EXOHUMAN SETTLEMENT & HOUSING IN THE GAMMA AGE

The Gamma Age marks a dramatic shift in ExoHuman settlement and housing, moving from private land ownership and free-market housing in the Beta Age to a centrally planned, communitized system under the Federal Confederation.

This transition was formalized under the Federal Settlement Plan (FSP), introduced in 2632 by the Communard government of Supreme Councilor Aisha Patel. The FSP replaced the 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 Native Tribes.

Following the Great War (2629–2631) and the signing of the Peace Treaty (2631), all private land ownership was abolished, and ExoHumans were restricted to living in four designated reservations:

• New Kourou (Administrative & economic center)
• Firetown (Mining hub on the Dark Side)
• Hope (Agricultural settlement)
• Morningstar (Timber industry hub)

Outside these four settlements, ExoHumans cannot legally reside, except for a few sanctioned locations, such as:

• The Halfway Inn, a rest stop along the Extended Trade Route.
• The Mount Atrana Communication Outpost, a key relay station in the Atrana Mountains.

Even within these settlements, movement between them is heavily restricted and requires work assignments authorized by the GAIA system.

Under 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 (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 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.

Housing in the Gamma Age is designed for maximum resource efficiency, in compliance with Treaty energy restrictions.

• 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, 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 is the first structure made entirely of Mycel-Blocks, setting the standard for future developments.
• Firetown: Built from volcanic stone sourced from Volcano Ralar, Firetown’s housing is compact, heavily insulated, and designed to withstand the extreme conditions of the 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.

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.

This rigid system ensures efficient population distribution but has led to dissatisfaction, particularly among those who oppose GAIA’s control over personal lives.

Despite strict enforcement, illegal housing arrangements thrive, particularly in Firetown and hidden outlaw locations.

• Bribery & Fraud: Some Firetown residents live in larger apartments by bribing the 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's Department.

• Outlaw-Groups like the 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.

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.

• Federal Confederation
• Federal Settlement Plan (FSP)
• Federal Housing Agency (FHA)
• Communardism
• Civil Code
• New Kourou
• Firetown
• Hope
• Morningstar

The Ages of ExoHuman History:

• Alpha Age
• Beta Age
• Gamma Age