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The United World’s Alliance (UWA)

“The UWA is the current process of the human race. It is my hope that they continue this process and remain this way in the future. If they were to cease from existence, then we’re in deep trouble.” Gabatrix at the UWA Elections Precinct on Mars, 2313 AD. The history of the UWA is one that goes as far back as the history of the human race. Its legacy has been one that knows that it is in an infantile state but gained enough ground to survive the political infrastructure to remain as it is today. To simply put, the UWA is humanity, and humanity is the UWA. History The beginning of the UWA didn’t really start until Mars had been established as the central hub of human activity. With the evacuation of Earth in the 2140s, it would take almost sixty years before all former Earth governments had to be successfully transferred to Mars. The process was not an easy one, and it would take much time to place the building blocks of creating a society that all Martians could enjoy. Basic freedoms, liberties, and societal welfare were important. However, many of the former nations of Earth had their own beliefs on how a government should operate. There is no doubt that Martian history was plagued with near civil wars or potential instability. What was essentially concluded was that the Martian government would operate under a chairman or chairwoman. It is, in many ways, similar to the German government and chancellorship of the post-1950s, which was considered to be a very successful concept in the political structure. Unified Germany had led to an economic powerhouse in Europe, and it was hoped that Mars would lead the way in that future. But, of course, many other things had to be also considered. Post Communism did lurk in many of the population. Was such a political ideology to be also considered? The general consensus had reached a point that the answer should be one that the population feels is fair. In reality, most businesses and corporations had to restart from the ground up on Mars completely. Capitalism did exist, but it would take time for markets to be created and ideology to reflect it. Government oversight was everywhere, and it was generally needed so that the markets could properly start. At the same time, many felt that any form of political parties would only lead to further instability. With the fact that cultural mending was happening, there was a ban on any form of political parties or major religious practices from forming when the Martian government was established as early as 2200. This form of Post-Communism and Socialism has been criticized and supported by the people alike. However, many historians point out that the laws had limits to them. Once everything had been fully established, the bans would naturally reach an expiration point. The people let the laws die out, and political parties and religious freedom return once again. By 2225, the government of Mars would remain pretty much the same as it would by 2350. The election of the chairman or chairwoman was indirect, being that people voted on the people that would place the leader into that position. A Judicial and legislative/elective system had been installed. However, when compared to the post-Earth views, Martian politics had much to consider. Money and resources were always problematic. Having the resources to take care of a population of cramped billions was a struggle. It is why the early days of the Martian military were one of almost outright neglect. It wasn’t until the 2230s when the scientist Equatis, had accidentally discovered the remains of an ancient starship on the Martian surface. The famed “Equatis Wreck” was one that seemed promising that the human race wasn’t alone. Regardless, the wreck of the supposed alien ship was over millions of years old. It was in such horrid condition that barely anything could be recovered or established on who or what used it, with the exception of one. The nearly destroyed databanks taken had conveniently carried the specifications for gate folding technology. The project seemed absolutely promising. The Martian government made great care to begin all research into the creation of gate folding arrays, probes, and future ships that could utilize the technology. However, it would take another twenty-five years to finally piece all the information. By the late 2250s and beginning 2260s, the experiments of gate folding technology proved fruitful. By now, the population of Mars has remained hopeful. Any prior discontent in the population had stalled as a unified effort to reach outward began. All efforts began to find a New Earth. Anything was better than Mars or prior Earth, and the population hungered for it.  The government was equally reflected on this concept. The history of the UWA was seen as a product of future oversight. Many politicians knew immediately that new colonies were going to be established. Once the famed Gabatrix Experiment had been concluded, all efforts were put into place of having colony ships created. Politicians eyed new planets and societies to spread the human race outward. At the same time, an economic boom was developing. Transport ships were overfilled, and care was needed to ensure that the crowded locations of Mars would still be active in the next thirty years. When the planet of Cebravis was colonized, many Martian politicians eyed at transferring the administration center to this new world. It became a hotly contested topic, but it was mostly argued that the agreement would be a little bit of both. The most significant determining factor in the future human political spectrum was that Mars was clearly established as an industrial infrastructure. The general populace of Cebravis had practiced Naturalism and the return to the basic fundamentals of nature. Therefore, environmentalism was extremely important in maintaining the general ecological welfare of the new planet. A similar mentality would also flow to other ecologically rich worlds. While administration centers were created, most of the laws were incredibly harsh on anything that could lead to environmental destruction. At the same time, Cebravis had the most of the human population as Mars and former Earth were further and further abandoned. As a result, Cebravis politicians had concluded that they would become a “breadbasket,” world where it would supply food and be food industrial. However, many other worlds were also being colonized as well. Oshun, New Olympia, Batrice, and Gillan were other worlds that were founded. While these worlds didn’t gain as much attention as Cebravis did, it was becoming evident that many turned to Mars and Cebravis as core worlds. Martian politicians knew that a central government was needed. Even famed individuals such as Gabatrix had pushed for the idea of a unified government spectrum. This would allow a cooperative series of laws and freedoms that all individuals could enjoy. It wouldn’t be until the 2280s that the UWA was drawn up. These worlds would place the basic constitution and bills necessary in the creation of a United World’s Alliance. It would become a system that was looked very much like the United Nations of former Earth. The biggest exceptions were the UWA would have way more powers. Mars would be the central location for UWA headquarters as it still held vital industry. The formation of the UHN would also recognize the Deimos Shipyards as the central leading construction platform for future warships. While many colonies had created their own governments, many were still in an infantile state and almost perfectly mimicked the Martian-based system. It wasn’t difficult for many to declare the request to operate under a single government system. In theory, the UWA does allow rights in how the governments of colonies can operate unless it deliberately breaks with the established fundamental human rights and freedoms. For example, Gillan and the future colonies of Aphadus and Palora do have an elected president for their world but still have to adhere to the demands and requests of the UWA chairman or chairwoman. Both avoid getting into the deep political spectrums of the UWA and vice versa to prevent friction from developing. Usually, if such an event does occur, it is the responsibility of the leaders to reach an agreement with each other. It is the flexibility of the UWA that has allowed it to survive all the way to 2349. Its ability to compromise with other worlds, adhere to their requests and demands, and allow free trade and tourism between worlds is what keeps it functioning. The creation of the UWAN or United World’s Alliance Network is also a major contributing factor in keeping the alliance firm. The use of gate arrays to link internets between planets allows communication to be virtually instantaneous. Many historians have commented that “the UWA is the most successful outcome of human history that easily surpasses the United Nations.” Despite this, however, politics always exists. Political parties and organizations will remain a constant. The Cebravin Homefront is a political movement to make Cebravis the central capital of the UWA. The MNR or Martian Nationalist Republican party is devoted to having more UWA rights over planetary rights. The CLS or Colonial Socialist party is dedicated to having more rights for the colonies over the UWA. There are also smaller parties such as the LF or Libertarian Freedom that believe in little government and PCM or Post-Communism Movement party that believe in a return to former Earth 20^th century Communism. None of these political parties or movements are barred, and freedom of speech is promised to all. Even with the foundation of the UWA, the economic rise was slow. Much of the reason was for the fact that the original Martian economy was fragile, to begin with. The creation of new colonies wouldn’t happen overnight and take over twenty to thirty years to finally cement themselves to having regular trade and basic industry. Thankfully, gate folding technology has always proved to be substantial. Worlds like Batrice and Gillan capitalized on interstellar travel to begin spreading their mining industry to mineral-rich worlds deemed unsuitable for human life or any known form of life. Prior to the UWA, it was known as the great expansion boom as a series of new colonies had been founded. However, by the 2290s, there were no new known colonies. It wouldn’t be until Palora and Aphadus were founded that the UWA began to expand in size. There were no real objections to the concept of the UWA, only the way that it functioned. The common currency, the Martian dollar or mard for short, was the widely accepted monetary value. Batrice had expressed interest in having multiple currencies, but there was opposition by the other colonies. This still didn’t mean that other things could still be traded in basic exchanges, but the mard was the method to buy and sell things. With the inevitable passing of Gabatrix, the UWA has begun to see a slight shift in its function. While it remains at a strong point, the passing of one of the great pioneers has put the population in a slightly apprehensive state. With only a few new worlds, such as Cipra and Eutera to add to the new members of the UWA, it has solidified the first colonial worlds. Planets such as Batrice have debated the concept of slowly separating from the alliance. It has become an economic powerhouse with its own super fortress and shipyard facilities that have openly challenged the Deimos Shipyards of Mars. Other places such as Oshun and Palora have had allegations of corruption in their government. The UHN has placed alerts that it wishes to keep building up its forces to help prepare for any possible encounters or possible discontent that may occur in the UWA world. Regardless, the system is still intact. The ultimate true test, however, would come from the Itreans. After the discovery of the alien race, the military forces were quickly pressed on wide alert. Ironically, any fragility that the UWA had was only solidified. The original purpose of the alliance was to provide protection for one another. All of this would be brought to the test soon after the JJ-78 incident. *Spoilers if you haven’t read past Gabatrix: Minerva arc* The actions of the AI Minerva had shocked the population of the UWA. Chairman Aniruddhra was a leader of mixed popularity. According to his reasoning, he fully endorsed the application of creating a super-intelligent AI and other prohibited experiments due to a variety of reasons. Most of this was because, according to him, “that the human race was ready to return to things that they had purposely avoided.” Another crucial reason was to have a potential weapon or tool to provide to the UHN in case of any possible hostile alien assault. When Minerva was supposed to be shut down, the Itreans had already conquered Cipra. Many historians have purposely avoided placing too much blame on the chairman. His policies often reflected that of being open to change but avoiding going too much into war production. It was a widely popular belief in moderatism just before the JJ-78 incident. When the conflict of the Itreans began, he pushed to have an all build-up into the UHN, but it was too late for him. Opponents quickly turned on him and blamed him for being too weak and not doing enough to help out in the war effort. They called for Minerva and her child to be terminated. The end result was that Minerva turned on the people for trying to kill her and her child. When “she” had taken over the Martian network, she purposely requested to be spared along with her newborn. It became a watershed event. The general populace agreed to have her spared along with the chairman. Knowing that his popularity was completely vanquished, Aniruddra had stepped down. Further challenges were pressed onto the UWA. It was more than evident that the UHN couldn’t repel the alien invasion. While Eutera and Cipra weren’t important colonies, the loss of life was still significant. While a few in the population could quickly point out that the UWA was too weak against foreign opposition, others appreciated its tone. The colonies were struggling to work together. At the same time, nothing could be done as the UWA placed priorities into defending Mars, Batrice, and Cebravis. If these worlds fell, then humanity would fall too. *Spoilers if you haven’t read past Gabatrix: The First Peace arc* There is no doubt that the UWA saw the most significant reprieve with the T’rintar clan. Not only did the Itrean clan offer to provide safety and security to the UWA, but it also served as a way to back one another in case of a large-scale invasion. Technically, it was mostly a military alliance, but one that was easily shared within future cultural impacts. The UWA had various opinions about the alien race. Some were mistrust and misgivings, while others carried a wide-open view with them. Cultural-wise, the impact wasn’t as strong as most scholars believed. While it was true that the Itreans had a slew of different religions, cultural ideologies, and points of view, this didn’t mean that the T’rintar were going to socially consume the human race. If anything, the T’rintar clan, much like the other Itrean clans, was recovering from their own dilemmas. The alliance has no judgment in how each other’s personal affairs operate. The political spectrum has been one of careful separation but cohabitation at the same time. While the T’rintar clan are eager to “receive human bachelors,” there is also slight repression of those desires by both sides. Politically, while some politicians are open to the encouragement of human bachelors to go to Itrean space, there are some hidden resentments and fears of such an action. Fear of catching some unknown disease or carrying something that could unwillingly contaminate another world has been expressed. According to the Itreans, there is very little to fear in such matters since they have already managed to overcome those adversities.  Both the T’rintar clan and UWA are designed to be two separate entities. Even with the alliance, regardless of ill feelings, both understand that there is no turning back with such a unity. Instead, politicians have had to embrace the T’rintar clan and vice versa. For more information, please refer to History of Sex in the 24^th century, the UHN, and Itrean clans to further learn of the impact of the Human/T’rintar Clan Alliance.