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| − | Avalon is one of the most inhabited star systems in the universe. It served as the |
+ | '''Avalon''' is one of the most inhabited star systems in the universe. It served as the capitol of the [[Earth Federation]] after the destruction of [[Earth ]]by a [[Arachnid|Bug]] asteroid in 2198. It is currently the capitol of the [[Holy Terran Empire (2264-)|Holy Terran Empire]]. |
===Early History=== |
===Early History=== |
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| − | In 2082, a small group of Federation colonists established the Avalon Colony, in what was previously known as the Vega system. Because of its proximity to Earth and its pleasant ecosystems, it quickly became the most populated colony in the [[Earth Federation]]. It was the obvious choice to relocate the Fed's bureaucracy after the destruction of [[Earth ]]in 2198. |
+ | In 2082, a small group of Federation colonists established the Avalon Colony, in what was previously known as the '''Vega''' system. Because of its proximity to Earth and its pleasant ecosystems, it quickly became the most populated colony in the [[Earth Federation]]. It was the obvious choice to relocate the Fed's bureaucracy after the destruction of [[Earth |Earth]] in 2198. |
===Modern History=== |
===Modern History=== |
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| − | Because of its strategic location and being the |
+ | Because of its strategic location and being the capitol, it is the most fought over piece of real estate in the Space Age. It was the focus of the decisive battles of the [[Earth Federation#1st Civil War|1st]] and [[Earth Federation#3rd Civil War|3rd Civil Wars]], as well as the final battle of the [[Earth Federation#Caal Invasion|Caal Invasion]]. It was also the natural choice as capitol of the [[Holy Terran Empire (2264-)|Holy Terran Empire]], being the successor state to the [[Earth Federation]]. |
===Geography=== |
===Geography=== |
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| − | Avalon is the most urbanized and populous planet in human space, surpassing even [[Minos]]. The largest city is the city of Avalon itself, |
+ | Avalon is the most urbanized and populous planet in human space, surpassing even [[Minos]]. The largest city is the city of Avalon itself, capitol city of the Federation and now of the Holy Terran Empire. [[Avalon City]] has over a billion inhabitants, and stretches over most of a continent. Some of its larger suburbs are megacities, such as [[New Chicago]], with over 250 million inhabitants itself. Others are smaller, such as [[Maine City]] and [[Wehrenberg]], with "only" a few hundred thousand. Avalon has at least one [[Fedball|Impball]] team, the '''Avalon Aristocrats''', but might have others. |
| − | Outside the cities, Avalon is mostly farmland to feed the teeming billions in the cities, and the planet boasts some of the richest farmland in the galaxy. Avalon took to terraforming very well, and the presence of many powerful [[Mage|mages]] among the political and social elite living on the world has ensured that enough [[Sphere of Magick#Life|life magick]] has been tossed around to turn the planet into a bucolic paradise. In fact, Avalon is such a perfect environment for living things that some [[Werecreatures]] believe that [[Gaia]] moved there when Earth was destroyed and abandoned, but most shamans pooh-pooh this idea. |
+ | Outside the cities, Avalon is mostly farmland to feed the teeming billions in the cities, and the planet boasts some of the richest farmland in the galaxy. Despite that, Avalon must still import tons of food from New Paris to feed its population. Avalon took to [[terraforming]] very well, and the presence of many powerful [[Mage|mages]] among the political and social elite living on the world has ensured that enough [[Sphere of Magick#Life|life magick]] has been tossed around to turn the planet into a bucolic paradise. In fact, Avalon is such a perfect environment for living things that some [[Werecreatures]] believe that [[Gaia]] moved there when Earth was destroyed and abandoned, but most shamans pooh-pooh this idea. |
===Behind the Scenes=== |
===Behind the Scenes=== |
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Latest revision as of 16:24, 26 February 2014
Why do futuristic cites always look so retro?
Avalon is one of the most inhabited star systems in the universe. It served as the capitol of the Earth Federation after the destruction of Earth by a Bug asteroid in 2198. It is currently the capitol of the Holy Terran Empire.
Early History[]
In 2082, a small group of Federation colonists established the Avalon Colony, in what was previously known as the Vega system. Because of its proximity to Earth and its pleasant ecosystems, it quickly became the most populated colony in the Earth Federation. It was the obvious choice to relocate the Fed's bureaucracy after the destruction of Earth in 2198.
Modern History[]
Because of its strategic location and being the capitol, it is the most fought over piece of real estate in the Space Age. It was the focus of the decisive battles of the 1st and 3rd Civil Wars, as well as the final battle of the Caal Invasion. It was also the natural choice as capitol of the Holy Terran Empire, being the successor state to the Earth Federation.
Geography[]
Avalon is the most urbanized and populous planet in human space, surpassing even Minos. The largest city is the city of Avalon itself, capitol city of the Federation and now of the Holy Terran Empire. Avalon City has over a billion inhabitants, and stretches over most of a continent. Some of its larger suburbs are megacities, such as New Chicago, with over 250 million inhabitants itself. Others are smaller, such as Maine City and Wehrenberg, with "only" a few hundred thousand. Avalon has at least one Impball team, the Avalon Aristocrats, but might have others.
Outside the cities, Avalon is mostly farmland to feed the teeming billions in the cities, and the planet boasts some of the richest farmland in the galaxy. Despite that, Avalon must still import tons of food from New Paris to feed its population. Avalon took to terraforming very well, and the presence of many powerful mages among the political and social elite living on the world has ensured that enough life magick has been tossed around to turn the planet into a bucolic paradise. In fact, Avalon is such a perfect environment for living things that some Werecreatures believe that Gaia moved there when Earth was destroyed and abandoned, but most shamans pooh-pooh this idea.
Behind the Scenes[]
Avalon is, of course, named for the mythical island of Arthurian legend.