earth federation

after years and years of diminishing resources, and despite the public outcry for better management and care of the environment, humans had to conquer space to lessen the burden on their home planet. it's been thousands of years since humanity first left earth and established itself in other galaxies, leading to different kinds of cultures and traditions seeded throughout the universe. during this time, earth was healed and became the capital of the widespread earth federation.

at first, communication between the ten ark ships – initially sent out to conquer space – was limited, leading to physical and cultural differences, despite their common root. while countries of the distant past faded through the passage of time, their cultures did not, inherited by their direct descendants as they established new nations in new worlds. no matter the distance or location, humanity was humanity: rampant greed and jealousy led to the usual conflicts and clashing interests, creating a multitude of factions warring for power, even as they worked under the same flag.

earth is nothing but myth, pictures, and stories to most of humanity; it became accessible only to the wealthiest, luckiest, and most powerful once the work was done to clean the mess humanity had left behind. some (though not all) of the workers were allowed to stay, serving as political aides, or performing jobs no one else wanted to do. the majority, however, had to leave once their tasks were through — uprooting their lives to relocate to one of the many earth federation colonies. these colonies and space stations range in social standing and comfort, but getting a job and living on earth is still a dream shared by many.

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