Stronger Than You Know
LOTHAL CITY
Capital of the Wild Space Republic
- Intent: Codify the capital of the Wild Space Republic
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- Canon: Yes; Capital City
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- City Name: Lothal City
- Classification: Urban center
- Location: Lothal
- Affiliation: Wild Space Republic
- Population: Heavy
- Demographics:
- Wealth: High. Lothal City's agrarian economy thrives on the export of grain, livestock, and hybrid crops engineered for Outer Rim climates. Advanced hydroponic facilities and wind-powered irrigation systems support year-round farming, making the city a critical supplier for nearby systems. Despite its urban center, much of the city's workforce remains tied to agricultural co-ops and land stewardship programs that balance growth with sustainability.
- Stability: High. Lothal City enjoys a rare stability in Wild Space, owed largely to its strong civic institutions and deep-rooted culture of local governance. Its people, seasoned by decades of war and recovery, are fiercely protective of their autonomy and quick to rally against threats to their hard-won peace.
- Freedom & Oppression: The atmosphere of freedom in Lothal City is palpable, woven into the daily rhythms of open markets, street debates, and vibrant public art. Citizens speak their minds without fear, and community assemblies are as common as festivals in the central plaza. Murals depicting past uprisings and victories over tyranny serve as constant reminders that freedom here was earned—and is vigilantly preserved.
- Description: Lothal City is a striking blend of humble agrarian roots and bold, modernist ambition, nestled within the golden plains and low mesas of the planet Lothal. Its skyline is a modest but meaningful mix—sleek durasteel towers rise beside restored pre-Republic domes and colonial-style rooftops, all surrounded by the city's signature ring of wind turbines. A central spire known as the Unity Tower marks the heart of the capital, where the Republic Senate convenes, overlooking a sprawling plaza that hosts civic gatherings, memorials, and markets.
Transit rails hum quietly along clean streets lined with cafes, embassies, and monuments to Lothal's storied resilience. Republic banners flutter alongside local sigils, a daily reminder of unity in diversity. Despite decades of war and occupation, Lothal City exudes a lived-in vibrance—where farmers, diplomats, engineers, and veterans walk side by side. The city's defenses remain discreet but vigilant, with shield pylons and defense grids integrated into its infrastructure, ensuring both peace and readiness.
From orbit, Lothal City appears as a glowing circuit etched into the countryside, a testament to what can be built when frontier spirit and galactic vision converge.
- Administrative District
- Junior Academy of Applied Sciences
- Lothal Hospital
- Republic Senate Rotunda
- Republic Spire
- Technical Institute for Agricultural Research
- Northern Market District
- Commerce District
- Capital City Casino
- Go-Lothal Hotel
- Residential District
- Warehouse District
- Workers' District
- Lothal City fuel depot
High. Lothal City maintains a discreet but highly efficient security presence, blending advanced surveillance systems with a responsive local militia. Defense pylons and hidden shield grids are integrated seamlessly into the city's infrastructure, ready to activate at the first sign of threat. Rather than intimidation, the focus is on community protection—security forces are trained to prioritize de-escalation, civil rights, and cooperation with citizen watch groups.
HISTORICAL INFORMATION
Lothal City first came to the attention of the Republic Remnant during the Castilon Blitz in 856 ABY, when a pirate fleet launched a surprise assault across Wild Space. Republic forces, already spread thin, mounted a desperate defense to protect the vulnerable capital of Lothal. The battle marked the beginning of a new alliance, as the Lothalites, moved by the Republic's efforts and shared ideals, agreed to join forces. In a historic act of unity, Lothal was chosen as the shared capital of the fledgling Republic—a beacon of cooperation between Core World mentalities and Wild Space independence.
Between 860 and 867 ABY, the galaxy endured the vicious onslaught of the Bryn'adûl, an alien force that swept through star systems with terrifying efficiency. During this dark era, Lothal stood as one of only three Republic worlds to survive the invasion. Its fortifications, terrain, and the resolve of its people proved instrumental in resisting the Bryn. After the Bryn'adûl were finally driven back, Lothal City became the nerve center of a major astrogation and reconnection effort. From its command centers, brave scouts and engineers launched missions across the stars, slowly restoring the fractured remnants of the Republic's communication and supply networks.
Throughout the following decades, Lothal City thrived as the free capital of a slowly recovering Republic, leading initiatives in diplomacy, culture, and infrastructure. This golden age was brought to an abrupt end in 895 ABY when the Empire of the Lost emerged from its dark heart on Lianna and seized control of Lothal. The occupation was brutal, but resistance never died. Underneath the Empire's watchful eyes, citizens organized sabotage operations, coordinated espionage cells, and employed psychological tactics to disrupt Imperial control. Lothal's spirit endured in the shadows, keeping the flame of liberty alive for five long years.
In 900 ABY, news reached Lothal that Emperor Kilran had been killed on Mon Cala. The city erupted—not in fear, but in defiance. Uprisings flared across the capital as resistance groups emerged from hiding, striking at garrisons and retaking key sectors. Within weeks, Lothal was free. The Republic Senate was reinstated in the capital's rotunda, and in a sweeping act of renewal, the Lothal Declaration was proclaimed. This document formally established the Wild Space Republic, with Lothal City not merely as a capital, but as the symbol of a restored and resilient democracy.
