United Federation of Planets
United Federation of Planets | |
Basic Information | |
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Founded: |
2161 CE (United Earth, Vulcan, Andorian Empire, Tellar) |
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Official Language: |
Federation Standard (English) |
Official Currency: |
Federation Credit |
Political Information | |
Government: |
Federal Republic |
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The United Federation of Planets (often abbreviated as UFP and commonly referred to as the Federation) is an interstellar federal republic, composed of planetary governments that have agreed to exist semi-autonomously under a single central government based on the principles of universal liberty, rights, and equality. Unlike many other powers in the region, the members of the Federation each share their knowledge and resources in peaceful cooperation and space exploration.
The Federation is one of the most powerful interstellar states in known space and encompasses the largest region of space when compared with its rivals, with over 150 member worlds. Unlike its imperial rivals, who derive power from a single species subjugating other races, the Federation's various member worlds join willingly and are equals in the Federation's democratic society. Starfleet was incorporated at the very birth of the Federation as a peace-keeping and humanitarian armada, in addition to maintaining exploratory, scientific, diplomatic, and defence functions.