Gao

Gao is an Earth-like planet roughly two times bigger than earth itself. Populated by various Human and near-Human refugees some 400 years ago the planet, due to various warlords sprouting up, broke into a war that lasted almost 200 of those years.

The planet's warring factions would be united under a warlord, and it's namesake, by the name of Gao Yuen. Knowing that the planet would fall into war without him Gao decided to rule as an emperor until his death where his will stated that the planet would become a democratic nation, those above a certain age being unable to run for president. This effectively cutting out any aging warlords or their fiefs.

Now a democratic nation, Gao is lead by it's first female president Zita Hawke.

Facing economic turmoil Gao has opened up it's borders, allowing for foreign business and trade to make up for it's losses. Heavily influenced by East Asian culture, Chinese and Japanese specifically, has given Gao a unique, but familiar, culture.

It's military has shown itself to be one of the best in the galaxy. The military specializes in mixing various martial arts and tactics with ranged and melee combat, creating a hybrid style of war that allows soldiers to easily adapt to many different combat situations.