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The Capricorn Sector Alliance exemplifies the finest aspirations of diplomacy and cooperation. A beacon of unity and prosperity, the Alliance has woven the fabric of peace across the stars.

- Apollo, upon the re-establishment of the Alliance in 28 NE.

The Capricorn Sector Alliance is a federated state within the New Cyrannian Republic, having previously been a semi-autonomous federal republic within the Federation of United Worlds and the United Republic of Cyrannus.

Founded in 1535 BNE by the Libertus governments of the Twelve Worlds, the Alliance would quickly expand to include the territories of the Algonquin Union, the Anazasi Directorate, the Surdanan Kingdom and the Oiseau Star Realm. Governed by democratic principles, with a Chief of State and Congress at its helm, the Alliance became a rich tapestry of cultures, scientific advancements and technological progress.

The military might of the Alliance was spearheaded by its formidable fleet, which was largely anchored by impressive warships known as Battlestars, which served as both battlecruisers and carriers. A flexible and formidable force, the navy of the Alliance was the first in the history of the Cyrannus Galaxy to see service in the wider Gigaquadrant, and helped the Alliance become one of the key Gigaquadrantic players in the years immediately following the end of the War of Ages. In the Cyrandia Cluster, the Alliance acted as the de facto galactic power in the face of inaction by the Federation and the United Republic in the face of threats such as the Mortalitas, the Trucinex and the Imperial Alliance. Alliance diplomats, however, played a key role during the Republic's Scipanto Reformations during the Intergalactic War, which resulted in the Alliance's transition from sovereign power to a vestigial one within the unitary Republic of Cyrannus.

This transition involved a reduction in autonomy, as the Alliance's governance structures became integrated into the centralised apparatus of the Republic. Ultimately, the Alliance faced dissolution in the wake of the establishment of the Galactic Empire of Cyrannus after the First Great War, although it was later re-established as a semi-autonomous member of the New Republic in 28 NE.

History[]

Early History[]

The origins of the Capricorn Sector Alliance trace back to the unification of the Twelve Worlds of the Libertus as the United Worlds of Calithilaen in 1538 BNE. Faced with the prospect of widespread colonisation into deep space, the Capricorn Sector Alliance was established three years later to ensure that unity, mutual defence and shared governance, headquartered on the cradleworld of Capricaerón. The subsequent wave of colonisation from the Calithilaen system was a transformative period for the Alliance and the Libertus as a whole, during which prosperous worlds such as Cybele and Cyranduas would be colonised throughout the Capricorn Sector.

Cyranduas

Cyranduas, an influential early colony of the Alliance.

In the years which followed, the xenophilic nature of the Libertus and the Alliance itself fostered cultural exchange programs with neighbouring species, including the Algonquin, the Draken, the Anasazi and the Oiseau, all of which would eventually join the Alliance upon the signing of the Treaty of Hosniaal in 1521 BNE. Peaceful coexistence and collaboration became the hallmarks of the CSA, and the capital city of Capricaepolis became a nexus for galactic diplomacy. The Federation of United Worlds, recognising the strategic value and diplomatic finesse of the Alliance, welcomed the CSA into its fold in 1510 BNE, marking a new era of collaboration and influence for the Alliance within the broader galactic community.

As a member of the Federation, the Capricorn Sector Alliance quickly asserted itself as a diplomatic and cultural hub within Cyrannus. Leveraging its unique strengths, the CSA actively participated in the Federation's initiatives to promote peace, cooperation, and mutual understanding. Over the course of the following centuries, the Alliance would grow from strength to strength, becoming a galactic superpower within Cyrannus, establishing colonies as far a field as the Mid Rim world of Eire.

Although the existence of the Capricorn Sector Alliance was largely defined by peaceful advancement and expansion, the outbreak of the Mortalitas War in 58 BNE shaped the trajectory of the Alliance for decades to follow. The conflict began when Mortalitas battlecruisers struck from the Unknown Regions and attacked numerous Libertus colonies along the fringes of known space. Led by Chief of State Gua Long, the Alliance responded to the aggression with determination, testing the prowess of the Capricorn Fleet, which deployed its battlestars against the Mortalitas incursion in battles across the Core Worlds.

Although the bulk of the Mortalitas flotilla was destroyed at the Battle of Mou'Virgo in 55 BNE, Mortalitas agents infiltrated Capricaepolis and assassinated Chief of State Gua Long before being apprehended by the authorites. Although the devastating conflict was at an end, a Mortalitas agent revealed that the true Mortalitas Empire remained in the Unknown Regions, and that their leader had orchestrated the conflict to test the resolve of the Alliance. In the wake of the war, Capricorn Alliance diplomats within the Federation called for the establishment of a more powerful galactic government to protect the citizens of Cyrannus against further incursions by the Mortalitas.

Member of the URC[]

These efforts came to fruition in 53 BNE, when Chancellor Caelia Varo of Capricaerón—who had dedicated most of her political career to Federation reform—introduced sweeping changes to the Federation assembly, forging a unitary federal republic—the United Republic of Cyrannus. While the establishment of the Republic brought about many immediate changes, the early years of the government were marked by continuity with the policies of the Federation. Fearing a reactionary rise from nationalistic species in the Inner and Mid Rims, subsequent Republic administrations refused to endorse closer degrees of federalism. Despite the efforts of influential Presidents such as Layne Borellian and Si-Ri-Mo, the Republic soon became crippled by indecision, to the point where it became incapable of policing the shipping lanes once they left the borders of the Mid Rim.

As a result, the Capricorn Sector Alliance continued to enjoy unprecedented influence in comparison to other Republic member states. The CSA's unique position, characterised by diplomatic finesse, military might, and strategic significance, led to assertions by critics that the Republic was merely a puppet of the Libertus-dominated Capricorn Sector. Indeed, the the Capricorn Sector's adept diplomats and senators played a crucial role in shaping the policies and direction of the Republic, with several ascending to the position of President. Moreover, the strategic location of the Capricorn Sector, its well-defended borders, and the significant contribution of the Battlestars to the Republic Navy enhanced the Alliance's importance in matters of defense and security. The military prowess showcased during the Mortalitas War solidified the Capricorn Sector as a linchpin in the Republic's efforts to maintain peace and stability in the galaxy.

Trucinex Attack

The Trucinex Imperium attack the Alliance during the pivotal Trucinex War in 11 BNE.

The course of the Alliance, the Republic and Cyrannus at large was later changed utterly with the outbreak of the pivotal Trucinex War in 11 BNE. Under the rule of the fanatical Nex Prophet, and utilising state-of-the-art stealth technology, a vast fleet of Trucinex Basestars began a long journey into the Core Worlds, and began a brutal orbital bombardment of the Twelve Worlds of the Libertus. Although Trucinex forces possessed superior military might, the Nex Prophet did not foresee the involvement of the Capricorn Sector Alliance's new extragalactic allies. Simultaneously to the outbreak of hostilities, wormholes connecting Cyrannus to the rest of the Gigaquadrant mysteriously opened across the galaxy, leading to the establishment of diplomatic ties between the Alliance and the Delpha Coalition of Planets and Rambo Nation, both of which deployed their fleets against the Trucinex.

The conflict ended with a victory for the Alliance, solidifying its alliance with the DCP and Rambo Nation, and marking the beginning of the galaxy's involvement in the rest of the Gigaquadrant. Within the span of a few years, Alliance colonies were established in the Milky Way Galaxy and the Quadrant Galaxies, while the Alliance became the voice of Cyrannus in vast intergalactic organisations such as the Seven Starr Alliance and the Onuris Alliance. Although this period was one of prosperity, it also led to Alliance involvement in the Second Galactic War and the War of Ages, during which the CSA became a respected Gigaquadrantic superpower.

The fortunes of the Alliance would turn with the outbreak of the Intergalactic War in 6 BNE, when vast battlefleets of Cognatus vessels began a ruthless crusade across Cyrannus, annihilating several Alliance fleets and glassing numerous colonies in the Outer and Mid Rims. Faced with the galactic crisis, the newly elected President Apollo and a considerable portion of the Republic Senate enacted the Scipanto Reformations—a massive overhaul of the Republic constitution which swept away lingering clauses and treatises of the Federation of United Worlds and streamlined the Republic into a vast, unitary state, with considerably more sovereignty over member states.

Fall of the Inner Rim

The Cognatus crusades during the Intergalactic War resulted in the URC's Scipanto Reformations, which reduced the CSA's autonomy.

The CSA was directly affected by the Scipanto Reformations. The reforms sought to curtail the autonomous powers of individual member states, including the CSA, and transfer more authority to the central government. This shift meant that decisions regarding defense, foreign policy, and resource allocation were increasingly made at the federal level, with less autonomy granted to individual sectors. Although some within the Alliance expressed outrage, Apollo's gambit ultimately payed off, allowing the Republic to survive the Cognatus onslaught and emerge victorious.

Recent History[]

Relegated to a vestigial member of the wider Republic, most of the Alliance's power and influence was transferred to the URC. The Alliance was officially dissolved in 01 NE, with the establishment of the Galactic Empire of Cyrannus. Elected officials and leaders within the Alliance were either replaced or absorbed into the Imperial bureaucracy, ensuring that local governance was brought firmly under Imperial control.

Following the fall of the Empire and the establishment of the New Cyrannian Republic as the dominant galactic power in the aftermath of the Second Great Cyrannus War, the Alliance was officially restored as a semi-autonomous region within the New Republic, exemplifying the triumph of diplomacy, cooperation, and the resilience of democratic ideals in the aftermath of a period marked by authoritarian rule.

Government and Politics[]

The Capricorn Sector Alliance underwent a dynamic evolution in its government and political structure throughout its rich history, transitioning from a sovereign state to a member of the United Republic of Cyrannus and ultimately finding its place within the New Cyrannian Republic. However, throughout its history, the pillar of the Alliance was a directly elected Chief of State serving as the head of the executive branch, as well as the legislative Capricorn Sector Congress.

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Capricae City is the capital city of the Alliance.

In its early years, the Capricorn Sector Alliance emerged as a coalition of Libertus colonies native to the Twelve Worlds of the Calithilaen system. The government was characterized by a federal republic framework, with each member world sending representatives to the Alliance's Congress on Capricaerón. Upon joining the Federation of United Worlds, the Alliance's political structure adapted to accommodate the Federation model, with the Alliance participating in the Galactic Senate on Orbispira, while retaining ultimate sovereignty, with its Chief of State and Congress retaining authority over local affairs.

After 53 BNE, as a member of the United Republic of Cyrannus, the Alliance continued its commitment to democratic governance. However, with the rise of external threats such as the Cognatus, concerns over disunity prompted reforms that centralized power within the Republic. The Scipanto Reformations saw a diminishing of the CSA's autonomy, aligning with the Republic's shift toward a more unitary sovereign state. Although now largely vestigial in nature, the Alliance contributed significantly to the Republic's diplomatic, military, and economic endeavours during the period in which Cyrannus opened to the wider Gigaquadrant.

After the First Great Cyrannus War, the Alliance was formally dissolved by the Empire, and was utterly absorbed into the Imperial bureaucracy. However, following the collapse of the Empire in 26 NE, negotiations with the New Republic led to the restoration of the Alliance as a member state. Much like the URC, the political structure within the New Republic accommodated a balance between centralized governance and regional autonomy, with the Capricorn Sector retaining a degree of self-governance, while contributing to the larger democratic fabric of the New Cyrannian Republic.

Astrography[]

At its height, the Capricorn Sector Alliance held a vast and strategically significant territory within the Cyrannus Galaxy, demonstrating a formidable astrographical presence that extended from the eastern regions of the Core Worlds to the distant reaches of the Outer Rim and even beyond the boundaries of the Cyrannus galaxy. At the heart of the Alliance lay its core territory—the Twelve Worlds of the Calithilaen system. These planets, including the homeworld Capricaerón, formed the political and cultural canter of the Alliance, and were characterised by a high level of development, with advanced infrastructure, bustling trade routes, and a concentration of political and economic power.

Throughout its history, the Alliance strategically expanded its influence toward the eastern regions of the Core Worlds, even beyond the borders of the Capricorn Sector. This expansion allowed the Alliance to control key hyperspace lanes, facilitating trade, communication, and military movements. The CSA's prominence in the eastern Core contributed to its overall diplomatic and economic influence within Federation and later, the United Republic, often to the chagrin of other members of the galactic community.

By the time of the Scipanto Reformations, the Alliance pushed the boundaries of Cyrannian exploration and colonization by utilising wormholes to establish colonies in neighbouring galaxies, although these colonial sectors would fall under Republic jurisdiction upon the enactment of the Reformations in 05 BNE. After the re-establishment of the Alliance in 28 NE, its borders were redrawn to include only the systems within the Capricorn Sector itself.

Military and Defense[]

The Capricorn Sector Alliance possessed a formidable military force, known for its technological prowess, strategic acumen, and commitment to the defence of its member worlds. The Alliance's military played a crucial role in various conflicts, including the Mortalitas War and the subsequent conflicts that shaped the galactic landscape, such as the Trucinex War. The CSA's military strength and expertise eventually became integral to the broader military apparatus of the military of the United Republic of Cyrannus.

Caprican Fleet

Battlestars made up the bulk of the Alliance Fleet.

The military structure of the Capricorn Sector Alliance was characterised by a combination of ground forces, naval fleets, and specialized units. The CSA's military doctrine emphasized a balance between defensive capabilities to protect its core territory and offensive capabilities to project power beyond its borders. The Alliance's naval forces, in particular, were notable for their advanced starships, including the iconic battlestars, which functioned both as battlecruisers and carriers.

During the Mortalitas War and subsequent conflicts, the Alliance played a pivotal role in the defence of the Twelve Worlds and other Republic territories, ultimately leading to a process of integration into the broader URC military structure. The Scipanto Reformations saw a centralisation of military command, with the URC seeking to streamline decision-making processes and enhance coordination in the face of external threats, particularly from the Cognatus Empire. Notable figures from the Alliance Fleet, such as Willelmus Cretacea and Laege Shavalera, transitioned into leadership roles within the URC Navy. The expertise, traditions, and tactical innovations developed by the CSA continued to influence the Republic military, and contributed considerably to the Republic's overall military strength during the Intergalactic War and subsequent conflicts.

Foreign Relations[]

The Capricorn Sector Alliance was a pivotal actor on the galactic stage of the Cyrannus Galaxy, renowned for its benevolent governance, expansionist policies, and strategic alliances. The Capricorn Sector Alliance, in its early years, established strong and amicable relations with the Federation of United Worlds, and helped to direct the galactic government toward increasing unity among its member states. This policy would later define the CSA's status within the United Republic of Cyrannus, where it enjoyed a position of influence within the Republic that many critics argued represented an imbalanced power dynamic. Indeed, while the Alliance contributed positively to the Republic's military and economic capabilities, it faced scrutiny for allegedly overshadowing other member states.

During the Trucinex War, the Alliance cultivated a strong alliance with the militaristic Delpha Coalition of Planets of the Milky Way Galaxy. Shared strategic interests and military cooperation strengthened their bond, making the DCP a key ally for the Alliance in the pursuit of mutual objectives during crisis such as the War of Ages and the Nanohorde incident. The Alliance also enjoyed positive relations with Rambo Nation, an honorable and powerful civilization in the Quadrant Galaxies. Diplomatic ties were characterized by mutual respect, trade agreements and a shared mythological past which came to light during the Intergalactic War.

Allies[]

Green faceMay our alliance prosper!

Enemies[]

Red faceBegone!

Quotes[]

The Twelve Worlds will be bathed in the darkness of our conquest, and the name Libertus shall be a mere whisper, lost in the echoes of their defeat.

- Zillum

Oh yes, the Capricorn Alliance are great partners! There's much profit to be found with their folk!

- President Gharrrko

Curse this Alliance! Were it not for it, my people would've reigned unopposed!

- Mar-Júun

BRO DATS NOT A CAPRICORN DATS A DINOSAUR. A REELY POSH ONE AT DAT

- Jol'kiar

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Trivia[]

  • The Capricorn Sector Alliance was Cyrannian's original fiction when he joined the wiki in 2009.

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