Fiction:Delpha Coalition of Planets/Political relations and influence

This is about the DCP's relations with its neighbors.

The The Milky Way galaxy is home to many, many empires. While there are very powerful and advanced empires in the Milky Way, there is no one that is a truly dominant force in the galaxy, not since the disappearance of the Coadunation of Autonomous Beings, a galactic empire that existed millions of years ago. The Milky Way is home to over 400 billion stars, is over 100,000 light years across and is still quite active in stellar formation, and this is possibly the reason why there are so many empires compared to other galaxies. The Milky Way is also one of the most influential in the First Gigaquadrant, due to its wide diversity of cultures.



Galactic empires
The tiers are based on my blog.


 * The DCP have been known to conquer and absorb neutral empires, but most of the time are generally peaceful except if they meet a very hostile empire. The political status of the galaxy is quite stable, but wars do occur, even some on the galactic scale.  Although there is no unified empire that spans the galaxy, it doesn't mean the factions of the Milky Way are any weaker than those in others.  Some are very advanced and powerful indeed...

Tier 0
Omnipotent empires!

Tier 1
Hyper and ultra-advanced empires, with colossal energy sources, able to manipulate the laws of physics. They can travel to other universes and dimensions. Some live on a different plane of existence, or have ascended, and some are so powerful, our minds could not comprehend them.
 * Delpha Coalition of Planets - The DCP is perhaps the most powerful empire in the galaxy (through amount of systems and military might, but are not the most advanced), and often represent it into intergalactic relations with others.

Tier 2
Super-advanced empires, who can easily travel to other galaxies, and are unlocking extra-dimensional travel. They might build megastructures, and have examples of planetary or even stellar engineering. They are often millions, even billions of years old, and have immortality.
 * Note:There are no truly galactic empires in the Milky Way, but, they have colonized other galaxies and dimensions.


 * Ratings+1blue.png‎ The Salsetthe Republic - An enigmatic empire with a hive mind, and have very advanced technology. They interest us greatly, and understand our technology.  We have been having diplomatic talks recently.

Tier 3
Galactic empires, who have control either over an entire galaxy, or a large part of it. They can combine the power of various stars or even tap into the Galactic core, where there is fierce competition. These empires may have superweapons, and are beginning to explore and colonize other galaxies too.
 * Ratings+2green.png Jovar Empire - Their creators are the humans. The Jovar are one of the most powerful in the galaxy.  We like them, they are a force for good, and are helping us in the Intergalactic War.
 * Ratings-0yellow.png/Ratings-1orange.png Taxton Republic - They are allies of our former enemies, and they are quite hostile. We are monitoring them.  They also appear to dislike the Gablinus-Avis, our allies.  They are a powerful force, and are one of the richest and wealthiest empires in the galaxy.
 * Ratings+1blue.png‎ Human empires - One of the Milky Way's most influential species is humanity. This partly because they evolved into various offshoots or created different divided factions, because aliens enslaved them in their prehistory and spread them around the universe.  The original humans from Earth have left their homeworld to preserve it, but are not far away.  The Human Republic allied with the Rambo, and have intergalactic travel.  They have good and bad traits, and they are greedy, we would be neutral with them, but any ally with the Rambo is a friend of ours!
 * Ratings+2green.png Defensive System's Bloc - They fight for the same cause we do! However, our alliance did brake for a while when they sided with the rogue warlords, however they regret it and never actually attacked us.
 * Ratings+2green.png Gablinus-Avis - A chaotic neutral empire who like to party. They are good allies, and throw us wild parties, although they think we are ugly and are a bit jealous of us.
 * Ratings+1blue.png‎/Ratings+2green.png‎ - We are good friends with the BNSC!

Tier 4
These advanced empires, have pretty advanced technology, and can explore interstellar space with faster-than-light travel, usually warp. The majority of empires that survive the atomic barrier are in this scale. Although there are higher tiers, these empires can still be quite powerful and shouldn't be underestimated, even for tier 3 empires, as they have been known to band together to defeat a larger foe.
 * Orange face.png Consortium - A recent alliance (note:built up of random species in my galaxy) that try to compete with the DCP.
 * Ratings-0yellow.png Reckzo - The Reckzo are in transition into tier 3. They look a like nice people and have great potential.
 * Ratings+1blue.png‎ Pondsisosa Federation - They have good intentions, and have helped us. We are good friends with them.
 * Ratings-2red.png New Trucinex Imperium - After the old one was conquered, after they attacked our allies. They are fanatical and hostile, and we will not let them rise to power again.
 * Ratings+1blue.png‎ Gjigantrox Interstellar empire - We like them, they are helpful.
 * Ratings-0yellow.png Dragonisk Empire - They seem good, but we have no diplomatic ties with them yet.

Tier 5
These empires, are usually small or nomadic, they usually have reasonable technology(but there are exceptions), but are tiny compared to Tier 4 or above, only controlling a handful of systems. They might have the beginnings of FTL travel, but mostly use time dilation.
 * Ratings-1orange.png Hogomoth Refuge - The Hogomoth once had a grand tier 3 empire. They are peaceful and good, but allied with the Grox, in the hopes of teaching them harmony.  The fools, the Grox could never turn good.  We, like the rest of the galaxy hunt them down, and they only have a few city ships left leading a nomadic lifestyle.

Extra-galactic empires
Empires from other galaxies have colonized the Milky Way too.
 * Ratings-2red.png Tier 0 - Ayrai'Shikua or Xhodocto - They are a threat to the universe, and have caused us great devastation. They are the greatest threat we have ever faced.


 * Ratings+2green.png Tier 1 - The Krassio Host - They are one of our greatest allies, certainly the most powerful. We love to fight along side them in battle, they are awesome warriors!
 * Ratings-2red.png Tier 1 - The Nanohorde - Also one of the greatest threats to the universe. A technological cancer.  They are an accident, however, they have no feelings, they not evil, just an out of control menace.  Worst of all, we are responsible for their accidental creation.


 * Ratings+1blue.png‎ Tier 2 - The Core Federation - Now, we were great allies, but they turned on us in the civil war, and secretly built an empire near our space. We still haven't fully decided on what their intentions are.
 * CoreFed Commonwealth of Taxta
 * CoreFed Commonwealth of Jave'ruii
 * CoreFed Commonwealth of Delpha
 * Ratings-2red.png Tier 2 - Cognatus Alliance - These fanatics are a threat to galactic peace. They attack us and our allies in genocidal attacks, all in the name of their gods.
 * Ratings+2green.png Tier 2 - Masaari Crusade/Church of Spode - We usually barely tolerate Spode empires, but these seem to be a bit more relaxed in relation with other empires. They send missionaries to try an convert us though!
 * Ratings-0yellow.png/Ratings-1orange.png Tier 2 - Vartekian Empire - The Vartekians are evil, but their battle tactics are fair. They sided with Eclipsos in the civil war, however we have called on neutrality with all who did, and they agreed.  Still, they want to conquer this galaxy.  However, they prove invaluable allies against the Xhodocto and Cognatus.
 * Ratings+2green.png Tier 2 - United Republic of Cyrannus - They are a very friendly empire, who's main goal is to promote good. They are one of our closest allies, and they have helped us out a lot!
 * Ratings-1orange.png Tier 2 - Grox - We defeated the Grox in the Milky Way and Tigris galaxies. They are evil, however, we have called a truce on them, due to the Seven Starr Alliance doing so.  We still hate them, and test our weapons on them occasionally. They are scared of us, but they don't admit it.


 * Ratings+1blue.png‎ Tier 3 - Doriaca Kingdom - They allies with us, although we have only just had contact. They originally came from this galaxy, but have lived in another for so long, we consider them extra-galactic.
 * Ratings+2green.png Tier 3 - Rambo Nation - We were allies since we had first contact, like the Capricorn, the grand Rambo are perhaps our closest allies of all.
 * Ratings+1blue.png‎/Ratings+2green.png Tier 3 - Girdo Empire - They have aided us before, even though we had barely met. They are good and worthy allies indeed.
 * Ratings+1blue.png‎ Tier 3 - Sylit Republic - We are good friends with this empire, I hope our relations continue.
 * Ratings-2red.png Tier 3 - Da Prop Big Loron Empire - The "Loronz" are the most foolish species we have encountered. These barbarians would not be space-faring, but they do so by stealing and their females are few in number but very intelligent.  They think they can defeat us, we will prove them wrong!

Science Fiction empires - Native/extragalactic

 * Note:Since this is the SporeWiki universe, they are slightly different, and will not really get involved with much fiction, they just happen to co-exist as well in the galaxy, but is referenced by several empire's fictions, and some are included in the Imperial Civil War, which will kill off or merge them.

One of the maps includes empires from other science fiction. While they are in the galaxy, they are slightly different to those in their proper universes. They range from Tier 0 (such as the Xeelee) to Tier 5 (such as the Narn Regime). The DCP has met some of them and had a short war with the Borg Collective (Star Trek), who assimilated six planets (ingame, I played as the Borg too). The Salsetthe have also had encounters with them. And the Vartekians have battled the Daleks (Doctor Who).
 * Ratings-0yellow.pngTier 0 - Q - We only know one Q, and he is Q. What a trouble maker.  We don't know what to make of this species, if they are even lifeforms or gods, we are not sure.
 * Ratings-0yellow.pngTier 0 - Xeelee - They are one of the most powerful hyperadvanced civilizations known, beyond our comprehension. Ships disappear in their space, rumour has it that a Xhodocto fleet invaded it, but never lasted more than a few seconds.  They are made of spacetime defects, born before baryonic matter formed.  That's all we know and even we dare not oppose them, as we would be like mere angry flies buzzing around them.
 * Orange face.pngTier 1 LEFT THE GALAXY - Galactic Empire - They share many parallels with the Imperial Alliance. They are extremely powerful, with advanced technology, large fleets, powerful superweapons, huge megastructures and they control a huge empire in a distant galaxy in the Unknown regions.  They refuse diplomacy, and they are gathering on the edge.  They are militiant and expansionist, we do not trust them.  Their technology, size and fleet make them a dangerous threat.
 * Orange face.pngTier 1 - Daleks - An evil, dangerous and xenophobic empire. They are multiversal, capable of time travel and other incredible technology.  We are careful not to upset them.
 * Blue face.png/Ratings-0yellow.png/Orange face.pngTier 1 ASCENDED/LEFT THE RIM - First Ones - The First Ones are mysterious, ancient empires, billions of years old, and are very enigmatic and powerful. The Vorlon (who teach guide young races, we like them), Shadows (who stir trouble, and are evil), Walkers of Sigma-957, Ancients/Ori, Forerunners, Sphere Builders, Time Lords, and The Culture exist beyond the rim.  Their extent is unknown, but they guide young races.  Some have disappeared, we assume they have ascended or vanished only leaving relics.
 * Orange face.pngTier 2 - Species 8472 - A strange species from another universe who want to eradicate life in the Milky Way. They are an extremely dangerous threat.
 * Red face.pngTier 2 ALMOST DESTROYED - Borg Collective - They prove a dangerous menace to us. However, their empire has been much reduced by the Tokzhalan.
 * Blue face.pngTier 2 LEFT THE GALAXY - Asgard - A peaceful and advanced species. They suffer genetic degradation.  We like their friendly but intelligent attitude.  Centuries ago, they commited mass suicide, but others survived in different galaxies.  They are now coming back to the Milky Way to research their Milky Way cousins.
 * Ratings-0yellow.pngTier 3- Goa'uld System Lords - They were defeated, but recently several new false-gods have arose. They lack sufficient technology to be a threat to us, but they are a terror to small empires.  They can inhabit inside bodies, to take control and enslave species, usually humans.  Calculations show that they would have to infect two-thirds of our government before taking effect.
 * Ratings-0yellow.pngTier 3 STATE OF CIVIL WAR - Dominion - They are a moderately sized empire of proud warriors. The Founders are the most dangerous, so we watch them closely.  The Salsetthe believe a single civil war could rip them apart.
 * Orange face.pngTier 3 EXTINCT - Convenant - A religious empire similar but far weaker than the Cognatus. They are enemies of our allies the BNSC, so we keep an eye on them.
 * Blue face.pngTier 4 MERGED WITH HUMAN REPUBLIC  - United Federation of Planets - They stand for peace, but they are perhaps, too diplomatic, so they lack military readiness.
 * Ratings-0yellow.pngTier 4/5 MERGED WITH HUMAN REPUBLIC - Klingons, Minbari, and other Near-Humans - Most empires in the galaxy are Tier 5 and 4, who which we have little interest in.  However, if Tier 4 and 5 empires combine, they can be a threat.  We respect the Klingon's warrior codes though.

Influence and politics
Some empires, have more influence that others politically. Even advanced and powerful civilizations can be isolationist or xenophobic, or even unwilling to contact, while even weaker empires, if they have certain abilities that make them influential will have a voice and impact on galactic society. The DCP are very influential, and so are the empires of humanity(who are split up all over the galaxy).

Politics
There is several rules of the Galactic Code that some empires follow, which treats fairness, however, there are so many empires, even ones like the DCP break the code. Intergalactic no-man's land it usually lawless and wild, travelers must be very wary when going through. Trade ships are usually patrolled with ships to guard them from Pirates. Space races also go on in these regions. The Milky Way is generally stable, buts invasions from outside the galaxy and wars inside are not uncommon (mainly between Tier 5 and 4 empires, who haven't learned better). Wars that shake the entire galaxy though, only occur once to twice every century or longer. However, there are some very poor, dystopian warzones in the galaxy. In the big wars, the DCP often intervenes.

Many empires fiercely defend their space.

Why there is no Galactic civilization...Yet
Due to the sheer amount of different cultures and empires, many with life and intelligence which work so differently, most civilizations turn a blind eye or could not care less for a unified galaxy. However, unless something dramatic happened then maybe they would unite. Time will tell...

History
The history of the galaxy is vast. Only the most ancient civilizations know what had happend millenia ago, but rarely share their memories. Wars are in bold. Note that if the years aren't consistent with your timeline, remember that time is percieved differently by different species (as well as the dates and calender being different). This is a mix of human and Grimbolsaurian timelines.

Ancient past - Billions of years ago

 * 13 billion years ago:The Milky Way began to form.
 * 10 to 6 billion years ago:Due to a variety of new elements, complex life started to rise.
 * Most of the First Ones evolve.
 * 6 billion years ago:The Galactic Core becomes less active until various galactic collisions occur.
 * 7 to 3 billion years ago:The systems such as the Sol system and Chilius system that will become the homeworlds of modern day civilizations begin to form.

Once great Galactic empire - 1 Billion years ago

 * 1 billion years ago:A great empire once spanned the galaxy, thew Coadurnation of Autonamous Beings however, empires such as the Naucean, ascended.
 * 65 million years ago:Two asteroids (and other events) caused a mass extniction on Earth, however, a race of Saurians escaped Earth.
 * Archeohumans evolved and expanded to 200 LY radius from the Sol. They were next conquered or become extinct.

Last few millenia - 1 million to 1000 years ago

 * 600,000 to 100,000 years ago:
 * The Ancients and some of the First Ones ascend or die out in great wars (like Time Wars, Shadow wars), leaving behind great relics, such as artificial wormholes ("Stargates").
 * Humanity, who are destined to become a great empire, evolve from archeohumans.
 * Many advanced civilizations were founded 100,000 years ago (Lemuria or Mu), however, several alien races enslaved them (one parasetic species used them as hosts), and spread them throughout the galaxy. Eventually, humans were able to drive them offworld (but caused a huge collapse and a dark age, along with Ice Ages present at the time, humans reverted to Stone Age life) in another places, but Atlantis originated past 12.000 years and it become interstellar .  On some of the other planets, humans evolved into Near-Human races, resulting in the variety of humanoids.  Not all aliens were so mean, some decided to spread humans to protect them from enslavement.
 * The Xhodocto, are unleashed by humans from a monolith. They begin the first scourges and formed the Congregation in the Nexus galaxy.  The Xhodocto spare humans and Earth.
 * 10,000 years ago:
 * Atlantis is being destructed, and next civilization on earth is beginning to form
 * The Yoburt, a founding member of the DCP become space-faring (this is to explain why a 400 year old empire is as advanced as one that is many millenia older, along with the fact the DCP took control of the Galactic Core early.)
 * Some of the DCP's allies begin to advance to space.

Last 1000 years

 * 1000 years ago:Atlan humanity from Sirius become interstellar
 * 780 years ago:Auridian humanity from Sirius become interplanetary
 * 765 years ago:Auridian humanity from Sirius become interstellar
 * 700 years ago:Humanity from Earth become interstellar, and allied with several alien races to a form a Federation. Various wars (including the sci-fi ones) occured during this time period.  The humans came out on top.
 * 500 years ago:Humans create the Jovar Empire, who later set out for a quest to find their creators.
 * 200 years ago:Humans leave Earth to their destiny in the stars.

Last 1000 years/DCP history - 400 years ago

 * 400 years ago:A great nuclear war occurs on Mirenton, however, Emperor Wormulus Ist unites surviving nations on the post-holocaust planet.
 * 350 years ago:The Grimbolsaurians luckily survived become spacefaring. However, they met a terrible enemy (Wubs), but allied with other Delpha Sector empires, who overwhelmed their foes.
 * 270 years ago to 240 years ago:The DCP are at war with the Grox, known as the Grox Resistence who were eventually defeated. The DCP took control of the core (harnessed its energy) which expanded their technology and size extremely quickly, soon, they were dominating the Milky Way in the glorious Golden age...
 * Last 100 years:
 * 34 years ago:Founded the Seven Starr Alliance and started exploring intergalactic space.
 * 17 years ago:Entered the War of Ages.
 * 14 years ago:The DCP and allies lose, and the Scourge occurs, which wipes out much of the life in the universe. The DCP and allies escape to Universe 66501.  However, some stay behind and the Expansion Wedge and other expansion regions are set up when the DCP returned (so they could return power and reseed life).
 * 11 years ago:The DCP and their allies the CSA join forces in the Trucinex War.
 * 9 years ago:The Nanohorde plague begins, who consumed many planets, stars, cities, life and fleets but the DCP and allies eventually stopped them.
 * 4 years ago:The DCP/Loron war and Second Galactic War begins.
 * 2 years ago:The DCP collapse into a civil war.
 * 9 months ago:The Xhodocto become evil once more, and begin their xenocides of the universe. Meanwhile, the DCP also get involved with the Intergalactic War.
 * 7 months ago:The DCP and allies defeated the Xhodocto in the final battle.

Recent

 * 5 Months ago:The Cognatus Crusade of the Milky Way begins, as they converted many empires through force.
 * Last few weeks:
 * The Tokzhalan Empire begin the Milky Way campaign, and severely reduce to the Borg Collective in size, allied with the Daleks and united the Near-Human empires (sci-fi empires). Their goal is to wipe out normal empires, or ally the bigger ones, to allow Truly alien life to flourish.
 * Battle of Sol.
 * Near-destruction of the Borg Collective.
 * Alliance with the Daleks.
 * United near-human empires into the Human Coalition.
 * Daleks destroy the Convenant.
 * Tokzhalan Empire allies with the Grox remnant.
 * Almost all the human, transhuman and near-human (various sci-fi civilizations like the Jaffa, Minbari and the Klingons) empires merge into either the Human Repulic or the Human Coalition.
 * The Human Coalition is almost destroyed by the Grox, and flee to merge with the Human Republic. The Human Republic and the the DCP prepare to invade the Grox Remnant in the Milky Way.
 * Jovar Empire officially splits