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FUNKENBERG FISH FACTORY
Overview
The Funkenberg Fish Factory was a prefab central fish processing facility established during the Beta Age on VOI 700 D. It opened its operations on October 1st, 2626, as part of the Free State of Settlers’ economic expansion in the Asari Region. Founded by Esrah Funkenberg, the factory served as the logistical and industrial backbone of Arla Town, processing the rich aquatic resources of Lake Arla.
The facility operated for only three years before it was destroyed by the Trando Tribe during the Great War in September 2629. Its ruins remain as a symbol of the short-lived and contentious ExoHuman presence in Trando territory.
Tasks of the Funkenberg Fish Factory
Receiving, cleaning, and sorting daily fish hauls from Lake Arla
Filleting and processing fish into standardized storage units
Smoking, drying, or preserving fish for long-term shipment
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Managing cold storage and preservation facilities
Maintenance of logistical records and fish stock documentation
Architectural Significance
Building Structure
Receiving Area: Designed for the intake and initial sorting of fish.
Cleaning and Processing Lines: Industrial tables, mechanical gutting tools, and fish filleting zones.
Smoking Chambers: Enclosed compartments with traditional wood-burning systems for smoked preservation.
Cold Storage: Insulated compartments powered by battery-cooled units to maintain freshness.
Packing and Storage Area: Packaging units and temporary crates prepared for shipment to other settlements.
Administrative Cabin: Small office for managing operations, coordinating shipments, and maintaining supply logs.
Roles and Responsibilities
With a workforce of 81 employees, the Funkenberg Fish Factory operated as one of the largest employers in Arla Town.
Factory Founder and Manager: Esrah Funkenberg – Oversaw daily operations and long-term production targets.
Dock Coordinators (4 Employees): Managed boat schedules, incoming hauls, and coordinated lake operations.
Processing Workers (42 Employees): Cleaned, gutted, filleted, and packed fish.
Smoking Technicians (10 Employees): Operated and maintained the wood-burning smokehouses.
Storage Technicians (6 Employees): Managed cold storage inventory and preservation systems.
Administrative Staff (5 Employees): Recorded shipments, wages, and handled inter-settlement trade documentation.
Maintenance and Support Workers (10 Employees): Oversaw cleaning, machine repairs, and basic facility upkeep.
Security Staff (1 Employee):Guarded the facility
Shift Work
The factory operated on two staggered shifts to manage the continuous inflow of fish throughout the active harvesting cycle, timed to cooler phases of the lake’s convection rhythm.
Workers rotated weekly between shifts, with processing and packaging operating continuously six days a week.
Security Measures
Fencing: A low steel perimeter fence surrounded the building.
Night Watch Roster: One dedicated guard ensured safety during off-hours.
Emergency Bell System: A manually operated bell near the main entrance was used to raise alarms.
Destruction During the Great War
In September 2629, the Trando Tribe conducted a coordinated attack against Arla Town, targeting key infrastructure deemed to violate tribal territory. The Funkenberg Fish Factory was among the first buildings destroyed. The wooden structures and prefab metal frames burned quickly, leaving only skeletal remnants. It was never rebuilt.
Related Pages and Further Information
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