The Unified Cities of Thalos is a meritocratic republic hailing from the xXx system, with their planet Thala.
The Unified Cities of Thalos formed from smaller remnants left over from the Times Of Chaos. Several groups of smaller factions and survivors made their way over to Thala and settled it.
Since all these groups were small, over time they started to work together and the republic was born.
The dependence of the republic on good relations, both internally and external also grew into a firm belief that the Times Of Chaos should never return.
The Order of the Sacred Fire was formed to keep vigil and ensure unity amongst the Thalosii, by promoting equal opportunity and rights on all of Thala. To do so, the Order provides education for her members, which were selected not only on their merit and lineage but also their ethnicity. Though respected and influential the Order isn't the only one in existence and generally doesn't support a purely militaristic approach.