Over a million systems that have banned together for protection, prosperity, and productivity. The Federation has five branches of government. 1. Crafters Guild/ 2. Traders Union. 3. The Holy Union. 4. Academic University. 5. Military Forces, Army, Marine, and Battle Corps. Every Citizen of the Federation needs to serve two years in the Military to earn their Citizenship. At the end of their two years they go before a review board are judged and sentenced to either continue military service or moved to a more appreciate branch, or sent into the private sector. Once you are a Citizen, you no longer pay taxes, and are able to use all Federation resources as you see fit. You can open your own business or continue Academic pursuits. There are countless races that are part of the federation. The founding members of The Federation are (in order of signature), The Drakon (Lizard/Dragon race), The Feilious (Cat race), Esuestrius (Horse race), Aprxisus (Crystilyn race), and most recently Homian (humans). There are thousands of races out there that are in some part aligned to the Federation. The Avian Alliance (bird race) is the only hold out to the Federation though trade and craftsmanship are shared.             The Federation is responsible for ALL hyperspace lanes and collecting taxes on space travel. Federation Enforcers are feared (Like Judges from Judge Dreed) as being unforgiving killing machines when it comes to taxes. Any ships using Hyperlanes without proper taxes will be confiscated and all crewmen will be subject to Fines or Imprisonment.  More to Come...