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FBH: /* Project FNT */

2010-12-05T23:56:56Z

Project FNT

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	Not all powers are involved in the cold war, indeed a substantial minority of non-aligned powers still exists, attempting to keep out of the conflict or perhaps profit from both sides.		Not all powers are involved in the cold war, indeed a substantial minority of non-aligned powers still exists, attempting to keep out of the conflict or perhaps profit from both sides.

	====Project ~~FNT~~====		====Project DTF====
	Project ~~FNT~~ begun life as an attempt by several powers to create a rival to the White Flame in areas of colonial creation and disaster relief. While it quickly became obvious that the Project had nothing like the funding to compete with the massive and well established White Flame, the Project found it’s niche in providing fast reliable communications between Expanse powers and in providing a home and meeting point for the various tribes of space nomads who still wander the Expanse.		Project DTF (Data Transmission Foundation) begun life as an attempt by several powers to create a rival to the White Flame in areas of colonial creation and disaster relief. While it quickly became obvious that the Project had nothing like the funding to compete with the massive and well established White Flame, the Project found it’s niche in providing fast reliable communications between Expanse powers and in providing a home and meeting point for the various tribes of space nomads who still wander the Expanse.

	These space nomads in many ways co-opted the Project to provide themselves a unified state framework and for protection against larger entities. The attempt was largely successful. Today, Project ~~FNT~~ has grown into populous nation of its own, controlling numerous small way stations, network nodes, and nomadic habitation fleets.		These space nomads in many ways co-opted the Project to provide themselves a unified state framework and for protection against larger entities. The attempt was largely successful. Today, Project Data Transmission Foundation has grown into populous nation of its own, controlling numerous small way stations, network nodes, and nomadic habitation fleets.

	The Project also mines gas giants and provides a fast courier service. They are currently neutral in the issue of the Dark Rose and White Flame, preferring to trade with both sides.		The Project also mines gas giants and provides a fast courier service. They are currently neutral in the issue of the Dark Rose and White Flame, preferring to trade with both sides.

FBH: /* Nova Brazil */

2010-09-29T20:09:38Z

Nova Brazil

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	All that changed with the coming of the Order of the Dark Rose, and its alliance with Eden, Sumatra and the Nirvana Co-Prosperity Sphere. Suddenly Nova Brazil found its boarders insecure, and facing the possibility of invasion by two substantial and militant neighbours, and without an existing alliance system to secure them, the White Flame stepped in to fill the hole.		All that changed with the coming of the Order of the Dark Rose, and its alliance with Eden, Sumatra and the Nirvana Co-Prosperity Sphere. Suddenly Nova Brazil found its boarders insecure, and facing the possibility of invasion by two substantial and militant neighbours, and without an existing alliance system to secure them, the White Flame stepped in to fill the hole.

	Nova Brazil is now building up a substantial military machine based largely on White Flame designs, which has served to mollify its population somewhat, however, the general sense of insecurity remains. Fear of infiltration, terrorism and the like stalk Nova Brazilian politic life. Still, the industry that Nova Brazil control is a useful addition to the White Flame assets, and careful diplomacy by the White Flame continues to keep their allies on side.		Nova Brazil is now building up a substantial military machine based largely on White Flame designs, which has served to mollify its population somewhat, however, the general sense of insecurity remains. Fear of infiltration, terrorism and the like stalk Nova Brazilian politic life. Still, the industry that Nova Brazil control is a useful addition to the White Flame assets, and careful diplomacy by the White Flame continues to keep their allies on side.

	====Sakura====		====Sakura====

OmegaPaladin: /* Melentenna */

2010-07-23T21:25:26Z

Melentenna

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	With their hatred of religion they find allying with the Dark Rose ideologically impossible, and without a strong external ally it is likely the Melentennas slide towards minor power status will continue.		With their hatred of religion they find allying with the Dark Rose ideologically impossible, and without a strong external ally it is likely the Melentennas slide towards minor power status will continue.
			[[Category:The Expanse]]

FBH: /* Introduction */

2010-06-29T00:00:13Z

Introduction

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	The humans of the expanse have come a long way from their beginnings on planet earth. They’ve travelled hundreds of thousands of light years, built a star spanning civilisation, changed themselves into not one but a dozen different human descended species and all but eliminated scarcity.		The humans of the expanse have come a long way from their beginnings on planet earth. They’ve travelled hundreds of thousands of light years, built a star spanning civilisation, changed themselves into not one but a dozen different human descended species and all but eliminated scarcity.

	Despite the dreams of visionaries of previous eras however, this has not eliminated the need for politics. How society will function, and the need for a society are still issues open to disagreement, and thus political action. For this reason there are multiple polities and political philosophies across the Expanse.		Despite the dreams of visionaries of previous eras however, this has not eliminated the need for politics. How society will function, and the need for a society are still issues open to disagreement, and thus political action. For this reason there are multiple polities and political philosophies across the Expanse.

			[[Non-Government Organizations and Non-State Actors]]

	==Political philosophy==		==Political philosophy==

FBH: /* Saphtar */

2010-06-28T17:03:30Z

Saphtar

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	Politically, the Saphtari are a factious lot, preferring their freedom and to manage politics on the local level rather than be managed by distant capitals and politicians. The local government is comparatively weak, providing only the armed forces and truly macroscopic infrastructure, with social services and infrastructure being the provinces of more local politics.		Politically, the Saphtari are a factious lot, preferring their freedom and to manage politics on the local level rather than be managed by distant capitals and politicians. The local government is comparatively weak, providing only the armed forces and truly macroscopic infrastructure, with social services and infrastructure being the provinces of more local politics.

	Saphtari business practices are notoriously cut throat, and they’re ~~quiet~~ willing to supply information, even militarily relevant information to both sides of the Cold War. Another export that may become relevant is mercenaries, who operate around Saphtar in large numbers.		Saphtari business practices are notoriously cut throat, and they’re quite willing to supply information, even militarily relevant information to both sides of the Cold War. Another export that may become relevant is mercenaries, who operate around Saphtar in large numbers.

	Saphtar has few laws, and while (like most of the Expanse) it functions on a rule of consent basis (IE, anything that all involved parties consent too is legal) it weights the consent differently than mostly. In many areas (with a few exceptions like killing), an explicate lack of consent is required. This is something that should be born in mind by passing tourists, especially those of a nervous disposition.		Saphtar has few laws, and while (like most of the Expanse) it functions on a rule of consent basis (IE, anything that all involved parties consent too is legal) it weights the consent differently than mostly. In many areas (with a few exceptions like killing), an explicate lack of consent is required. This is something that should be born in mind by passing tourists, especially those of a nervous disposition.

Peel: /* the Thousand Queendoms */

2010-06-13T21:19:19Z

the Thousand Queendoms

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	The Celestials are also the most inward looking and isolationist, content to occupy their sphere of influence undisturbed, the sky guarded by various robotic and volunteer crewed warships, and plans for mass mobilisation unused but carefully prepared in the planning computers of their small general staff.		The Celestials are also the most inward looking and isolationist, content to occupy their sphere of influence undisturbed, the sky guarded by various robotic and volunteer crewed warships, and plans for mass mobilisation unused but carefully prepared in the planning computers of their small general staff.

	====~~the~~ Thousand Queendoms====		====The Thousand Queendoms====
	Monarchy is one of the oldest forms of human organisation, and many would say, one of the most outmoded, Most Expanse states on both sides of the present cold war are one kind or another of Democracy. The presence of monarchic systems within the Expanse would seem anachronistic in the Expanse, and indeed, many regard it as so. However, the Thousand persist.		Monarchy is one of the oldest forms of human organisation, and many would say, one of the most outmoded, Most Expanse states on both sides of the present cold war are one kind or another of Democracy. The presence of monarchic systems within the Expanse would seem anachronistic in the Expanse, and indeed, many regard it as so. However, the Thousand persist.

OmegaPaladin: /* The Church of the Divine Logos */

2010-02-17T17:46:50Z

The Church of the Divine Logos

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	Sumatra’s strategic position and growing arms is the cornerstone of Dark Rose strategy in the middle Expanse, and it has a heavy presence by various intelligence agencies and freelance spies, journalists and information collectors.		Sumatra’s strategic position and growing arms is the cornerstone of Dark Rose strategy in the middle Expanse, and it has a heavy presence by various intelligence agencies and freelance spies, journalists and information collectors.

	=== The Church of the Divine Logos ===		==== The Church of the Divine Logos ====
	Stemming from ancient followers of various monotheist religion movements in the initial colonial expedition, the Church found a small but loyal following among the women of the Expanse who sought a higher purpose in life. Early beliefs of the Church focuses on the memetic imprint of the Creator-spirit upon the universe as a whole, believing that the Creator had placed all the truth and wisdom as information within universe. This is known as the Logos, from the ancient Greek for "Word", and it is thought to have inspired the many prophets throughout the history of womankind. There was and is considerable debate over the importance and wisdom of various prophets, with the Magdalene faction being most prominent. The main personal teaching is of following one's Way, a type of calling in life that also includes rules of behavior.		Stemming from ancient followers of various monotheist religion movements in the initial colonial expedition, the Church found a small but loyal following among the women of the Expanse who sought a higher purpose in life. Early beliefs of the Church focuses on the memetic imprint of the Creator-spirit upon the universe as a whole, believing that the Creator had placed all the truth and wisdom as information within universe. This is known as the Logos, from the ancient Greek for "Word", and it is thought to have inspired the many prophets throughout the history of womankind. There was and is considerable debate over the importance and wisdom of various prophets, with the Magdalene faction being most prominent. The main personal teaching is of following one's Way, a type of calling in life that also includes rules of behavior.

OmegaPaladin: /* Sumatra */

2010-02-17T07:09:37Z

Sumatra

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	The research has since produced a breath through, and Sumatran armies are now seeing the work up of legions of bioroid soldiers each with a near fanatical and highly skilled artificial personality running it. Some level of public controversy remains over this practice in Sumatra, and current plans are to release the bioroids from their indenture after a decade or so of service. It can be expected however that most of them will stay in the job they were designed for.		The research has since produced a breath through, and Sumatran armies are now seeing the work up of legions of bioroid soldiers each with a near fanatical and highly skilled artificial personality running it. Some level of public controversy remains over this practice in Sumatra, and current plans are to release the bioroids from their indenture after a decade or so of service. It can be expected however that most of them will stay in the job they were designed for.

	Sumatra’s strategic position and growing arms is the cornerstone of Dark Rose strategy in the middle Expanse, and it has a heavy presence by various intelligence agencies and freelance spies, journalists and information collectors.		Sumatra’s strategic position and growing arms is the cornerstone of Dark Rose strategy in the middle Expanse, and it has a heavy presence by various intelligence agencies and freelance spies, journalists and information collectors.

			=== The Church of the Divine Logos ===
			Stemming from ancient followers of various monotheist religion movements in the initial colonial expedition, the Church found a small but loyal following among the women of the Expanse who sought a higher purpose in life. Early beliefs of the Church focuses on the memetic imprint of the Creator-spirit upon the universe as a whole, believing that the Creator had placed all the truth and wisdom as information within universe. This is known as the Logos, from the ancient Greek for "Word", and it is thought to have inspired the many prophets throughout the history of womankind. There was and is considerable debate over the importance and wisdom of various prophets, with the Magdalene faction being most prominent. The main personal teaching is of following one's Way, a type of calling in life that also includes rules of behavior.

			The Logosians, as many call them, were initially without political power. While they maintained sanctuaries across known space, they were a non-governmental organization that engaged in charity, scientific research, and maintaining history along with spreading the word. Fairly early on, they came into conflict with the White Flame, who criticized their devotion to the words of ancient men, especially those who had been interpreted as misogynistic. (This subject generally creates continual arguments) The Logosian also do not regard the female form as highly as the White Flame, preferring to adorn themselves either modestly or as a living hymn of praise to the Creator and His Angels. (Note: Traditional Logosian usage assigns the male gender or personal neuter gender to supernatural beings, similar to their practice with AIs)

			After an intense spiritual experience on a Dark Rose cathedral world, Prophetess Lydia III began seeking closer relations with the Dark Rose and investigating the spiritual nature of the Precursors. The result was the ''Angelic Revelations'', which describes the role of the Precursors as being Angels, who were forced to leave the universe they loved after many betrayed the Creator's purpose. This spurred considerable interest in the Precursors, and a permanent alignment with the Dark Rose. In return for their support, they received the Eldilan system where the revelation took place and several other sites across space.

			Currently, the Logosians are dominated by significant numbers of laywomen throughout the galaxy, who live much as their neighbours do. The Sisterhoods have much stricter vows, and carry out the Way throughout the Expanse. Prominent sisterhoods include the Apostles of the Logos - the leaders and teachers of the Way, the Keepers of the Angelic Shrines - a large order that maintains abbeys and rituals sites, the Seekers of Lost Truth - itinerant archaeologists who seek out lost relics, the Crusaders of St. Deborah - military defense forces, and the Bearers of the Final Sanction - roaming hunters of the truly wicked.

	====Order of the Dark Rose====		====Order of the Dark Rose====

FBH: /* Melentenna */

2010-01-07T22:20:59Z

Melentenna

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	Generally regarded as extremely exotic by the rest of the Expanse, he Thousand is a popular location for adventure stories and the like.		Generally regarded as extremely exotic by the rest of the Expanse, he Thousand is a popular location for adventure stories and the like.

	===Melentenna===		====Melentenna====

	One hundred years before the clash between the Dark Rose and the White Flame the Melentenna were seem by the White Flame and their allies as perhaps the biggest threat to the security of the Expanse's international system. Based around a complex web of internally democratic bureaucracies and meritocratic examinations, the Melentenna was a largely insular power who proved highly resistant to White Flame ideology and technical assistance, preferring to chart their own path and willing to disobey the established norms of the international system in order to facilitate it's autarchy.		One hundred years before the clash between the Dark Rose and the White Flame the Melentenna were seem by the White Flame and their allies as perhaps the biggest threat to the security of the Expanse's international system. Based around a complex web of internally democratic bureaucracies and meritocratic examinations, the Melentenna was a largely insular power who proved highly resistant to White Flame ideology and technical assistance, preferring to chart their own path and willing to disobey the established norms of the international system in order to facilitate it's autarchy.

FBH: /* Neutrals */

2010-01-07T22:20:30Z

Neutrals

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	Generally regarded as extremely exotic by the rest of the Expanse, he Thousand is a popular location for adventure stories and the like.		Generally regarded as extremely exotic by the rest of the Expanse, he Thousand is a popular location for adventure stories and the like.

			===Melentenna===

			One hundred years before the clash between the Dark Rose and the White Flame the Melentenna were seem by the White Flame and their allies as perhaps the biggest threat to the security of the Expanse's international system. Based around a complex web of internally democratic bureaucracies and meritocratic examinations, the Melentenna was a largely insular power who proved highly resistant to White Flame ideology and technical assistance, preferring to chart their own path and willing to disobey the established norms of the international system in order to facilitate it's autarchy.

			The Melentenna colonised a substantial region of space on one edge of the expanse and implemented their own political order there, this included a strict political order which banned religion and enforced stringent standards of education and a ideological rationality on its people. This policy produced no few human rights violations and led to increasing tension with the White Flame and a mini-cold war and military build up by both sides.

			The strain of continued self reliance and attempting to match the White Flame militarily eventually caused the Melentenna to crack, with wide spread dissatisfaction with the regime spreading through several outlying territories and causing them to defect. Faced with still overwhelming White Flame superiority in ships the Melentenna were forced to back down and created an far more strictly insular order around their remaining territories, outright forbidding nationals from other states to enter their borders.

			With their hatred of religion they find allying with the Dark Rose ideologically impossible, and without a strong external ally it is likely the Melentennas slide towards minor power status will continue.