with the Theron Protectorate, they were the only power during the vacuum. They are not by any means overpowered or broken, but they are extremely powerful and going against them is no easy task. The Republic's main strength is their navy ships having produced some of the best ships since the Federation time, meaning their control over systems is with an iron fist when coming from space.

I really enjoyed making this faction and watching it grow from my first vision of the Republic back when it was a single planet, the Republic of Horizon. Expanding on it and making a truly unique and diverse faction really helped me stretch my creativity and ideas. The ability to make a faction any way I want has been a blast and I will continue to develop the faction as Galaxy at War continues.

The Unified Governments of the Republic is my faction (Fenix) meaning it is the one I control.

Trivia
The Republic was the third human faction made in Galaxy at War, the first being the Ra'dam Federation and second being the Orisa Empire.

The Republic was not initially supposed to win the Colonial Wars, but late changes made it happen.

The UGR is really inspired by the United States of America with a more controlling aspect while appearing to look open.