The Orion Union

The Orion Union is a Federal Presidential Republic made up of 16 member planets - Alukk, Akola, Amepa, Broken Chains, Bradia, Celos, Duaba, Freedom, Hamilton, Jagrava, New Rigel, Nor’Orion, Qinal, Shirjat, Yavacia, and Xav. Straddling the border between Amarki and Caitian space, it is a relatively new state that represents the latest attempt to bring order to an area that has been lawless for almost a millennium. It’s relatively benign external situation -- surrounded by a power that wishes only to see it succeed and, eventually, integrate -- is belied by an extremely fraught internal situation that includes civil war, revolution, and rampant criminal activity. With the Federation now taking an active role in protecting the citizens of the Union and ending the Syndicate threat, we require more than ever cooperation between our departments and those of the Union. With that in mind, I have written this report as a primer into the structure of the Orion government. Section I will deal with the branches of government, their composition, and their powers. Section II will look more closely at the structure and role of various government departments and agencies with a focus on the law enforcement end of things and the judicial branch. Finally, Section III will examine the Union Security Council, the structure of the armed forces, and the responsibilities of the People’s Defense Directorate in relation to the armed services.

Government and its Branches

 * Government is based around three branches: Executive, Judicial, and Legislative
 * Operates on a Presidential system -- Cabinet members serve at the President’s pleasure after confirmation by the Council of Ministers.
 * The Executive Branch is responsible for day-to-day operation, as well as foreign policy and defense.
 * The Legislative Branch oversees the passing of new laws, and in emergency circumstances tries the president for crimes.
 * The Judicial Branch interprets and applies laws. It also decides if laws violate the constitution. It does not, however, enforce them. That falls to the Executive.

The Union Security Council
The Union Security Council is the primary means by which the President remains informed about Union security matters, while providing a forum for various departments to coordinate security efforts. The President chairs the committee, and its membership includes the Vice-President, the Executive Officer of State, the Executive Officer of Energy, the Executive Officer of Justice, the Executive Officer of the Space Force, the Executive Officer of the Planetary Force, the Executive Officer of Commercial Development and Procurement, and the highest-ranking officers from the three major military and paramilitary commands: the Executive-Admiral of the Space Forces, the Executive-General of the Planetary Forces, and the People’s Defense Representative of the Union Civil Security Services. Additional cabinet members or members of the President’s office often sit in on meetings, in particular the Chief of Staff, the Executive Officer of Finance, the Ambassadors to the Federation, Romulan Star Empire, and Klingon Empire, and the Union Security Advisor.