Thread:Ecoraptor3339/@comment-5496489-20170210202048/@comment-4960835-20170211172502

It appears you have the EC and the SMC mayorly mixed up.


 * SMC: Acts as a forum for the affairs of those powers who subscribe to a particular definition of what it means to be Mirusian (one that excludes France, the DI, TIAF, etc); attempts to organizes that civilizational unit into a coherent geopolitical pole which can defend itself against the Xonexi civilizational pole. Core idea: to reduce extagalactic influence to a bare minimum.
 * Became the Triumvirate of Mirus at the exclusion of the Waptoria Alliance of Species.


 * EC: Manages relations between a very inclusive set of Mirusian powers based not on identity, level of advancement, or place of origin, but on the need to promote peace. Promotes the exchange of ideas between member states to this and and and seeks to solve/mediate internal/external issues regarding Mirus. Actively explores the unknown space of Mirus to this end. Seeks to isolate those powers that are seen as harmful to this peace (Brotherhood of Darklings/Drakodominatus Tyranny/Imperium of War). Manages common recources and fosters active collaboration between it's member states. Does not see the galaxy as divided between civilisational poles. Core idea: to create the space and commitment for incremental progress and reform and foster understanding between all powers, no matter how small, that can be remotely seen as Mirusian.
 * The switch of the Persan and Mendel to the SMC effectively crippled the EC during the Coalition wars, leaving it unable to function as intended.