The GLU and IDC

As we explored the current state of the universe in our last lore Dev Blog, The Universe of Indominant, we mentioned the Galactic Legion United (GLU), and the Intergalactic Defense Council (IDC). Today we will dive deeper into the role these intergalactic organizations play and how they affect gameplay.

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The GLU

The GLU is the private organization that was created in tandem with the IDC in order to protect the planets, civilizations, and solar systems that retain membership with the IDC. This protection can take many forms and the GLU may not always be viewed as a benevolent organization, though they do work towards the betterment of the Universe as a whole. 

The GLU is the only organization that is officially obligated by the IDC to register Supers in order to track their actions, powers, and whereabouts. In order to properly do so the GLU has implemented a specific set of testing requirements that must be met for Supers to become officially registered by the GLU. In return for becoming registered Supers can make use of several benefits such as a steady income, official proof of their status and power, access to useful resources, and more. 

Supers can register under the Hero, Contractor, Suit, Researcher, or Untitled titles. These titles determine the Supers’ specific roles within the GLU and the tasks that they can be required to take part in, but they do not preclude them from willingly taking part in any task. 

The last big part of the GLU registration is the Class ranking system. Within the GLU the Classes from lowest to highest are F Class, D Class, C Class, B Class, A Class, S Class, and SS Class. These Class rankings are given based upon each individual Super’s power, status, and usefulness in their respective field. The GLU is a separate entity from the IDC, and can be beholden to the IDC, though by design they are meant to keep each other in check to make sure that they do not step out of bounds.

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The IDC

The IDC is the governing organization of the societies that are members within the IDC. The IDC requires that each member planet, society, and solar system provide a council member to weigh in on decisions. The method in which the council member is chosen is up to the member providing them. The Council creates intergalactic law, votes on amendments, and decides whether or not a new member is inducted into the IDC. The IDC does have some power to call upon the GLU in certain emergencies or occurrences that transcend planetary levels. 

Overall, the IDC is viewed as a beneficial organization that has not caused many issues and made life better and safer within their jurisdiction. The IDC itself does also hire Supers for its own purposes, usually from the GLU, be it guarding the council members, the council chamber, or visiting new potential member locations.