Federation Diplomatic Council

The Federation Diplomatic Council was one of the principle sub-councils of the Federation Council. It primarily handled relations both amongst Federation member worlds as well as relations between the Federation and other interstellar governments. It also negotiated treaties and trade agreements and managed assistance to planets and other interstellar entities that request it.

Councillors on the Diplomatic Council are the Federation's principle agents in mediating disputes both amongst Federation member worlds and between the Federation and outside governments. As a result, the Diplomatic Council is in some ways considered the first among equals of the eight sub-councils and is also considered the main legislative body of the Federation government. Councillors on the Diplomatic Council are also addressed as "ambassador" in most situations.

The Diplomatic Council was divided into five principle council committees:
 * Diplomatic Corps
 * Trade Council
 * Assistance Council
 * Membership Council
 * First Contact Council