Editing Cartenian Commonwealth (section)

==Strategic Importance== 

The Dolium system, which houses [[Cartenia]]  is at the edge of the UFP, wedged between the [[Orion Syndicate]] and the UFP, so Cartenia would be a major foothold for any invading enemy. The Orions gave it some attention during their expansionist era, but the Cartenians were especially vehement in their defense, so they ended up making their major territorial gains elsewhere.  

As a result, however,  the Cartenian fleet was seriously weakened. This later left the fleet in a weakened state when it was split into the two factions vying for control of the planet. Later these factional fleets would be unable because of the constant strains of government social programs and near constant conflict with their opposing faction, to regain their prior strength. This led to the practice of hiring Orion Pirates to conduct raids on the behalf of either faction.

Because of their constant conflicts, the Cartenian Commonwealth has developed a very efficient Military command and control structure.

[[Image:Military Info-Cartenian.jpg|thumb|center|550px|Cartenian Commonwealth Military C & C Flow Chart]]

Their newly acquired independance from the [[Orion Syndicate]] puts them at potential risk for invasion and so the Government is currently working diligently to fortify their military position. This includes making overtures to the UFP for Military cooperation and Mutual defense.