Fiction:French Andromedan Colonies

"Forty years ago, we ventured to Andromeda. We had nothing: a few ships, some food, and the means to keep ourselves alive for a little while. We labored and toiled for years to build this place, and it was hard work. It puts things into perspective when you realize that we are not outcasts, criminals, or exiles. We chose that hard life, we suffered for it, we lost, and we endured. The fact that we are here today, for me, is an affirmation of the terrific qualities that define us. Because of them, and because of the friendship of our allies, we survive, and we prosper. In that, ladies and gentlemen, the ongoing Andromeda Experiment is a resounding success."

- David Favre, 2798

The French Andromedan Colonies compose an administrative region of France located in the Andromeda Galaxy.

History
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Territory
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Notable planets

 * Richelieu
 * Casse-pied

Trade Routes
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Armed forces
The Colonies maintain a proficient and powerful military force to safeguard their interests in Andromeda. Born out of the military escorts that accompanied the first colonial ships to Andromeda, the Flotte Coloniale (English: Colonial Starfleet) fielded until recently French equipment dating back to the 2740’s and 2750’s, even after mainland France began to adopt new innovations. This divergence was intensified as the Colonies began to upgrade the old French equipment with innovations gained through their experiences in Andromeda.

By the time of the Gigaquadrantic Conflicts, the Colonial Starfleet was caught the middle of an awkward transitionary period: As communication with France in the Milky Way became easier and less costly, especially after the alliance with the Tybusen Intergalactic Allied Federation was signed, the Starfleet began to modernize, incorporating modern French materiel like the Céleste-class battleship and Mirage Roi alongside older equipment like the battle-tested Superbe-class.

Fleet
Starships=

Allies
"We are bound to do great things together."


 * Green face.png Tybusen Intergalactic Allied Federation (alliance, declaration of friendship, access to hyperspatial infrastructure, trade agreements)
 * AGC Flag.png Andromedan Galactic Commonwealth (member)
 * Green face.png Draconid Imperium (trade agreements, alliance)
 * Blue face.png Brood of War
 * Blue face.png The Divinarium
 * Blue face.png Mardvaeli Republic
 * Yellow face.png Fordan Empire
 * Yellow face.png The Hegemony
 * Yellow face.png The Coalition
 * Yellow face.png Shymiran Divisional Federation
 * Yellow face.png Solonese Union
 * Yellow face.png Liberated Zarni Sodality
 * Yellow face.png Clanden Admiralty

Neutral
"Hm?"


 * Yellow face.png Kicath Empire
 * Orange face.png Dominion of the Xhodocto

At War
"You have made an enemy of the French. That is not a wise move."


 * Red face.png Drakodominatus Tyranny †