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+=== Races | Economy ===
 ====== EXOHUMAN SETTLEMENT & HOUSING IN THE GAMMA AGE ======
 ===== Overview =====
-The [[the_gamma_age|Gamma Age]] marks a dramatic shift in ExoHuman settlement and housing, moving from private land ownership and free-market housing in the [[beta_age|Beta Age]] to a centrally planned, communitized system under the control of the [[federal_confederation|Federal Confederation]]. Following the [[great_war|Great War]] (2629–2631) and the signing of the [[peace_treaty|Peace Treaty]] (2631), all private land ownership was abolished, and [[the_humans|ExoHumans]] were restricted to living in four designated reservations:
+The [[the_gamma_age|Gamma Age]] marks a dramatic shift in [[the_humans|ExoHuman]] settlement and housing, moving from private land ownership and free-market housing in the [[beta_age|Beta Age]] to a centrally planned, communitized system under the [[federal_confederation|Federal Confederation]].
+This transition was formalized under the [[federal_settlement_plan|Federal Settlement Plan (FSP)]], introduced in 2632 by the [[communards|Communard]] government of [[supreme_councilor|Supreme Councilor]] [[georgia_hawking|Aisha Patel]]. The FSP replaced the [[human_settlement_plan_hsp|Human Settlement Plan (HSP)]] of the Beta Age, marking a fundamental ideological shift in settlement planning. Unlike the HSP, which encouraged settlement expansion and private land ownership, the FSP prioritizes sustainability, controlled urban planning, and coexistence with[[the_natives_tribes_of_voi_700_d| Native Tribes]].
+Following the [[great_war|Great War]] (2629–2631) and the signing of the [[peace_treaty|Peace Treaty]] (2631), all private land ownership was abolished, and [[the_humans|ExoHumans]] were restricted to living in four designated reservations:
   * [[New Kourou|New Kourou]] (Administrative & economic center)
   * [[Firetown|Firetown]] (Mining hub on the Dark Side)
   * [[Hope|Hope]] (Agricultural settlement)
-  * [[Morningstar|Morningstar]] (Logging district)
+  * [[Morningstar|Morningstar]] (Timber industry hub)
 Outside these four settlements, ExoHumans cannot legally reside, except for a few sanctioned locations, such as:
-  * The [[halfway_inn|Halfway Inn]], a rest stop along the Extended Trade Route.
+  * The [[halfway_inn|Halfway Inn]], a rest stop along the [[trade_route|Extended Trade Route]].
-  * The [[atrana_mountains_communication_outpost|Atrana Mountains Communication Outpost]], a key relay station in a remote region.
+  * The [[mount_atrana_communication_outpost|Mount Atrana Communication Outpost]], a key relay station in the [[atrana_mountains|Atrana Mountains]].
 Even within these settlements, movement between them is heavily restricted and requires work assignments authorized by the [[gaia_system|GAIA]] system.
-===== Historical context =====
+===== The Abolition of Private Land Ownership =====
+Under [[communardism|Communardism]], private land ownership was deemed incompatible with the principles of sustainability and collective welfare. The first postwar government, led by the Federal Confederation, nationalized all land and property.
+  * All housing is owned by the community and managed by the [[federal_housing_agency|Federal Housing Agency (FHA)]].
+  * The housing market was eliminated—citizens can no longer buy, sell, or inherit property.
+  * GAIA assigns living spaces based on population density, available resources, and individual needs.
+===== The Federal Housing Agency (FHA) & Housing Allocation =====
+The FHA controls all aspects of housing distribution and urban planning. Every 12 months, GAIA calculates how many new housing units can be built based on available resources. The minimum living space per person—as of 2634, this is:
+  * 30 square meters per adult.
+  * 20 square meters per child.
+  * A family of four receives a minimum of 100 square meters.
+===== Standardized Communal Housing =====
+Housing in the Gamma Age is designed for maximum resource efficiency, in compliance with Treaty energy restrictions.
+==== Characteristics of Gamma Age Housing ====
+  * Apartment-style housing dominates, reducing land and energy use.
+  * Minimalistic interiors—furniture, appliances, and decor are standardized.
+  * Centralized heating and utilities to optimize energy consumption.
+  * Community kitchens & laundries—private appliances are restricted.
+  * Public living spaces encourage communal life over individual isolation.
+**Each settlement has a unique architectural identity, shaped by its function:**
+  * **New Kourou:** Constructed primarily from salvaged spaceship materials of the [[last_frontier|Last Frontier]], New Kourou’s high-density housing reflects its origins as the first settlement. However, under the Federal Settlement Plan, future housing will be built using Mycel-Blocks, a sustainable fungal-based material. The [[federal_council_building|Federal Council Building]] is the first structure made entirely of Mycel-Blocks, setting the standard for future developments.
+  * **Firetown:** Built from volcanic stone sourced from [[ralar|Volcano Ralar]], Firetown’s housing is compact, heavily insulated, and designed to withstand the extreme conditions of the [[dark_side|Dark Side]].
+  * **Hope:** Homes are constructed using local stone and timber, reflecting its role as an agricultural hub. Workers live in simple, low-energy dwellings integrated with food production sites.
+  * **Morningstar:** Timber industry hub with wooden housing units, communal lodges, and work camps. Homes in Morningstar are constructed using local wood, with log-built housing clusters and open communal spaces designed for collective work and living.
+===== Restricted Travel & Residency =====
+One of the most controversial aspects of the Gamma Age is the restriction of movement.
+  * Citizens cannot relocate freely—all moves require GAIA’s approval.
+  * Work Assignments determine location—settlers may be relocated based on labor needs.
+  * Unauthorized travel outside settlements is forbidden—violators risk penalties under the [[civil_code|Civil Code]].
+This rigid system ensures efficient population distribution but has led to dissatisfaction, particularly among those who oppose GAIA’s control over personal lives.
+===== Illegal Housing & The Black Market =====
+Despite strict enforcement, illegal housing arrangements thrive, particularly in Firetown and hidden outlaw locations.
+==== Firetown’s Underground Housing Sector ====
+  * **Bribery & Fraud:** Some Firetown residents live in larger apartments by bribing the [[office_of_the_local_sheriff_of_firetown|Local Sheriff]] or using counterfeit residency papers.
+  * **Secret Construction Projects:** Corrupt officials approve illegal housing expansions in exchange for favors.
+  * **Unofficial Safehouses:** Political dissidents and smugglers hide in unregistered buildings to evade the [[federal_sheriff|Federal Sheriff's Department]].
+==== Outlaw Settlements Beyond the System ====
+  * [[outlaws|Outlaw-Groups]] like the [[jane_bold_gang|Jane Mendoza Gang]] and rogue settlers have abandoned the housing system entirely.
+  * These outlaws build hidden settlements in remote regions, beyond the reach of Federal Confederation laws.
+  * Unofficial housing networks exist in caves, abandoned industrial zones, and deep wilderness areas.
+The Federal Confederation actively hunts for illegal settlements, but many outlaws operate undetected for years.
+===== Tactical Advice for Dungeon Masters =====
-In the year 2625, in the [[beta_age|Beta Age]], prior to the [[great_war|Great War]] between the human [[volunteer_army_of_man|Volunteer Army of Man]] and the [[alliance_of_native_tribes|Alliance of Native Tribes]], humans proceeded with the settlement of planet [[the_planet_voi_700_d|VOI 700 D]] according to what is known as the [[human_settlement_plan_hsp|Human Settlement Plan (HSP)]]. This meant that after the landing of the spaceship [[last_frontier|Last Frontier]], each adult settler who pledged to become a farmer for at least ten years (and to produce food for the society against payment) received 65 hectares of land as property as well as the necessary technological machines brought by the people in the spaceship. .The only requirements for obtaining the land (besides the committemnt to work as a farmer for 10 years) were that the settlers could prove in an exam the necessary agricultural knowledge to run a farm.
+The Gamma Age housing system can serve as a narrative tool for roleplaying and adventure hooks:
-Where the 65 hectares were located was determined in an official allocation procedure, in an order determined by drawing lots. Each settler whose turn it was could mark his piece of land on a map of the planet.
+  * **Housing Scams & Bribes:** Players may uncover corruption within the FHA.
+  * **Illegal Relocations:** Smuggling a fugitive from New Kourou to Firetown could be a high-risk mission.
+  * **Black Market Residency Permits:** Players may need to forge documents to move between settlements.
-Settlers who did not want to become farmers, were instead given increased seed money under the Human Settlement Plan to help them establish a new existence on the new planet. At the same time, in 2625, construction began on the community of New Kourou. Many citizens settled here, founded their own businesses or started working for  entrepreneurs or the authorities as employees.
+===== Related Pages and Further Information =====
-This quickly gave rise to a lively settlement culture characterized by personal responsibility and basic free-market values.Unfortunately, this settlement culture collided quite quickly with the living habits of the Native Tribes, who clearly outnumbered the Humans. From the tribes' point of view, the people claimed land that did not belong to them at all. On the other hand, their buildings and industries upset the balance of the planet's nature, which was sacred to the Natives. This quite quickly led to a growing number of local disputes, resulting in the Great War between the Native Tribes and the human settlers.
+  * [[federal_confederation|Federal Confederation]]
+  * [[federal_settlement_plan|Federal Settlement Plan]] (FSP)
+  * [[federal_housing_agency|Federal Housing Agency (FHA)]]
+  * [[communardism|Communardism]]
+  * [[civil_code|Civil Code]]
+  * [[new_kourou|New Kourou]]
+  * [[firetown|Firetown]]
+  * [[hope|Hope]]
+  * [[morningstar|Morningstar]]
-The war lasted from June 17 2629 to April 8 2632 and ended with the defeat of the human army (Volunteer Army of Man). Following the war, the Native Tribes and the humans signed a [[peace_treaty|Peace Treaty]] that prohibited the humans from continuing to claim and use uncontrolled land. Instead humans were only allowed to live in the designated  reservations [[new_kourou|New Kourou]], [[firetown|Firetown]], [[hope|Hope]] and [[morningstar|Morningstar]]. All land outside of those zones had to be abandoned by humans.
+**The Ages of ExoHuman History:**
-This created a difficult situation: because now some farmers continued to have land (because it was located within des boundaries of the designated reservations) and others did not. For this reason, the first democratically elected postwar government in the Federal Confederacy of Man decided that all land ownership would be communitized. The decision was followed by the creation of the Federal Housing Agency, which then began to centrally control the distribution of housing accommodations.
+  * [[the_alpha_age|Alpha Age]]
-===== More information about the Gamma Age: =====
+  * [[beta_age|Beta Age]]
+  * [[the_gamma_age|Gamma Age]]
-[[the_gamma_age|Overview Gamma Age]]