The Lunar State¶
The Sovereign State of Luna and Her Outlying Colonies is the largest off-Earth human population and the only sovereign polity independent of the UEF. For the full treatment of Luna — geography, culture, warrens, economy, and daily life — see Luna.
Key Faction Facts¶
- Sovereign and independent since the Lunar War (2278-2279). Not a UEF member nation.
- Treaty relationship with the UEF governs trade, mutual defense, and jurisdictional boundaries.
- Population: Single-digit billions across multiple metropolitan areas.
- Government: Lunar Council — democratic, with stronger civilian control than the UEF.
- Regulatory framework: Stricter than the UEF in many areas, particularly corporate oversight.
- Mars interests: Complex and divided. Luna wants a seat at the table but lacks the resources to colonize independently. Internal factions range from pragmatic cooperation to isolationism. See Colonization for details.
Campaign Relevance¶
Luna is where Mycroft lives, where UMS is headquartered, and where the Sagan launched from. The crew's discoveries will eventually reach the Lunar Council, and Luna's response — as an independent power with its own interests — will matter.
Related¶
- Luna — the full document (place + politics)
- UEF Overview — the other major human government
- Colonization — Luna's Mars interests
- University of Mare Serenitatis — Luna's premier institution