Magdoran Conglomerate

The Magdoran Conglomerate, alternatively known as the Magdoran Stellar Conglomerate or Magdoran Conglomerate Empire, was the primary governing body of Magdora and its surrounding star systems, after being reformed from the Magdoran Conclave in Asc. +64.

As the name would suggest, the Conglomerate was essentially a collection of member collectives, typically governing bodies, that had signed into an agreement that put them as a member of the Conglomerate, with all the rules and benefits that come with that. Initially, this was just Magdora and its interstellar colonies, but this would quickly grow in scope- especially after establishing contact with the Imperium of Nitav. Generally, the member collectives of the Conglomerate were required to follow the same legal structure as the main organization- with certain areas being flexible enough to adjust for the culture of the member collective,- and provided benefits such as access to Magdoran science databases, and access to the Gate network- eventually including the emplacement of local gate-stations, once interstellar traffic was significant enough to warrant it.

While public opinion of the Conglomerate was generally high, this was primarily because it did not make itself part of the day-to-day operations of many collectives and systems, only truly interfering when it was deemed "absolutely necessary"- such as during disease outbreaks, when survival equipment was needed for social integration, or when member collectives broke established agreements with the Conglomerate.

Factions
To achieve the goal of a unified collective of collectives, the Conglomerate is comprised of a number of "factions", classified as either major or minor. The majority of factions are simply planetary and stellar governments representing themselves within the Conglomerate, however members of the Conglomerate may petition for the forming of new factions, designed to achieve a given set of goals, or manage a given sector, region, or combination thereof.

As stated prior, factions can be classed as both "major" or "minor". Which a faction gets classified as is entirely based on the faction's closeness to the Conglomerate itself, legally; Major factions are thus second (or close to second) in the hierarchy of authority, immediately below the Conglomerate itself, while minor factions are situated between major factions and planetary and stellar government bodies.

Major Factions
While all major factions are significant, even just because of their status, each one is granted significant authority over a given field or region, often superseding the highest forms of government in the region. Some were even implemented by the Conglomerate itself, typically as a means to grant a given division better independence.

Conglomerate Navy
See Magdoran Conglomerate Navy The Conglomerate Navy is the primary military force for the Magdoran Conglomerate.

Outside of specific deployments, the Conglomerate Navy is rarely seen outside of major population centers, where they serve both as security and make appearances in various parades and celebrations.

Unlike local security forces, Navy vessels typically go without any significant aesthetic designs, with those that are decorated typically being veteran capital ships, or especially-designated parade ships.

Conglomerate Science Council
See Conglomerate Science Council The Conglomerate Science Council is the primary body responsible for the collection and collation of data, primarily that gathered from scientific endeavors, from across Conglomerate space.

Aside from their efforts and impact in the scientific fields, the Science Council is most recognized for their vast fleets of research stations and exploration ships.

Stellar Connectivity Council
See Stellar Connectivity Council The Stellar Connectivity Council was created by the Conglomerate to address the need for interstellar infrastructure, shortly after first contact with the Imperium of Nitav. The SCC was the organization responsible for the deployment of the Gate Network, general navigation beacons, and the interstellar communications arrays used by the Conglomerate, and would then be responsible for the maintenance, expansion, and further improvements to this network.

The Connectivity Council also maintains a fleet of support and cargo ships, for use in ferrying much-needed supplies to stranded vessels and colonies disconnected from vital supply lines.