A Teller of Many Tales
OUT OF CHARACTER INFORMATION
- Intent: To make a location as part of the Vicroyalty duties of my character, who oversees Arbra.
- Image Credit: The Venus Project, eco city paradise, Smart Forest City, A City of Trees, City Green, maps made in Wonderdraft by me
- Canon: Arbra, Hoojib
- Permissions: N/A
- Links: Vanestris Labs, Vanir Eris, Farstar-class Military Space Station, Gungnir MK I Orbital Defense Platform, NulCom Mini-Satellites, ESG-CIS, Crimall Anti-Orbital Cannon, The Sisters, The Menagerie
- City Name: Archenwood City
- Classification: Metropolis
- Location: Arbra
- Affiliation: Confederacy of Independent Systems
- Population: Sparse
- Demographics:
For the longest time Arbra was mostly forgotten by the rest of the galaxy. It stood as simply a remnant from the old Republic and the few humanoids that lived on this world lived mostly out of touch of the rest of the galaxy. Even the Confederacy hadn't touched it, till someone finally put plans in place to change things. As a result it is mostly inhabited by it's native people, the hoojib, however with the capitol changing and life breathed into this old relic, this will likely change.
- Wealth: (Low)
Arbra has little in the way of products, all it has to its name is bountiful expanses of nature and natural resources. However because there is little on this world that is not useful for commercial and modern use, the galaxy at large has no interest in it. What will bring in income is the modern city and the Menagerie. Vanestris Labs and its creations is set to put this world firmly on the map.
- Stability: (High)
Archenwood city is a newly built metropolis aimed to attract those who seek a more natural world environment with all the amenities that a more typical metropolis has. The main difference being that this city was built to work with nature. This green city was built in such a way that nothing goes to waste or ravages the land. Yet for all the care that went in, it still provides everything a modern city dweller could want all within easy reach. The Farstar-class Military Space Station, Six Gungnir MK I Orbital Defense Platform, NulCom Mini-Satellites, ESG-CIS were issued due to the positioning of this planet. As well as eight Crimall Anti-Orbital Cannon positioned strategically around the planet, in case the planetary defenses fail. Some might consider this to be overkill, but given the nature of the work done by Vanestris Labs and its position, the need is high.
- Freedom & Oppression:
Aside from the laws that all Confederacy citizens must follow, the Viceroyal in charge has not imposed any extra laws on the planet he speaks for except that all residents are vetted thoroughly and there is stringent import and export inspections. These inspections are designed to keep things from being smuggled out and in, however should a case be made on the need for something, it can be added to the list. Any goods made on planet must be manufactured in such a way as to not mar the natural world nor waste. As a result there are things that are imported if it cannot be fabricated from worlds without such stringent measures.
- Description:
This is a city of wonder for those used to the modern infrastructure of more common metropolises. Towering heights of green reach for the sky in a place that looks like it was grown into shape instead of built. The ease of access either by walking or tram bring every modern convenience to a city of dreams. Security is unobtrusive, only seen should there be issue, but otherwise out of sight as well as mind. Shaded walkways keep off the sun and even the living spaces are luxurious. Archenwood city is an example of how nature can work with modern delight, without ruining the planet it plays host to.
POINTS OF INTEREST
Vanestris Labs
Both Vanir's private residence as well as where all the magic happens. His home sits on the smallest of the sister islands.
The Menagerie
A place to house all the finished creations of Vanestris labs. It functions as both home for the creatures and as a tourist sight showcasing the Lab's creations for future sale or investment as well as where to put them to meet their needs. It sits just outside the capitol a short tram ride away, an easy commute for both visitors and those employees that choose not to live in the ample accommodations set aside within the menagerie itself.
The Sisters
A sizable chain of islands where the capitol, Vanestris labs and the Solanaceae Covenstead is located. It is from this point that both residents and tourists start.
SECURITY (Maximum)
Arbra is a planet that sits on the border of Confederacy space. Because of the frequency of attacks and the position it holds on the edge, planetary defense was set at max. Security within the Capitol is on an as need basis, mostly in place should the planet get attacked, most citizens would never come face to face with the defensive arsenal. Crime is low as Vanir doesn't allow whole sale influx of permanent residents. Tourists are watched and removed if they become a nuisance, sent off world to the nearest star base and blocked from return indefinitely.
HISTORICAL INFORMATION
Arbra was once a place that sheltered an old world governmental group, but then through the ages changed hands and were forgotten. In recent years however Arbra became the focus of one man who saw its natural beauty and wanted to protect it. One of his first actions was to change the location of the capitol from the crumbling bones of the past to a place that worked with the abundant nature of this little gem.
Archenwood city was more closely grown than built. Every residential block has within its heart ease of access to medical, emergency, education and other necessities of life all within easy walk of each resident. It even has a few local shops, but each block has different shops so as to encourage its residents to go outside their comfort zone.
There is a whole quarter devoted to shopping and entertainment, within an easy tram ride. Most things are imported in as manufacturing would ruin the wonders of the planet. What things that are not, were carefully managed so that nothing tainted land, sea or air. Tourists are carefully watched by the abundance of high end security features that are subtly placed so that unless someone became a problem, citizens both temporary and permanent would not know till too late.
Those with skills are sought out first for innovation is key and in a city that seeks both improvement, but also respect for nature, one must always seek new methods. Crime is dealt with swiftly and given no quarter. There are no jails, there are no courts, any offender is simply deposited at the nearest star base after being held for a reasonable time so that their possessions can be taken with them. In the case of families, those not found to follow a similar line of poor choices are given the option to stay, or leave. In the case of youthful indiscretions, work as penance is meted out instead.
The menagerie was created as a means to showcase the projects of Vanestris labs, as well as show off the wildlife that Arbra has. All the native creatures are ones that are found injured and working on rehabilitation, or those that cannot be released. As for the wildlife that can range into the city, these are caught and later released elsewhere. There are careful land bridges and even ‘wild roads’ that wander through the city allowing wildlife to stay safe, but also get to new territory or migrate. These wild spaces are quartered off from people and maintained so that life can go on as usual. Sometimes holes all along the city border and these wild fareways happen, but any strays are quickly found.
The tourist sector of the city has plenty to offer any guest, but the residential quarters are off limits to nonresidents. Trade is carefully inspected, the inspections far more stringent than what is usually found within the rest of the system. The reason being because any introduced species could be a hazard. Not to mention potential smuggling. As such, there is a trade dispatch station so that ships first stop here, before entering. A similar depot is also held for tourists. Any pets brought are arranged to be spayed or neutered as well as vaccinated, free of charge. An individual who refuses, does not pass the border with said animal and said animal is put in a boarding facility.
The bountiful nature of the planet, from the scenic beaches to the towering mountains is all Arbra has ever had going for it. In a galaxy that has a lot to offer in the way of similar things, the one thing Arbra can offer is the purity of those places. It was to that end that Archenwood City was created, to show the galaxy a gem of a new facet. The mega cities might have a host of sordid amusements, but they pay a heavy price. This planet aims to show others that you need not ruin a world to have modern amenities or premier choices at the expense of one’s home.
Srina Talon
May I have this moved to the pending approval pile at your earliest convenience?
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