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Rise of the Earth Federation

Rise of the Earth Federation

yet annother Terran Alliance AAR

  "I've always hated bureaucrats, but now I have become one. Even If it means I'm the head of government that spans an entire planet, irony...sucks."
Edgar Ford, President of the Earth Federation to reporters, circa 2226.

Throughout the twenty-first century, humans wondered how, when, of if Earth would be united.
Some thought it would be out of pure and bare necessity after World War Three, others though it would a military coup' de tat, and some though it would never be united.
However, they were all wrong. It all began in 2016, when the Federated States of Micronesia, tired of being dependent on U.S. aid, held a summit with Tonga, Kiribati, and Fiji with the purpose of creating a political union of island nations that would pool money and resources to fund civil projects, provide disaster aid, and if needed, military support to each other. They called themselves the Oceanic Union. In 2020, a constitution was signed, and the Pacific Federation was born, consisting of all the Pacific island nations excluding Taiwan. While this was going on, dissent against China's communist government culminated in a popular revolution in 2031, which threw out the Communist Party and established the Republic of China. Although this was a turbulent event, the leaders of many countries quietly breathed a sigh of relief, because of them, especially the United States, had increasingly cool relations with Communist China. The most violent step toward the unification of Earth occurred in the Middle East, when Iran and Syria formed a coalition and invaded Lebanon in 2035. Saudi Arabia, Israel, and surprisingly the PF and China formed their own coalition and declared war on Iran and Syria that same year. World War Two-And-A-Half, as it was sometimes sarcastically referred to, went back and forth, with many soldiers dying on both sides, but following a missile bombardment of Damascus in 2042, Syria surrendered and Iran shortly followed suite. To avert another event such as this, Saudi Arabia and Egypt held a conference in Riyadh, and with much work, the United Arab Republic was formed. (Israel assumed protectorate status.) the final steps were more peaceful. As European countries gave more and more power to the European Union, many began to merge together until the fabled United States of Europe emerged in 2062. ,The United States, seeing where the world was going, signed a treaty with Canada, Mexico, and Cuba, which had recently renounced its communist government, creating the North American Republic.
Finally, South America followed suite and created the South American Conglomerate in 2070.
Aside from occasional skirmishes between the minor nations, things were quiet until 2092, when the infamous Thalan probe was discovered in Havana. In response, the nations of the world banded together and formed the Earth Federation in 2110.
With the discovery of cold fusion in 2210, and the subsequent discovery if Hyperdrive in 2220, the Earth Federation was ready to expand into the stars.


That's part one, part two is coming soon...and yes I'll tell you my game settings then.  


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Reply #26 Top
This story is exelent. I can't wait to see what happens next!


news alert

the Russian republic(communists again) has been taken over by a radical group of Muslims and immediately declared war on India


That can;t be good.
Reply #28 Top
Evans gazed around the bridge of the Barbados. although he enjoyed his all-to-short month of shore leave, he couldn't help but miss being on the old ship. Suddenly, Nero spoke up. "Admiral, we're recieving a transmission...from the President." Evans blinked in suprise. "On screen." There was a confirming beep from the computer, and Edgar's face appeared on the viewscreen. "Listen closely, Evans." Edagr said in an urgent tone. Evans nodded wordlessly. "Recently," Edgar continued, "a colony ship intercepted a transmission from an alien ship." So it wasn't a rumor, Evans thought. "Since your ship is closest to where it happened, we're sending you to check it out." "Understood, Mr. President." Evans said with a nod, and closed tranmission. As soon as the veiwscreen turned off, Evans spun his chair aroun and pointed a gloved finger at Nero. "Bosst sensors to amximum capacity and lock on to the nearest sourse of the alien frequency." Nero saluted and followed the orders. Tuening to Juanita, Evans gave her a set if orders. "Switch to the alien frequnecy and be ready to answer a hail." "Yes, Admiral," she replied, and switched frequencies. "Admiral!" Nero shouted suddenly, "I've got a lock on that frequency...and it's not that far off." Evans activated his translator. "Take us there,full impulse." Nero nodded grimly, and the Barbados surged forward. After an excrutiating half-hour of waiting, Nero called out, "We're here Admiral, this is where the sigbnal is strongest." Evans gazed out the window. There was a large blue son and three gas-giant planets orbiting, but no other ships. Suddenly, a shimmer behind on of the planets caught his eye. Threre was no question what is was: a ship. and it certainly wasn't human. "We're recieving a hail,Admiral." Juanita said worriedly. Evans took a deep breath ans said "Onscreen."
the comuter beeped confiringly, and a creature appeared on the viewscreen. Evans strained to keep from flinching, it was the most hideos thing he had ever seen. The creature had a large triangular head, small, red eyes, scythe-like arms, and large mandibales that looked like they could cleave right through his neck. In other words, it looked very much like a praying mantis. Neither Evans nor the creature said any thing, until Evans regained his conposure and said "This is Admiral Willam Evans of the Earth Federation ship Barbados. We are peaceful explorers, and wish open relation with your people." The creature responded, "I am Captain Iblix, of the Thalan Empire ship Tir'Ah, and we are explorersss as well. May thisss be the start of a long and frutiful relationship." Theys eenm nice enough, Evans thought. "Let us hope so, Captain." "Admiral," Iblix rsponded, "I feel we could better negotiate if we ssspoke face-to-face. Would it be permisssable for me to come aboard you ship?" Evans blinked in suprise. "Er...yes, you come aborad." Iblix simply responded, "Thank you," and closed transmission. Turning on the intercom, Evans spoke to the doking bay crew. "Make some room. We're going to have a...guest land."
Reply #29 Top
First Contact! Lookout, the Galaxy will never be the same!
Reply #31 Top
newsflash

it was learned today that the federation of earth had to shoot down hundreds of nuclear missiles fired into and out of india.

lucky that the old star wars defense platforms were still opperational after being in space for 300 hundred years
Reply #32 Top
newsflash

it was learned today that the federation of earth had to shoot down hundreds of nuclear missiles fired into and out of india.

lucky that the old star wars defense platforms were still opperational after being in space for 300 hundred years


A:I said earlier that Russia joined the United States of Europe.

B: The UAR cracked down heavily on radical Muslims, so they couldn't take over Russia.

C: I know you do this to add to the story, but please, don'add something I never wanted to put in.
Reply #33 Top
First Contact! Lookout, the Galaxy will never be the same!


Actually it's SECOND Contact, since I gor the 'Underwater Domes' moral choice BEFORE I met the Thalans.
Reply #34 Top
C: I know you do this to add to the story, but please, don'add something I never wanted to put in.


OK sorry i thought you said Russia was independent
Reply #35 Top
i was just trying to show that just becouse the united states or the federation of earth or whoever start to colonize the solar system that the problems at home won't just disappear.
Reply #36 Top
Danielost. Please remember that as some people enjoy your comments not all appreciate them. Sometimes they can be very witty and funny and at time they detract from the story at hand. I have given up on other AAR's because of these quipps and would hate not to see this one out. Don't stop, but perhaps cutting down a liitle please?

i was just trying to show that just becouse the united states or the federation of earth or whoever start to colonize the solar system that the problems at home won't just disappear.


This is a good point but it would be the general's to make, perhaps an off topic thread on this point might make for a interesting conversation.
Reply #37 Top
your right neilo i will keep my big mouth shut
Reply #38 Top
Nice read but some images would help. A picture is worth a thousand words; perhaps, you could throw up a map of known space. Also, dates of major events and major research milestones would be useful.
Reply #39 Top
Evans briskly walked down the hall to the elevator. As he stepped in, the computer asked it's usualu question: "Where would you like to go?" Evans sighed and said "Docking bay." The elevator whirred as it decended toward the hangar, and Evans was more worried than he had ever been in his life. The elevator's doors opened with a swish, and Evans walked intot the hangar to find that a ship had landed, and Iblix waiting for him. "Ah, Captain!" he called across the room, "It'sss a pleasure to meet you, but we must begin immediatly, therr is sssomething I need to tell you."
Walking closer, Evans responded, "Go on." Iblix replied, "Have you heard of the Korx?"
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Edgar wiped the sweat from his forehead and checked his watch. Good, almost time, he thought. He never knew why he aggreed to attend the unvieling of the Federarion's first starfighter, especially on a hot day like this. In fact, he wanted to keep the Federation out of anything war-related, but from the Thalan's discrption of the Korx, some sort of combat force was a nessesary evil. Suddenly, the band started playing Terra, My Home, the Federation's national anthem, and a man clad in a grey suit walked out of a large hanger to a microphone.Maximillon Roswell,
Edgar thought. Grumman Engineering has never had a better CEO. "I would like to welcome you all to the unveiling of the Federation's new starfighter. When we first started to expand into the stars, we thought we wouldn;t have to resort to war, but the Thalans have informed us of a race they call the Korx, who are apparently are evil little bastards. Well, I'd like to see them attack us when they meet..." Roswell walked over to an object with a sheet over it. "The F-10 Death Hawk!" Roswell grabbed the sheet and pulled it off the machine, revealing the ship for all to see. Instantly the asssembled crowd broke into a frenzy, cheering wildly, with some even crying. It was very a very sleek ship, looking more like a metalic shark than a weapon of war.
Roswell stood still for a moment and took in the ovation. Walking bck to the podium, he closed simply with "This is the first of many, and you can sign up to fly them at your nearest recruting station. Thank you, and God bless Earth."
Reply #40 Top
Yes i'd love to see the F-10 Death Hawk, nice name too by the way!




Reply #41 Top
Just wanted to say that this is very enjoyable.
Reply #42 Top
Don't worry, maybe I'll be less lazy and put screenies in my next AAR.






Reply #43 Top
That's weird, I tried to add an image in that reply, and I get an X. What's going on?
Reply #44 Top
Perhaps a broken link?
Reply #45 Top
That's weird, I tried to add an image in that reply, and I get an X. What's going on?


The url is just 'Terran_Empire2'. You need a full url to the image.
Reply #48 Top
Okay, this is wierd. I got the URL from 'Properties', and I entered the Whole thing, and STILL got an X.
Reply #49 Top
Did you wrap the url with these? (IMG)swap the () for [] (/IMG)

That should fix it up for you...
Reply #50 Top
The full URL is now 'https://forums.galciv2.com/Terran_Empire.PNG'... I'm pretty sure your image isn't on the site here

You need to upload it first to a host such as imageshack.us, then you'll have a full url you can paste in the image box here.