Second Lyon Union

The Second Lyon Union (also known as the New Union) following the splintering of the Lyon Federation, was established from the remnants of the First Union loyalists. For centuries the Union had reduced it's military might, but with the events that took place during 3399, a new course was taken. While still much more liberal than the traditionalist Federation, the Union has started to rebuild it's forces in order to defend it's areas if needed. Much like in the Federation, the lyon citizens of the Union have been subject to large amounts of genetic modifications, resulting in a very long lifespan as well as a great immune system. This provides the Union's militia forces with huge amounts of manpower in case of a conflict. While still laregely xenophobic, the New Union is somewhat more open to cooperation with alien species. This has resulted in increased trade and even some international agreements. The lyon population is still largely opposed to aliens, especially humans.