While each member state within the Galactic Federation of Worlds retains it political autonomy, authority within this loose aggregation of cultures is accorded to a High Council, occupied by nine individuals drawn from member worlds.  Currently, a female Arcturian occupies the position of Maia at the head of the Council. 

Four Clans are reputed to have been the original founders: Blue Arcturians, Sirian beings, and cat-like Lyrans, as well as an unknown Fourth entity, whose identity has been lost to history.

Lyrans and Pleiadeans are known for flying the fast and highly maneuverable Hsi-series ionic craft.  The Ikati “mothership,” however, functions as the diplomatic headquarters for the Federation at nearly one mile wide and utilizes starfield camouflage. 

Monmouth Project intelligence findings make it clear that division lurks at the heart of the Federation.  The old myths say that without the Fourth Clan, the Federation will fall. The identity of this Fourth Clan appears to be shrouded in mystery and rumor. Preventing this Fourth Clan–whoever they are–from rejoining the Federation has now been made a top priority by Monmouth Project leadership, in accordance with Project policy to assist the Orions in destabilizing the Federation.