Andromeda

The Andromeda Galaxy is widely colonized with a diverse population allied together by the Andromedan Alliance and the Republic it formed.

It's had little interaction with the Sol System until recent years. After the news of the Nar'qu's interference and isolation of Earth, there's been interest as to why Earth was seen as so valuable that the Nar'qu made such a move. The Republic sent Indira Paxis, an Asrani ambassador, to serve as a liaison. A few Krog'mar and at least one Yuun'ta has visited Earth.

The Republic has some trade deals with the Guild, and is more active there than they are in the Milky Way.

Races in the Andromedan Galaxy
Asrani: Flora-based species with psionic and bioluminescent properties.

Krog'mar: Warrior race on the outskirts of the galaxy. They have some interactions with the Andromedan Alliance

Yuun'ta: Humanoid race with pointed ears and the ability to manipulate thromba fields. They are proposing the Republic expand the powers of their Tel'narian Guard to the entire galaxy, but representatives from other races disagree with their tough sentencing.

Peravol: A species of wingless gargoyle-like creatures made of half flesh, half energy. They're colored in brilliant hues of red, and communicate via unusual energy transmissions. Steeped in mysticism, a number of them are supermages. There is a small refugee colony on one of the planets in the Far Reach that is considered uninhabitable to most Andromedan races. These refugees were rescued from the V'hanian Empire and transplanted into this dimension. They currently have no representatives in the Alliance.

H'eshan: H'eshan Reavers raid the Far Reach systems of Andromeda from galaxies beyond. They're the basis of a number of scary stories across many systems.

Kem: An AI race housed in mechanical bodies and wirelessly, all connected in a galactic network.

Geography
The Far Reach: The outer rim of planets on the edge of Andromeda's borders, on the far side from the Milky Way. These frontier planets are far removed from the Republic. Residents in the Far Reach often pursue personal freedom, or an Outlaw way of life. Many from the Core Worlds like to romanticize life in the Far Reach, but the truth is more brutal.

Organizations
Tel'narian Guard - A Yuun'ta law enforcement agency that keeps strict order in their part of the galaxy. Their uniforms are interwoven with technology that generates a protective energy-screen and allows them to fly. Each is armed with Duresss Gauntlets for arresting and sentencing criminals. Criminals are transported to an alternate dimension called Duress, an ultimate prison designed by the Yuun'ta.