Earth

Location in the USE Universe

Earth is a planet in the Sol System in the galactic north-west. It is the birthplace of the human species, and in the early 23rd century was the capital planet of the United States of Earth.

History & Overview
Earth in the 23rd century is an arid planet with reduced vegetation, smaller bodies of water, and higher temperatures than in previous eras. The global warming effects of the 21st and early 22nd centuries caused substantial environmental change that spurred large population movements and several destructive resource wars. These events were substantial spurs behind the eventual unification of the planet under the United States of Earth government, although many historic nation-states still exist and maintain substantial political & economic autonomy.