EXOHUMAN SETTLEMENTS IN THE GAMMA AGE

Following the conclusion of the Peace Treaty with the Native Tribes of VOI 700 D in 2631, the settlement and housing structure of the ExoHumans underwent significant changes at the start of the Gamma Age.

The treaty mandated ExoHumans vacate all previously occupied areas outside four specifically designated reservations, dramatically reshaping their living patterns and urban organization.

These reservations are strictly supervised by Native Tribes to ensure treaty compliance. Each reservation is surrounded by a security perimeter known as the Settlement Perimeter Wall, controlled by the Deputies of the Federal Sheriff. All individuals entering or exiting the settlements undergo thorough security checks at designated gates.

The Peace Treaty restricted human habitation strictly to four reservations, each with specialized functions and unique living conditions:

• Reservation of New Kourou
• Location: Eastern Equatorial Section of the Habitual Belt (Asari), close to the original landing site of the Last Frontier.
• Function: Administrative, economic, and governmental hub of the Federal Confederation.
• Housing: Initially built from salvaged spaceship materials; future housing under the Federal Settlement Plan (FSP) will be constructed using sustainable Mycelium blocks.

• Reservation of Firetown
• Location: Ralar Region of the Dark Side, near Volcano Ralar.
• Function: Mining settlement, primarily focused on copper extraction.
• Housing: Compact, insulated structures built from volcanic stones to withstand extreme environmental conditions.

• Reservation of Hope
• Location: Eastern Equatorial Section of the Habitual Belt (Asari) near Arla River.
• Function: Agricultural center supplying food to other settlements.
• Housing: Structures made predominantly from local stone and timber, providing basic living quarters integrated with agricultural facilities.

• Reservation of Morningstar
• Location: Eastern Equatorial Section of the Habitual Belt (Asari) in the Atrana Mountains.
• Function: Central hub for the timber industry, providing wood and related resources.
• Housing: Predominantly wooden structures, communal lodges, and worker camps designed to support collective living and industry operations.

Though ExoHumans are legally restricted to these four settlements, a few strategic exceptions exist:

• Halfway Inn: A sanctioned rest stop located along the Trade Route between settlements, specifically serving authorized Federal Courier Service Caravans.
• Mount Atrana Communication Outpost: An isolated, highly regulated relay station situated in the Atrana Mountains, critical for inter-settlement communications.
• Outlaw groups, such as the Jane Mendoza Gang, have established illegal clandestine settlements outside regulated zones, challenging federal authority.

Under the Peace Treaty and oversight of the GAIA system, ExoHuman movement and residency between settlements are heavily restricted. Mobility is regulated under Section 5 of the Civil Code, which requires formal travel permits issued and monitored by the Federal or Local Sheriffs.

• Movement requires explicit authorization, usually dictated by labor assignments calculated by GAIA.
• Travel permits are strictly controlled, requiring applications through the Local Sheriff’s office and verification by the Federal Allotment Agency (FAA).
• Deputies of the Federal or Local Sheriffs conduct security checks at Settlement Perimeter Wall gates, verifying travel permits, identity documents, and Allotment Cards.

Travel permits are issued only under specific conditions to conserve energy and align with treaty compliance:

• Relocation due to job assignments or administrative needs directed by GAIA and coordinated by the FAA.
• Duties involving the Federal Courier Service, including transportation and security.
• Monthly family visits allowed under GAIA’s instructions.
• Special events such as weddings and funerals of immediate family members.

Travel without proper authorization is considered a serious violation of the Peace Treaty and is punishable under the Criminal Code. Repeat offenses can lead to revocation of Allotment Cards or harsher penalties.

The severe restrictions on mobility and residency significantly affect the psychological well-being of ExoHumans. Many settlers spent their formative years aboard the confined spaces of the spaceship Last Frontier, where dreams of vast open lands and limitless exploration inspired generations. Landing on VOI 700 D represented freedom, new opportunities, and infinite horizons.

However, the Peace Treaty’s restrictions quickly shattered these hopes. Living confined within settlement boundaries, constantly monitored by GAIA and under Native supervision, has rekindled feelings of confinement reminiscent of life aboard the spaceship. This experience has created widespread feelings of disillusionment, frustration, and restlessness among settlers, who often describe themselves as “birds in a cage.” These emotions drive some toward rebellion, illegal activities, or joining outlaw groups, further destabilizing ExoHuman society and posing ongoing challenges to Federal authorities.

The strict settlement and mobility regulations in the Gamma Age provide numerous narrative hooks and adventure possibilities:

• Settlement Gate Encounters: Players might be confronted with tense interactions during security checks at the Settlement Perimeter Walls. Deputies of the Federal Sheriff could demand verification of travel permits or discover forged documents, prompting negotiation, bribery, or combat.
• Escape and Evasion: Characters may be tasked with smuggling an important individual or valuable items secretly between settlements, evading patrols and overcoming surveillance by GAIA.
• Outlaw Settlements: Players could be sent to locate hidden settlements established by outlaws like the Jane Mendoza Gang. Missions might involve infiltration, sabotage, or even recruitment by these rogue elements.
• Family Crisis: The strict travel limitations offer a dramatic backdrop where players must urgently secure travel authorization for a critical family event, such as a wedding, funeral, or medical emergency — potentially requiring favors, diplomatic skills, or stealth.
• Native Supervision: Encounters involving Native observers supervising the perimeter walls could introduce delicate diplomatic situations, testing the players’ ability to balance ExoHuman and Native interests.

• The Peace Treaty
• Federal Confederation
• Federal Settlement Plan (FSP)
• Federal Housing Agency (FHA)
• Civil Code
• Criminal Code
• GAIA System

Exohuman settlements within the Federal Confederation:

• New Kourou
• Firetown
• Hope
• Morningstar

The Ages of ExoHuman History:

• Alpha Age
• Beta Age
• Gamma Age