United Species Association

The United Species Association is the central authority of Erlos. They are responsible for maintaining the colony by performing various government functions, and delegating functions to the mid-level and lower forms of government. Additionally, they are charged in spearheading diplomatic relationships between Humanity, the Sangheili, the Turians, and any other powerful species' governments. All government functions must abide by the Constitution.

Levels of Government
The Federal Government is considered the United Species Association itself. The District Government are the individual states within Erlos. This is with exception of the planet's capital, New Phoenix, which the federal government has control over. The Local Governments are the individual cities within the districts.

Branches of Government
Every level of government is divided into a Executive, Judicial, and Legislative branch. Of the three branches of government, the Judicial Branch is the only one whose members do not require re-election. Each branch carries with them a different amount of people, with different roles, abilities, and limitations. For the sake of reading room, we will only be discussing the Federal Government.

The Executive Branch
Leader: Planetary Governor

Subordinate: Vice-Governor

Election Cycle: Once every 4 Years

Mission: Enforce the will of the people through the power of the pen. Lead the United Species Association's military in protecting Erlos and her interests, and spearhead all diplomatic activities between the USA and neighboring authorities.

The Judicial Branch
Leader: Chief Justice

Subordinates: Justices

Election Cycle: None - appointed by the Governor and approved by the Legislative Branch

Mission: Defend the constitution of the United Species Association. Evaluate laws at every level and honor said constitution by enforcing those to which abide it, and destroy those which oppose it.

The Legislative Branch
Leader: Majority Leader

Subordinates: Party Whip

Election Cycle: Once every two years.

Mission: Represent the individual senator's constituents. Propose, modify, and enact laws which will serve for the good of the people.

Politics
The United Species Association is a Representative Democracy. In that it is the people who vote for their representatives, but it is those representatives who vote for what laws that will or will not be passed. There are three major parties in the United Species Association - The Separatists, The Unionists, and the Individualists.

The Separatist Party
The Separatist Party believes in smaller government and more individual freedoms. They take a more conservative approach when it comes to any policy decisions.

Key Ideas:


 * Strict immigration laws
 * No gun control
 * No Social Justice Programs (i.e. hate crime laws)
 * Less government spending on social programs
 * Law Enforcement over Community Policing

Typical Demographics: Sangheili (75%) | Humans (50%) | Turians (15%)

The Unionist Party
The Unionist Party believes in larger government at the expense of less individual freedoms. They take a more liberal approach when it comes to key policy decisions.

Key Ideas:


 * Axe immigration laws
 * Tighten gun controls
 * Install social justice programs, such as anti-hate-speech laws
 * More government funding on social programs
 * Community Policing, less Law Enforcement

Typical Demographics: Turians (75%) | Humans (50%) | Sangheili (25%)

Military
The USA Military consists of military assets from Humans, Sangheili, and most recently the Turian Hierarchy. Under executive control of the Planetary Governor, the USA Military is responsible for protecting the planet from internal and external threats as well as safeguarding vital trade routes.

Naval Fleet
The USA Navy covers all space-operations and is the pinnacle of single-species influence in the government. The more resources a species' government dedicates to the navy, the greater influence they will have. Additionally, the Navy is charged in leading all scientific advancements in current weapons programs.

Humanity and the Sangheili make up 80% of the USA's naval fleet, with the Turians making up the remaining 20%. These ships include various carriers, destroyers, cutters, cruisers, and a dreadnought.

Leader: Planetary Governor

Executive Officer: Minister of War

Divisions: Planetary Guard | Center of Military Advancement | Trade-Route Guardians | Naval Stations | Intelligence Operations

Ground operations are also under the jurisdiction of the USA's navy. Ground forcescan be seen stationed in installations throughout Erlos and allies of the USA. When not on station, they will be based within the Navy's carriers.



E-Sec
Elrosian Security (E-Sec) is the federal police force of the United Species Association, and is the only branch of the USA's military that the Governor does not have exclusive control over. Like normal police, they are charged in enforcing federal laws and acting as the first line of defense against bad actors looking to do harm to the civilian population.

Leader: Minister of Law

Executive Officer: Deputy of Government

Divisions: Airwatch | Ground Patrol | TOR | Investigations