• Location: Industrial Ring, Firetown
• Address: NE Industrial Ring Road 2
• Surroundings: Adjacent to the Firetown Relay Station and the Plant of Firetown Tool & Machine Works (Beta Age Name - merged in Gamma Age)

The Federal Copper Plant is the principal exohuman smelting, refining, and fabrication facility on VOI 700 D, supplying elemental copper, alloys, and industrial fittings across the Federal Confederation. Founded in the Beta Age as a private enterprise, in 2631 it was nationalized under Communardism at the beginning of the Gamma Age. At the same time, the Firetown Tool & Machine Works was merged into the plant, consolidating Firetown’s metallurgical capacity into a single Federal hub managed by the Federal Allotment Agency.

• Founding Date: 3 September 2627
• Founder: Trade Guild of New Kourou, with Jeremias Molding as Founding Director
• Context: Launched before Firetown’s official settlement, secured by Guarding Bots and Free State of Settlers Combat Drones due to its high‑risk investment; copper was the sole new metal resource alongside salvaged Last Frontier parts.
• Staffing: Primarily exohuman engineers, quality managers, logistics experts, administrative executives, and chiefly Service Bots (Manual Labor, Maintenance, Cleaning).
• Innovation: Spurred Beta Age copper‑based products (e.g., Currency Kourou coins, wiring, utensils).

• Nationalization and Merger: 2631 — Both the Copper Plant and the Firetown Tool & Machine Works were nationalized and consolidated into a single Federal Copper Plant under the Federal Allotment Agency.
• Integration of Workshops: The forge halls, lathe galleries, and assembly wings of the Tool & Machine Works were repurposed as federal workshops, producing turbine couplings, wagon fittings, and quantum fusion battery connectors.
• Environmental Protocols: Emission controls to protect the Dark Side ecosystem.
• Current Management: Overseen by Plant Manager under Federal Allotment Agency directives.

The architecture of the Federal Copper Plant is designed to withstand the harsh environment of the Ralar Region while maintaining operational efficiency:

• Construction Material:Built from dark volcanic stone sourced from the nearby Ralar volcano, providing robust insulation against Firetown's constant -20°C temperatures.
• Floors: 2
• Windows and Insulation:The building has no windows to maximize heat retention. Instead, thumb-wide viewing slits are incorporated for minimal external visibility while maintaining thermal integrity.
• Heating System: Connected to Firetown’s (Federal) Geothermal Power Plant, ensuring a consistent and sustainable flow of heat through insulated pipes.
• Lighting: Unlike many other buildings in Firetown, the plant is illuminated with electric lighting, ensuring optimal visibility for industrial operations.

Ground Floor:

• Cantina & Staff Lounge: Exohuman supervisors recharge and refuel in the cantina and kitchen (also equipped with Frontier Quickdraw); Service Bots use dedicated charging docks.
• Locker Rooms: Separate changing and charging bays for Service Bots; personnel lockers for visiting engineers and guild representatives.
• Smelting Area: Multi‑fired furnaces arranged for Bot‑automated loading and unloading.
• Material Storage & Warehouse: Adjoins a dedicated rail spur from the mine; bulk ore stockpiled here in insulated bins before processing.

• Staff Facilities: Toilets with AuroraSan System and basic rest areas for exohuman staff.

Second Floor:

• Refining Area: Automated refining lines optimized for Bot operation with minimal human intervention.
• Quality Control Lab: Sample stations where QA managers oversee product purity and consistency.
• Sales Rep Demonstration Room: Showcases Beta Age copper products (e.g., Currency Kourou coin prototypes, wiring samples) to potential clients.
• Administrative Offices & Control Center: Supervisory consoles for trade guild executives and logistic experts, plus system monitoring terminals.

Exterior

• Railroad Spur & Outbound Hub: A narrow‑gauge track terminus inside the warehouse feeds ore directly; an outbound logistics bay allows the Firetown Courier Service to load finished products onto wagons.
• Maintenance Workshop & Bot Dock: Equipped for machinery repairs and Service Bot diagnostics, with adjacent Bot docking stations.

Ground Floor:

• Cantina & Break Room: Expanded seating and dining facilities for exohuman employees - supplied by the Federal Food Plant.
• Locker Rooms: Personal lockers and changing areas for plant personnel.
• Smelting Area: Human‑operated multi‑fired furnaces with manual feed controls and safety interlocks.
• Forge & Assembly Wing (former Tool & Machine Works): Contains copper and alloy furnaces, hammer lines, and lathe galleries repurposed for federal quotas; assembly benches produce wagon fittings, turbine couplings, and tool sets.
• Material Storage & Warehouse: Central stockpile for incoming ore; newly built cold‑storage vault to preserve ore quality.
• Staff Facilities: Restrooms with AuroraSan System, shower stalls, and staff lockers.

Second Floor:

• Refining Area: Man‑manned refining stations producing high‑purity copper and alloys.
• Quality Control Lab: Advanced analytical suites for environmental and product testing.
• Federal Copper Consultants Office: Workspace where consultants train other Federal facilities in integrating copper components into their production chains.
• Administrative Offices: Offices for Plant Manager, logistics coordinators, and administrative staff.

Exterior:

• Railroad Connection & Outbound Hub: Reinforced rail line to the mine; Federal Courier Service pickup bay with loading docks.
• Maintenance Workshop: Heavy‑duty workshop for equipment servicing and repair.

The cavernous halls resonate with the rhythmic clatter of Service Bots tirelessly shuttling ore and finished parts under the watchful gaze of exohuman supervisors. The air is thick with copper dust, warm exhaust from smelting furnaces, and the mechanical hum of automated conveyors. Flickering luminescent panels cast a pale green glow over towering stacks of ingots and bins of raw ore.

In the cantina, guild executives gather over hot pots of tea, the scent of heated metal lingering amid the metallic clinks of charging docks. Demonstration rooms showcase gleaming prototypes of copper utensils and coined tokens , their polished surfaces reflecting the soft industrial lighting.

Faint electric lighting illuminates the smelting floor and illuminating exohuman operators clad in thermal gear as they monitor furnace controls or refine copper batches. The scent of ozone mingles with softly powered downbeat of electric motors and the distant hiss of geothermal steam pipes.

The staff lounge is a warm refuge, with wooden tables, candlelight, torches, steaming bowls of hearty stew, and social chatter. Consultant offices overlook the production floor through reinforced observation windows, where polished alloy samples glimmer in display shelfs.

The Trade Guild–operated plant employed a mix of exohumans and automated labor in its early years:

• Founding Director (Jeremias Molding, 1): Led the establishment and initial operations of the plant.
• Board of Executives (Trade Guild Council, 5 members): Oversaw major financial, strategic, and resource-allocation decisions.
• Exohuman Engineers (10): Designed and oversaw smelting and refining processes.
• Quality Assurance Managers (5): Ensured product consistency and operational standards.
• 8 Logistics Experts: Managed ore intake, stockpiling, and outbound shipments.
• Administrative Executives (4): Handled guild correspondence, finances, and staffing.
• Service Bots (≈100): Manual Labor Bots, Maintenance Bots, and Cleaning Bots performing core operations.
• Security Bots: Guarding Bots & Combat Drones: Secured the facility and rail lines under Free State of Settlers protection.

The nationalized plant now operates primarily with exohuman staff alongside federal consultants:

• Plant Manager (1): Oversees all operations, ensuring efficiency, safety, and compliance with federal guidelines.
• Metallurgical Engineers (5): Manage smelting and refining processes, ensuring product quality and operational efficiency.
• Technicians (20): Operate machinery, monitor systems, and perform routine maintenance.
• Quality Control Inspectors (4): Conduct tests and inspections to ensure all copper products meet federal standards.
• Forge Masters (8): Supervise furnaces and mold casting in the former Tool & Machine Works halls.
• Logistics Staff (3): Coordinate the transportation of raw materials and finished products in collaboration with the Federal Courier Service.
• Administrative Staff (2): Handle clerical tasks, manage schedules, and maintain operational records.
• Federal Copper Consultants (10): Advise other Federal facilities on integrating copper into their production chains.
• Laborers (50): Perform manual tasks such as loading furnaces, handling raw materials, and packaging finished products.

Beta Age

Gamma Age

• Public Access: Staff only – facility restricted to Trade Guild personnel and vetted partners.
• Operating Hours: Continuous 24/7 automated operation; exohuman oversight in three shifts (06:00–14:00; 14:00–22:00, 22:00-06:00)
• Logistics Operations: Ore arrivals scheduled every 2 hours via the Firetown Courier Service; finished goods dispatch occurs once per shift at the end of each shift.

• Public Access: Closed to general public; access by federal employees and certified contractors only.
• Operating Hours: Continuous 24/7 operation with three shifts (06:00–14:00; 14:00–22:00, 22:00-06:00).
• Logistics Operations: Inbound ore trains arrive at 00 and 30 minutes past each hour, finished goods dispatch occurs once per shift at the end of each shift.
• Forge & Assembly Cycles: In parallel with smelting, the forge halls and assembly wings run synchronized shifts producing tools, fittings, and turbine parts.

• Guarding Bots & Combat Drones: Free State of Settlers–deployed sentry units patrol perimeters and rail lines.
• Secured Perimeter: Reinforced fencing surround the facility.
• Rail Escort: Each ore train is accompanied by Combat Drones during transit to the plant.

• Alert System: Analog Siren to Local Sheriff’s Office
• Guards of the Local Sheriff Deputies: Two deputies of the Local Sheriff patrol the premises 24/7.
• East Gate Guards: The East Gate is permanently stationed by a deputy to ensure the safe passage of the transport-trains, maintaining strict security protocols.
• Accompanied Rail System: Each transport train on the rail system connecting the Federal Copper Mine and the Federal Copper Plant is accompanied by an employee of the Federal Copper Mine. This employee monitors the cargo during transit, ensuring the safe and accurate delivery of raw copper.

The (Federal) Copper Mine and Plant are seamlessly connected by a rail system designed to transport raw copper efficiently.

Rail System:

• A narrow-gauge rail line facilitates the movement of ore from the mine to the plant, ensuring a steady supply of raw materials for processing.
• The train consists of 12 carts, specially designed with insulated compartments to prevent copper from freezing in Firetown's constant subzero environment.
• In the Gamma Age, the exterior of the carts is coated with Luminofera Dualis, a bioluminescent material that makes the train visible in the dark and enhances safety along the route. In the Beta Age, the carts were equipped with rechargeable electric lights powered by Quantum Fusion Batteries.

Animal-Powered Locomotion:

• The trains are pulled by Hoos, robust draft animals known for their endurance and adaptability to Firetown's icy climate.
• Trains operate continuously, traveling back and forth between the mine and the plant, maintaining a steady flow of copper ore.

Travel Time and Operations

• The rail route between the Federal Copper Mine and the Federal Copper Plant takes 1 hour each way, allowing for efficient transport and minimal delays in the supply chain.
• In the Gamma Age, each train is accompanied by an employee of the Federal Copper Mine, who oversees the cargo during transit to ensure its safety and proper delivery.In the Beta Age, a Combat Drone accompanied the train.

The East Gate:

• After the founding of Firetown in 2628, a dedicated East Gate was constructed in Firetown’s Town Wall to accommodate rail traffic.
• The gate is equipped with reinforced doors and a secure locking mechanism to protect against unauthorized access and potential raids.

The Federal Copper Plant offers a high-stakes industrial environment perfect for espionage, sabotage, and dramatic rescue or protection missions.

• Ambushed Courier Carts – A large shipment of copper destined for the Kourou Coin Press was ambushed by masked criminals wielding refurbished Combat Drones. Contraband copper was diverted en route to New Kourou. The Guarding Troopers Headquarters tasks the party with tracking down the perpetrators, recovering the stolen cargo, and dismantling their drone escort.

• Consultant Hostage Crisis – The Jane Mendoza Gang has hijacked five Federal Copper Consultants returning from Hope via the Federal Courier Service. They demand a delivery of specialized copper products (wire, pipes) to the Jumping Jack under threat: one consultant will be executed each week until their demands are met. The PCs must intercept or outmaneuver gang couriers, and devise a plan to rescue the hostages before time runs out …

• Beta Age
• Gamma Age
• Ralar Region
• Firetown
• Free State of Settlers
• Trade Guild of New Kourou
• Communardism
• Federal Confederation
• The Allotment Agency
• The exohuman economic system in the Gamma Age
• (Federal) Copper Mine
• Geothermal Power Plant
• Federal Geothermal Power Plant
• Firetown Courier Service
• Federal Courier Service
• Firetown Tool & Machine Works (merged 2631)