• 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) combines 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.

• 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.

• 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)

• Book a hostel bed and meet NPC travelers
• Attend saloon performances and interact with citizens or performers
• Use the communal dining hall for social encounters
• Petition the manager for extended access due to special status

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