Terran Expeditionary Force

Short Name: TEF

Foundation: June 5th 2230

Sucessor: United Sectors Confederation

Leader: Joe Torres

Power: Superpower

Wealth: 4-5 million credits

Terran Expeditionary Force or TEF was one of the first factions to colonize the Conglomerate. The most powerful force in Wild Space until its destruction, TEF met a brutal end against Star Omega, in December of 2249, to later be reborn as the United Sectors Confederation.

History
TEF was formed by the old UN to colonize the Conglomerate and provide safe and effective conditions for its colonization. TEF, Lambda and Al Ghat were the first faction to arrive, along with many independent pilots, and each faction took residence in a sector. TEF built the Gatopea Station, the Conglomerate's first Trade Station. It provided protection from the pirate threat that established itself almost instantaneously. To do this, TEF only received the income of Gatopea Station, until the UN allowed it to build production stations, in 2231. Around that time, Lambda's creation of the Magnus class battleship formed an alliance between the two factions, that established the Gatopea-Beta Pindola trade route. Around 2232, TEF stopped providing assistance against pirates, becoming more focused on its own wealth, believing the newly formed trading companies and trade hubs could defend themselves.

TEF was reduced to its Trade Station by Star Omega during its first uprising, and then negociated an uneasy truce that lasted until the Machine Realm's defeat. Then, TEF was rebuilt and for a few years following, the balance maintained itself, until Star Omega's returning forces completely destroyed TEF and established dominance over the Conglomerate.

The survivors of TEF established the United Sectors Confederation.

Economy
TEF's income was gained through the Gatopea-Beta Pindola trade route, selling rations, plasma rifles and hover bikes to Lambda Corp, while receiving Jewelery and Pindolan Ale from Lambda.

Military
TEF's military consisted of no fighter class vessels, 6 thunder-A ships, 3 Ares-A destroyes, 2 Overlord-A cruisers and a Magnus-A battleship.

Functions
TEF was supposed to remain a controlling faction, protecting trade routes, hubs and ships from pirates, while still exploring new territories of Wild Space, but failed miserably to do so, becoming an economic power in its search for wealth.