• Location: Public Services Ring, New Kourou
• Address: SE Public Services Ring Road 2
• Surroundings: Adjacent to the Federal Courier Station of New Kourou (Headquarters of the Federal Courier Station

The Federal Hostel and Saloon (FHAS) of New Kourou is a dual-purpose institution combining accommodation for travelers with a regulated cultural hub for residents. It reflects the Federal Confederation’s emphasis on sustainability and equal access during the Gamma Age.

The FHAS facilities were established in 2633 under the Communard Government Administration of Supreme Councilor Aisha Patel. They were created to fulfill the requirements of the Peace Treaty, emphasizing reduced energy consumption, resource conservation, and communal ownership. This system replaced the free-market pubs and hotels of the Beta Age, ensuring equitable access and standardized cultural spaces for all citizens of the Confederation.

Since 2634, the FHAS network has also served as part of the distribution system of the Weekly Gazette, giving citizens access to the Confederation’s official news medium alongside its cultural and social functions.

• Construction Materials: Recycled alloy panels and bulkheads from the Last Frontier
• Floors: Two-storey structure with hostel above, saloon and reception below
• Design Purpose: Durable and functional, with space for communal activity and orderly access
• Lighting: Candles and Luminofera Dualis provide a warm, subdued atmosphere

Ground Floor

• Reception Area: Handles hostel check-ins and saloon slot bookings
• Saloon: Cultural and social hall seating up to 80 guests per slot
• Dining Room: No cooking; guests consume meals from the Federal Canteen or their Weekly Food Basket rations in a communal space

Second Floor

• Shared Rooms: Two dormitories with 30 double beds each (capacity: 60 travelers)
• Service & Maintenance Area: Storage, cleaning supplies, bedding, and staff break room

The FHAS embodies pragmatism and community: patched alloy walls, simple wooden furniture, and posters of cultural events. The saloon hums with music or cabaret, while the hostel dormitories are orderly, austere, and efficient.

• Capacity: 60 travelers in shared dormitories
• Typical Guests: Federal Courier Service employees and government staff
• Dining: Midday meals at the Federal Canteen; breakfast and dinner via Weekly Food Basket in the communal dining hall

The saloon hosts GAIA-curated performances — music, readings, cabaret — by local amateur artists.

• With their Allotment Cards: Citizens receive two drinks daily, one of which may be alcoholic
• Time Slots: Visits limited to 2 hours per slot to ensure equal access
• Capacity: 80 visitors per slot in New Kourou

Hostel

• Check-In: 14:00–20:00
• Check-Out: Until 11:00
• Reception Hours: 08:00–22:00

Saloon

• Weekdays: 17:00–23:00 (Slots 2–4)
• Weekends & Holidays: 15:00–01:00 (Slots 1–5)

Visits must be booked at least one day in advance; no spontaneous entry permitted.

• Manager (1): Oversees hostel and saloon operations
• Receptionist (1): Handles bookings, slot scheduling, and Allotment Card checks
• Service Staff (2): Maintain saloon service and hostel upkeep

• Deputy Oversight: Federal Sheriff’s Deputies monitor saloon closing and enforce slot transitions
• Restricted Access: Hostel dormitories are locked outside of check-in hours
• Analog Alert System: Siren link to the Federal Sheriff’s Headquarters for emergencies

Legal (Common Interactions)

• Receive a hostel bed assignment from GAIA and meet fellow travelers in the dormitories
• Attend saloon performances and interact with citizens, travelers, or local performers
• Socialize in the saloon during allotted time slots, using Allotment Card credits
• Read the latest edition of the Weekly Gazette in the saloon or hostel common room

• Petition the manager or clerical staff for schedule adjustments or special slot permissions

Illegal

• Smuggle contraband into the saloon or hostel dorms
• Bribe staff to bypass slot restrictions
• Forge Allotment Card entries for extra rations or drinks
• Stage a brawl or disturbance to cover illicit activity

• Cultural Event: A GAIA-curated performance reveals hidden political messages players must decode
• Traveler Encounter: A courier guest carries sensitive information — players may protect or intercept it
• Slot Conflict: Overcrowding sparks disputes; players mediate or exploit the tension
• Contraband Sting: Deputies raid the saloon during a session — players caught inside must choose sides

• Federal Hostels and Saloons (General Overview)
• Allotment Cards
• Weekly Food Basket
• Federal Canteen
• New Kourou

Federal Hostels and Saloons in the Confederation:

• Federal Hostel and Saloon of New Kourou
• Federal Hostel and Saloon of Firetown
• Federal Hostel and Saloon of Morningstar
• Federal Hostel and Saloon of Hope