Neptune States:

The Neptune States were formed in 2170 by a group of colonists expanding the horizons of the human race to the 8th planet of the Solar System.  It was originally founded by peoples of the African State of Earth who wanted to get away from the pollution of the homeworld.  The first colonization was done in space stations in orbit of Neptune.  Later, the Neptunians spread to the moons of the planet, erecting domes to contain an Earth-like atmosphere.  The colony started with 12,000 inhabitants.  Due to a flood of a promised "New Land," the population increased to three million by 2200.

Neptune was divided into 6 states, each recieving two representatives in the Great Senate.  The states consisted of 4 collections of stations, and 2 moon colonies.  In addition to the Great Senate, Neptune had its own government centralized in a high orbit of the planet.  This government consisted of a legislature of 150 persons, and an executive branch consisting of a President.  The President, and the Legislature of Neptune had control over its military power.

Recently, Neptune has been torn apart by a war with Jupiter.  The war began over a dispute in the Great Senate.  Unable to resolve the conflict there, the two nations declared open war in 2316.  After two years of fighting, the Jupiter Colonies captured the capital station of Neptune and became victorious.  After the war, the Neptune States were dissolved and the people were taken as prisoners of war and slaves for life.  Neptune States are now under control of Jupiter.  The 12 representatives once awarded to them are now given additionally to Jupiter.

This war was tragic.  Let us hope that in the future violence can be avoided.