Damocles

The Damocles is a massive armed and manned space station situated in low orbit above Earth, serving as the most powerful weapon at Ricarius' disposal as well as the operational headquarters for the Commonwealth Defense Force. Its construction began in the early 21st century under Empress Diana, intended to be used as a tool of oppression and subjugation which would be able to operate beyond the range of most conventional weaponry. Following Ricarius' success in the Solvadan Civil War, he repurposed the project with the intention of using it as a defensive weapon, to guard against threats to humanity which might present themselves either on or beyond Earth. It was originally launched and operated solely by the Solvadan military, but after the establishment of the Imperial Commonwealth of Nations and the rule in its charter which states that no one nation may place any armed military equipment in space, the Damocles was turned over to the Commonwealth Defense Force and has been operating under its jurisdiction as both an orbital weapons platform and military communication hub ever since.