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.
Major Events
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 corporate entities, began consolidating power in response to the demand for resources and infrastructure.
Eos Collective Aggression
Catalysts
Phases of Transformation
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.
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.
