Federal Allottment Center (FAC) are distribution centers operated by the Federal Allotment Agency where Federal Confederate citizens can exchange Allotment Cards for goods. There are nine FACs in the exohuman community: four in New Kourou, three in Firetown, one in Hope and one in Morningstar.

Each Allotment Center is designed to serve up to 4,000 inhabitants (except of the Allotment Center in Firetown that serves 9.000 inhabitants). To avoid queues, each citizen has a fixed day of the week as well as a fixed time when they are allowed to visit the Allotment Center once a week.

The first Federal Allottment Center was opened in New Kourou on February 28 2633 by the Communard government under Supreme Councilor Aisha Patel. Prior to that, the group had decided to phase out the current money system and to introduce a central allotment system.

FACs in Firetown, Hope, and Morningstar followed on January 1 2634.

Federal Allotment Centers (except of Firetown) always look the same. Constructed of mycelium blocks that allow for unusual shaping, their roof resembles a leaf, which is meant to symbolize protection and sustenance.

All Federal Allotment Centers in the Habitual Belt feature vertical gardens on their facades, allowing fruits and vegetables to thrive in abundance. These harvests are provided directly at the Federal Allotment Center and serve as a living demonstration of the community's sustainable living philosophy.

In Firetown, the Allotment Center is built of volcanic stone from the volcano Ralar and it`s facades do not have vertical gardens due to local betting conditions.

All FACs are structured in the same way.

• Security Check Point: Before entering the building everyone entering has to present their valid Allotment Card.
• Warehouse (not public): At the back of each Federal Allottment is a warehouse with two floors and a hand-operated freight elevator for the bearing of goods.

• Reception and Information Desk: Here citizens find information about the current distribution key for goods and food. In addition, they can ask questions here, e.g. about their allotment cards or vouchers.
• Public Toilet and Washing room: With three toilets and three washbasins
• Grocery Section: Here, citizens receive their weekly food basket for breakfast and lunch based on the current distribution key of the year.There are two counters where the food is distributed. In front of them are designated waiting areas.
• Furniture Section:Since heavy goods are often involved, the area has its own exit near the goods issue.

• Household Items Section: Here citizens of the Federal Confederation can get cleaning products, household goods and drugstore supplies
• Clothing Section: Here citizens can get the Standard Clothing Set for Habitual Belt and Dark Side
• Miscellaneous Goods Section:Here citizens can get good like furniture, special tools etc, (based on their distribution key)
• Office of the Center Manager: This is where the administrative operations take place.
• Break room:& Lockers For the staff.

A Federal Allottment Center typically has 9 dedicated employees for operations. The security of the operation is carried out in cooperation with the security authorities and the Federal Courier Service is responsible for supplying the FACs with goods.

The following roles and personnel exist in an FAC:

• Center Manager: 1 person responsible for overseeing all operations, possibly doubling as emergency personnel
• Center Receptionist: 1 person who also oversees the waiting area.
• Distributors: 4 people (2 for groceries, 2 for the rest of the assortment) for stocking and distribution.
• Warehouse-Staff: 2 people for receiving, storing, and moving goods to the distribution areas.
• Utility Staff: 1 person for cleaning, maintenance, and other miscellaneous tasks.
• In addition: 1 Deputy of the Federal Sheriff for the entry control

• FAC 1,2,3,4 of New Kourou
• Federal Allotment Center of Firetown
• FAC of Hope
• FAC of Morningstar

• The human economic system in the Gamma Age
• Federal Allotment Agency
• Federal Allotment Card