Earth is the homeworld of the human species on which all political and military government agencies of the United Empire of Earth are located. Many politicians are considering moving the capital from Earth to Terra
| “ | Humanity's homeworld and namesake of the United Empire of Earth. It is the center of the UEE political machine and a focal point in the Empire's commerce and culture. Centuries of habitation have stripped the planet of its natural resources resulting in a heavy dependence on imports for the billions that live here. | ” |
–ARK Starmap | ||
History[]
Politics[]
Economy[]
Thousands of years of Human civilization have left much of the planet's natural resources exhausted leaving Earth to import many necessities including food, raw metals, and manufactured goods.
Geography[]
About 29.2% of Earth's surface is land consisting of continents and islands. The remaining 70.8% is covered with water, mostly by oceans. Much of Earth's polar regions are covered in ice. Earth's outer layer is divided into several rigid tectonic plates that migrate across the surface over many millions of years, while its interior remains active with a solid iron inner core, a liquid outer core that generates Earth's magnetic field, and a convective mantle that drives plate tectonics.
Climate[]
Earth is a temperate planet with a comfortable, breathable atmosphere primarily composed of Nitrogen and Oxygen. Oxygen is an essential element that allows Humans on Earth to breathe.
Cities[]
Moscow
The inspiration behind the adage "you can find anything somewhere", Moscow is one of the largest trading hubs on Earth. A neverending stream of goods pulse through the ports of the city, giving it a perpetual energy and feeling of a town on the move. Moscow is also the current home of the Governors Council.
New York
Old world architecture stands beside modern design aesthetics along the labyrinthine streets of this historic city. New York is not only the political center of the Empire, but a highly influential beacon for culture, technology and commerce.
Shanghai
While home to the largest starport in the State of Asiatica, Shanghai began to redesign their city to bring an element of nature back into the superstructures and skyscrapers, following a movement to restore some of the sitting gardens and parks lost to overpopulation during the 22nd century.
Orbit[]
Moons[]
Luna
A large natural satellite that is tidally locked with Earth. The first celestial object Humanity ever visited.
Artificial Objects[]
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