Post by Hawkshaw on Apr 18, 2022 2:33:37 GMT
CENTURY CITY!
There's nowhere in the world quite like it. Built over the course of a scant three years, the New Metropolis swiftly became the largest city in the Union, home to ten million souls from all over the world- not to mention the planet's largest concentration of Century Children. They were instrumental in Century City's creation, and they'll be instrumental in deciding its future. Though it falls within the borders of the state of West Virginia, the New Metropolis is legally considered an independent city, much like the nation's capital. Legally speaking, the highest authority is the Mayor, who answers only to the President above him. But in reality, things are a bit more complex.
Four competing forces seek to control Century City's destiny. The long arm of the law, as represented by the Century City Police Department and District Attorney's office. The city's corporate interests, who control the Mayor from behind the scenes. The criminal underworld, whose reach extends across every inch of the city through extortion, racketeering, and the drug trade. And the vigilantes, who reject each of the three major powers to seek a better way.
Though its construction was completed a mere three years ago, the New Metropolis is already bustling with activity. Being home to over a dozen major corporations, both new and old, certainly has something to do with it- as does the 'open doors' policy insisted upon by its founder, August Forson. As a result, immigrants and refugees from all over the globe were accepted as residents of Century City, bypassing typical restrictions making such entry impossible. They even received housing subsidized, in whole or in part, by the city's government, who recognized the need to fill the city quickly in order for a return on the investment of its construction to be made. While some of these immigrants have been able to live out their American Dream, others have found themselves trapped in wage-slavery, be it at a corporate office as a janitor, or behind the counter of a fast food joint. Between exploitation by the corps, oppression from the cops, and extortion from the crooks, it's little wonder they don't see much that's 'Super' about the Super Century.
Others, however, see Century City as a dream come true. It's swiftly become a thriving cultural center, home to a large number of up-and-coming stars in the worlds of art and entertainment. There's plenty of money to be made here, if you play your cards right, and don't have any qualms about stepping over a few less fortunate people in the process. As for the Century Children, it's up to them to decide if they want to defend this status quo, or change it- and if so, for the better, or for the worse?
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Guidelines.
- Destruction is allowed, but please keep it restricted to one building at a time, or ask for permission if you want to go further.
- I heavily encourage you to come up with your own locales for the city. If you do, write up a brief description and I'll add them to the post below.
- If you want to claim territory within the city, feel free to do so, so long as you're prepared to defend it.