The Citadel and Galactic Governance

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The Citadel

The old Citadel structure remains in Earth's orbit as a monument and commemoration to all those who died during the Reaper War. A new structure, built in a similar style, was constructed using many of the techniques learned in the construction of the Crucible. This time, the 'leaves' of the Citadel number six: one for each of the new Citadel Council seats. Each 'leaf' is a sector, named after one of the Council Member races. The Presidium, a shared sector where embassies and other high-wealth individuals congregate to be closer to the seat of power, live and do business.

The Citadel Alliance

The Citadel Council as it existed prior to the Reaper War has reformed. The balance of power has shifted and the now-named Citadel Alliance has replaced the old Citadel Council as the pan-galactic forum and governing body.

The Council is an executive committee composed of representatives from the galaxy's major powers. Though they have no official power over the independent governments of other species, the Council's decisions carry great weight throughout the galaxy. No single Council race is strong enough to defy the others combined, and all have a vested interest in compromise and cooperation.

The Citadel Alliance now has two deliberation bodies to give a platform for all member races a voice on the galactic political stage.

The Citadel General Assembly houses ambassadors and representatives from all member states and may pass resolutions voicing their collective opinion on galactic affairs. Non-state organizations are sometimes invited (or negotiate) for a representative and a vote in the General Assembly. The most notable of these is the Corporate Council's representative.

The Citadel Council is comprised of the major powers to come out of the Reaper War and they have the power to veto any resolutions coming from the General Assembly. The Citadel Council members currently include:

  • Councilor for the Systems Alliance (Humanity)
  • Councilor for the Salarian Union
  • Councilor for the Asari Republics
  • Councilor for the Turian Hierarchy
  • Councilor for the Krogan Dominion
  • Councilor for the Rannoch Concordiat (Quarian Republic and the Geth Consensus)
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