plungeintofire | SETTING: NOVA CITY

CURRENT GUARDIAN: GALE REINHARDT
LEGAL NOTICES: The following laws have been added by player characters in this city:
-Bounty hunters are required to have licenses. Bounty hunting without a license may result in your character's arrest.
-It is illegal to discriminate against non-organic and partially-organic beings.

Description
Truly this is the future! Buildings are slender and shiny, and almost everything is fully automated, including the sidewalks. Most businesses are run by machines and robots, and it's not unusual to see vehicles that fly...and people that fly too, on rare occasion. Oddly enough, space travel is not permissible here, but one may rent a flying car to quickly zip about the city. The sidewalks move as well, for those who prefer to travel on foot. Local inhabitants range from ordinary humans to bizarre (but intelligent) aliens, all who seem to accept one another's company and move about as if they're accustomed to seeing all kinds of species.

After Life - Owner: Gale Reinhardt
A nightclub located in a shady corner of Nova City, with walls of crystal and tabletops of colored glass, giving a prismatic glow to the club. It's open 24 hours and allows all ages, but from 2 AM to 8 AM it has a strict 18+ policy for shows a little more on the risque side. A VIP room is located in the back as a quieter area for private meetings, performances and gambling. Employees get half off of all food and drink prices. (More.)

Aphrodite's Love Matching & Nova City Arcade
A two-in-one shop. The building is small but basic with a lot of arcade machines and lots more games. You think of a game odds are it's there. Above the arcade sits the offices of the matchmaker. Small but simple with various hearts scattered around.

Aster Technologies
Aster Technologies is the premier firm dedicated to the advancement of robotics and other life-enhancing technologies. Their office is a typical office building, though they do have laboratories to work in, a shop on the first floor, and they allow their employees to work remotely from their homes and only come in for meetings, presentations, and other development check-ups as long as they show progress.

Banes Auto Repair - Owner: Mikaela Banes
Located in residential Nova City, this repair shop will fix your cars, bikes and assorted vehicles. Whether you've got a flat tire or your hovercar won't take off anymore, drop by Mikaela's for a quick repair. With the owner living above the garage, appointments outside normal business hours are just a call away.

Bunny Poof Cafe - Owner: Weiss Schnee
A cafe that houses bunnies for those who just want to relax and pet various rabbits while they enjoy a good cup of various teas of coffees or enjoying a variety of cakes and sweet treats. Houses a back room for staff to take breaks and provides them with a place to lay down for a nap, eat and drink or just taking a smoking break.

Capsule Corporation - Owner: Bulma Brief
A small building, compared to the skyscrapers, but still growing. There's a clean and modern shop front selling all kinds of capsules. Most are empty, and come color coded to show their storage capacity. The largest can hold an automobile, and the smallest, just a few snacks. Some come pre-loaded with convenience store style food, or other household items. There's also an automated production line, a lab, and there might also be a gravity training room, not that it's advertised, but customers inquiring about it may be allowed to use it depending on the staff's mood.

City Hall
City hall is a grandiose structure with hundreds of offices for just about every government job you can think of. At the center of it is the Mayor's office, where Mayor Schnee does his day to day work. There are numerous elevators and it has its own courtyard with various treats and delights to help the city's employees get through the day to day. Employees range from robots, aliens, humans, and any combination thereof.

Hard Light - Owner: Grell Sutcliff
Hard Light is a sister company to Juliet's Lair. The hardware (a compact and necklace) is provided from another company specializing in holographic clothing, and they make the exclusive lingerie designs of Juliet's Lair available to purchase. Hard Light will be available in cities with wireless capabilities, and expanding to those without it as time passes. A compact will be available ( http://imgur.com/ZuK3t97 ) to switch between clothing, or available via a device application (free to download). First time customers can receive a reduced price for the hardware when they purchase other lingerie items. Compacts can be purchased at either Juliet's Lair or at the physical shop of Hard Light, but the interactive fitting room is only in Nova City. More details found here!

Fama Talent Agency
The Fama talent agency is renown throughout Nova City for employing the best of the best when it comes to employing talent. Models, actors, singers, the Fama talent agency take diamonds and make them shine even brighter.

Fortuna Palace - Owner: Johnny Storm
Fortuna's Palace in Nova City is a casino for people to come to wager their money and test their luck in. Slot Machines, Craps Table, Black Jack, there are many different kinds of games to play. Fortuna's Palace also has a buffet for those that might be hungry after hours in the casino. It also has an attached bar called Fortuna's Favor connected with it.

Galaxy Security Services - Owner: Jenny
Galaxy Security Services will take care of all your security needs from bodyguards and security guards to alarms, cameras and all other manner of security devices and contraptions to ensure protection and peace of mind. All employees are trained to ensure top notch service and protection. Don't want to hire someone? No problem! Just take one of our special defense classes, taught by valued and skilled instructors and then you too will have more security in knowing you can handle anything that comes your way!

Guardian Skyrise
The Guardian Skyrise is a skyscraper that rises highest in all of Nova City, a beacon of safety and assurance for its citizens. The uppermost cabin-like levels are the City Guardian and Deputy offices, with the floor just below them being temporary holding cells using Aster Technology's most advanced hardlight cells, capable of holding any amount of physical strength. The floor below that is a meeting hall that is typically rented out to help fund projects at the discretion of the current Guardian with holographic displays to make communication over a long distance for large group meetings easy and as realistic as possible. There is a gap in the tower that allows for an open-walk garden featuring some of Nova City's Synthetilyfe plants that produce three times more oxygen on average than nature's best. Below the garden, much of the lower levels are various smaller businesses and offices, though rent is much higher due to the proximity to the Guardian's office.

Holodeck'd Owner: David Haller
A training room that can make itself look like anything as well as form solid holograms for people to train against. Death can happen in the room, but as long as the user is careful it isn't likely to happen. It can and is used for things other than training too.

Holodeck'd: Game Time Owner: David Haller
Holodeck'd Game Time is a sister business to Holodeck'd. HGT is essentially a video game version Holodeck'd done in the style of a fantasy medieval game. More information here.

Holoplaza
One of the most popular attractions of Nova City, the Holoplaza has numerous large rooms which can be rented for a fee. Each room has the capability of producing a realistic simulation of the visitor's choice, ranging from an indulgence in a steamy romance, to the most kickass laser tag games the world has ever seen. Some rent the larger rooms for social events, and catering is available if reservations are made in advance.

Hover Tracks
Races held every weekend with custom-built hover cars. On the last day of every month, a special Monster Hov' Rally is held in which Monster Hover-Trucks pit off against each other in a combination of robotics fight-ring and traditional monster truck rally-style shows. I AM HOVER TRUCK!

In Style Marketing & Public Relations Agency - Owner: Bulla Brief
Need to promote your business or yourself? In Style is here for you! The building includes a small office area that includes the president's office, some cubicles, a reception area, a meeting room and a small break room. The rest of it is occupied by a small filming studio.

Level Up Gym - Owner: Chiaki Nanami
A pokemon gym where one can train there pokemon to be the very best like no one ever was. When you first enter the doors you will see what seems to be a typical arcade, however, if you speak to the receptionist about the gym they will tell you that you have to find the secret code in order to enter. It's clearly obvious the theme is video games with posters and signs thrown about of various video games that exist in Genessia. Various rooms are around, most of which appear to be for Pokemon battles. One battle room, however, is bigger than the others, this is for the Leader of the Gym Chiaki to battle on. There are also other rooms for people to simply train their Pokemon either by a Pokemon trainer that has been hired or they can do it themselves.

Nexus Defense Industries
The lead defense contractor in Nova City. Helps support military, security, police, and Guardians by providing top of the line products.

Nova City Beach
The Nova City Beach had once been closed due to pollution and overfishing problems, but in November 2017 thanks in part to Mayor Jacques Schnee, the beach was reopened to the public. The beach itself is a couple of miles long, with a few restaurants located right on the beach with outdoor seating. The restaurants only open in the summer. Thanks to the city's rejuvination efforts, the sea life is finally thriving again in Nova City and, though it's nowhere near as impressive as Fayren's beach and ocean, it's a good place to chill. Be wary that there may be weather warnings and beach closures for safety reasons whenever the weather would cause flooding or strong tides. Citizens may also volunteer through City Hall to perform regular beach clean-ups every Sunday to help keep the beach clean. Check out this cool picture of the mayor doing his part! -From unknown source.

Nova City Museum
The museum has a number of different wings that are dedicated to art, natural history, science, and preserving the history of Genessia and its inhabitants. The exhibits range from art, dinosaurs, old dynoramas of miniatures, mummies, planes, trains, automobiles, telephones, chairs, and well you get the drift! While the museum's collection does have a number of static exhibits, special event exhibits do rotate to keep public interest going, so if you see something you're interested in, catch it before it's gone back into the history vault!

Nova City Pool Emporium
The Nova City Pool Emporium is the top place to get yourself a pool or jacuzzi installed into your living space. They also sell anything you might need for your pool, whether it's chemicals or pool noodles. Don't forget to call them for repairs and cleaning!

Nova City Islands
A massive indoor island resort whose interior looks like that of a tropical island, with sand, trees and all. The inside is climate controlled, offering perfect weather for relaxing. It has its own indoor lamp that functions as a sun. No light from outside of the resort can penetrate it. Even if it’s cloudy and gloomy and rainy outside, those inside wouldn’t notice at all. Lodging in Nova City Islands cannot be rented longer than a week at most. Pictures here.

Nova K-12
The best elementary school in all of Genessia (self-proclaimed). This proud school prepares youngsters to be their best with the best tech and facilities around.

Nova City University (NCU)
A university with a heavy emphasis on STEM studies, Nova City University churns out the best and the brightest students. Lines of study often go into very advanced and specific branches, allowing students to customize their degrees to their future needs.

Old Man Tanner's Scrapyard
Naturally located in the technological epicenter that is Nova City, the Scrapyard is filled to the brim with scrap metal and old, broken-down components. Some of these components can be salvaged at the hands of a particularly skilled technician, but to the layman it's all quite useless. The yard itself is located on the outer edge of the city, because all that rust and grime smells a little gross.

Planetarium
This large building is rich with exhibits, and an hourly show that speaks about the solar system and the constellations overhead. Admission to the planetarium is free, and tickets to the hourly show are available at a small cost. Souvenirs include vials of moon dust, small chunks of moonstone and otherworldly rocks, space-related toys and desk decorations, etc., which may be purchased in the Galaxy Shop.

Ribbons & Archive, Nova - Owner: Eliot Durant
The archive collects information, organizes it, and tries to make it available to fellow pendent bearers. The Nova branch would have an additional specialty in sorting information regarding the different worlds and timelines of the Genessia residents. This branch is also more scientifically focused, for the purpose of advancement, whereas the Genessia branch focuses more on Genessia itself. Eliot will continue to take transcription requests from patrons of the Nova City branch.

Rockbell Automail - Owner: Winry Rockbell
Located on the outskirts of Nova City, Rockbell's specializes in prosthetics. The owner Winry has years of experience in the field and is always open to looking for apprentices to learn how things are done.

Rocketeer Postal Service
A mail delivery company in Nova City that is manned by people instead of machines. Some still like for a human touch to be on their mail instead of the cold, unfeeling touch of machinery.

Schnee Company: Nova City Branch - Owner: Weiss Schnee
Located near archway entrance inside Nova City, Schnee Company provides information and services in order to help newcomers to Nova City adjust to advanced technology, travel services, finding housing and employment within the city, basic maintenance of city events and planning, as well as travel planning and assistance with public transportation services. A subsidiary of the welcoming branch and headquarters in Genessia, this branch of Schnee Company focuses on Nova City-relevant services. Schnee Company also offers workshops to those from worlds that lack technological advancement to help get them up to a functional understanding of modern technology.

Sky Gardens
As you may have noticed, much of Nova City is high-tech and can be a little overwhelming for someone who is used to green everywhere. While there are a few residences that plant greenery intentionally, most of the main city uses manufactured air that mimics the composition of regular air without relying on plants or plankton. However, if you miss the flora and foliage, take a hovercraft up to the Sky Gardens. They're those large ships in the sky that seem to hover around the city and not go anywhere, and each of the three support different biomes: one jungle, one evergreen forest, and one aquatic. Please note that it is illegal to remove plants from the Sky Gardens.

Sheelal Trauma Centre and Training - Owner: Grievous
The Centre will deal with people who have gone through traumas both from their experiences here and back home. Self defense classes also will be offered. To start off with and set things, there will be some sponsors and donations and volunteers but Grievous hopes it will become a proper non-profit in time.

Space Adventure
Nova City is known as the land of sci-fi, but space seems all but unreachable thanks to the barrier... until now! Space Adventure uses neuro-stimulation to mentally bring your character into space for their choice of adventure. Explore an alien planet (randomized features), race through space in a space ship, or just have a drink at the astronomical pub with that purple lady with the glorbb'k who keeps winking at you with her third eye.

Current Archways Activated
Hanging Gardens of Daleska - Activated by Kamille "Mobius" Rainer
A massive many-tiered garden of intricate stone and marble with an accompanying courtyard, the Hanging Gardens is an ancient landmark that is the home to many types of vibrantly colored flora and small fauna. It's the pride of the Kingdom of Hazaeth. The entrance to the gardens is a long, beautiful wisteria tunnel. More Information.

Healen Lodge - Activated by Rufus Shinra
Healen Lodge is a calm medical center/cliff resort for victims of Geostigma. It is also the unofficial base of operations for the remnants of Shinra Electric Power Company and is located in a mountainous area between Edge and the Chocobo Farm.

Hiltraud - Activated by Gale Reinhardt
The capital of the country of Eichhorn and one of the world's largest industrial cities. This high-tech city is the birthplace of the transformable jet fighters known as Alterna Frames, and is one of the leaders in major technical advancements including biotech and hologram technology. More Information.

Kalee - Activated by Grievous
This area of Kalee has a tropical rainforest/jungle leading into an ocean surrounded by mossy cliffs. There is a built-up area on the shoreline with a large pyramid-like structure at its centre, flat at the top and similar to a Mayan style of construction. Inside is a sort of cultural temple with artwork on the walls and grand statues of exalted Kaleesh and those who have been revered as godlike. Lesser side buildings lead to homes and markets. Part of the forest beyond can be entered and strange alien animals can be found within. The ocean and beach area can also be visited, all within a fairly compact area.

Kiryuin Manor - Activated by Nui Harime
Kiryuin Mansion lies on a vast luxurious estate belonging to the Kiryuin family. It comes fully outfitted with every luxury imaginable and a full serving staff, answering to the Kiryuin family and to a lesser extent, Nui Harime. Contained within the mansion is Ragyo Kiryuin's life fiber laboratory, as well as the Original Life Fiber. (Additional Images: 1, 2)

Maroo's Bazaar - Activated by Tenno of Naramon
It was a once glorious relay (small space station) that is run down and cobbled together from various parts and the once shimmering halls are now filled with tarnished metal and cracked glass. Unlike other relays, it features only the Hangar, the Main Entrance, and the Concourse and contains no additional benefits or services inherent to other relays. Maroo herself occupies the entrance to the concourse tempting anyone who will listen with dangerous missions and promises of treasure. But mostly its just a player trade hub for anyone who doesn't have a clan or dojo to conduct trades in. Image: http://i.imgur.com/4Fvlqhd.jpg

Planet Zeltros - Activated by K-2SO
Zeltros is the homeworld planet of the Zeltron race. It's an opulent world in a constant planet-wide party. There's an abundance of pleasurable facilities ranging from amusement parks to theaters, night clubs, and much more. Zeltrons are near-human species, their skin is light pink to deep red, their hair varies from red to blue. Most of them are considered highly attractive by Human and non-humanoid standards. The most distinctive characteristic is that they produce potent pheromones, that enhanced their attractiveness and likability. Those who visit the planet are taken in by the celebratory atmosphere and the powerful pheromones of the Zeltron people to the point they'll find it difficult to leave or cause any sort of violence.

Powell Estate in Peckham - Activated by The Doctor (10)
20th century London edition. The neighborhood of Rose Tyler. There appears to be "BAD WOLF" grafitti around the area, but otherwise your average London council estate with the occasional alien cropping up. Those with abilities that allow them to bypass perception filters might notice a blue police box occasionally within.

Pond House in London, 21st Century - Activated by River Song
The Pond House in London is in a posh neighborhood and has a TARDIS blue door on the outside of it. The street itself is quiet, and there are multiple houses on either side. Across the street there appears to be a park, which is where the Doctor landed his TARDIS.

Sector 5 Church, Midgar (ACC timeline) - Activated by Cloud Strife
Among the ruins of Midgar's slums lies a large, seemingly abandoned church. Both the outside and inside have seen better days with the floorboards creaking beneath your feet, half-broken support columns and pews. Though the side of the church has been destroyed, leading to the outside, that also means that even more light is able to pour in through the back. Seemingly out of place at first is the body of pure water (those that dip into it will feel immediately refreshed) & finally batches of flowers blooming before a mysterious sword, laid to rest in memorial.

New York City, New York - Activated by Gary Bell

UNIT H.Q. - Activated by Sarah Jane Smith
UNIT HQ is a secret location in Northern England that houses one of England's first anti-alien government units. Under order of Alistair Gordon Lethbridge-Stewart, The Brigadier, UNIT responds to any sort of crisis involving explainable phenomenon. For years their lead scientist was The Doctor (his third face) and occasionally after his exile ended, The Doctor would return. Sarah Jane Smith retains her connections to UNIT and calls them in for help should anything need cleaning up.The Archway would be both the house and the surrounding grounds.

Videoland - Activated by Mother Brain
Videoland is a realm where the characters and worlds of video games exist, and are all interconnected via warp zone pipes. Videoland is caught in a war between the Palace of Power where Princess Lana and her heroic team, and Mother Brain's Fortress of Evil where she, too, has aligned with powerful villains all willing to do her bidding to rule this realm. Some of the video game worlds that have been reached before include Castlevania, Bayou Billy's swamps, The Legend of Zelda's Hyrule, and many, many others. Entering this particular archway lands the character smack dab on the brain-like mech planet of Metroid, a dreary world threaded with a mix of technology and grotesque organic compounds. Soldiers are crawling the planet's surface and have been instructed to take any intruders prisoner for Mother Brain to interrogate. Tread with caution!

CLOSED BUT PAID FOR ARCHWAYS: Nanae Island (Activated by Nanana Ryuugajou), Wily's Fortress#2 (Activated by Dr. Albert Wily), Avengers Tower (Activated by Jennifer Walters), Metropolis, New York (Activated by Lex Luthor), G Corporation HQ (Paid for by Kazuya Mishima.), Digital World Lowest Level (Activated by Takato Matsuda), File Island (Activated by Hikari Yagami), The Dark Fortress (Activated by Astronema), Onogoro Island (Activated by Athrun Zala), Domino City (Activated by Yugi Mutou), Gero's Lab in the Northern Mountains (Activated by Android 18), Tokyo (Tokyo Mirage Sessions ♯FE version)(Activated by Yashiro Tsurugi), Dubai Utopian Future (Activated by Troy Dantes) - These archways will open up again automatically if someone from the world is placed in-game. They are off limits until then.

CLOSED ARCHWAYS (by in-game action): Beacon Academy (Activated/Closed by Weiss Schnee)

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