Jared -**Well around 200 years ago there was a great colonization effort due to the recent breakthrough in FTL drive technology. It allowed us to go where no man, woman, or child had ever stepped foot. This era would be considered a huge part of our history as it lasted mainly till the planet we are currently orbiting around was founded a little less than 100 years ago. Our civilization in itself has expanded into something quite amazing with a good chunk of space for us to continue to grow and prosper. Now about our people. I guess you could call our citizens mainly peaceful for the most part. There are a few isolated incidents but I am afraid I am not allowed to go into a lot of detail about them. Now some cultural significance about them? Flip music is gaining popularity as well as scoop neck gowns._
Now with all that talk of peace, we have had our fair share of extra terrestrial wars. Hence the large amount of defences you saw coming in. Here, picture this. Remember the planet orbiting below us? How lush and green it is? 50 years ago it was charred due to battles with an alien race that had encountered us. Hell, look at us now, we came out on top because of it.** Jacob seemed to have a bit of excitement in his voice from that.
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