The Covenant of the New Dawn is a small Christian religious movement among the ExoHuman settlers of VOI 700 D. It traces its origins to the spaceship Last Frontier, where a group of Christian passengers, alongside some converted settlers, formed the movement in response to their growing isolation from mainstream religious institutions.

The Covenant has remained a minority faith with approximately 200 members across all four settlements. New Kourou, the largest settlement, hosts the biggest community, with 95 members regularly gathering for worship and discussion.

Although Christianity is present among the settlers, it is not the only religious minority. Other faith groups include:

• A Islamic community (roughly 200 members)
• A Buddhist community (around 250 members)
• The largest religious movement, a Hindu community (around 300 members)

However, most citizens of the exohuman settlers on VOI 700 D are atheists, viewing religion as an outdated concept or a private matter. The secular nature of the Confederation means that religious gatherings are tolerated but not publicly recognized.

1. VOI 700 D is a Trial, Not a Reward:

• “Then the Lord God took the man and put him in the garden of Eden to tend and keep it.” — Genesis 2:15
• The Covenant teaches that God originally entrusted Earth to humanity, but due to greed, corruption, and environmental destruction, they failed their duty.
• The landing on VOI 700 D is not a gift, but a test—a second chance for humanity to prove they can live in harmony with God’s creation.

2. Humanity Must Redeem Itself Through Stewardship

• “The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it.” — Psalm 24:1
• The movement believes that humanity’s survival on VOI 700 D depends on embracing sustainability and communal responsibility, which they see as aligning with God's will. Living within the constraints of limited resources and environmental balance is viewed as an opportunity to demonstrate humility and discipline.

3. Materialism Led to Humanity’s Downfall

• “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal.” — Matthew 6:19
• The Covenant rejects excess materialism, teaching that the economic systems of the past led to humanity’s downfall.
• They see life on VOI 700 D—with its planned economy and limited resources—as a way to live in accordance with God's will, focusing on community rather than personal wealth.

4.Faith is a Personal Journey, Not a Public Institution

• “But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen.” — Matthew 6:6
• Unlike historical Christian churches, the Covenant of the New Dawn has no formal buildings, clergy, or hierarchy.
• Faith is practiced privately, and pastors are part-time leaders, elected by the community while maintaining their official jobs assigned by GAIA.

Since the Federal Confederation is a strictly secular state, religion is treated as a private matter. The Covenant of the New Dawn, like other religious minorities, is not officially recognized, and it operates within the legal framework of the Confederation’s separation of faith and governance.

How the Covenant Functions in Society:

• No Churches or Public Gatherings: Members meet in private homes, rotating between different locations within their settlements.
• Part-Time Pastors: Instead of full-time clergy, pastors are elected by the congregation and serve in a part-time capacity while maintaining their standard GAIA-assigned jobs.
• Limited Visibility: The movement does not engage in missionary activities or public preaching. Their gatherings are tolerated but not acknowledged by the government.
• Personal Faith Over Public Worship: Members practice their beliefs quietly and adhere to federal laws, avoiding direct confrontation with secular authorities.

Despite their low profile, members of the Covenant of the New Dawn remain deeply committed to their faith, believing that their actions—rather than public declarations—will prove humanity's worth to God.

Before the establishment of the Federal Confederation, the Free State of Settlers had a similar secular stance on religion, treating it as a private matter. However, in the absence of GAIA’s job assignment system, religious communities had more autonomy in how they structured themselves.

Differences Between the Beta and Gamma Age:

• Full-Time Pastors: Since settlers were self-organizing during the Beta Age, up to 12 pastors were able to work full-time, leading worship services, religious study, and community support.
• Christian Clusters: There was an attempt to establish Christian clusters within settlements, where faith communities could live in closer proximity. However, this initiative was largely unsuccessful, as the broader settler population remained indifferent or secular.

Despite these differences, the Covenant of the New Dawn remained a minority movement, and even during the Beta Age, religious groups had no formal political influence.