The Outer Planets Alliance
There’s no one Outer Planets Alliance; even OPA-affiliated tattoos differ radically, from a broken circle tattoo around the neck (symbolizing Belter solidarity, and reminiscent of the contact burns from the first generation of Belters and their faulty mining suits) to a stylized anarchy symbol (symbolizing breaking from Earth and Mars permanently). The Alliance is, in actuality, an umbrella term for a collection of independent cells ostensibly seeking to form an independent Belter nation. Some, like Golden Bough, are nothing more than terrorist cells or criminal gangs, seeking and dealing out violence, and assassinating Inners in the name of Belter unity. Other cells work with student groups or seek to foster goodwill, attempting to work towards Belter independence through diplomacy. Still others, such as the Belters of the Tycho Station OPA who work aboard Tycho Station, look to consolidate the mineral wealth of the Belt and use it as leverage at the bargaining table.
Two figures loom large within the OPA: Anderson Dawes of Ceres and Fred Johnson of Tycho (who isn’t even a Belter , but from Earth). Between political might and force of personality, they’ve banded several OPA cells to work together for the common goal of an independent Belt, hoping a unified front will lead to a legitimate government. With rumors of the UN potentially withdrawing from Ceres as tensions rise, both have plans to lay claim to the station in the name of the Belt. Neither has a singular vision for how to achieve this unity going forward; Dawes seeks legitimacy through force, while Johnson seeks legitimacy through managing resources.
Type
Political, Confederation
Alternative Names
OPA
Leader
Head of Government
Government System
Anarchy
Power Structure
Transnational government
Subsidiary Organizations
Official Languages
Neighboring Nations
Notable Members
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