Free Planets Alliance
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| - | The '''Free Planets Alliance''' (Japanese: '''自由惑星同盟'''), or FPA, was a democratic government founded by [[Arle | + | The '''Free Planets Alliance''' (Japanese: '''自由惑星同盟'''), or '''FPA''', was a democratic government founded by [[Arle Heinessen]] and other exiles from the [[Galactic Empire]]. Heinessen led an exodus of serfs — the most oppressed element of Imperial society — to find a new home in the far frontier. Arle Heinessen did not live to see the journey end, and the ultimate destination would be named the planet [[Heinessen]] in his honour. |
==History== | ==History== | ||
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==Politics== | ==Politics== | ||
| - | + | From {{d|527|uc}} to {{d|640|uc}}, the Free Planets Alliance was a strong, idealistic democracy. However, after over 150 years of war with the [[Galactic Empire]], the FPA government slowly became corrupt. The republican ideals of Arle Heinessen and the exiles were eventually abandoned in favour of a militaristic government, devoted fully to the annihilation of the Galactic Empire and the 'liberation' of the Empire's citizens. {{cleanup-span|The FPA began as a small group of 200,000 refugees, growing to 1.5 billion by the time the war started, but would grow exponentially after the war began to 13 billion — eventually reaching 40 billion citizens by the last stage of the war.|Should information about population growth really go under 'Politics'?}} | |
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===Corruption=== | ===Corruption=== | ||
| + | Though a ruled by a democratically elected [[Supreme Council]], the government of the Free Planets Alliance was notoriously corrupt; the politicians would often use every means at their disposal to abuse the power they had been given. | ||
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Families of influential men and women in the financial and governmental sectors were drafted less often than average citizens, and were less likely to be sent to the front lines. Only 15% of these 'elites' were ever subjected to the draft, and of those drafted less than 1% actually got sent to serve in the front line and usually it was by request. An anti-war party attempted to get the [[Job Trunicht]]'s administration to investigate this unfairness in the draft, but the administration refused to acknowledge the problem in any way. | Families of influential men and women in the financial and governmental sectors were drafted less often than average citizens, and were less likely to be sent to the front lines. Only 15% of these 'elites' were ever subjected to the draft, and of those drafted less than 1% actually got sent to serve in the front line and usually it was by request. An anti-war party attempted to get the [[Job Trunicht]]'s administration to investigate this unfairness in the draft, but the administration refused to acknowledge the problem in any way. | ||
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| - | + | Following [[Yang Wen-li]]'s capture of [[Iserlohn Fortress]], the Free Planets Alliance was in a position to pressure the [[Galactic Empire]] into an equitable peace treaty. The social infrastructure of the Alliance was at the breaking point, and decades of war had left the economy in shambles. A peace treaty was the only hope the Alliance had for survival. Instead of acting for the best interests of the nation, the Supreme Council determined to launch an invasion of the Empire. Poll numbers indicated that the cabinet would lose re-election unless they drummed up patriotic fervour in a massive display of military accomplishment. And so, in order to ensure their short-term political futures, the heads of state opted to set the Free Planets Alliance along a course of action that would inevitably lead to the destruction of nation. | |
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====Patriotic Knights==== | ====Patriotic Knights==== | ||
| + | The [[Patriotic Knights Corps]] were a group of ex-military thugs who, at the command of [[Job Trunicht]], brutally enforced the policies and ideologies of the FPA government. Acting as a secret police service, the PKC was frequently involved in coercion, extortion and murder. Citizens who spoke out against the war would be beaten to death. Politicians would have their families killed, and homes firebombed. The chief role of the PKC was to create an atmosphere of fear within the Alliance, thus ensuring the criticism of the war would be kept to a bare minimum. Though technically an illegal terrorist organisation, the Patriotic Knights Corps had the backing of several powerful men in the Alliance government, and as such the civilian and military law enforcement agencies did nothing to protect the populace from them. | ||
| - | + | Even decorated war heroes and high-ranking officers in the Alliance military, like admiral [[Yang Wen-li]], were not immune to attack from the PKC. Shortly after returning from the Battle of Astarte, Yang became a target for the PKC when he defended [[Jessica Edwards]] from their attacks, after she 'dared' to speak out against the government during one of [[Job Trunicht]]'s speeches. The PKC was strong enough politically to surround Yang's house (located in a government housing district) with a large armed force, and inspired enough fear that none of Yang's neighbours (all ranking military officers) were willing to notify the police or military authorities. Even had the legitimate authorities been notified, it is unknown whether or not they would have interfered with the PKC. | |
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| - | Even decorated war heroes and high-ranking officers in the Alliance military, like admiral [[Yang | + | |
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| - | In Imperial Year 489, the Alliance Government began a series of illegal hearing against leading military officers, led by [[ | + | ====Illegal hearings==== |
| + | In Imperial Year 489, the Alliance Government began a series of illegal hearing against leading military officers, led by [[Enrique Oliveira]]. The purpose of these hearings was partly to expose possible illegal activities by the military, and thus further weaken public support for the armed services--which had already waned considerably following admiral [[Dwight Greenhill]]'s short-lived military coup--but were mostly about intimidating high-ranking military officers, and thereby reinforce the authority and legitimacy of [[Job Trunicht]]'s government. | ||
| - | Officers were kept under house arrest, and subject to long interrogations (often resembling inquisitions), and were forbidden contact with anyone else. The hearings were halted after admiral [[Yang | + | Officers were kept under house arrest, and subject to long interrogations (often resembling inquisitions), and were forbidden contact with anyone else. The hearings were halted after admiral [[Yang Wen-li]] was subjected to one at the same time as an Imperial Fleet laid siege to [[Iserlohn Fortress]]. |
==Appendices== | ==Appendices== | ||
===Background Information=== | ===Background Information=== | ||
| - | + | The Galactic Empire refers to the FPA simply as 'the rebels'. A closer translation might be 'the rebel alliance', as the Japanese words used are identical to those used in the Japanese translation of Star Wars for the 'Galactic Empire' and 'Rebel Alliance,' respectively. | |
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Revision as of 06:28, 22 April 2011
The Free Planets Alliance (Japanese: 自由惑星同盟), or FPA, was a democratic government founded by Arle Heinessen and other exiles from the Galactic Empire. Heinessen led an exodus of serfs — the most oppressed element of Imperial society — to find a new home in the far frontier. Arle Heinessen did not live to see the journey end, and the ultimate destination would be named the planet Heinessen in his honour.
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History
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Politics
From 527 UC (218 IC / 3327 CE) to 640 UC (331 IC / 3440 CE), the Free Planets Alliance was a strong, idealistic democracy. However, after over 150 years of war with the Galactic Empire, the FPA government slowly became corrupt. The republican ideals of Arle Heinessen and the exiles were eventually abandoned in favour of a militaristic government, devoted fully to the annihilation of the Galactic Empire and the 'liberation' of the Empire's citizens. The FPA began as a small group of 200,000 refugees, growing to 1.5 billion by the time the war started, but would grow exponentially after the war began to 13 billion — eventually reaching 40 billion citizens by the last stage of the war.[clean-up needed]
Corruption
Though a ruled by a democratically elected Supreme Council, the government of the Free Planets Alliance was notoriously corrupt; the politicians would often use every means at their disposal to abuse the power they had been given.
Favouritism in the National Draft
Families of influential men and women in the financial and governmental sectors were drafted less often than average citizens, and were less likely to be sent to the front lines. Only 15% of these 'elites' were ever subjected to the draft, and of those drafted less than 1% actually got sent to serve in the front line and usually it was by request. An anti-war party attempted to get the Job Trunicht's administration to investigate this unfairness in the draft, but the administration refused to acknowledge the problem in any way.
Imperial invasion
Following Yang Wen-li's capture of Iserlohn Fortress, the Free Planets Alliance was in a position to pressure the Galactic Empire into an equitable peace treaty. The social infrastructure of the Alliance was at the breaking point, and decades of war had left the economy in shambles. A peace treaty was the only hope the Alliance had for survival. Instead of acting for the best interests of the nation, the Supreme Council determined to launch an invasion of the Empire. Poll numbers indicated that the cabinet would lose re-election unless they drummed up patriotic fervour in a massive display of military accomplishment. And so, in order to ensure their short-term political futures, the heads of state opted to set the Free Planets Alliance along a course of action that would inevitably lead to the destruction of nation.
Patriotic Knights
The Patriotic Knights Corps were a group of ex-military thugs who, at the command of Job Trunicht, brutally enforced the policies and ideologies of the FPA government. Acting as a secret police service, the PKC was frequently involved in coercion, extortion and murder. Citizens who spoke out against the war would be beaten to death. Politicians would have their families killed, and homes firebombed. The chief role of the PKC was to create an atmosphere of fear within the Alliance, thus ensuring the criticism of the war would be kept to a bare minimum. Though technically an illegal terrorist organisation, the Patriotic Knights Corps had the backing of several powerful men in the Alliance government, and as such the civilian and military law enforcement agencies did nothing to protect the populace from them.
Even decorated war heroes and high-ranking officers in the Alliance military, like admiral Yang Wen-li, were not immune to attack from the PKC. Shortly after returning from the Battle of Astarte, Yang became a target for the PKC when he defended Jessica Edwards from their attacks, after she 'dared' to speak out against the government during one of Job Trunicht's speeches. The PKC was strong enough politically to surround Yang's house (located in a government housing district) with a large armed force, and inspired enough fear that none of Yang's neighbours (all ranking military officers) were willing to notify the police or military authorities. Even had the legitimate authorities been notified, it is unknown whether or not they would have interfered with the PKC.
Illegal hearings
In Imperial Year 489, the Alliance Government began a series of illegal hearing against leading military officers, led by Enrique Oliveira. The purpose of these hearings was partly to expose possible illegal activities by the military, and thus further weaken public support for the armed services--which had already waned considerably following admiral Dwight Greenhill's short-lived military coup--but were mostly about intimidating high-ranking military officers, and thereby reinforce the authority and legitimacy of Job Trunicht's government.
Officers were kept under house arrest, and subject to long interrogations (often resembling inquisitions), and were forbidden contact with anyone else. The hearings were halted after admiral Yang Wen-li was subjected to one at the same time as an Imperial Fleet laid siege to Iserlohn Fortress.
Appendices
Background Information
The Galactic Empire refers to the FPA simply as 'the rebels'. A closer translation might be 'the rebel alliance', as the Japanese words used are identical to those used in the Japanese translation of Star Wars for the 'Galactic Empire' and 'Rebel Alliance,' respectively.
