The United Federation of Planets is an interstellar Federal government composed of planetary governments. They agreed to exist amicably to each other under a single central government principally based on universal, liberty rights and equality of each member as well as share knowledge and resources.
Its rivals have power from one species overpowering other races. The Federations various members joined willingly and are equals within a democratic society. StarFleet is the Peacekeeping and exploratory section as well as humanitarian armada of the Federation. It also maintains the diplomacy functions.
HISTORY
It was founded in San Francisco, in 2161. The idea was developing since 2154 in the search for a Romuleon Drone ship. This brought the four species which would be the founding members together; Humans, Vulcans, Andorians and Tellorites. After the Romuleon ship was found these 4 species developed the Coalition of planets.
Its main adversary in the 23rd century in the 23rd century was the Klingons, with a war occurring in 2267, which was stopped by the Organians. The Khitomer conference of 2293 stopped future conflicts and created peace among the Klingons and Humans.
In 2365 the Federation encountered the Borg, which is its worst threat. The Borg are one of the most powerful as well as destructive forces in the entire Galaxy. They are unlike anything the Federation has ever encountered. They were only beat by chance and resourcefulness.
In 2370, they were introduced to a new threat, the Dominion, the main ruling power of the Gamma Quadrant. The Cardasseans were forced, by many attacks and non-fortunate acts, were incorporated into the Dominion. They were joined by the Breen when they attacked the al[ha quadrant. The Federation joined with the Klingon and Romuleon Empire, to prevent the conquering of their territories. The alliance proved effective against the Dominions; however it cost the lives of planets, such as Betazed, Coridan and Benzar. That was the bloodiest battle the Federation was a part of. The worst occurred in 2375 when the Breen attacked Starfleet Headquarters
Sections
There are 17 different section of the Federation. Here is a brief listing. Archaeological Council, Astronomical Committee, Bureau of Agricultural Affairs, Bureau of Industrialization, Bureau of Planetary Treaties, Central Bureau of Penology, Department of Cartography, Department of Temporal Investigations, Earth Broadcasting Company, Federation Naval Patrol, Federation News Network, Federation News Service, Federation Science Council, Federation Science Bureau, Terraform Command, and the United Earth Space Probe Agency (UESPA) (existed from the 21st and at least into the 23rd century). As well as Section 31, which is Top Secret.
Legislature
There is a federal council, which is like the House of Representatives in the US government. This has representatives from all the worlds within the Federation. It has the power to create, amend as well as ratify laws. It holds a great deal of power over Starfleet. It holds power over the making of foreign policy.
