United Nations Space Fleet

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The United Nations Space Fleet (UNSF) is Earths primary (human) space exploration organisation depicted in the Starship Simulator universe. It operates humanity's first faster-than-light (FTL) capable vessels, such as the Magellan Class UNSF Magellan, with the goal of exploring the galaxy.

Role and Mandate

Operating in the mid-23rd century (around 2261 AD), the UNSF represents humanity's expansion into interstellar space following the invention of a viable FTL drive. Its primary mandate appears to be:

• Exploration: Charting unknown regions of the Milky Way galaxy beyond Earth's solar system.
• Scientific Research: Seeking out habitable worlds, conducting scientific surveys of stellar phenomena and planets, and analysing discovered artifacts or life forms.
• First Contact: Establishing peaceful relations with any alien civilizations encountered, requiring careful diplomacy.
• Data Gathering: Collecting information about the galaxy, potentially reporting back to the United Nations on Earth.

Based on developer comments and game role descriptions, the UNS-fleet operates under the direction of a body potentially named the United Nations Space Exploration Committee, with its ships acting primarily as exploration or scout vessels. While exploration and science are the main focus, the presence of a Tactical Officer role suggests the UNSF is prepared for defensive measures if necessary.

Known Assets

• Magellan Class: The first class of UNSF vessels equipped with FTL drives. At least two ships of this class, including the UNSF Magellan, are suggested to exist early in the FTL era. These ships are large, multi-deck vessels designed for long-duration exploration missions with crews of over 200 personnel.

Place in the Game

In Starship Simulator, players take on the role of a crew member serving aboard a UNSF vessel, usually the UNSF Magellan. They participate directly in the UNSF's mission by fulfilling their chosen crew role and by contributing to the operation and exploration goals of the ship.

Development

The idea around this version of the UN was based on the idea that the UN was dissolved and reformed into a new UN with a new structure. While not much information is finalised yet, some information can be found in YouTube streams and Discord channels.

Dan Govier has been quoted saying:

 "One of the drivers for reforming the UN was its general impotence, and its inability to deal with global issues fairly due to vetos being used by major powers. We don't have an established date for the new charter yet, but let's put it forward enough that an orbital station for the UN headquarters is viable. 
 I like the idea that, rather that being located in a member nation's territory, the UN seat of power oversees the entire planet. The general assembly room would absolutely need massive windows to give officials a proper global perspective when debating global issues.
 We want "general commuting" between Earth and orbital locations like the Moon to be commonplace in 2261, so an orbital station shouldn't be too much of a stretch for regular gathering etc.
 For the academy, I would prefer that be located on Earth because I like the idea of tutorial missions taking you through ground based lessons, and then transitioning to orbit via a shuttle, before finally boarding an actual vessel for the final tutorial steps.  It should be all kinds of epic"