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==United Fringe Worlders (UFW)==
Once a string of wealthy mining colonies on the Fringe of UGEI space, the UFW became united under a single Union. With the UGEI off fighting other wars, the UFW took its chance and pushed back the UGEI and claimed the Fringe for themselves as best they could. However, with their limited scientific know-how, the UFW has struggled to maintain independence. Each world is its own "state," but all follow a common guide known as The Union. The Union is a pact of protection, where all UFW states will share resources for a common defense. The majority of Union is human. Its current President is William T. King. Each planet operates on a 'separate but equal' mindset, working together to ensure they may stay independent from the UGEI. It's people are rather hardened to the dangers of the universe, due to their popularity as a target by pirates and any mercenary or Xeno company. Despite this, the UFW is hesitant to embrace any manner of automated technology. Due to previous association with the UGEI, they consider technology like that nothing more then an attempt to replace humans, giving larger companies an excuse to not have to have humane or ethical treatment laws. The heavy-handed manner in which the UGEI dealt with the rebellion, and the regular attacks by Pirate and Xeno raiders have resulted in the UFW being somewhat technophobic as well as Xenophobic. They are far more neutral to Malorians compared to the UGEI.

Often refers to themselves as 'The Union' considering themselves a single body this way, but the generally used term referring to their nation is 'UFW'. It's current president is known as William T. King.

After coming into contact with The Guild, much has changed for the UFW in more ways than one. If not for The Guild, the UFW would have likely been taken over long ago by the UGEI by sheer attrition. However thanks to Ophion's meddling, not only have they solidified their control over their regions, they have also expanded their businesses, alliances, and ship building capacity and general technology greatly. The story behind how is a long one but generally revolve around the Guild's actions in and around UFW space. In short, the UFW would not be the same if Ophion had not risen to power, the President himself is quoted as saying "We certainly would not have survived as long as we have if not for your support" referring to Ophion. As of now, the UFW has taken on more of a support role, they themselves not wishing to take over UGEI lands and instead protect their own freedoms. However, due to subtle nudges politically from Apollo, their government is growing to become more in favor of such a thing-and even more so, supporters of Ophion are very popular with the masses for all Ophion has done.