Fiction:Union of Imperial Quadrant States

The Drodoian Quadrant Colonies are a recently-formed extension of the Drodo Empire. Established in a fairly active sector of Quadrant 82 and developed around a lucrative trade route it has gained considerable wealth from trading with passing ships and extracting its "fair share" via tariff. This colony has inspired several other nations, such as France, to establish there own.

History
The Colonies where first established by an expedition led by Fleet Captain Cesterity in 2794. The initial fleet, bankrolled by not only the government, but also corporations and members of the nobility, was quite massive and laid down the ground work for subsequent expeditions.