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=Lore=
=Lore=
Written by Sean Morabito.
Written by Sean Morabito.[[File:UNE_FLAG.png|thumb|432x432px|The U.N.E. Flag]]
 
== Timeline ==
== Timeline ==
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[[File:Ship Size Reference.png|thumb|431x431px|Super Capitals Size Reference]]
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-Ships are sent out into a resource rich system once it was found and start establishing permanent, space-bound infrastructure
-Ships are sent out into a resource rich system once it was found and start establishing permanent, space-bound infrastructure


-At first, rather than settle permanently on a habitable world, humans stay in space constructing starbases and structures while mining comets and asteroids for the necessary materials to suit their needs. Later on some planets are terraformed or settled on permanently.<h1> United Nations of Earth</h1>By the year 3383, the Earth had been ravaged of its natural resources. Scarcely any of the planet's mines had been left untouched. The Earth was bled dry, pits and shafts stretching deep into the crust, bare of any minerals or fuel. Many industries on Earth fell into ruin, unable to support themselves due to excessive energy costs and pitifully low production rates. The crisis continued to intensify at an alarming rate, but just as the worst economic and resource depression in history loomed at the edges of human society, a spark of hope shone from NASA: An asteroid system filled with countless valuable resources had just been discovered not far from Earth. Every pure element humanity could have ever needed could be found there, and even some that humanity never thought they may need. Thus, a new age dawned on Earth.
-At first, rather than settle permanently on a habitable world, humans stay in space constructing starbases and structures while mining comets and asteroids for the necessary materials to suit their needs. Later on some planets are terraformed or settled on permanently.
[[File:KNEALL FLAG Higher Quality.png|left|thumb|442x442px|The Kneall Flag]]
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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= United Nations of Earth =
By the year 3383, the Earth had been ravaged of its natural resources. Scarcely any of the planet's mines had been left untouched. The Earth was bled dry, pits and shafts stretching deep into the crust, bare of any minerals or fuel. Many industries on Earth fell into ruin, unable to support themselves due to excessive energy costs and pitifully low production rates. The crisis continued to intensify at an alarming rate, but just as the worst economic and resource depression in history loomed at the edges of human society, a spark of hope shone from NASA: An asteroid system filled with countless valuable resources had just been discovered not far from Earth. Every pure element humanity could have ever needed could be found there, and even some that humanity never thought they may need. Thus, a new age dawned on Earth.
Soon after this amazing news, frivolous work and research were started on interstellar space travel, beginning with the initiation of NASA's Interstellar Space Program, also known as the I.S.P. After the economic collapse, crowds of people desperate for work flocked from all around the globe. This immense workforce allowed the first mission of the I.S.P., Project Constellation, to be launched just a few years after the program's initiation. Project Constellation saw enormous success. This gave NASA a glimpse of the true potential in continuing such advancements in technology, inspiring them to redouble their effort in research and engineering. A mere decade later, fully equipped mining and cargo ships were ready to launch towards the asteroid field. Christened “The Voyager Armada,” all ships within the fleet were equipped with brand new warp drives, which had been developed only a few years prior. This huge technological advancement shortened the original travel time to the asteroid field from 36 years to mere hours.
Soon after this amazing news, frivolous work and research were started on interstellar space travel, beginning with the initiation of NASA's Interstellar Space Program, also known as the I.S.P. After the economic collapse, crowds of people desperate for work flocked from all around the globe. This immense workforce allowed the first mission of the I.S.P., Project Constellation, to be launched just a few years after the program's initiation. Project Constellation saw enormous success. This gave NASA a glimpse of the true potential in continuing such advancements in technology, inspiring them to redouble their effort in research and engineering. A mere decade later, fully equipped mining and cargo ships were ready to launch towards the asteroid field. Christened “The Voyager Armada,” all ships within the fleet were equipped with brand new warp drives, which had been developed only a few years prior. This huge technological advancement shortened the original travel time to the asteroid field from 36 years to mere hours.


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<div style="background-color: #111212; border: 1px solid #252828; box-shadow: 0px 2px 4px #0C0D0D; margin: 10px; padding: 5px;">[[File:Aqua Abandoned.PNG|centre|thumb|618x618px|The Planet Aqueous II]]</div>On July 13, 3407, The U.N.E. passed sweeping precautionary legislation to protect the location of Earth. All major military and mining operations were required to be at least 10 light-years from Earth to prevent the aliens from discovering its exact location and bringing the war directly to the central command of the U.N.E.
<div style="background-color: #111212; border: 1px solid #252828; box-shadow: 0px 2px 4px #0C0D0D; margin: 10px; padding: 5px;">[[File:Aqua Abandoned.PNG|centre|thumb|618x618px|The Planet Aqueous II]]</div>On July 13, 3407, The U.N.E. passed sweeping precautionary legislation to protect the location of Earth. All major military and mining operations were required to be at least 10 light-years from Earth to prevent the aliens from discovering its exact location and bringing the war directly to the central command of the U.N.E.
As military development continued, the U.N.E. started classified work on a “Prototype” Mega-starship. Construction would take decades. Rumors of the ship began to spread, many of which claimed it would have enough power to repeal an entire fleet. As the government continued to centralize in order to control resources and move them into the military, rebel factions who did not agree with the U.N.E. merged into one and took off into space. From there, they spread out and began causing trouble to U.N.E. starbases and patrols for the foreseeable future.
As military development continued, the U.N.E. started classified work on a “Prototype” Mega-starship. This program later became the "Odin-Class" Super Capital. Construction would take decades. Rumors of the ship began to spread, many of which claimed it would have enough power to repeal an entire fleet. As the government continued to centralize in order to control resources and move them into the military, rebel factions who did not agree with the U.N.E. merged into one and took off into space. From there, they spread out and began causing trouble to U.N.E. starbases and patrols for the foreseeable future.
In the midst of the Prototype's development, there was a top-secret mission: The construction of a Mega Base in the heart of the asteroid field the U.N.E. had first fled from after the Aqueous II incident. Utilization of the bountiful resources in the field meant construction was swift, and the Mega Base was completed in just under a year. The Mega Base was equipped with the largest shield generator in history. The hull was strengthened and thickened to the point that not even an entire fleet could breach the base's walls. Over time, the Mega Base became a massive trade hub for later stations set up in the asteroid field. The rebels organized a general peace with the U.N.E. (though some pirates refused to back down), and the Freedom Base was constructed. Xeiron Industries, an independent company, created Sambhyre Research Station. Its original purpose was to explore the feasibility of new fuels and power sources through portable uranium processing and refining in the depths of space. After a deadly scenario leaving the station in shambles, Xeiron Industries had little motivation to carry on their research. In order to prevent a complete reactor shutdown, if they should ever need to return, the heads of Xeiron began to give out loans to traders or anyone that could supply small amounts of fuel to the station. No further attention has been paid to the station, and it has become a broken, derelict place, apart from the occasional overnight trader looking for a loan.
In the midst of the Prototype's development, there was a top-secret mission: The construction of a Mega Base in the heart of the asteroid field the U.N.E. had first fled from after the Aqueous II incident. Utilization of the bountiful resources in the field meant construction was swift, and the Mega Base was completed in just under a year. The Mega Base was equipped with the largest shield generator in history. The hull was strengthened and thickened to the point that not even an entire fleet could breach the base's walls. Over time, the Mega Base became a massive trade hub for later stations set up in the asteroid field. The rebels organized a general peace with the U.N.E. (though some pirates refused to back down), and the Freedom Base was constructed. Xeiron Industries, an independent company, created Sambhyre Research Station. Its original purpose was to explore the feasibility of new fuels and power sources through portable uranium processing and refining in the depths of space. After a deadly scenario leaving the station in shambles, Xeiron Industries had little motivation to carry on their research. In order to prevent a complete reactor shutdown, if they should ever need to return, the heads of Xeiron began to give out loans to traders or anyone that could supply small amounts of fuel to the station. No further attention has been paid to the station, and it has become a broken, derelict place, apart from the occasional overnight trader looking for a loan.
As the years continued to pass, a new planet was discovered in the asteroid field. The U.N.E. named it Frion I and constructed a base in the heart of the rocky planet. They also set up considerable orbital defenses if it were to ever be attacked.
As the years continued to pass, a new planet was discovered in the asteroid field. The U.N.E. named it Frion I and constructed a base in the heart of the rocky planet. They also set up considerable orbital defenses if it were to ever be attacked.
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==New Alliances Begin==
==New Alliances Begin==
With more new technology being found, bounties were placed on Kneall ships. Soon, the Kneall rarely appeared to attack, much less raid. But the Kneall were secretly making a ship worthy of legend. Soon it was finished. But it wouldn't be long before the U.N.E. found out about the project with a Slarfie spy. The Eradicator was coming. The general public was also making new, humongous manufacturing companies for warships, freighters, and miners. One of them in particular, Event Horizon Manufacturing, to be exact, signed a deal to make a ship that mirrored or at least countered the strength of the Eradicator. Soon, the Astraeus was mass-produced, and the U.N.E. was once again prepared for battle.  
With more new technology being found, bounties were placed on Kneall ships. Soon, the Kneall rarely appeared to attack, much less raid. But the Kneall were secretly making a ship worthy of legend. Soon it was finished. But it wouldn't be long before the U.N.E. found out about the project with a Slarfie spy. The Eradicator was coming. The general public was also making new, humongous manufacturing companies for warships, freighters, and miners. One of them in particular, Event Horizon Manufacturing, to be exact, signed a deal to make a ship that mirrored or at least countered the strength of the Eradicator. Soon, the Astraeus was mass-produced, and the U.N.E. was once again prepared for battle.  
==The Triple-Race War==
==The Second Kneall-U.N.E. War==
During the second Kneall-U.N.E. War, The Eradicator and it's weapons and comrades were wiping several astraeus out within a matter of minutes. But there were too many. But suddenly, the Pirates appeared. They too, wanted control of the galaxy, it was clear that all 3 were against each other. The U.N.E. saw the Kneall and Pirates as a threat (And they were, of course), The Pirates saw the U.N.E. and the Kneall as a threat, and the Kneall thought the U.N.E. and the Pirates were a threat. And so, it was between 3 major groups to practically destroy each other. The Pirates came well prepared, with their army of Kodiaks, Jormungands, and Dragoons. The U.N.E. and the Pirates won in an unlikely team, and later signed the treaty of peace (ToP).
During the second Kneall-U.N.E. War, The Eradicator's weapons and comrades were able to take an Astraeus out within a matter of minutes. There were simply too many Kneall, and the small fleet of Astraeus was overwhelmed. U.N.E. Command decided to deploy the ''Prototype X-1'', as the Astraeus-Class was clearly not up to par with the Eradicator. The ''Prototype X-1'' was the only ship the U.N.E. had that could come close to the sheer firepower that the Eradicator possessed. U.N.E. also deployed their Subjugator-Class Super Capitol, but it had little impact on the fight due to it's emphasis on durability, and it had substantially less firepower than ships it's size. As the tide was turning against the U.N.E, the Pirates realized that the U.N.E was the only thing protecting them from the Kneall. The Pirates made the decision to assist the U.N.E, and they came well prepared to the battle with their Kodiak, which ironically was stolen from the U.N.E. The U.N.E. and the Pirates won in an unlikely team, and they were able to take out the Eradicator. However, the U.N.E.'s superweapon, the ''Prototype X-1'' was lost in the fight. This was a massive setback for the Odin Program and Humanity as a whole. The U.N.E. and the Pirates later signed the treaty of peace (ToP), preventing war between the two factions. But as time past, relations broke down between the Pirates and U.N.E, and skirmishes and fights between them became common as they once were. After the Kneall's defeat in The Second Kneall-U.N.E. War, the Kneall retreated away from U.N.E. space, but sometimes they do quick excursions to raid Human and Pirate Outposts.
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=Current U.N.E. Fleet=
 
The current U.N.E. fleet is made up of the following ships; ''Chimera-S'', ''Orion-X'', ''Nisos'', ''Sovereign-X'', ''Judgement'', and ''Subjugator''. Some are manufactured by U.N.E. itself, while others are produced by 3rd parties and bought by the U.N.E.
 
==Chimera-S==
 
The ''Chimera-S'' is the military-grade variant of the commonly known ''Chimera''-Class Destroyer. It packs a greatly enhanced shield generator to assist the ''Chimera-S'' in tackling the Kneall ''Punisher's'' Large Torpedo. In addition, it also has a larger cargo hold than it's civilian counterpart, allowing for increased scrap-looting ability. Both variants of the ''Chimera'' do not have spinal weaponry, and to compensate, have more turrets than other ships of it's size. The civilian ''Chimera'' has been on the market for a long time, but with upgrades the ''Chimera-S'' has been able to remain relevant and a threat to the Kneall. These upgrades have led to the ''Chimera-S'' being identified as a Cruiser, despite the ''Chimera'' being identified as a destroyer. However, these upgrades also come at a cost, as the ''Chimera-S'' is much slower, less maneuverable, and more costly than the non-military variant.
 
The ''Chimera-s'' is currently used very heavily by the U.N.E., as it's a flexible and cheap destroyer, able to accomplish various tasks, such as fleet support and scouting. The U.N.E. used to use the civilian variant, the ''Chimera'' as it was even cheaper and better for scouting because of it's higher speed. But as the U.N.E.'s doctrine went from area coverage to sheer firepower, the U.N.E. needed a destroyer capable of taking down larger Kneall ships. The ''Chimera-S'' can take down Kneall ''Bruisers'' and can deal serious damage to Kneall ''Outriders''. Multiple ''Chimera-S's'' can even take down the feared Kneall ''Punisher''. It also performs well in fleets, able to take down smaller ships fast and can deal considerable damage to Kneall capitol ships.
 
==Orion-X==
 
The ''Orion'' was originally created as a cheap, non-military escort ship. Like the ''Chimera-S'', the ''Orion-X'' is the military version of the outdated cruiser. Instead of making a new ship platform, U.N.E. High Command decided to reuse the Orion platform in an effort to save money for the Odin Program. Despite being outdated, the ''Orion'' has very strong weapons for it's size, which presumably led to the U.N.E. seeing potential in upgrading the ship. The ''Orion-X'' has multiple railguns, making it effective for pestering capitol ships at long range, while the laser turrets make quick work of ships at closer ranges. Unlike the ''Chimera''-Class, the ''Orion''-Class does have spinal cannons, enabling it's pilots to deal incredible damage to targets with shields down. The ''Orion-X'' has almost double the protection and armor of the civilian variant, while boasting similar speed and handling. But the extra engine power required led to the ''Orion-X'' lacking a cargo hold, and led to slightly less firepower. The large amount of armor that the ''Orion-X'' possesses means that the ''Orion-X'' is classified as a Battlecruiser, while it's civilian counterpart is classified as a Cruiser.
 
The ''Orion-X'' is used by the U.N.E. as a sturdier, more-heavily-armed version of the ''Chimera-S''. It performs similar tasks however, like fleet support and scouting. However, the ''Orion-X'' can take on larger targets than the ''Chimera-S'' can. Just one ''Orion-X'' can take out a Kneall ''Outrider'', and three can take a ''Punisher'' with minimal losses. The ''Orion-X'' is also effective in a fleet, as it's sheer firepower allows for significant damage to capitol ships. But due to the rising cost of maintaining the U.N.E.'s fleet of ''Orion-X's'', U.N.E is considering finding a replacement for the ''Orion-X''. Despite this, it still is a powerful and reliable ship, feared by Kneall across the galaxy.
 
==Nisos==
 
The ''Nisos''-Class Battleship is a relatively new addition to the U.N.E. fleet. It is produced directly by the U.N.E, unlike the ''Chimera-S'' or ''Orion-X''. Once U.N.E. command noticed the Kneall's trend towards high shield durability, they decided to make a whole new ship class, dubbed the "''Nisos''" to effectively exploit the Kneall's newly discovered weakness. The ''Nisos'' is a very effective shieldbreaker, as almost every weapon it has is energy-based. While the Nisos Program came at a high research and development cost, the ''Nisos'' has proved itself as a very effective ship for countering the Kneall threat. The U.N.E. sells the ''Nisos'' to private companies, which is highly unusual for a powerful, cutting-edge military ship. Their offical reason for this is "To help all of humanity against the rising Kneall threat", but some groups wonder if this is the real reason for the sale of the ''Nisos''-Class Battleship. While its reason for sale might be questioned, it's ability to take out enemy shields cannot be disputed, as the ''Nisos'' is able to fully disable a ''Punisher's'' shields in less than 30 seconds.
 
Due to the ''Nisos'' recent appearance on the battlefield, it's still only used in small numbers. While their numbers may be small, they have had a huge impact on the invading ''Punishers'' and ''Decimators''. The ''Nisos'' is used mostly in fleets, and is rarely seen alone, as the ''Nisos'' has trouble dealing significant hull damage, so other ships such as the ''Chimera-S'' or ''Orion-X'' are used to support the ''Nisos'' against targets with disabled shields. The ''Nisos'' has plenty of range, due to it's state-of-the-art energy lances, but it struggles against small targets as it lacks light weaponry. The ''Nisos'' is utilized by the U.N.E. in fleets to take out large, high priority targets such as ''Punishers''. While still a new sight on the battlefield, the Kneall have quickly learned not to underestimate this battleship.
 
==Sovereign-X==
 
The ''Sovereign-X'' is a remastered version of the ''Sovereign''-Class Battleship, remastered by the original creator of the ''Sovereign'', Event Horizon Shipyards. The original ''Sovereign'' was designed by the U.N.E. to counter the rising firepower of Kneall warships. The U.N.E. hired the famous Event Horizon Shipyards to build their new warship. The ''Sovereign'' was in huge demand on the markets due to its very respectable firepower and amazing durability, while it's compact shape led to lower costs. The ''Sovereign-X'' has received many upgrades from its original design, which means the ''Sovereign-X'' is classified as a Dreadnought, rather than the Battleship classification of the original Sovereign. The newer ''Sovereign-X'' only is slightly more durable than the original counterpart, despite being considered a Dreadnought. The ''Sovereign-X's'' weapons are also not much better than the original ''Sovereign'', with some even calling them worse. It's total damage output is slightly less than the original version on paper, but the ''Sovereign-X'' uses more high-accuracy turrets, which helps it counter swarms of Kneall. The ''Sovereign-X'' does have an ace up it's sleeve however, as it's top speed is 66% higher and it's turn speed is twice as fast. This allows the ''Sovereign-X'' to dodge a substantial number of high-caliber shots from Kneall Capitol Ships. This great speed comes at the cost of an extremely small cargo hold for it's class.
 
Ever since it's adoption by the U.N.E, the ''Sovereign''-Class Battleship has participated in many large battles. After many years in service, the ''Sovereign'' was decommissioned, but U.N.E. saw potential in a redesign for the ship. When the ''Sovereign-X'' was rolled off of production lines, it was hailed as the U.N.E.'s new super-warship. In it's first battle, 2 ''Sovereign-Xs'' were destroyed, while there were no losses from the ''Judgements'', a Dreadnought class predating even the original ''Sovereign''. Critics were quick to blame Event Horizon Shipyards for the ''Sovereign-X's'' poor performance. These complaints have merit, as the ''Sovereign-X'' is more expensive than the original ship, while seeming to perform worse. Despite the ''Sovereign-X's'' shaky start, it is used heavily by the U.N.E. for it's quick deployment times and good firepower. Since that fateful first battle, the ''Sovereign-X'' has performed better, but the U.N.E's new ship, the ''Nisos''-Class Battleship, is much more cost effective and counters the Kneall better with it's anti-shield armament. Both the ''Sovereign'' and ''Sovereign-X'' favor cannons and kinetic weapons, which make them sub-optimal for fighting the Kneall threat. But the U.N.E. has found a new niche for the ''Sovereign-X'', as Pirates often make ships out of scrapped ship hulls, and this is where most of their armor comes from. This makes the ''Sovereign-X'' extremely effective against Pirate ships, and it is the best ship the U.N.E. has at it's disposal for this purpose.  
 
 
 
 
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