HOMEWORLD:
Capitol planet is Earth, 3rd planet in the
Sol system. Approximately 14 colony worlds.
BIOLOGY
Humans are bipedal, sexually reproducing
mammals. Recent experiments have shown that alteration of brain
chemistry has the potential to activate immense psychic power.
GOVERNMENT
Democratic government located in Vienna,
Switzerland. Executive and Legislative branches maintain an
equivalent balance. A Judicial branch is assumed to exist, but
the author does not remember anything mentioned in the episodes.
The military is subject to the civilian based government. Note,
this changed to a dictatorial based government when President
Clark declared an unconstitutional martial law and
"liquidated" the senate. Later he set up another senate
with loyal members.
RELIGION:
Various, similar to what exists today.
PSI
Yes for a very small percentage of the
general population. They are segregated by forced membership into
Psi Corps or are administered "sleepers" which block
psi abilities. The sudden emergence in recent history of psi
ability was later traced to genetic manipulation by the Vorlons.
TECHNOLOGY:
Roughly equivalent to the other new races,
perhaps a little less as evident by the lack of artificial
gravity generation (earth ships rely on rotation or do not have
artificial gravity at all) and acquisition of jump technology
from the Centauri. Perhaps the Narn are the only major new race
that may be less advanced.
Omega Class Destroyer
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The Omega Class Destroyers are the largest
ships in the Earth Alliance arsenal, and the backbone of Earth
Force, the military. They were the first new ship class to be
designed and built after the disastrous Minbari war, and they
incorporated much new technology. The first Destroyer of the
construction line was the "Agamemnon", commanded by
Captain John Sheridan. Most of these ships have names based on
Greek history and mythology. The Omega class is about 1 km long,
and it is equipped with beam weapons, heavy particle cannons, and
an anti-fighter defense grid. Like most capital ships, they are
not very maneuverable. There is no artificial gravity on board
any Earth Alliance ship, including these ones. Instead the middle
part of a Destroyer rotates to create gravity for the crew. They
also carry a large compliment of Starfuries, most of them being
the new Thunderbolts. The Omega Class Destroyers are of course
equipped with jump-point generators. The Earth Alliance produced
almost 200 of these powerful ships, after the Minbari war, in an
effort to improve Earth's defense against alien races.
Advanced
Omega Class Destroyer
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There also seems to be an advanced
experimental version of the Omega Class. It is rumored to have
prototypical new bio-engineered armor, and experimental new beam
weapons. This class of ships is the most secret development from
the Earth Alliance Research & Development, using the latest
technology available. Only a few prototypes exist, and they are a
well-kept secret.
Nova Class
Dreadnaught
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The Nova Class was earth-force's biggest and most powerful
ships during the Minbari war, but still inferior to all the
Minbari ships. Since then this class of ships have been refitted
and more built. The newer Omega Class design was based on the
Nova Class to save development costs. This class is seems heavily
armed, and mostly provides support for combat units. These ships
are probably also capable of some planetary bombardment. Like the
Omega Class, these ships can also open up their own jump-points.
The Nova Class can also carry several Ground Attack Gunships.
Hyperon/Roosevelt
Class Heavy Cruiser
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The Hyperion Class Heavy Cruiser is one of the oldest
Earth Alliance ships still in service, (together with the older
Starfuries) and they were all built before the Minbari war.
Almost all of them were destroyed in the war, but many of them
survived, and those who did have since then been upgraded with
better weapons. There is neither artificial gravity nor a
rotating section on board, so the crew works in micro-gravity.
This makes these ships only suitable for shorter missions, while
the crews on the large Omega Destroyers with rotating sections
can stay out for longer patrols. The Heavy Cruiser also carries
Starfuries on board, and it is the smallest Earth Alliance ship
than can open their own jump-point. The Hyperion Class has also
recently been upgraded, so that they can carry beam weapons and
otherwise improved weaponry.
Olympus
Class Corvette
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The Olympus Class Corvette is medium sized ship that was
heavily used during the Minbari War. It is around 500 meters
long, but it is heavily armed and packs a hard punch for a ship
of its size. It does carry a few Starfuries, but it seems to lack
a jump-point generator. It is not known how many remain in active
service, or if they all have been retired.
Earth
Alliance Starfury's
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The Earth Alliance Starfury Class fighters are uniquely
for designed mamximum efficiency in space combat. With the
pilot(s) located in the center, and 4 redirectable engines
located at the end of 4 "wings", the Starfury is
amazingly maneuverable. The Pilot "stands up" in the
cockpit, which is the best position for most acceleration. The
design itself is not very new, it existed before the Minbari war,
but upgrades have continually been made. There are three known
basic types of Starfuries:
Light Starfury
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The standard Light Starfury is basically the same model as
the one used in the war, but with some upgrades. It is lightly
armed and protected, but very quick and maneuverable. This is by
far the most common type of Starfury.
Heavy Starfury
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The Heavy Starfury is a two-seater, with a gunner
positioned looking backwards. It has better armor and weapons
than the Light Starfury, but it is slower and not as
maneuverable. Its main role is attack, and therefore it is always
stationed on starships with offensive capabilities.
Black Omega Starfury
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The Black Omega Starfuries are advanced models that are
stealthier than the Light Starfury. They are mostly used on
"sensitive" missions, and are always piloted by members
of Psi-Corps. They are easily recognized by a large white omega
letter painted on black background.
Thunderbolt Class Fighter
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The newest Earth Alliance fighter is the Thunderbolt, a
heavily modified and improved Starfury design. It is much more
aerodynamic, capable of atmospheric as well as space combat. It
has small fins mounted on the engines that are extended during
atmospheric flight to improve control. It is also equipped with a
powerful rapid-fire cannon, and it has a crew of two, with the
co-pilot sitting behind the pilot.
Ground
Attack Gunship
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The Ground Attack Gunship is the backbone of the Earth
Alliance infantry. It has two roles, ground support/attack, and
as a personnel carrier. The Gunship is primarily, but not
exclusively, designed for atmospheric battle. It is capable of
space flight, but it is flown by itself mostly to and from orbit.
Once in orbit the Gunship usually docks with a Nova Class
Dreadnought, its base of operations.
Earth Force
One
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The Earth Force One is the presidential luxury transport,
used by the presidents public trips. It has a rotating section
for the luxury of gravity, it also carries 4 Starfuries for
escort at all times. There are at least two ships of this class
in service.
Explorer
Class
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The Explorer Class is largest ship class built by the
Earth Alliance. They are at least 3 km long, and are exclusively
used for exploration and jumpgate construction. These ships can
stay out for years without being resupplied, exploring new star
systems and building jumpgates if any useful resources are
expected to be found there. Only a few exist, since they are
incredibly expensive to construct. They carry several small ships
on board and are modestly armed, and they are of course also
capable of opening their own jump-points.
Scout
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The Scout ships are small scientific exploration ships
that usuall take over where an Explorer Class ship has built a
jumpgate. They then go in and map the system carefully, looking
for valuable resources. Only one person usually pilots scout
ships.
Starliner
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The Starliners are essentially cruise ships in space. The
largest part of these ships is the spherical rotating section,
where the passengers reside in their cabins. The Liners operate
on a schedule between the Solar system, the colonies, and space
stations like Babylon 5. The generated gravity on board makes
these ships practical for longer trips in space, and for people
who are not used to micro-gravity.
Psi-Corps
Transports
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The Psi-Corps Transports are heavily modified Starliners
that has been converted to mobile bases of operations for the
Psi-Corps. These ships spend almost all their time in hyperspace,
they only return to normal space for needed repairs. Nothing else
is known about these ships.
Shuttle
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The Earth Alliance Shuttle is versatile little craft that
can is used for many tasks. A Shuttle can carry around 100
persons when packed, and the cockpit has room for 3 people.
Countless Shuttles are in use all over the Earth Alliance, where
they are used for transporting people and goods from ship to ship
or station. They are also capable of extended trips in hyperspace
and can be used for long trips, not very comfortable though.
Atmospheric
Shuttle
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The Earth Alliance Atmospheric Shuttle is similar to in
form and function to its Centauri counterpart. It is capable of
landing and lifting off from a planetary surface. They can land
both on runways, but also vertically if space is tight. The
Atmospheric Shuttle can only carry 4 people plus cargo.
Personal
Transport
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The Personal Transport is a smaller craft that is used for
longer trips by one person, it fulfills a role similar to that of
the Minbari Flyer. It has room for one person and some cargo. The
Personal Transport may be capable of atmospheric flight.
Transport
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This model of Transport is fairly large, and is capable of
long journeys. They can carry many passengers and/or much cargo.
Bretching
Pod
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The breatching pod attaches itself to the
hull of a ship or station and begins to make a hole in the hull,
large enough for its occupant to leave the pod into the ship or
station. Mainly used in hostile take overs!