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====== EXOHUMAN CLOTHING, FASHION AND TEXTILES IN THE GAMMA AGE ======

===== Overview =====

[[the_humans|ExoHuman]] clothing in the [[the_gamma_age|Gamma Age]] is shaped by two primary forces:

  * Resource scarcity caused by the [[peace_treaty|Peace Treaty]] with the [[alliance_of_native_tribes|Alliance of Native Tribes]]
  * Sustainability goals enforced by the [[federal_confederation|Federal Confederation]]

As a result, personal and professional clothing is centrally distributed and regulated by the [[federal_allotment_agency|Federal Allotment Agency]] with oversight from the [[gaia_system|GAIA AI]]. Clothing quotas form part of the Annual Plan calculated by GAIA under [[communardism|Communardism]], making clothing not just a necessity but a regulated resource allocation.  

Unlike the [[beta_age|Beta Age]], where fashion and individual expression flourished, the Gamma Age prioritizes uniformity and efficiency over personal style. The production of new fashion was outlawed in 2632 by the [[federal_council|Federal Council]], and the [[federal_garment_manufactory|Federal Garment Manufactory]] in [[new_kourou|New Kourou]] now supplies standardized clothing for all citizens.

The foundation of the Federal Garment Manufactory (FGM) marked the end of private textile production, nationalizing all garment manufacturing. The once-thriving [[karabulut_garment_manufactory|Karabulut Garment Manufactory]] (KGM), which pioneered the large-scale use of [[hekana|Hekana]] ("Alien Cotton"), was absorbed into the FGM. The Confederation shut down KGM’s agricultural operations, citing resource overuse and land disputes with [[the_natives_tribes_of_voi_700_d|Native Tribes]]. Today, Hekana-based textiles are still issued, but cultivation is strictly limited to two government-run fields in the [[hope|Hope Region]].  

===== The Last Frontier’s Influence on Gamma Age Clothing =====

ExoHuman clothing in the Gamma Age is directly inspired by resource-saving practices aboard the [[last_frontier|Last Frontier]], where settlers received only three types of full-body suits:

  * A space suit for emergencies
  * A leisure suit for casual wear
  * A work suit tailored to professional duties

Each settler had only two copies of each suit, and after death, their clothing was recycled for the next generation. Clothing was also designed to be adjustable in case of pregnancies or weight changes.

Upon arrival on [[the_planet_voi_700_d|VOI 700 D]], the settlers inherited large stockpiles of these synthetic textiles, initially intended to sustain multiple generations. While individual fashion was briefly reintroduced during the Beta Age, it was ultimately abolished in 2632 when the first government of [[georgia_hawking|Aisha Patel]] implemented Communardism.

===== The Federal Garment Manufactory & The Clothing Distribution System =====

The [[federal_garment_manufactory|Federal Garment Manufactory (FGM)]] produces all ExoHuman clothing in the Gamma Age. Unlike in the Beta Age, garments are not manufactured from entirely new materials. The majority of textiles are reclaimed through the [[federal_textile_recycling_plant|Federal Textile Recycling Plant]] (FTRP), which breaks down worn-out garments, sorts Hekana fibers from synthetic space suit textiles, and reprocesses them into fabric. Only two government-operated Hekana fields remain, making recycled textiles the Confederation’s primary resource for clothing production.

Every citizen receives a "clothing set" designed for long-term use. The Federal Allotment Agency regulates distribution through a strict system, ensuring that clothing is replaced only when necessary:

  * Clothing is replaced only when worn out, as determined by the [[allottment_cards|Allotment Card]] system.
  * Repairs must be done at local [[federal_sewing_shops|Federal Sewing Shops]].
  * Annual clothing refresh cycles ensure that all citizens maintain functional attire.

This model prevents wasteful textile production and reinforces equality among all ExoHumans.

===== Types of Clothing in the Gamma Age =====

Since VOI 700 D presents different environmental challenges, the standard clothing sets vary between the [[habitual_belt|Habitual Belt]] and the [[dark_side|Dark Side]]. All garments are manufactured from recycled Last Frontier space suit materials and Hekana fibers, ensuring both durability and resource efficiency in accordance with Communard sustainability policies.

==== Habitual Belt Clothing Set ====

Standardized for the mild climate of the settlements [[new_kourou|New Kourou]], [[hope|Hope]], and [[morningstar|Morningstar]], these clothing sets balance breathability, flexibility, and durability.


  * Dress shirt (lightweight Hekana fabric)
  * Convertible pants (crafted from reinforced space suit textiles and Hekana, can be shortened with a zipper)
  * Boot-like shoes (made of recycled polymer from old space suit soles)
  * A rucksack (woven from repurposed synthetic fibers)

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==== Dark Side Clothing Set ====

Designed for extreme cold in [[firetown|Firetown]] and the [[ralar_region|Ralar Region]].

  * Dress shirt
  * Insulated sweater
  * Convertible pants
  * Warm lined boots
  * Hooded winter coat
  * Gloves
  * Face cloth & cap
  * A rucksack

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===== Workwear Production =====

For jobs requiring specialized clothing, the FGM also produces workwear, such as:

  * Protective uniforms for Miners in the [[copper_mine|Federal Copper Mine]], Cooks in the [[federal_food_plant|Federal Food Plant]], medical staff, and factory workers.  
  * [[the_uniforms_of_the_federal_sheriff_local_sheriffs_and_deputies|Federal Sheriff and Local Sheriff uniforms]], distinct from civilian clothing but equally regulated.  

===== The Federal Textile Recycling Plant (FTRP) =====

The [[federal_textile_recycling_plant|Federal Textile Recycling Plant (FTRP)]] is part of the [[federal_waste_and_recycling_system|Federal Waste and Recycling System (FWRS)]]. It ensures that discarded clothing is broken down into reusable fibers and returned to the FGM for new garment production. Nearly every clothing set in the Gamma Age contains fibers that have passed through the FTRP at least once. For full details, see the dedicated article: [[federal_textile_recycling_plant|Federal Textile Recycling Plant]].  

===== Remnants of Pre-Gamma Age Fashion & Black Market Trade =====

Although personalized fashion is banned under [[civil_code|Civil Code]] (Section 8), many older garments from the Beta Age still exist. Many of these garments were originally produced by the Karabulut Garment Manufactory, which pioneered the use of Hekana. While Hekana-based textiles are still issued through the FGM, older, custom-made Beta Age garments remain highly sought after in Firetown’s black market.

  * Most citizens only wear their old Beta Age clothes on special occasions to preserve them.
  * On the black market in [[firetown|Firetown]], individual clothing is highly valuable and often exchanged for [[kourou|Kourou]], the outlawed Beta Age currency.
  * Illegal clothing transactions are punishable like all other black-market activities.

===== The Individualists’ Defiance Through Fashion =====

The [[individualists|Individualist Party]] openly opposes state-controlled clothing distribution, arguing that it erases personal identity. To distinguish themselves, Individualist leaders wear personalized outfits as a political statement.

  * Many Individualists illegally purchase fashion on Firetown’s black market.
  * Rumors suggest that one of Firetown’s two Federal Sewing Shops secretly produces custom fashion for Individualist elites.
 
===== The Outlaws’ Rejection of Uniformity =====

Unlike the Individualists, [[outlaws|Outlaws]] have completely rejected the Confederation’s system.

  * Gangs like the [[jane_bold_gang|Jane Mendoza Gang]] wear extravagant, customized outfits looted from [[federal_courier_service|Federal Courier Service]] caravans.
  * Each gang has its own style, using stolen materials to craft unique looks.
  * The Outlaws’ non-conformist fashion is a symbol of defiance against Communard control.


===== Tactical Advice for Dungeon Masters =====

The Gamma Age’s rigid clothing system offers unique opportunities for missions, social conflicts, and underground trade networks.

==== 1. Smuggling & Black Market Operations ====

  * **"The Fashion Smuggler"** – A Firetown tailor in the [[federal_sewing_shop_of_firetown|Federal Sewing Shop of Firetown]] is accused of secretly making custom clothing. Will the players expose the operation or protect it?  
  * **"The Shipment Heist"** – A caravan carrying old Beta Age textiles is set to be destroyed. Can the players steal the cargo before it's incinerated?

==== 2. Political Intrigue & Rebellion ====

  * **"The Individualist Disguise" –** The Federal Sheriff seeks to infiltrate a secret Individualist event in Firetown but lacks an illegal fashion set. Can the players acquire a custom outfit without drawing suspicion?

==== 3. High-Stakes Fashion Crimes ====

  * **"The Last Beta Age Dress" –** A dying settler wishes to be buried in her mother’s Beta Age gown, but the dress has been stolen. Can the players recover the priceless artifact?  
  * **"Firetown’s Fashion Kingpin" –** A mysterious figure known as "The Weaver" is behind the largest illegal textile ring. Is he a folk hero or a threat to Federal control?  
===== Related Pages and Further Information ===== 

  * [[federal_confederation|Federal Confederation]]  
  * [[communardism|Communardism]]  
  * [[hekana|Hekana ("Alien Cotton")]]  
  * [[karabulut_garment_manufactory|Karabulut Garment Manufactory (KGM)]]  
  * [[federal_garment_manufactory|Federal Garment Manufactory (FGM)]]  
  * [[federal_sewing_shops|Federal Sewing Shops]]  
  * [[federal_textile_recycling_plant|Federal Textile Recycling Plant (FTRP)]]  
  * [[federal_waste_and_recycling_system|Federal Waste and Recycling System (FWRS)]]  
  * [[the_uniforms_of_the_federal_sheriff_local_sheriffs_and_deputies|Uniforms of the Federal and Local Sheriff Department]]  

**The Ages of ExoHuman History:**  
  * [[the_alpha_age|Alpha Age]]  
  * [[beta_age|Beta Age]]  
  * [[the_gamma_age|Gamma Age]]