The second most politically important world within the Confederation, Capella is the home of the original Capellan Hegemony and was the birthplace of the Capellan Confederation after the Aris crisis. Permanent garrisons of two reserve regiments with AeroSpace support are supplemented by well-fortified ground installations, managed by highly motivated militia forces. Capella is corporate headquarters for the powerful Ceres Metals and Capellan Commonality Bank. The capital city of Capella is Capella Prime.
[3025] Capella is the site of one of the 16 Philotechnique Institutes. These serve the Capellan state as special post-secondary institutions. Established originally in the mid-28th century as technical and scientific training centers, the institutes today also emphasize "philosophical" (political) training. Admission to a Philotechnique Institute is by special recommendation of a planetary director only, and all expenses are paid by the state. Often enough, students in these institutions have previously served with distinction as members of the Ranks of the Dedicated. Graduates who are not technically oriented are placed in positions of administrative responsibility, or are recruited into the ranks of the Maskirovka.