A Look at Londinium

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A Look at Londinium

Of all the planets, Londinum is the most like
Earth-That-Was and was therefore one of the first
two planets to be settled, since it needed little work
to make it ready for human habitation. Most of the
original colonists from the European and American
continents came to Londinum, where they honored
their roots by combining old tradition with new
technology. All the buildings are constructed of the
most modern material, but they look as if they were
built of stone and are of archaic design. The general
look of the cities is what book-smart folk call the
“imperial gothic” style of London from Earth-That-
Was. May not look so shiny to those from the Rim,
but it still makes the place popular with looky-loos
and picture-snappers.

The Parliament building and government
complex that surrounds it are the most impressive
sights on the planet. As big as a small city, the
Parliament building contains the great debating
chamber (“The House”), while the surrounding
building complex provides offices for all the
ministers and civil servants. It also features a huge
clock tower that has become the planet’s symbol.
Seems like almost everyone on Londinum works for
the government or for businesses who deal with the
government.

Government is not the only business of
Londinum, however. The planet is also home to
some of the greatest collections of western art in
the system. The Londinum Museum, which contains
the Museum of History and the Museum of Art, is a
splendid building that holds all manner of treasures.
Most come from the early days of colonization, but
the most valuable pieces are the ancient artifacts
from Earth-That-Was.

As the center of Alliance control, Londinum has
a strong military presence. The Alliance flagship,
Victoria, patrols its space. The planet is home to the
elite SAS (Special Alliance Support) troops. The
Ministry of Intelligence also has its headquarters
here.

Londinum is heavily restricted with “no fly”
zones above and around government buildings.
Any ship venturing near these areas is shot down,
no warning given. Tourists arrive on Londinum via
authorized shuttles that travel to and from the other
Core worlds. Tourists may visit only those areas that
are approved. Anyone caught venturing outside the
approved areas without proper ID is immediately
arrested.

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