Trans-Gov

+# Trans-Gov+ +A Trans-System Government, or Trans-Gov, is an independent governmental authority in the Subnautica universe. Trans-Govs are entities that own territory but do not fall under the qualifications of a country or nation.+ +## Definition+ +According to the Charter, a Trans-Gov is "an independent authority in de facto control of at least one solar system and phasegate". Note that in this definition a phasegate is defined as "any permanent installation which enables warping of spacefaring vessels between solar systems".+ +Most, but not all, Trans-Govs can trace their origins back to Earth.+ +## Structure+ +Known Trans-Govs operate under a board of directors or a number of clan-corps. Their population is made up of citizens. Trans-Govs are forced to follow the terms of the Charter by an enforcing military police called the Trans-System Federation (TSF), which is independent of but funded by all Trans-Govs.+ +Trans-Govs are a large state containing many smaller enterprises under them.+ +## Rights+ +All Trans-Govs are subject to a number of rights. To summarize the rights defined in the Charter:+ +*   All Trans-Govs are subject to the same, equal rights.+*   The right to own phasegates and planetary infrastructure.+*   The right to self govern, with exception.+ +Trans-Govs are also subject to a number of obligations and restrictions, also outlined in the Charter:+ +*   Share phasegate access with other Trans-Govs on fair terms at no cost to themselves.+*   Financially maintain and comply with the TSF.+*   May not develop weapons and technologies outlawed by "Appendix 91".+*   May not engage in population abuse.+ +## Known Trans-Govs+ +### Alterra Corporation+ +Alterra Corporation is one of the largest Trans-Govs in the known universe. They are one of the main suppliers of starship technologies and consumer electronics, and one of the official suppliers of the TSF. They originated as a defense manufacturer in the early 22nd century, and their motto is "Get what you deserve".+ +### Mongolian Independent States+ +The Mongolian Independent States are one of the smaller, but fastest-expanding Trans-Govs. They originated from independent states that split off from the China Territories shortly after the Expansion. Their authority branches from many clan-corps, each of which maintain a certain amount of power in the Trans-Gov. Religious beliefs are commonly held in the Mongolian culture, something which Alterran citizens seem to look down on them for.+ +A stigma towards synthetic food is also said to be commonplace amongst this culture.+ +### Avery Quinn's Trans-Gov+ +This trans-gov is never mentioned by name, but according to Avery Quinn, who is a member of this trans-gov, it is relatively small and based on the far side of the Andromeda Galaxy. It is unknown if this trans-gov manufactures starships of their own as the Sunbeam that Avery Quinn was piloting is of Alterra design.+ +Also said by Avery to be a common saying in this trans-gov is "There's no bad without the good, no good without the bad".+ +### Sol Trans-Gov+ +Not much is known about the Sol Trans-gov, however it is stated by the PDA that the starship Mercury II was a part of this trans-gov. Given the name of the trans-gov and only known ship from them, it can be assumed they have something to do with Earth’s solar system, but is just speculation.+ +### Trans-System Federation+ +Briefly mentioned by name in Episode 2 of Voices from Beyond.+ +### Others+ +There are at least 6 other unknown Trans-Govs in the Subnautica universe.