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| ====== THE FLOODGATE ====== | ====== THE FLOODGATE ====== |
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| ===== Overview ===== | ===== Overview ===== |
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| * **Location:** Seedway 3, [[Hope|Hope]] | * **Location:** [[hope|Hope]] |
| * **Adjacent to:** [[Local Guarding Troopers Station of Hope|Local Guarding Troopers Station of Hope]] | * **Address**: Seedway 3 |
| | * **Surroundings:** Adjacent to [[Local Guarding Troopers Station of Hope|Local Guarding Troopers Station of Hope]] |
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| Founded by Vicky Ahuja — born blind in 2572 aboard the [[last_frontier|Last Frontier]] and once a researcher at [[last_frontier_university|Last Frontier University]] — The Floodgate is Hope’s premier[[space_drinks_inc| Space Drinks Inc]]. bar. Vicky leased a “Bar‑Desk‑as‑a‑Service” package, complete with a prefab counter, refrigeration coils, and a [[butler_bots|Butler Bot]] barkeep, and stocked exclusively with Space Drinks labels. | Founded by [[Vicky Ahuja|Vicky Ahuja]] — born blind in 2572 aboard the [[last_frontier|Last Frontier]] and once a researcher at [[last_frontier_university|Last Frontier University]] — The Floodgate is Hope’s premier[[space_drinks_inc| Space Drinks Inc]]. bar. Vicky leased a “Bar‑Desk‑as‑a‑Service” package, complete with a prefab counter, refrigeration coils, and a [[butler_bots|Butler Bot]] barkeep, and stocked exclusively with Space Drinks labels. |
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| Here, local fishermen, farmers, and agricultural laborers gather nightly: midweek for spirited karaoke, weekends for live [[Earth Pop|Earth Pop]] performances on the tiny raised stage, and every other evening for games of [[twenty_one|Twenty One]] or darts under the hum of classic pop music. | Here, local fishermen, farmers, and agricultural laborers gather nightly: midweek for spirited karaoke, weekends for live [[earth_pop|Earth Pop]] performances on the tiny raised stage, and every other evening for games of [[twenty_one|Twenty One]] or darts under the hum of classic pop music. |
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| After the [[great_war|Great War]] ended in March 2631, The Floodgate was nationalized by the [[federal_confederation|Federal Confederation]] and converted into [[federal_hostel_saloon_hope|Hope’s Federal Hostel and Hotel]]. Vicky remained on as host, welcoming guests to the new federally run saloon while preserving the bar’s beloved traditions. | After the [[great_war|Great War]] ended in March 2631, The Floodgate was nationalized by the [[federal_confederation|Federal Confederation]] and converted into [[federal_hostel_saloon_hope|Hope’s Federal Hostel and Saloon]]. Vicky remained on as host, welcoming guests to the new federally run saloon while preserving the bar’s beloved traditions. |
| ===== Architectural Significance ===== | ===== Architectural Significance ===== |
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| * **Construction Material:** Modular alloy‑frame panels over local timber posts, with insulated polyglass windows | * **Construction Material:** A patchwork structure assembled from salvaged cargo containers, a Space Drinks Inc. prefab bar module, reclaimed timber posts, and reused spacecraft components such as shuttle-canopy panels and alloy bracing. |
| * **Floors:** 1 | * **Floors:** 1 |
| * **Façade:** Brightly painted prefab counter module flanked by hanging lanterns, with a Space Drinks canopy overhead | * **Façade:** A visibly grown, improvised frontage — mismatched container walls reinforced with rough wooden beams, scrap-metal brackets, and patched insulation panels. A faded Space Drinks canopy hangs above the entrance, sun-bleached, stitched, and slightly askew. |
| * **Design Purpose:** Quick‑assemble prefab gives a modern, efficient look while the exposed timber and river‑stone flooring nod to Hope’s agrarian roots | * **Design Purpose:** Built for speed and sociability rather than permanence. The Floodgate reflects Hope’s frontier pragmatism: start with a prefab core, expand as needed, repair what breaks, and let function dictate form. |
| ===== Building Structure ===== | ===== Building Structure ===== |
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| **Main Hall – Bar & Gaming Area ** | **Main Hall – Bar & Gaming Area ** |
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| * **Prefab Counter:** Sleek Space Drinks Inc. module with integrated refrigeration coils and holographic menu display | * **Space Drinks Bar Counter:** Styled in [[space_drinks_inc|Space Drinks]] livery. Staffed by a Butler Bot that taps kegs of Space Beer, Gravity Grog, and other Space Drinks Inc. labels. |
| * **Butler Bot Barkeep:** Polished alloy automaton dispensing kegs of Space Beer, Gravity Grog, and other Space Drinks labels | |
| * **Gaming Nooks:** Three Twenty One tables and a dartboard alcove mounted on reclaimed shuttle‑canopy panels | * **Gaming Nooks:** Three Twenty One tables and a dartboard alcove mounted on reclaimed shuttle‑canopy panels |
| * **Performance Stage:** Small raised wooden platform with basic holo‑mic setup for karaoke and live acts | * **Performance Stage:** Small raised wooden platform with basic holo‑mic setup for karaoke and live acts |
| ===== Look and Feel ===== | ===== Look and Feel ===== |
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| Step into The Floodgate and you’re greeted by the steady glow of holo‑signage and the low hum of pop‑chart hits from Earth pulsing through overhead speakers. The prefab bar counter gleams under amber lanterns; behind it, the Butler Bot’s smooth movements fill glasses with frothy Space Beer. Midweek karaoke nights see crowds belting classic ballads into the holo‑mic, while weekends bring in traveling DJs and solo acts who light up the tiny stage. The air is thick with laughter, the clink of tankards, and the occasional cheer as a darts player sinks a bullseye. | The Floodgate glows like a warm wound cut into Seedway’s muddy spine, permanently suspended in twilight. There is no sunset here — only a constant, low amber light diffused through humid air, river mist, and the pale sky above the Arla terraces. Lanterns and holo-signage spill through open container doors, slatted timber walls, and hanging tarps, casting soft reflections across wet planks and churned soil. |
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| Along the timber walls, a row of mismatched frames holds glossy portraits of Earth Pop‑Allstars—each hilariously mislabeled thanks to an Alpha Age database glitch. You’ll find Elvis Presley under "Tony Marshall", the Bee Gees under “The Beatles,” Michael Jackson tagged as “Prince,” Phil Collins billed as “Ski Agu,” and Gianna Nannini proudly labeled “Princessa.” These charming errors spark endless debates among patrons (“No way that’s Prince — he’s way too sparkly!”), adding a playful, nostalgic touch to the bar’s frontier atmosphere. | Inside, sound carries freely. Laughter, pop hooks, and off-key karaoke drift out into the street without ever feeling late or early. The prefab bar counter gleams beneath patched lanterns as the Butler Bot works with tireless precision, filling mugs while Vicky Ahuja’s voice cuts through the din — welcoming, teasing, commanding without sight. Patrons crowd mismatched tables, muddy boots scraping across reinforced floor panels, shouting encouragement toward the tiny stage. |
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| Outside on the patio, cool mist drifts in from the Arla terraces, carrying the scent of hay and fresh grain. | Outside, settlers linger against railings and container walls, drinks in hand, Hoos tethered to iron rings just steps away. The Guarding Trooper Station next door looms close — disciplined, watchful, always present — yet here, order softens. In Hope’s unending twilight, The Floodgate is warmth, noise, and human closeness pressed directly against authority, refusing to dim. |
| ===== Roles and Responsibilities ===== | ===== Roles and Responsibilities ===== |
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| * **Vicky Ahuja (Owner & Host):** Oversees bookings, MCs the karaoke nights, and personally selects the weekly Earth‑pop playlist | * **Vicky Ahuja (Owner & Host):** Oversees bookings, MCs the karaoke nights, and personally selects the weekly Earth‑pop playlist |
| * **Butler Bot (1):** Serves drinks, collects tabs, and enforces house rules with polite efficiency | * **Butler Bot (1):** The [[butler_bots|Butler Bot]] serves drinks, collects tabs, and enforces house rules with polite efficiency |
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| ===== Public Access, Operating Hours & Operational Rhythm ===== | ===== Public Access, Operating Hours & Operational Rhythm ===== |
| | 3 | **[[Gravity Grog|Gravity Grog]]** | Heavy amber ale (8 %) | Move speed –1 m for 30 min; Advantage on Intimidation checks | **6 K** | | | 3 | **[[Gravity Grog|Gravity Grog]]** | Heavy amber ale (8 %) | Move speed –1 m for 30 min; Advantage on Intimidation checks | **6 K** | |
| | 4 | **[[Starshine Schnapps|Starshine Schnapps]]** | Virel Spice-infused schnapps (30 %) | Breath fog glitters; Stealth checks –2 for 1 h | **4 K** | | | 4 | **[[Starshine Schnapps|Starshine Schnapps]]** | Virel Spice-infused schnapps (30 %) | Breath fog glitters; Stealth checks –2 for 1 h | **4 K** | |
| | 5 | **Water** | Glass of Water from a Mistspring Water Inc. jerrycan | Removes one level of exhaustion; advantage on saves vs. dehydration for 2 h; regain 1d4 HP if below half max HP | ** 1 K** | | | 5 | **Water** | Glass of Water from a [[mistspring_water_inc|Mistspring Water Inc.]] jerrycan | Removes one level of exhaustion; advantage on saves vs. dehydration for 2 h; regain 1d4 HP if below half max HP | ** 1 K** | |
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| ===== Security Measures ===== | ===== Security Measures ===== |
| ===== Tactical Advice for Dungeon Masters ===== | ===== Tactical Advice for Dungeon Masters ===== |
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| The Floodgate is a vibrant social hub—perfect for scenes of undercover intrigue or noisy distractions. PCs might need to win over the crowd in a karaoke duel, bribe the Butler Bot for a private transmission log, or fend off a hired brawler mid‑tournament. | The Floodgate is a vibrant social hub — perfect for scenes of undercover intrigue or noisy distractions. PCs might need to win over the crowd in a karaoke duel, bribe the Butler Bot for a private transmission log, or fend off a hired brawler mid‑tournament. |
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| ===== Related Pages and Further Information ===== | ===== Related Pages and Further Information ===== |
