FEDERAL PERSONAL CARE PLANT

• Location: Industrial Ring, New Kourou
• Address: NW Industrial Ring Road 2
• Surroundings: Adjacent to the Federal Garment Manufactory, along the Town Wall of New Kourou.

The Federal Personal Care Plant (FPCP) was a standardized state-run facility operated under the Federal Allotment Agency in the Gamma Age. Dedicated to producing essential hygiene goods, it ensured that every citizen of the Federal Confederation received equitable access to soap, shampoo, and toothpaste.

Operating within the framework of Communardism, the FPCP prioritized sustainability, long shelf life, and minimal environmental impact. Distribution of its products was tightly regulated through Federal Allotment Centers, where citizens presented their Allotment Cards for quarterly or monthly refills.

• Construction Materials: Built from alloys and polymers salvaged from the Last Frontier.
• Floors: 2
• Design Purpose: A utilitarian structure optimized for high-volume but resource-conscious production.
• Energy Efficiency: Integrated natural ventilation, insulated wall panels, and low-energy drying rooms.
• Aesthetic: Industrial functionality with modest façade work to blend with New Kourou’s Industrial Ring.

Ground Floor

• Reception & Administration: Entry point for deliveries, paperwork, and Federal Allotment Agency inspectors.
• Raw Material Storage: Warehouse space for herbal extracts, minerals, and reusable copper tins.
• Preparation & Mixing Rooms: Manual and low-energy equipment for ingredient extraction and mixing.
• Drying Chambers: Energy-efficient drying rooms and ventilated racks for soap, shampoo, and toothpaste.
• Staff Room: Lockers, benches, kitchenette, and hydration unit.
• Staff Restroom: Equipped with the AuroraSan System.

Second Floor

• Packaging Hall: Manual filling of reusable copper tins, labeling, and sealing.
• Quality Control Lab: Batch testing for durability, hygiene, and safety compliance.
• Logistics Office: Oversees scheduling with the Federal Courier Service.
• Staff Restroom: AuroraSan-equipped facility for upstairs personnel.

Inside, the FPCP carried a clean but utilitarian atmosphere. The sharp scents of herbal extracts, baking soda, and soap powder filled the air. Workers in plain smocks operated hand mixers and pressed soaps into molds, while copper tins clattered across workbenches. Chalkboards tracked daily quotas, and fans hummed steadily overhead.

The plant exuded routine and order: efficiency was valued over comfort, and every action was measured against sustainability mandates.

• Plant Manager (1): Directed operations, coordinated with GAIA, and ensured compliance with the Annual Plan.
• Production Supervisors (2): Oversaw daily workflow and quality standards.
• Technicians (6): Operated and maintained energy-efficient machinery.
• Production Workers (15): Mixed, shaped, dried, and packaged personal care products.
• Quality Inspector (1): Conducted hygiene and safety checks.
• Logistics Coordinator (1): Scheduled and managed shipments with the Federal Courier Service.
• Warehouse Workers (8): Handled intake of raw materials and organized finished goods for dispatch.

• Public Access: Closed to the public; citizens received products only through Federal Allotment Centers.
• Operating Hours: Single daily shift, 06:00–14:00
• Operational Rhythm:
  • 06:00–07:00: Raw material prep and equipment checks
  • 07:00–11:30: Continuous production (mixing, drying, pressing)
  • 11:30–12:30: Quality inspection and packaging into copper tins
  • 12:30–13:30: Dispatch preparation and courier handover
  • 13:30–14:00: Cleanup and security lockout

• Perimeter Fence: 3-meter-high fence surrounding the facility.
• Restricted Access: Critical areas limited to authorized staff.
• Deputy Patrols: Federal Sheriff Deputies conducted routine inspections in the Industrial Ring.
• Analog Alert System: An Analog Siren System, linked to the Headquarters of the Federal Sheriff.
• Exit Inspections: Workers screened at end of shift to prevent theft or product diversion.

• Receive (temporary) work assignment from GAIA to join production or packaging shifts.
• Escort shipments of personal care goods via the Federal Courier Service.
• Participate in official inspections or audits as Federal delegates.

• Smuggle surplus copper tins or finished goods into Firetown’s black market.
• Sabotage production by tampering with ingredients or drying chambers.
• Bribe workers to produce extra allotments beyond approved quotas.
• Steal herbal extracts or oils to sell to underground apothecaries.

• Sabotaged Batch: A shipment is compromised by tainted ingredients, risking public health. Players must trace the culprit.
• Supply Shortage: Herbal extracts fail to arrive from Hope; can players negotiate with locals or uncover smuggling?
• Black Market Trail: A cache of stolen tins is discovered in Firetown. Was it an inside job?
• Worker Unrest: Delays or unfair workloads spark tensions; players are drawn in to mediate or exploit the conflict.

• The Human Economic System in the Gamma Age
• Communardism
• Federal Allotment Agency
• Federal Allotment Centers
• Federal Courier Service
• New Kourou