History of Vexian Government

Vexian society is currently in the Post-Sovereign Economic Phase (PSEP). Near the end of the 22nd century, all major nation-states and their governments collapsed and were eventually abolished in subsequent decades. Vex is described by scholars as a hypercapitalist society, where every single tangible and non-tangible element is considered private property.

The rise of giga-corporations (gigacorps) filled the void left over by the vanquished 22nd century nation-states. Overpopulation demanded heavy economic consolidation and fortification, leading to the rise of the gigacorps out of the growing need for highly effective industrial and technological infrastructure. Tensions increased amidst the leading governments of the largest nation-states, leading to fierce battles over oceanic, lunar and asteroid sovereignty. The ignition of this massive conflict is largely attributed to the Eos Collective and its sudden attacks on northern nation-state Acarius.

Vexian society's hypercapitalism means there is no formal centralized authority. There are no dictatorships, fiefdoms, democracies, or any form of organized government. The gigacorps and their military infrastructure and armament production created massive technological advancement and industrial fortification, superseding the importance and dominance of any government entity or individual in power.

Catalysts

21st Century

The regulatory attempts to contain burgeoning AI development in the mid- to late-21st century set precedents for seemingly omnipotent government entities to be at the mercy of global corporations in possession of key technological infrastructure.

22nd Century

By the late 22nd century, the global political landscape was destabilized by climate change, resource depletion, and the pressures of overpopulation. The rise of global corporations already in control of vital industries contributed to the collapse of traditional governments. Some nation-states attempted to retain control over certain resources, but they lacked the organizational capability to keep pace with the growing power of these corporate entities.

Major economic powers saw their traditional methods of governance crumble under the weight of globalized capital and resource scarcity. Local governments could no longer maintain order or provide for their populations.

Rise of the Gigacorps

The late 22nd century marked the collapse of traditional nation-states due to both internal (economic crises, social unrest) and external (resource shortages, climate disasters) factors. The gigacorps, initially smaller yet still global corporate giants, began consolidating even more power in response to the demand for resources and infrastructure.

The government of the Eos Collective passed Act F458-U, known colloquially as the Big Scoop Act. This act gave unparalleled autonomy to the Eos Collective's largest corporate juggernauts (The Eos 4). The Big Scoop Act was passed unequivocally on the basis that the majority of the population of the Eos Collective's largest state were already employed by the large companies making up The Eos 4. Bilateral disagreements revealed irreparably large chasms created by bloated bureaucracy and red tape that was a scourge on the Eos Collective that the Eosites gradually accepted with resignation.

Large administrative regions of cities in the state of Paragus were already in ownership of the constituents of The Eos 4. The government signed over control of these key regions, containing tens of millions of citizens, to support expedited ramp-up of the production of drones, humanoid robots and computer chips. There were 5 key cities in the region previously known as the state of Paragus. Lyons, Trauss, Diome, Paragus City and Velv. The Eos 4 each had a presence in every major Paragusan city.

The Eos 4

During this time, the Eos Collective's 4 largest global corporations had consolidated unprecedented power and control. The intermingling of government and corporate executives proved too tedious for news media and the general public. Promises were made by Yuri Renard, then President of the Eos Collective, that once the conflicts of the planet had ceased, normal order amidst the nation-state would be restored.

The members of The Eos 4 were: Ottoox, Cybus, VantaCorp, AllHome, and Stanton Fragg.

War

Theaters of War

Conflict spread across Vex’s three continents and extended into space. The battle for lunar and asteroid sovereignty, particularly on Vex’s moons and nearby asteroids, was crucial in determining the fate of various corporate factions.