Federation

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The United Federation of Planets, also referred to as the Federation or UFP, is an interstellar nation composed of planetary governments and colonies. The various members of the Federation are organized under the unifying goals of universal liberty, equality, peaceful coexistence, trade, science, exploration, and mutual defense. Its territory encompasses at least several dozen sectors in both the Alpha Quadrant and Beta Quadrants, spread across nearly 8,000 light-years of space. As of 2268 there were at least 30 members. As of 2373, there were more than 150 members of the Federation, and over 1,000 semi-autonomous colonies. Many of the Federation member worlds were originally Human colonies, which is the reason Humans make up the majority of Starfleet membership.

The Federation is currently one of the most powerful interstellar organizations of the Alpha Quadrant. Unlike the vast majority of other major and regional empires, where power is derived from a single dominant race that subjugates other nearby planets and species, all members of the Federation have joined willingly and coexist equally with the other members. Although its multispecies origin has caused it to be labeled a "mongrel" power by some outsiders, its diverse origins have also given it a unique strength over the past 200 years.

Apparently, the Federation is also famous for its technology resources and personnel. In particular, Federation engineers are respected, even by the enemies of the organization like The Dominion, as masters at technology repair and modification.

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Federation Members In Beta Fleet

As of 2373, the Federation consists of at least 150 member planets, spread over 8000 lightyears.

See: List of Federation members

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Notable Events

On SD240601.22 the USS Intrepid successfully negotiates peace with the Noriean race, and encourages them to petition for Federation Membership.

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