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Neptune States:

The Neptune States were formed in 2170 by
a group of colonists expanding the horizons
of the human race to the 8th planet of the
Solar System. It was originally founded by
peoples of the African State of Earth who
wanted to get away from the pollution of the
homeworld. The first colonization was done
in space stations in orbit of Neptune. Later,
the Neptunians spread to the moons of the
planet, erecting domes to contain an Earth-
like atmosphere. The colony started with
12,000 inhabitants. Due to a flood of a
promised "New Land," the population increased
to three million by 2200.

Neptune was divided into 6 states, each
recieving two representatives in the Great
Senate. The states consisted of 4 collections
of stations, and 2 moon colonies. In addition
to the Great Senate, Neptune had its own
government centralized in a high orbit of the
planet. This government consisted of a
legislature of 150 persons, and an executive
branch consisting of a President. The President,
and the Legislature of Neptune had control over
its military power.

Recently, Neptune has been torn apart by a war
with Jupiter. The war began over a dispute in
the Great Senate. Unable to resolve the conflict
there, the two nations declared open war in 2316.
After two years of fighting, the Jupiter Colonies
captured the capital station of Neptune and
became victorious. After the war, the Neptune
States were dissolved and the people were taken
as prisoners of war and slaves for life. Neptune
States are now under control of Jupiter. The 12
representatives once awarded to them are now
given additionally to Jupiter.

This war was tragic. Let us hope that in the
future violence can be avoided.

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