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| '''Unit Name''' || Artemis Expeditionary Fleet
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| '''Image''' || [[File:Artemis_Expeditionary_Fleet.png|thumb|The flagship "Earthshine" of the Artemis Expeditionary Fleet]]
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| '''Caption''' || The flagship "Earthshine" of the Artemis Expeditionary Fleet
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| '''Dates''' || 2800 - Present
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| '''Country''' || Artemis Treaty District
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| '''Allegiance''' || Artemis Treaty District
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| '''Type''' || Space Fleet
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| '''Role''' || Peacekeeping, Law Enforcement (Initially)
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| '''Size''' || Various ships including flagship Earthshine
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| '''Garrison''' || Earth-Sun L3 (Post-Disarmament)
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| '''Nickname''' || The Peacekeepers (Initially)
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| '''Motto''' || "In Unity, Strength"
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The '''Artemis Expeditionary Fleet''' was a militaristic space fleet initially launched as a peacekeeping force within the Solar System under the governance of the [[Artemis Treaty District]]. The Fleet was designed to enforce laws, maintain order, and represent the military might of the Artemis Treaty District. Over time, it became involved in various controversies and diplomatic tensions, which eventually led to its disarmament and conversion to peaceful purposes. Its flagship, the ''[[Earthshine]]'', became known as Earth's most distant outpost at [[Lag Clagoartian]], the stable [[Lagrangian point]], Sun-Earth L3.

==Background==
The Artemis Expeditionary Fleet was established in 2800 as part of an initiative to maintain peace and order in the expanding human presence in the Solar System. The Fleet was tasked with upholding the laws and agreements of the Artemis Treaty District, a governing body responsible for overseeing territories and activities in space.

==Flagship: Earthshine==
''Earthshine'' was the pride of the Fleet, a kilometer-long warship equipped with large spinning ring sections, powerful rocket engines, and accompanied by swarms of armed drones and smaller craft. It was a symbol of the Fleet's power and was involved in numerous missions throughout its service.

==Purpose and Voyage==
The Fleet's primary mission was to act as a peacekeeping force, deterring piracy, resolving conflicts, and enforcing the Artemis Treaty District's laws. It undertook several voyages across the Solar System, making its presence felt from Mercury to Neptune.

==Controversy==
The Fleet's operations were not without controversy. Incidents like the scandal involving [[Ceres Station]] and the exclusion from [[Neptune]] Planetary Space raised questions about its methods and the extent of its authority. The Fleet was often accused of being overly aggressive and infringing on the autonomy of various Solar System entities.

==Dr. Maya Sato Incident==
The turning point for the Fleet came when [[Dr. Maya Sato]], a respected astrophysicist, publicly denounced its actions and the governance of the Artemis Treaty District in a speech that gained widespread attention. Her call for the disarmament of the Fleet and the arrest of its commanders resonated across the Solar System, leading to significant public and diplomatic pressure.

==Disarmament and Conversion==
Facing growing criticism and interplanetary diplomatic pressure, the Artemis Treaty District agreed to disarm the Fleet. The process involved decommissioning its warships, repurposing its technology, and reassigning its personnel to non-military roles. The Fleet's assets were gradually converted for scientific research, deep-space exploration, and humanitarian missions.

==Retirement of Earthshine==
The ''Earthshine'' was retired from active duty and stationed at the stable Lagrangian point, Sun-Earth L3, becoming Earth's most distant outpost. This position, known as Lag Clagoartian, serves as a symbol of the Fleet's transformation from a militaristic entity to a beacon of peaceful exploration and cooperation.

==Legacy==
The legacy of the Artemis Expeditionary Fleet is complex. While it began as a symbol of order and protection, its actions and the controversies they sparked led to significant changes in how military forces are perceived and utilized in space. The Fleet's story is a cautionary tale about the balance between security and freedom and the importance of ethical governance in the final frontier.

==See Also==
* [[Artemesia and the Artemis Treaty District]]
* [[Ceres Station]]
* [[Dr. Maya Sato]]
* [[Interplanetary Peace Corps]]

==References==
* "The Rise and Fall of the Artemis Expeditionary Fleet" - Solar System Historical Review.
* "From Warship to Research Vessel: The Story of Earthshine" - Journal of Interplanetary Affairs.
* "Dr. Maya Sato's Speech: The Words that Shook the System" - Interplanetary Broadcast Archives.

==External Links==
* [http://www.artemistreatydistrict.gov Artemis Treaty District Information Center]
* [http://www.interplanetarypeacecorps.gov Official Interplanetary Peace Corps Website]

[[Category:Interplanetary Military History]]
[[Category:Disarmed Forces]]
[[Category:Solar System]]
[[Category:Spacecraft]]