Fiction:Four-Power Alliance (Marinus' Rebellion)

The Four-Power Alliance is a group of states which gradually emerged in 2817 out of concern for a sizable and unsustainable military buildup initiated by the Talven Empire in the southern Milky Way. Fearing an unnecessary arms race – or worse, that the Talven Empire might have aggressive intent – the Delpha Coalition of Planets, France, the Kicathian Republic, and the Farengeto Trade Coalition sought to negotiate with the Talva while taking moderate and unprovocative steps to ensure the collective security of the galaxy. As the negotiations progressed, these states began coordinating strategies, working closely to mitigate the dangers posed by the 'Talven Problem' and to ensure that war would not break out.