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Founded in 2161 under the Articles of the Federation ratified by
Earth,
Vulcan,
Alpha Centauri,
Tellar and
Andoria,
Starfleet is the deep-space exploratory and military service maintained by the
United Federation of Planets, described by many as a peacekeeping and humanitarian armada. Its primary functions include the advancement of Federation knowledge about the galaxy and its inhabitants, the advancement of Federation science and technology, the practice of Federation diplomacy and the military defence of the Federation.