Federation of Arden
The independent, human-inhabited state of the Federation of Arden consists of Arden (Spinward Marches 1011) and six other star systems. Arden is controlled by the Arden Society, a small group of dedicated individuals who become members through financial or labor contributions. The government is extremely repressive. In the years since the close of the Fifth Frontier War, the Federation has pursued expansionist policies.
In 1121 the Federation announced the addition of two worlds Caloran (Spinward Marches 0911) and Rangent (Spinward Marches 1411) to the Federation.
Arden employs a policy of neutrality, enjoying its position between two larger powers. The Imperium and the Zhodani Consulate tolerate Arden's neutrality because it suits all the parties involved.