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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 [[mount_atrana_communication_outpost|Mount Atrana 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.
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 **Each settlement has a unique architectural identity, shaped by its function:**
-  * **New Kourou:** Administrative complexes, high-density housing, and government buildings.
+  * **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:** Compact, insulated housing adapted for Dark Side temperatures.
+  * **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:** Agricultural worker barracks and food production facilities.
+  * **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:** Scientific research dormitories and educational institutes.
+  * **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.
-===== More information about the Gamma Age: =====
+===== 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 =====
+The Gamma Age housing system can serve as a narrative tool for roleplaying and adventure hooks:
+  * **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.
+===== Related Pages and Further Information =====
+  * [[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 Ages of ExoHuman History:**
+  * [[the_alpha_age|Alpha Age]]
+  * [[beta_age|Beta Age]]
+  * [[the_gamma_age|Gamma Age]]
-[[the_gamma_age|Overview Gamma Age]]