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The '''Galactic Federation''' was the political entity that succeeded the [[Earth Empire]] as the dominant galactic power. | {{Infobox Organisation | ||
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|bases = {{il|[[Alpha Centauri (planet)|Alpha Centauri]]|[[Io]]}} | |||
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|members = {{il|[[Alpha Centauri (planet)|Alpha Centauri]]|[[Arcturus (planet)|Arcturus]]|[[Arviem 2]]|[[Draconia]]|[[Earth]]|[[Mars]]|[[Peladon]]|[[Terileptus]]|[[Vega]]|[[Veltroch]]|[[Liasici]]|[[Thoros Beta]]|[[Balhoon]]|[[Zygor]]|[[Xlanthius]]|[[Emindar]]}} | |||
|first = The Curse of Peladon (TV story) | |||
|appearances = {{il|[[TV]]: ''[[The Daleks' Master Plan (TV story)|The Daleks' Master Plan]]''|[[TV]]: ''[[The Monster of Peladon (TV story)|The Monster of Peladon]]''|[[TV]]: ''[[Empress of Mars (TV story)|Empress of Mars]]''|[[PROSE]]: ''[[Legacy (novel)|Legacy]]''|[[PROSE]]: {{cs|The Dark Path (novel)}}|[[PROSE]]: ''[[Uranus (short story)|Uranus]]''|[[PROSE]]: ''[[Diamond Dogs (novel)|Diamond Dogs]]''|[[PROSE]]: ''[[Peaceniks (short story)|Peaceniks]]''|[[AUDIO]]: ''[[The Ordeal of Peladon (audio story)|The Ordeal of Peladon]]''|[[AUDIO]]: ''[[The Poison of Peladon (audio story)|The Poison of Peladon]]''|[[AUDIO]]: ''[[The Death of Peladon (audio story)|The Death of Peladon]]''}} | |||
}}The '''Galactic Federation''' was the political entity that succeeded the [[Earth Empire]] as the dominant galactic power. | |||
== Philosophy and | == Philosophy and mission == | ||
The Federation was designed to ensure peaceful relations between the many species in the galaxy, with emphasis on cooperation rather than competition in matters of trade and policy. It was formed to help the unstable economy of the Galaxy after the collapse of the [[Earth Empire]]. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Legacy (novel)|Legacy]]'') | The Federation was designed to ensure peaceful relations between the many species in the galaxy, with emphasis on cooperation rather than competition in matters of trade and policy. It was formed to help the unstable economy of the Galaxy after the collapse of the [[Earth Empire]]. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Legacy (novel)|Legacy]]'') | ||
== Governance == | == Governance == | ||
The headquarters of the Federation was located on [[Alpha Centauri (planet)|Alpha Centauri]] in [[ | The headquarters of the Federation was located on [[Alpha Centauri (planet)|Alpha Centauri]] in the mid [[34th century]], though [[Jupiter]]'s [[moon]] [[Io]] was the planned Federation Chair for the future. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[The Dark Path (novel)|The Dark Path]]'') | ||
Each member of the Federation took a chairmanship for a limited term. Any decision had to be by unanimous vote. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[The Dark Path]]'', [[TV]]: ''[[The Curse of Peladon]]'') | |||
Each member of the Federation took a chairmanship for a limited term. Any decision had to be by unanimous vote. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[The Dark Path (novel)|The Dark Path]]'', [[TV]]: ''[[The Curse of Peladon (TV story)|The Curse of Peladon]]'') | |||
The [[Guardian of the Solar System]] was a Federation title. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Uranus (short story)|Uranus]]'') [[Mavic Chen]] held the title in [[4000]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Daleks' Master Plan (TV story)|The Daleks' Master Plan]]'') | |||
=== Law === | === Law === | ||
The Federation guaranteed full planetary sovereignty to its member worlds, meaning that the Federation council could not interfere with the local laws and customs of individual planets. ([[TV]]: ''[[The | The Federation guaranteed full planetary sovereignty to its member worlds, meaning that the Federation council could not interfere with the local laws and customs of individual planets. ([[TV]]: {{cs|The Curse of Peladon (TV story)}}, ''[[The Monster of Peladon (TV story)|The Monster of Peladon]]'') Members also recieved [[subsidy|subsidies]], but full members were also expected to make contributions of their own. ([[PROSE]]: {{cs|The Dark Path (novel)}}) | ||
== Science == | |||
The Federation was involved in [[archaeological]] expeditions, including some which found evidence of the [[Euterpian]]s and their [[war]]-like culture. The name "Euterpian" was a designation given by the Federation, as their true name was unknown. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Invasion of the Cat-People (novel)|Invasion of the Cat-People]]'') | |||
== Members == | == Members == | ||
Known members included [[Alpha Centauri (planet)|Alpha Centauri]], ([[TV]]: ''[[The Curse of Peladon (TV story)|The Curse of Peladon]]'') [[Arcturus (planet)|Arcturus]], ([[TV]]: ''[[The Curse of Peladon (TV story)|The Curse of Peladon]]'') [[Arviem 2]], ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[The Revolution (audio story)|The Revolution]]'') [[Balhoon]], ([[COMIC]]: ''[[Reunion of Fear (comic story)|Reunion of Fear]]'') [[Draconia]], ([[PROSE]]: ''[[The Dark Path (novel)|The Dark Path]]'') [[Earth]], ([[TV]]: ''[[The Curse of Peladon (TV story)|The Curse of Peladon]]'') [[Emindar]], ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Vanderdeken's Children (novel)|Vanderdeken's Children]]'') [[Mars]], ([[TV]]: ''[[The Curse of Peladon (TV story)|The Curse of Peladon]]'') [[Liasici]], ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Placebo Effect (novel)|Placebo Effect]]'') [[Pakha]], ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Legacy (novel)|Legacy]]'') [[Peladon]], ([[TV]]: ''[[The Monster of Peladon (TV story)|The Monster of Peladon]]'') [[Terileptus]], ([[PROSE]]: ''[[The Dark Path (novel)|The Dark Path]]'') [[Vega]], ([[TV]]: ''[[The Monster of Peladon (TV story)|The Monster of Peladon]]'') [[Veltroch]], ([[PROSE]]: ''[[The Dark Path (novel)|The Dark Path]]'') [[Thoros Beta]], ([[PROSE]]: ''[[The Dark Path (novel)|The Dark Path]]'') [[Xlanthius]], ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Beige Planet Mars (novel)|Beige Planet Mars]]'') and [[Zygor]]. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[The Bodysnatchers (novel)|The Bodysnatchers]]'') | |||
== History == | == History == | ||
=== Foundation === | |||
According to one account, the Federation was already in existence by [[1979]], with the [[Solar system]] already within Federation space. By this time, the [[Slarvian]]s had petitioned to join the Federation many times, to no avail. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Childhood Living (short story)|Childhood Living]]'') | |||
By another account, the Federation wasn't formed until the first third of the [[32nd century]], after the collapse of the [[Earth Empire]] and its old alliances. ([[PROSE]]: {{cs|Legacy (novel)}}) The Federation was founded for economic reasons, providing a stable market to rebuild the galaxy's economies following the empire's fall. ([[PROSE]]: {{cs|The Dark Path (novel)}}) | |||
Earth, [[New Mars]], and [[Draconia]] were founding members. ([[PROSE]]: {{cs|Legacy (novel)}}) Additionally, many human [[dominion]]s and [[colony|colonies]] became members of the Federation as separate entities from Earth. ([[PROSE]]: {{cs|The Dark Path (novel)}}) | |||
=== 34th century === | |||
In the mid [[34th century]], the Federation tried to integrate the Empire remnants at [[Darkheart colony]] into the new system. At this time, the [[Federation Chair]] was on [[Alpha Centauri]], though a central capitol was being built on [[Io]], with plans to have it up and running within a couple of years. ([[PROSE]]: {{cs|The Dark Path (novel)}}) | |||
=== Admitting Peladon === | |||
[[Peladon]] was admitted to the Federation during King [[Peladon of Peladon|Peladon]]'s reign, despite the efforts of the [[Arcturus (The Curse of Peladon)|delegate from Arcturus]] and High Priest [[Hepesh]] to sabotage its assessment. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Curse of Peladon (TV story)|The Curse of Peladon]]'') | |||
Five years after Peladon joined the Federation, the Federation Council had [[Alpha Centauri (The Curse of Peladon)|Alpha Centauri]] secretly hide the Princess [[Lixgaar]] on Peladon to keep her safe after the rest of the Martian royal family was executed by the [[New Martian Republic]]. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[The Prisoner of Peladon (audio story)|The Prisoner of Peladon]]'') | |||
Late in King Peladon's reign, Lord [[Ixmari]] was sent to carry out a surprise Federation inspection on Peladon. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[The Ordeal of Peladon (audio story)|The Ordeal of Peladon]]'') | |||
During Queen [[Thalira]]'s reign on Peladon, the Federation was at war with [[Galaxy 5 (organisation)|Galaxy 5]]. They made numerous attempts to broker a peace deal but Galaxy Five refused to cooperate. The Federation became dependent on [[trisilicate]] supplies mined on Peladon which two Galaxy 5 agents, [[Eckersley]] and [[Azaxyr]], conspired to seize. They were foiled and Galaxy 5 quickly agreed to a peace deal. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Monster of Peladon (TV story)|The Monster of Peladon]]'', [[PROSE]]: ''[[Doctor Who and the Monster of Peladon (novelisation)|Doctor Who and the Monster of Peladon]]'') | |||
Following a [[galactic alert]] warning of plague and imminent republican uprising on Peladon, a group of Federation delegates went dispatched to Peladon. After [[River Song]] uncovered numerous plots and a [[Karg Mafia]] agent within the delegates, delegate Alpha Centauri promised to write a positive report to the Federation. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[The Poison of Peladon (audio story)|The Poison of Peladon]]'') | |||
=== 41st century === | |||
In [[4010]], when the asteroid [[Maleficent]] was due to collide with the planet [[Uranus]], it was sabotaged so that it would collide with [[The Hub (Uranus)|the Hub]]. [[Branko Chen]] hoped to seize power with his followers and become the new Guardian of the Solar System in the aftermath of the Federation's communications being knocked out. When his plan failed due to the intervention of the [[Seventh Doctor]], he tried to escape in his [[Spar]] but was arrested by his own [[Technix]]. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Uranus (short story)|Uranus]]'') | |||
During Queen [[Minaris]]'s reign, relations between Peladon and the Federation became tense so Alpha Centauri served as a liaison despite being semi-retired. After Princess [[Isabelda]]'s role in causing a mining disaster and insurrection was exposed, the Queen accepted Centauri's efforts to organise Federation aid to the planet and Centauri decided to remain on Peladon as a special ambassador. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[The Death of Peladon (audio story)|The Death of Peladon]]'') | |||
=== Later history === | |||
The Federation had an incursion with the [[Ba-El Cratt]] in the [[51st century]] after the Human Empire unknowingly entered an agreement with their enemies, the [[Cancri (species)|Cancri]], to supply them [[diamond]]s for their war effort. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Diamond Dogs (novel)|Diamond Dogs]]'') | |||
The Federation starship ''[[Nepotist]]'' became part of [[Daedalus]]' plot to bring the war in the [[Enclave]] into the outside universe. The Federation was predicted to be one of the many forces to follow the [[Dalek]]s into the war. The [[Eighth Doctor]] was present at the beginning of these events, but [[Iris Wildthyme]] prevented him from taking part in their outcome. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[The Blue Angel (novel)|The Blue Angel]]'') | |||
While it was a Federation member, Earth and its colonies were also organised into the [[Earth Alliance]]. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[The Sirens of Time (audio story)|The Sirens of Time]]'') The Federation was later replaced as the dominant galactic power by the [[Second Great and Bountiful Human Empire]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[Planet of the Ood (TV story)|Planet of the Ood]]'') | |||
A Federation was still around by the ninth millennium but had been corrupted by the descendants of [[Mavic Chen]]. An uprising of democrats sparked [[Federation civil war|a civil war]], which ended in the Federation being replaced with [[the Union]]. In the tenth millennium, it bordered the [[Draconian Empire|Draconian Republic]]. In [[10674]] the Doctor claimed the Union would be replaced by the brutal [[Junta]] in a century, although he later said he'd made up some future history. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[The Crystal Bucephalus (novel)|The Crystal Bucephalus]]'') | |||
Circa [[2000000]], the Galactic Federation was still around, and included [[Avalone]]. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Head Games (novel)|Head Games]]'') | |||
According to the [[Fourth Doctor]], the Galactic Federation ultimately built an all-powerful justice machine to settle disputes across all its lifeforms. However, the machine found the Federation in contempt of court and blew up the galaxy. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Stones of Blood (TV story)|The Stones of Blood]]'', [[PROSE]]: ''[[Doctor Who and the Stones of Blood (novelisation)|Doctor Who and the Stones of Blood]]'') | |||
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Latest revision as of 09:43, 27 September 2024
The Galactic Federation was the political entity that succeeded the Earth Empire as the dominant galactic power.
Philosophy and mission[[edit] | [edit source]]
The Federation was designed to ensure peaceful relations between the many species in the galaxy, with emphasis on cooperation rather than competition in matters of trade and policy. It was formed to help the unstable economy of the Galaxy after the collapse of the Earth Empire. (PROSE: Legacy)
Governance[[edit] | [edit source]]
The headquarters of the Federation was located on Alpha Centauri in the mid 34th century, though Jupiter's moon Io was the planned Federation Chair for the future. (PROSE: The Dark Path)
Each member of the Federation took a chairmanship for a limited term. Any decision had to be by unanimous vote. (PROSE: The Dark Path, TV: The Curse of Peladon)
The Guardian of the Solar System was a Federation title. (PROSE: Uranus) Mavic Chen held the title in 4000. (TV: The Daleks' Master Plan)
Law[[edit] | [edit source]]
The Federation guaranteed full planetary sovereignty to its member worlds, meaning that the Federation council could not interfere with the local laws and customs of individual planets. (TV: The Curse of Peladon [+]Loading...["The Curse of Peladon (TV story)"], The Monster of Peladon) Members also recieved subsidies, but full members were also expected to make contributions of their own. (PROSE: The Dark Path [+]Loading...["The Dark Path (novel)"])
Science[[edit] | [edit source]]
The Federation was involved in archaeological expeditions, including some which found evidence of the Euterpians and their war-like culture. The name "Euterpian" was a designation given by the Federation, as their true name was unknown. (PROSE: Invasion of the Cat-People)
Members[[edit] | [edit source]]
Known members included Alpha Centauri, (TV: The Curse of Peladon) Arcturus, (TV: The Curse of Peladon) Arviem 2, (AUDIO: The Revolution) Balhoon, (COMIC: Reunion of Fear) Draconia, (PROSE: The Dark Path) Earth, (TV: The Curse of Peladon) Emindar, (PROSE: Vanderdeken's Children) Mars, (TV: The Curse of Peladon) Liasici, (PROSE: Placebo Effect) Pakha, (PROSE: Legacy) Peladon, (TV: The Monster of Peladon) Terileptus, (PROSE: The Dark Path) Vega, (TV: The Monster of Peladon) Veltroch, (PROSE: The Dark Path) Thoros Beta, (PROSE: The Dark Path) Xlanthius, (PROSE: Beige Planet Mars) and Zygor. (PROSE: The Bodysnatchers)
History[[edit] | [edit source]]
Foundation[[edit] | [edit source]]
According to one account, the Federation was already in existence by 1979, with the Solar system already within Federation space. By this time, the Slarvians had petitioned to join the Federation many times, to no avail. (PROSE: Childhood Living)
By another account, the Federation wasn't formed until the first third of the 32nd century, after the collapse of the Earth Empire and its old alliances. (PROSE: Legacy [+]Loading...["Legacy (novel)"]) The Federation was founded for economic reasons, providing a stable market to rebuild the galaxy's economies following the empire's fall. (PROSE: The Dark Path [+]Loading...["The Dark Path (novel)"])
Earth, New Mars, and Draconia were founding members. (PROSE: Legacy [+]Loading...["Legacy (novel)"]) Additionally, many human dominions and colonies became members of the Federation as separate entities from Earth. (PROSE: The Dark Path [+]Loading...["The Dark Path (novel)"])
34th century[[edit] | [edit source]]
In the mid 34th century, the Federation tried to integrate the Empire remnants at Darkheart colony into the new system. At this time, the Federation Chair was on Alpha Centauri, though a central capitol was being built on Io, with plans to have it up and running within a couple of years. (PROSE: The Dark Path [+]Loading...["The Dark Path (novel)"])
Admitting Peladon[[edit] | [edit source]]
Peladon was admitted to the Federation during King Peladon's reign, despite the efforts of the delegate from Arcturus and High Priest Hepesh to sabotage its assessment. (TV: The Curse of Peladon)
Five years after Peladon joined the Federation, the Federation Council had Alpha Centauri secretly hide the Princess Lixgaar on Peladon to keep her safe after the rest of the Martian royal family was executed by the New Martian Republic. (AUDIO: The Prisoner of Peladon)
Late in King Peladon's reign, Lord Ixmari was sent to carry out a surprise Federation inspection on Peladon. (AUDIO: The Ordeal of Peladon)
During Queen Thalira's reign on Peladon, the Federation was at war with Galaxy 5. They made numerous attempts to broker a peace deal but Galaxy Five refused to cooperate. The Federation became dependent on trisilicate supplies mined on Peladon which two Galaxy 5 agents, Eckersley and Azaxyr, conspired to seize. They were foiled and Galaxy 5 quickly agreed to a peace deal. (TV: The Monster of Peladon, PROSE: Doctor Who and the Monster of Peladon)
Following a galactic alert warning of plague and imminent republican uprising on Peladon, a group of Federation delegates went dispatched to Peladon. After River Song uncovered numerous plots and a Karg Mafia agent within the delegates, delegate Alpha Centauri promised to write a positive report to the Federation. (AUDIO: The Poison of Peladon)
41st century[[edit] | [edit source]]
In 4010, when the asteroid Maleficent was due to collide with the planet Uranus, it was sabotaged so that it would collide with the Hub. Branko Chen hoped to seize power with his followers and become the new Guardian of the Solar System in the aftermath of the Federation's communications being knocked out. When his plan failed due to the intervention of the Seventh Doctor, he tried to escape in his Spar but was arrested by his own Technix. (PROSE: Uranus)
During Queen Minaris's reign, relations between Peladon and the Federation became tense so Alpha Centauri served as a liaison despite being semi-retired. After Princess Isabelda's role in causing a mining disaster and insurrection was exposed, the Queen accepted Centauri's efforts to organise Federation aid to the planet and Centauri decided to remain on Peladon as a special ambassador. (AUDIO: The Death of Peladon)
Later history[[edit] | [edit source]]
The Federation had an incursion with the Ba-El Cratt in the 51st century after the Human Empire unknowingly entered an agreement with their enemies, the Cancri, to supply them diamonds for their war effort. (PROSE: Diamond Dogs)
The Federation starship Nepotist became part of Daedalus' plot to bring the war in the Enclave into the outside universe. The Federation was predicted to be one of the many forces to follow the Daleks into the war. The Eighth Doctor was present at the beginning of these events, but Iris Wildthyme prevented him from taking part in their outcome. (PROSE: The Blue Angel)
While it was a Federation member, Earth and its colonies were also organised into the Earth Alliance. (AUDIO: The Sirens of Time) The Federation was later replaced as the dominant galactic power by the Second Great and Bountiful Human Empire. (TV: Planet of the Ood)
A Federation was still around by the ninth millennium but had been corrupted by the descendants of Mavic Chen. An uprising of democrats sparked a civil war, which ended in the Federation being replaced with the Union. In the tenth millennium, it bordered the Draconian Republic. In 10674 the Doctor claimed the Union would be replaced by the brutal Junta in a century, although he later said he'd made up some future history. (PROSE: The Crystal Bucephalus)
Circa 2000000, the Galactic Federation was still around, and included Avalone. (PROSE: Head Games)
According to the Fourth Doctor, the Galactic Federation ultimately built an all-powerful justice machine to settle disputes across all its lifeforms. However, the machine found the Federation in contempt of court and blew up the galaxy. (TV: The Stones of Blood, PROSE: Doctor Who and the Stones of Blood)
