. "Before the Exodus in 15 ABY, the Colonials lived outside this galaxy. Here they prospered, until it became evident that their home was nearing destruction - their galaxy was about to disintegrate, and their sun and systems with it, and they had less than a year left. The main fleet made a three-year journey across the void, jumping from point to point, until they finally reached their destination: The Alpha System."@en . "Cult of 15"@en . . "Colonial President"@en . . "Council of Forty"@en . "Colonial Republic"@en . . . . "Council of Forty"@en . . . "Before the Exodus in 15 ABY, the Colonials lived outside this galaxy. Here they prospered, until it became evident that their home was nearing destruction - their galaxy was about to disintegrate, and their sun and systems with it, and they had less than a year left. A desperate plan was concocted: All available ships capable of FTL flight was gathered, and the best and brightest evacuated to these ships. Any available space was filled by drawing lots, children being favoured over adults. This fleet, dubbed the Colonial Fleet, then started out, leaving the remaining population behind. Supposedly, several other fleets also gathered and set out, using older and slower FTL drives, filled with those who had not been chosen for the main fleet. The Colonials had no idea if they made it before it was too late. The main fleet made a three-year journey across the void, jumping from point to point, until they finally reached their destination: The Alpha System."@en . . . "18"^^ . . "Colonial Chits"@en . . . "Colonial"@en . . . . . "Writ of Federation"@en . . "Colonial Republic"@en . "The 40 Colonies"@en . . . "Colonial Courts"@en . . . . . . . "Federation"@en . "Marshal"@en .