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Character
Name: Zenturi
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Classification: Metropolis
Location: Geonosis, Open Desert
Affiliation: The Techno Empire
Population: 6,000,000
Demographics: 65% Human, 30% Mixed Alien Races, 5% Geonosian. There is also a sizeable droid population.
Points of Interest:
- The Citadel - A huge, towering palace, the citadel is a iconic landmark of the city, and the home of the government of the Techno Empire. It is carved out of marble and steel, and coated with tiny mirrors so that it glows in the sunlight. It is the largest building in the city, and is visible from nearly everywhere, reminding people of the might of the TE. Inside, the main hall is used as a meeting chamber to hold the executive council's of the empire, while the rooms to the side are used to provide a place for council members to stay. The Upper Levels are inhabited by the Supreme Commander and his/her lieutenants. The entire palace is serviced by a host of servants, and a placement of guards protect the front gate.
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- The Armoury - A secret underground vault, where nearly all the weapons and experimental technology of the empire is kept safe. These include top secret weapons which are best lost to the passage of time. Nearly any type of weapon you can think of, is locked away deep in this vault. The entrance is hidden in the quarters of the gatekeeper, who keeps it locked away. There is also second entrance via a passage in the citadel. The walls of the bunker are reinforced, and some of the more dangerous weapons are kept in isolated cells, in case of an accident or a break in.
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- The 8 Engines - A huge industrial complex, made up of eight separate factories linked with conveyor lines and hydraulic tubing. It is the biggest factory in the city, and in fact, the entire Empire, creating the necessary goods to keep the wheels rolling. Raw materials are processed and utilised to create weaponry for the empire, as well as small starships and exotic military designs.
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- The Infinite Embassy's - A collection of housing provided for visiting diplomats. The houses are separate, and beautifully decorated, both outside and in. Droid servants man all the houses, to serve the guests - and to detain them if diplomacy fails. The housing is luxurious, and their view of the city is such that they are kept away from the worst parts of the city.
Description: Zenturi is the capital city of the Techno Empire, and is located on the desert surface of geonosis. The TE is the successor to the Techno Union, and thus it had a large range of resources with which to build the city. The city is spit into 5 different sectors: The Imperial, The Industrial, The Residential, The Recreational and The Military. The Imperial sector is the smallest but the most wealthy, and it is here that the citadel and the infinite embassy's are located. The buildings here are brand new, and of a high standard, both aesthetically and practically. Most visitors to the city only see this area, and thus receive a much brighter view of the city than the people who live in the other sectors. The industrial sector is the largest, and is covered with factories, science labs, and power stations. Most of the people who work in the industrial sector are scientists, as most of the production is done by droids. The residential sector is the area where the majority of the population live, and is also rather poor and run down. Though some parts are relatively comfortable, others are in deep disrepair, and in danger of collapsing. The recreational sector is filled with shops, museums, leisure centre's and the like. Most of the population work here, and a handful live here as well. The military sector is comprised of barracks, hangars, vehicle bays and training grounds. It is here that the armoury is located, and where most of the troops in the city are trained. The city is run by the Commander of Geonosis, though he/she does not generally reside in the city.
History: When the Techno Empire was first forged, large amounts of corporations combined with the force of the old TU, to create the resources needed to begin their empire. One of the first things done was building Zenturi on geonosis, and designating it the capital. Geonosis had long been part of the old TU, and much of their infrastructure was still in place, allowing for a easy transition. The race of geonosians still had a strong hold on the planet, but it was not as strong as in times gone by, as their population had declined over the years. They had very little power out in the open desert were Zenturi was constructed, but most of the geonosians had come to prosper under the TU, and many were more than happy about it's rebirth. Still, it was not the first choice of the TE - many other planet's were considered, such as Lirra, and Tatooine. Ultimately, Geonosis was chosen so that they could easily use the factories and mines of the planet. Nearly all of the minor settlements on Geonosis pledged their alliance to the TE, as they had been part of the TU for decades, and stiff felt the effects of it's dissolution. These settlements helped to provide resources for the construction of the city, and allow for it's rapid construction. Battalions of troops flew in from across the galaxy, many of them old TU veterans, and came to populate it. Over time, civilians appeared as well, mostly refugees from the hundreds of conflicts going on in the galaxy. The TE greeted them with open arms, and the civilian population bloomed, giving rise to the residential and recreational sectors. Since then, it has expanded rapidly, and now has grown to a large metropolis of activity, creating the beating heart of the entire techno empire.
Intent: To create a setting for the techno empire to begin at, and have a place to call home.
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