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[General Sci fi] What are some sci fi universes where humanity is not the underdog?

In most universes, humanity is either a new member of some galactic community or is the underdog in an ongoing war. What are some works of fiction where the dominant force in the galaxy/universe is humanity?
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It varies depending on the monster of the week, but often Star Trek. The Federation is one of the most technologically advanced factions in the Alpha quadrant, to the point that Federation science vessels built for exploration and armed only for self defense are easily able to go head to head with actual warships from warlike empires. Granted, humans are just one of many members of the Federation, but they're such a dominant force within it that many outsiders consider humans to be synonymous with the Federation.