This document is what will unify Earth's nations. This is our future to sustain our planet and will drive our politicians and leaders to govern the Union Government and continue this legacy for generations to come. When I began writing this two years ago, I had a vision that once everyone reads this, they'll agree to put our differences aside and come together as the Union of Earth States. That vision starts today.
—Jax Horain regarding the Articles of Union
The Articles of Union was the founding document of the Union of Earth States and while it didn't serve as its constitution, it was, however, very important to the Union Government.
Written by Jax Horain in 83 BBY, the document was presented during the signing of it at the new Union Senate building in Williamtown, Nortalia in 81 BBY. Signed by every independent nation on Earth, the differences of each of its member states were put aside, ending the era of war between them and marking the beginning of peace.