The United African States is one of the new sovereigns in Eternity Port. The UAS founded mining colonies in the Asteroid Belt starting in the 2050s, and even today they are known for their mining expertise.

But they are also prodigious ship builders, and even old designs like the Borer and Zulu classes are popular throughout Human Space. Their largest and most famous shipyard is in Kibo, and there you may be able to purchase their nanoforged armor—one of the strongest and most innovative armor types.

The UAS is one of the Four Powers controlling the Near Stars. In the cold war between the Eurasian Diarchy and the Asian Pacific Directorate (two other Powers), the UAS refuses to pick sides, preferring instead to maintain relationships with both. But as tensions increase, that policy becomes harder and harder to maintain.