Galactic Thurnoz Union

The Galactic Thurnoz Union or GTU for short is a democratic minor located in between the borders of the now defunct state of Logazu Conglomerate and the Zed'drath Imperium.

Government Structure
The GTU is a political union between two planets, Thurnoz & Gurnoz in the Gnoame System. These two formed the GTU after a devastating war between them plunged the once verdant worlds into cold, bleak worlds. They share the title of Chief Minister every ten years. One world elects the Chief Minister and the other chooses a Deputy Minister and switches once their 10 years in office is up. After the Fall of Logaz, the GTU was pressed into servitude with the Zeddrath, effectively becoming a puppet state. The GTU was allowed to keep their democratic ways but the two leaders were closely under watched by Imperium agents, usually through Denobulans.

Society
The Union is a democratic oasis in a sea of Authoritarian and Monarchist regimes, many citizens are encouraged to joined the military to protect their sovereignty. Most soldiers who join cited the popular Thurnozi ad, It could Happen Here, as a reason for joining up. Before the Petal war, They enjoyed a peaceful and beneficial relationship with Logazu Conglomerate, a Megacorporation. This partnership boosted their economy and defensive capabilities.

History
The GTU formed after a war they ironically called the Last War. Meeting Zed'drathian explorers opened up the galaxy to them, only for a moment. Being sandwiched between the Logazu and Zeddrath prevented any sort of physical expansion. They sought to expand their influence by democratizing the nations around them by providing democratic factions in the surrounding governments with resources. They had made close friends with the Logazu even declaring a defensive pact with them. When the Petal War broke out, they came running with military aid and were almost able to land troops on Sirach. Once the war was lost and the Logazu Conglomerate annexed they were forced not to accept any refugees ships entering their space. With the bulk of their forces destroyed they had no choice but to accept the demands of the Zed'drath Imperium and become a protectorate.