Established in 3308 by CMDR Andrzica, the Galactic Colonial Authority, otherwise known as GALCOL or GAL. COL., was formed with the mission of providing security and stability to the colonial settlements of humanity.

GALCOL is headquarted by the Galactic Colonial Authority HQ (J0Y-27Q) fleet-carrier, acting as the central command center.

The Galactic Colonial Authority consists of numerous nationalised corporations and bears three military branches:

CORPORATIONS
- GAL. COL. Freight Ltd.
- GAL. COL. Intelligence Ltd.
- GAL. COL. Mining Ltd.

SECURITY
- GAL. COL. NAVY
- GAL. COL. AIR FORCE
- GAL. COL. INTERAL SECURITY FORCE

The Galactic Colonial Authority is currently engaged in the Human-Thargoid War, engaging the enemy and evacuating survivors from systems facing imminent collapse.