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The Expanse takes place hundreds of years in the future where mankind has colonized the solar system. Thanks to the ingenious engine drive invented by Solomon Epstein, a man living on Mars, we've established settlements on the Moon, Mars, the asteroid belt, and Jupiter. Yet, as far as we've progressed, the stars are still out of our reach.
For humans it's business as usual: the endless struggle for scarce resources continues. Tribalism. Racism. Bloodshed. Earth and Mars, now the two superpowers, face off in a cold war, while the underclass of Belters (those born on the asteroid belt) grow increasingly tired of being exploited by the inner planets. An all out war threatens to erupt at any moment - Earth vs Mars vs The Belters.
United NationsThe United Nations, abbreviated UN, is the governmental body of Earth. It was founded in 1945 after World War II as an international organization facilitating cooperation in, among other areas, international law. It is led by the elected Secretary-General, who at the time the Expanse takes place is Esteban Sorrento-Gillis.
The UN is seated on Earth, but also has a presence on Luna, in the New Hague facilities in Lovell City. It controls the United Nations Navy and the United Nations Marine Corps.
Martian Congressional RepublicThe Martian Congressional Republic is the governing body which rules over the four billion inhabitants of Mars. Their flag has a single star and thirty stripes.
The Republic is often times in direct competition to Earth and its governing body, the United Nations. Although Mars has a significantly smaller population than Earth, the ruggedness of the people, as a result of the harsher environment and sparser resources, makes Mars a worthy counterweight to Earth's power. The Martian Congressional Republic Navy, although smaller, is considered to be more advanced.
However, like Earth, they actively oppress the Belt and its people.
Outer Planets AllianceThe Outer Planets Alliance, abbreviated OPA, is an organization that started its life as a labor union or advocacy group, fighting for the interests of inhabitants of the Belt, often in direct conflict with the inner planets' Earth Mars Coalition Navy. Its logo is a split circle and headquarters is located on Tycho Station.
The OPA is described as either a social movement, according to people sympathizing with Belters, or a terrorist network, according to the inner planets.
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