ATLAS: Allied Territories, Leagues and Associated Systems

A. Organisation Type

- Large federation (50+ systems)

- Integrated system similar to EU

- Hybrid centralised/decentralised governance

 B. Centralised Powers

- Military

- Law

- Education

- Interstellar trade and travel

- Rules of behaviour

- Diplomacy

- Interstellar communications/media

- Monetary system

- Humanitarian efforts

 C. Local Planetary Control

- Cultural education

- Local law enforcement

- Local trade and taxes

- Immigration

- Internal trading

A. Three-Council System

1. Lower Council

- Represents interests of common people

  - Primary focus on civilian matters

  - Direct representation of populations

2. Upper Council

- Represents interests of member planets

- Focus on planetary sovereignty

- Equal representation per planet

3. Supreme Council

- Ultimate authority

- Can overrule other councils

- Primary authority in wartime/crisis

B. Council Operations

1. Term Limits

   - Lower Council: 5 years (max three consecutive terms)

   - Upper Council: 7 years (max two consecutive terms)

   - Supreme Council: 10 years (single term only)

2. Member Selection

   - Regular elections every five years

   - Self-nomination or external nomination

   - Must meet citizenship and qualification requirements

A. Between Councils

1. Lower to Upper Council

   - 60% majority needed for amendments

   - Can propose public referendums

   - Oversight of budget allocation

   - Can delay non-urgent legislation

 2. Upper to Lower Council

   - Can return legislation for revision

   - Veto power over local governance

   - Reviews Lower Council appointments

   - Can challenge proposals affecting planetary sovereignty

3. Supreme Council Limitations

   - Written justification required for overruling

   - Decisions challengeable by joint council agreement

   - Cannot create laws without other council approval

   - Term limits strictly enforced

A. Voting Procedures

1. Lower Council

   - 51% for routine matters

   - 67% for significant changes

   - Electronic voting with blockchain verification

 2. Upper Council

   - Two-thirds majority for all decisions

   - Planet representatives must be present

   - Weighted voting for inter-planetary matters

 3. Supreme Council

   - Unanimous agreement for war declarations

   - 80% majority for emergency powers

   - Three-day consideration period (non-emergency)

 B. Verification and Documentation

1. Vote Verification

   - Multi-factor biometric authentication

   - Quantum-encrypted personal voting keys

   - DNA resonance scanning

   - Triple-layer security for remote voting

 2. Documentation Requirements

   - Pre-vote documentation package

   - Real-time recording and verification

   - 100-year archival requirement

   - Public access to anonymised records

A. Independent Tribunal System

1. Member Selection

   - Independent commission selection

   - Merit-based appointments

   - Five-year terms

   - Specific qualification requirements

2. Jurisdiction

   - Seven specialised chambers

   - Appeals process through First-tier and Upper Tribunal

   - Enforcement through standard courts

   - Binding decision-making power

A. Rights and Documentation

- Universal citizenship card/chip system

- Free movement between member planets

- Shared citizenship rights

- Common currency system (credits)

A. Communication Systems

- Data-burst packages for long-distance communication

- Probe and relay network

- Specialised data crystals

- AI systems for cohesion maintenance

A. Crisis Response

1. War/Defence

   - 15-minute decision window

   - 90% majority required

   - No abstentions allowed

 2. Natural Disasters

   - 30-minute decision window

   - Resource allocation protocols

   - 75% majority required

 3. Political Crises

  - 1-hour decision window

- Full council participation

- 85% majority needed

A. Unified Defence Force (UDF)

1. Central Command Structure

   - Strategic Operations Command

   - Tactical Response Division

   - Intelligence and Counter-Intelligence Bureau

   - Space Fleet Command

   - Planetary Defence Corps

 2. Special Units

   - Rapid Response Teams

   - Crisis Intervention Forces

   - Deep Space Patrol Units

   - Diplomatic Security Corps

   - Cyber Defence Division

B. Intelligence Network (ATLAS-INT)

1. Departments

   - Strategic Intelligence

   - Counter-Terrorism

   - Economic Security

   - Technological Threats

   - Xenological Relations

2. Operations

   - Information Gathering

   - Threat Assessment

   - Inter-Planetary Security

   - Counter-Espionage

   - Data Protection

A. Central Banking System (ATLAS-FIN)

1. Monetary Control

   - Credit Regulation

   - Currency Stability

   - Inter-Planetary Transactions

   - Financial Security

2. Economic Oversight

   - Market Regulation

   - Trade Balance

   - Economic Forecasting

   - Crisis Management

 B. Trade Commission

1. Responsibilities

   - Trade Agreement Enforcement

   - Tariff Management

   - Market Access Regulation

   - Fair Trade Practices

   - Dispute Resolution

2. Special Divisions

   - Resource Management

   - Technology Transfer

   - Economic Development

   - Market Integration

A. Research and Development Authority (ATLAS-RDA)

1. Primary Divisions

   - Space Technology

   - Medical Research

   - Environmental Sciences

   - Quantum Computing

   - Xenobiology

 2. Special Projects

   - Deep Space Exploration

   - Alternative Energy

   - Advanced Materials

   - AI Development

   - Terraforming

 B. Technology Standards Commission

1. Areas of Oversight

   - Communication Protocols

   - AI Ethics

   - Cybersecurity Standards

   - Environmental Controls

   - Safety Regulations

A. Emergency Response Organisation (ATLAS-ERO)

1. Divisions

   - Disaster Response

   - Refugee Services

   - Medical Emergency

   - Food Security

   - Infrastructure Recovery

 2. Special Units

   - First Responders

   - Rehabilitation Services

   - Long-term Recovery

   - Mental Health Support

 B. Social Development Commission

1. Programs

   - Education Standards

   - Healthcare Systems

   - Cultural Preservation

   - Social Integration

   - Welfare Programs

A. External Relations Bureau

1. Departments

   - Non-Member Relations

   - Trade Negotiations

   - Cultural Exchange

   - Conflict Resolution

   - Alliance Building

 2. Special Divisions

   - First Contact Protocol

   - Treaty Negotiation

   - Crisis Mediation

   - Cultural Affairs

B. Internal Relations Department

1. Functions

   - Member State Relations

   - Dispute Resolution

   - Cultural Integration

   - Policy Coordination

   - Resource Allocation

A. Environmental Protection Agency (ATLAS-EPA)

1. Responsibilities

   - Planetary Protection

   - Climate Monitoring

   - Resource Conservation

   - Pollution Control

   - Species Preservation

B. Transportation and Commerce Authority

1. Divisions

   - Space Traffic Control

   - Trade Route Management

   - Port Authority

   - Customs and Border Control

   - Commercial Licensing

A. Information and Communications Bureau

1. Services

   - Public Relations

   - Inter-Planetary Communications

   - Data Management

   - Archive Maintenance

   - Translation Services

B. Infrastructure Management

1. Departments

   - Facility Maintenance

   - Transportation Systems

   - Communication Networks

   - Energy Distribution

   - Waste Management