Nothing's Like Before
LAURENTIA
OUT OF CHARACTER INFORMATION
- Intent: To create the city Laurentia.
- Image Credit: Vectors from Adobe Stock, Google, Vecteezy. Assembled and completed in Photoshop, final touches in Photoshop, by me.
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- City Name: Laurentia
- Classification: Urban Center
- Location: Dosuun
- Affiliation: Commonwealth | Dosuunian Commonwealth
- Population: Heavy
- Demographics:
- Age:
- 22% 0 - 15
- 72% 16 - 64
- 3% 65 - 100
- 3% 100+
- Gender:
- 50% Female
- 46% Male
- 4% Non-Binary
- Species:
- 58% Human
- 10% Echani
- 9% Chiss
- 9% Pantoran
- 5% Mirialan
- 4% Ferroan
- 3% Zabrak
- 2% Other
- Age:
- Wealth: Medium - Lumber, stones, bricks, and the like keep Laurentia going, coupled with their health and sciences industries. The service-based industry has started to gain traction in the city providing more avenues of wealth in addition to tourism and hospitality. Increasingly Laurentia looks for more avenues to increase their wealth.
- Stability: High - From the military to the police, crime rates are typically low giving way to a stable city. Additionally, the Sovereign is holding well in the exchange and this provides further economic stability to the city as well.
- Freedom & Oppression: Free to speak their mind, hold worship as they please, have a peaceful assembly, and freedom of the press. These freedoms keep Laurentia, as well as the rest of the First Order feeling free. Of course, there is no doubt that Big Sister is listening.
- Description: From the big island of Lohengrin to the tiny island of Troyes to the far North. Laurentia is spread across the seven islands that comprise the Percival Isles. It is not unusual to see ferries, boats, and trains going back and forth to each island carrying people and goods to their destinations. Laurentia where the temperature is rarely above 12°C on Lohengrin and has been known to dip below -20°C in the winter in Troyes, where trees that seem to maintain their fresh green colors are around all year long.
- Lohengrin: Main Island, largest of the Percival Isles, is connected to Lamorak by bridge.
- Tharp Starport and Transit Center: A series of buildings make up TSTC with the majority of the buildings dedicated to freight and commuter travel. TSTC is one of the ways in and out of Laurentia.
- Darden Harbor: Cargo and ferry lines are often in and out of Darden Harbor. Around the harbor is the Laurentia Marina where civilian-owned boats are docked. Several cafes, restaurants, and fishing companies occupy the space between the harbor and the marina.
- Locker Fisheries: Laurentia's best fishing company, Locker Fisheries is a family-owned company that champions sustainable fishing and coastal foraging. They own a great many aquaculture farms, and among the top five fisheries throughout Dosuun.
- Billingham Fish Market: Called Billingsham from its founder, Geoff Billingsham the Third in 849 ABY. The Billingham Fish Market is a must for anyone who loves food but especially seafood. The ease of access to the North Nennius Sea has provided the market with excellent quality, and wonderfully diverse selection of fish, and shellfish.
- Koskull Maritime Museum: Situated behind the TSTC, the Koskull Maritime Museum is dedicated to preserving and teaching people of all ages Dosuun's maritime history and the importance of maritime safety. The museum has several ships that have been well preserved and are open to the public to explore, for a price.
- Produce Junction: Located in the heart of Laurentia it is situated on Pennington Square but is colloquially known as Produce Junction due to all of the farmers who utilize the square as a market. The market operates from the wee hours of the morning to mid-afternoon.
- Haven: Around Pennington Square various specialty food shops have opened up. From handmade pasta, and pastries to cheesemongers and butcher shops. This area surrounding the square is called Haven, as it is a type of haven for those who simply love food.
- Boutique Alley: Lowell Avenue is often called the Boutique where high-end clothing stores, jewelry, and cosmetic goods are sold. Artisan vendors also frequent here, having small 'box booths' that line the alley.
- 't Koffieboontje: 'Small Coffee Bean' Or, as some on Dosuun have taken to calling it Smol Bean. They operate relatively small coffee huts throughout the planet and are looking to expand elsewhere in the First Order. They use locally grown and cultivated coffee beans from Southern Dosuun to create both unique and familiar blends of coffee, or 'caf'.
- Laurentia City University: On the main island of Lohengrin, is Laurentia City University the heart of the city’s science and medical communities. It’s home to Laurentia City University Hospital and is the go-to school for veterinary science. It’s recently developed a state-of-the-art mechanical engineering school. It’s seated on the opposing end of the island away from TSTC.
- Laurentia Clay: On Loghengrin, Laurentia Clay isn’t too far from the university, they open and operate their kilns and offer classes in sculpture, pottery, and more.
- The Refugee Council: Located on Lohengrin near the heart of downtown is the new campus for the Refugee Council. This includes temporary housing facilities, kitchens, child care, social services, immigration, and housing services are also located on-site. TRC’s goal is to empower and support the many refugees arriving at the First Order’s borders and ensure that they are able to thrive here in the First Order.
- Fort Wilder: Home to the 2nd and 3rd Infantry Battalions, the 7th Armored Division, and the 15th Cavalry Division, and the 3011th Military Intelligence Detachment. Wilder Army Depot is within the base as well where the 7th’s armor is stored and maintained.
- NSB Morang: Further down the coast from TSTC, on your way toward Laurentia City University is the Naval Surface Base Morang. Sometimes called the 'Ang. NSB Morang is home to the First Order's Advanced Naval Surface Engineering School. This ensures that waters under First Order control can be kept safe by utilizing surface and submersible ships. Morang often deploys new ships for a shakedown on patrol routes surrounding the Percival Isles.
- O'Kane Naval Shipyard: Responsible for developing, and building submersibles for the Dosuunian Navy.
- Baker & Grant Shipyard: Responsible for developing surface cruisers for the Dosuunian Navy.
- FCS De Rijk: Located where the Gaimar Inlet ends within Lohengrin’s interior the Starfighter Corps Station De Rijk is home to the 302nd Combat Support Wing, 77th Interception Wing, 436th Maintenance Operations Group, 746th Support Operations Group, as well as the 8th and 12th Defender Wings. It occupies most of the island east of the Gaimar Inlet.
- Tharp Starport and Transit Center: A series of buildings make up TSTC with the majority of the buildings dedicated to freight and commuter travel. TSTC is one of the ways in and out of Laurentia.
- Troyes: Accessible only by ferry or shuttle.
- Commonwealth Medical Services: Headquartered in Troyes, Commonwealth Medical Services is the largest healthcare system within the Dosuunian Commonwealth Run by the state, CMS was originally formed in 850 ABY as the First Imperial Medical Services, and had been headquartered in Avalonia before the Fall. They relocated in 860 ABY to Laurentia, and by 868 ABY the organization's name changed to Victorian Medical Services to reflect their new benefactor. It maintained this name until 880 ABY when it was renamed the Commonwealth Medical Services.
- Draper & Steinbach Stonemasons: Located on Troyes, Draper & Steinbach Stonemasons are the highly sought-after shops for their tremendous work with stones. They own several of the small quarries throughout Troyes making it easier for the group to promote their works and sell smaller products.
- Canham Brickworks: Also located on Troyes are the Canham Brickworks, they occupy the other half of the island, and are focused on creating quality bricks and providing them to customers throughout Dosuun.
- Troyes Masonry Guild: Pulling together the workers of Canham, Draper & Steinbach the TMG often works to advance the employment of masons from either company, while also working to educate and train masons.
- Commonwealth Mercantile Exchange Campus: CMEC, formerly the Trade Federation Campus, still hosts several corporations and their Commonwealth headquarters. The CMEC has expanded and includes new and beautiful spaces over looking the North Nennius Sea. Laurentia City University's School of Business and Finance is also situated on the CMEC with student housing located nearby. The following is a list of corporate entities who still reside at CMEC with their regional Commonwealth headquarters, they include but are not limited to:
- Nennius Office Complex North:
- Northeast Nennius Office Towers:
- Peredur: Accessible only by ferry or shuttle.
- Gemma Dundy Glassworks: Sitting on Peredur, GDGW is a top-quality producer of glass. GDGW glass is often sold to local artisans throughout the Percival Isles.
- Angharad: Accessible only by ferry or shuttle.
- Victorian Imperial Division of Science: Headquartered on Angharad, on the island of Angharad is the headquarters for the Division of Science. Laurentia has served the Division of Science since 849 ABY and continues to be a large and active part of medical, military, and civilian communities.
- Dindrane: Second largest island in the Percival Isles, is a ferry boat ride away from Troyes, connects to Aglovale by bridge.
- Dindrane Camp: Dindrane Camp is home to the Stormtrooper Corps’ Advanced Amphibious Assault Training and (Anti) Boarding Operations Training. It is also home to the Stormtrooper Corps’ Basic Training where men and women of the First Order go from civilian to Stormtrooper in a fourteen-week basic training program.
- Aglovale: One of the two 'stepping stones' islands of the Percival Isles bridges connect it to Lamorak and Dindrane, must take a ferry to Troyes.
- Department of Wildlife and Habitat Conservation: Located on the island of Aglovale the Department of Wildlife and Habitat Conservation works to save native wildlife and habitats across the First Order.
- National Park Authorities: Also located on Aglovale, the NPA provides training, continuing education, and supplies the National Park Law Enforcement Officers, also known as the National Park Wardens.
- Lamorak: Among the smaller islands of the Percival Isles, bridges connect it to Aglovale and Lohenrgrin, must take a ferry to Troyes Isle from here.
- Drouin Blake Sawmill: The Sawmill is located on Lamorak, it owns and operates a good portion of the island’s forests with conservation in mind to keep their business operating for generations to come. A family-owned operation, many of the trees cut from the Lamorak Forest often end up as elegant pieces in many offices across the First Order.
- Mitchell Lumber Company: Located near the Sawmill, the Mitchell Lumber Company works to haul, sell and treat lumber, a go-to for building supplies across the Percival Isles and throughout Dosuun.
- Lamorak Carpenter’s Guild: A local carpenter’s guild that works to train, educate, and advance the employment of the carpenter’s within its halls. The LCG has been noted to have some of the best carpenters throughout Dosuun.
High - Aside from the presence of the military, there is also the Laurentia Constabulary which includes a maritime division that works to patrol the waters around the isles.
HISTORICAL INFORMATION
Located on the Percival Isles in the North Nennius Sea, Laurentia has always prided itself on the beauty of its islands. Pine trees and coastline make up a lot of Laurentina. The city itself sits on the biggest island, Lohengrin. The city faces the open coastline with an optimal view of the North Nennius Sea. Fishermen and coastal foragers alike swap stories while the ferry captains take citizens to and from the island.
Overall there are seven islands, Troyes, Peredur, Angharad, Dindrane, Aglovale, Lamorak, and last but not least, Lohengrin. Dindrane is the second largest of these islands, with Algovale and Lamorak are viewed as the ‘stepping stones’ between the two. North of Lohengrin is Angharad, while Pereder is Northwest of Dindrane. Troyes is the island furthest North of the seven and is one of the smallest. Lohengrin and Dindrane sit side by side with Lohengrin facing the east and Dindrane facing the West.
Many arrive at Laurentia’s Tharp Starport and Transit Center, a series of small starports arranged to form a ‘sea star’ shape. At the ground level, the TSTC is connected to the Darden Harbor were passengers, and goods arrive to and from daily. The ferry is the most common mode of transport into Laurentina and the transport shuttles are the second most common mode of transport where many seek to head to the city of Uther in the far northwest of the region.
Home to the First Imperial Medical Services, and the First Order Division of Science. Laurentia is certainly a place for many scientists and doctors around Dosuun and the First Order’s realm. Favoring sustainability and eco-friendly works, many of Laurentia’s buildings are smaller and more energy-efficient. It is perhaps one of the strictest cities with regards to its environmental regulations.
The men and women stationed at Laurentia during the Fall resorted to using cold-based technology to freeze and slow the scalebacks. This kept Laurentia from being as severely scarred as some of her sister cities. Thus as Dosuun began to recover from the Fall, Laurentia was able to maintain its own until it was finally time to rebuild and restore what had been destroyed.
Recovery officially concluded by mid to late 862 ABY with businesses outside of the First Order moving to claim office space by early 863 ABY. Laurentia continues to boast science and health communities, in addition to vibrant artisans guilds, and an environmentally friendly atmosphere has made Laurentia one of Dosuun’s fastest-growing cities.
When the First Order quietly exited the galactic stage in 868 ABY. Primo Victorian Enterprises stepped in so that the work established by Ariel Yvarro could continue. This work would be overseen by PVE founder, Fiolette Fortan, mother of Ariel Yvarro.
Edit Log: Changed Affiliations from First Order to Primo Victorian Enterprises, removed or modified mentioned of the First Order in the points of interests, added a paragraph to the historical section. 07/30/2021. Updated fonts/colors/graphics as of 03/14/24. Rearranged points of interests by island, and will revise them into 'districts' as well this is as of 03/15/2024.
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