Gemma

Gemma is the capital city of [Jalan (Elysium IV)](https://robertsspaceindustries.com/galactapedia/article/VarAXY2zy2-jalan-elysium-iv), [United Empire of Earth (UEE)](https://robertsspaceindustries.com/galactapedia/article/VyvyKxy4v6-united-empire-of-earth), but formerly part of the Tevarin Empire. It was overtaken by the UEE after the [Tevarin](https://robertsspaceindustries.com/galactapedia/article/V8gJv3nB3X-tevarin) surrendered to [Human-led](https://robertsspaceindustries.com/galactapedia/article/0Nwpnr6wa2-humans) forces at the end of the [First Tevarin War](https://robertsspaceindustries.com/galactapedia/article/bZwQm3meJM-first-tevarin-war) (2541 - 2546). Historically, it was a Tevarin stronghold and capital city, selected for its protective geographical features. The UEE has attempted to preserve its historic cultural buildings, but many were lost during the Tevarin wars, the subsequent [Purge](https://robertsspaceindustries.com/galactapedia/article/R6dWB877Nn-tevarin-purge), and the assimilation of Tevarin culture that followed.