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| | ======Luna====== |
| | =====History===== |
| Luna was the first off-world colony established. The discovery of water on Luna, the discovery of huge underground volcanic "bubbles" which could be converted to habitats, and the development of [[polywell fusion]] reactors, all paved the way for the original small outposts to grow rapidly. Luna Colony was originally overseen directly by the United Nations, but later the Luna Council was established as an independent government. | Luna was the first off-world colony established. The discovery of water on Luna, the discovery of huge underground volcanic "bubbles" which could be converted to habitats, and the development of [[polywell fusion]] reactors, all paved the way for the original small outposts to grow rapidly. Luna Colony was originally overseen directly by the United Nations, but later the Luna Council was established as an independent government. |
| | =====Habitats===== |
| The "dome" habitats of Luna are entirely underground, defying the popular image of geodesic domes on the surface -- which would be vulnerable to radiation, meteorite impacts, or simple air leakage. Instead the habitats have been constructed in spherical chambers far underground. Most of these chambers were the product of ancient volcanic activity. The bottom half of the chamber is typically filled in, leaving a dome-shaped hemisphere to be inhabited. | The "dome" habitats of Luna are entirely underground, defying the popular image of geodesic domes on the surface -- which would be vulnerable to radiation, meteorite impacts, or simple air leakage. Instead the habitats have been constructed in spherical chambers far underground. Most of these chambers were the product of ancient volcanic activity. The bottom half of the chamber is typically filled in, leaving a dome-shaped hemisphere to be inhabited. |
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| There are some other facilities on the surface of the moon, including the spaceport. The huge radio telescopes of Drake Observatory are located on the "far side" of the moon, opposite from Earth and the dome habitats. | There are some other facilities on the surface of the moon, including the spaceport. The huge radio telescopes of Drake Observatory are located on the "far side" of the moon, opposite from Earth and the dome habitats. |
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| Ever since the [[Apocalypse War]], Luna has been the traditional center of recom civilization. Luna has always had a very diverse population with all types of recoms mixing freely, and a high tolerance for mutants, eccentric lifestyles, and exotic subcultures which might not be so easily tolerated on -- for example -- [[Mars]]. Luna also has a history of stable government and the rule of law, and a strong record of civil rights. However, its government tends towards socialist programs, centralized planning and extensive bureaucracy. The Luna Council has 15 members, including eight-year councilors [[Errol]] Olne and [[Cleveland]] Blake. | =====Society and Culture===== |
| | Ever since the [[history_introduction#the_apocalypse war|Apocalypse War]], Luna has been the traditional center of recom civilization. Luna has always had a very diverse population with all types of recoms mixing freely, and a high tolerance for mutants, eccentric lifestyles, and exotic subcultures which might not be so easily tolerated on -- for example -- [[Mars]]. Luna also has a history of stable government and the rule of law, and a strong record of civil rights. However, its government tends towards socialist programs, centralized planning and extensive bureaucracy. The Luna Council has 15 members, including eight-year councilors [[Errol]] Olne and [[Cleveland]] Blake. |
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| | Due to the enclosed habitat nature of the lunar colonies, a number of laws and customs are present on Luna that aren't generally found on planets with atmospheres. Recycling and waste management are considered on-par with life support, and wasteful use of resources is frowned upon, an attitude that dates back to the days immediately following the Apocalypse War. Smoking, while not outlawed, is also frowned upon. Actions or items that threaten the integrity of the colony's physical structures, especially in areas where vacuum exists on the other side of a wall, are covered by a whole section of lunar law. |
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| The [[Space Defense Force]] (SDF) has always been based on Luna, and it has also been responsible for maintaining the quarantine on nearby [[Earth]]. It was disbanded after the asteroid disaster and has yet to be reconstituted. Luna is not a big fan of Mars but still economically very vulnerable to Mars' pressure to unite the Sol system. | =====Defense===== |
| | The [[Space Defense Force]] (SDF) handles the external defense of Luna as part of its operations in Sol System. |
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| | The [[Lunar Police Force]] (sometimes referred to as Luna Defense Force) continues to serve as the nation's civil defense and law enforcement agency. |
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| Luna is particularly popular as a home for winged recoms. The low gravity -- about 1/6th G -- combines with full atmosphere inside the spacious dome habitats to make a perfect environment for bird and bat recoms to spread their wings. | =====Low gravity===== |
| | Luna is particularly popular as a home for winged recoms. The low gravity -- about 1/6th G -- combines with full atmosphere inside the spacious dome habitats to make a perfect environment for some [[recom size|small]] bird and bat recoms to spread their wings. |
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