OUT OF CHARACTER INFORMATION
- Intent: To create a high-end luxury casino to serve as supplementary income for the Family, as well as expanding on the lore for Dohmus Prime
- Image Credit: Link, Link, Link, Link
- Canon: N/A
- Links: Dohmus Prime, The Family
- Structure Name: Laughing Dragon
- Classification: Casino
- Location: Orbital Station above the Planetary Shield Gate
- Affiliation: Ahtemis, The Family
- Accessibility: The orbital station is the first port of call for any wishing to touch down on Dohmus Prime. The casino, as the station's main defining feature, has pride of place, taking precedence over other parts for real estate. The main floors are not only open to the public, but heavily advertised as such, you and your coin are most welcome. The upper floors, however, are private, and require security access to enter.
- Description: Built into the orbital station, the mouth of the casino is all one might see of its exterior. All gleaming chrome, dimmed, atmospheric lights, and gaming tables, the entire structure is purpose-built to entice travellers to enter and spend their credits. With a crisp, modern design, state-of-the art gaming machines, and spacious lounges to boot, the casino is built to be the very definition of "impossible to walk past" without stepping into "gourdy/tacky" territory
POINTS OF INTEREST
Gaming floor
While it was filled with the general din of voices undercut by the shrill clinking of the machines and the constant background of the live band, I had never personally considered the sound overwhelming. The lights were dimmed, most of the ambience coming from the blinking coloured bulbs on the machines or the neon strips around some of the tables. The aroma of high-quality was subtle at best, in all, I was proud of what we'd built here. The gaming machines at the front and the tables slightly further in are spaced far enough apart that even at its busier hours, movement of patrons from bar to game is not obstructed
Bar and Restaurant
There's a limit to the availability of fresh ingredients on an orbital station, I'll grant you. However, my station has a dedicated hydroponics division, and the restaurant in the casino sources many of its ingredients there. I went over the menu myself, hiring the best chefs available at the time. That delectable aroma you're pleasantly enjoying from the cushioned booth in the corner is the "bouquet of passion itself", as I am assured. Rest assured, every effort that was put into the restaurant, was doubled for the bar. With enough staff to keep the busy heart of the casino moving quickly, I've heard few complaints--if any--on the selection available
Conference Rooms
Like the rest of the casino, subtle strip lighting, cushioned leather, sleek metal and architectural curves to make a twi'lek jealous all came together intending to provide an atmosphere of class and sophistication to all of our conference rooms. The majority of this one in particular was taken up by a large marble table, around which were seated eight leather chairs. The rooms that are in viable locations, you can see, have windows. The planetary shield I'm told reflects the sunlight brilliantly on the horizon if you catch it at the right time.
Private Rooms
What would a proper casino be without private rooms? I am well aware of the allure of the floor below, the way alcohol, risk and lust are three of a kind, seldom separable. Like the conference rooms, the private rooms that face the outer wall of the station have windows that provide a stunning view of Dohmus Prime and the reflection nebular beyond. You may have noticed the furnishings; classic, wooden, nothing like the rest of the casino. Well you'd be right. Personally, I happened to believe there's a particularly romantic and luxurious feel that such a look brings, one that's impossible to replicate with standard items.
SECURITY
HIGH
A Mirdirmorut Defence Package, courtesy of Tom Taffhttp://starwarsrp.net/user/18550-tom-taff/, has been deployed at strategic points throughout the casino. Additionally, the Casino's isolated location on an orbital space station means that its main entrance; which is guarded at all times by two separate camera systems, is the only way on or out. Armed guards not only patrol each of the floors at varying intervals, but also maintain a presence in strategic locations to deter crime. Similar to its sister-casino, the Crown Prime, owned and operated by Ivory Stroud, the Laughing Dragon employs the use of key cards for each guest that cannot be forged or tampered with
HISTORICAL INFORMATION
For many years, the half-built orbital station on Dohmus Prime lay, abandoned by its original creators. When I had acquired it, along with the system from the since bankrupt company, well... let me tell you, a casino was not the first thing on my mind.
Without going into how long it was between acquiring the station and actually making it habitable (a Lady never gives away her age, after all), I can say that it took longer than I would have liked. We had many complications just getting the damned station liveable. We couldn't really get to work gutting the interior until my staff were comfortable doing so without spacesuits on. Eventually, though, we got there.
The Laughing Dragon itself was actually something of an afterthought. Originally, we were going to expand our hydroponics section, maybe look at raising livestock up there. But one afternoon I'd been inspecting the construction, I caught several of my workers taking a break behind some sheeting, sitting around, playing cards.
How then, I hear you ask, did you come up with the name? Unfortunately, Doll, there's not terribly fantastic tale behind it. The game the men had been playing was one of their own proprietary design. Upon seeing me, they'd panicked, the cards flying everywhere. One of them landed upon the brim of my hat; a picture of a laughing dragon.
Now I'm not superstitious, nor do I believe it was some sign from the force or the 'verse itself or whatever you subscribe to. Quite simply; it was a funny little coincidence that happened to make my day. As for the workers? They still work for me. In fact, you can play their game at one of the tables. Why not join us? I can have a reserve of chips waiting for your arrival.
