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>MattAtlas в 13:19, 30 сентября 2022

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	<center>''“Those eruptions? Ohmygosh, they were so cool!” - Part of an unnamed Venusian tourist’s review of the Idris Venusian Cruise Experience sightseeing package.''</center>		<center>''“Those eruptions? Ohmygosh, they were so cool!” - Part of an unnamed Venusian tourist’s review of the Idris Venusian Cruise Experience sightseeing package.''</center>

	Venus is an incredibly hot and miserable planet. The mass of its atmosphere is 93 times that of Earth's, equivalent to the crushing depths of the deep ocean. This atmosphere is extremely thick and toxic, composed primarily of carbon dioxide and nitrogen, and this generates the strongest greenhouse effect in the Solar System, creating an average surface temperature of at least 462 C (864 F). Due to these crushing conditions, no Venusians live on the surface. Instead, they rely on floating aerostats – which have become a key part of Venus, and more importantly its society.		Venus is an incredibly hot and miserable planet. The mass of its atmosphere is 93 times that of Earth's, equivalent to the crushing depths of the deep ocean. This atmosphere is extremely thick and toxic, composed primarily of carbon dioxide and nitrogen, and this generates the strongest greenhouse effect in the Solar System, creating an average surface temperature of at least 462 C (864 F). Due to these crushing conditions, '''no Venusians live on the surface.''' Instead, they rely on floating aerostats – which have become a key part of Venus, and more importantly its society.

	A Venusian year lasts 225 Earth days. A normal day on Venus lasts much longer than that of Earth due to the slow rotation, taking 243 Earth days to make one Venusian day. Venus spins backwards when compared to the other planets in the Sol system, causing the sun to rise in the west and set in the east. It rains sulphuric acid on the surface and the atmosphere is so thick that it exerts massive amounts of pressure on the surface. This crushes all but the most structurally reinforced habitats below the cloud layer, practically all of which are extremely specialised research habitats, with the rest destroyed by caustic acid rain. The planet hosts massive amounts of volcanic activity, which spew even more toxic gases into the atmosphere – although these are often co-opted as tourist attractions visible from cubicles in the aerostats or through windows in shuttles. Almost no sunlight reaches the surface of the planet, despite the temperature.		A Venusian year lasts 225 Earth days. A normal day on Venus lasts much longer than that of Earth due to the slow rotation, taking 243 Earth days to make one Venusian day. Venus spins backwards when compared to the other planets in the Sol system, causing the sun to rise in the west and set in the east. It rains sulphuric acid on the surface and the atmosphere is so thick that it exerts massive amounts of pressure on the surface. This crushes all but the most structurally reinforced habitats below the cloud layer, practically all of which are extremely specialised research habitats, with the rest destroyed by caustic acid rain. The planet hosts massive amounts of volcanic activity, which spew even more toxic gases into the atmosphere – although these are often co-opted as tourist attractions visible from cubicles in the aerostats or through windows in shuttles. Almost no sunlight reaches the surface of the planet, despite the temperature.
	==Cytherean Culture==		==Cytherean Culture==

>MattAtlas в 13:18, 30 сентября 2022

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	<center>''“Jintarians have been governed by Cythereans for a century now, but no more! No more will the Jintarian have to stand by and let clueless addicts govern them! No more!” – Excerpt from Hendrik Strom’s famous campaign speech to a crowd of around million Jintarians in Jintarian Parabing.''</center>		<center>''“Jintarians have been governed by Cythereans for a century now, but no more! No more will the Jintarian have to stand by and let clueless addicts govern them! No more!” – Excerpt from Hendrik Strom’s famous campaign speech to a crowd of around million Jintarians in Jintarian Parabing.''</center>

	Venus’ government is, on the surface, fairly simple: each aerostat has its own governor, which is elected through a democratic vote where all registered citizens can participate. Each district likewise has its own representative, elected in the very same manner. However, Venus places little to no effort in fighting any sort of corruption, often staffing its anti-corruption bureaus as if they were vacation homes for retired politicians. This has led to Venus’ government historically being among the most corrupt and inefficient in the Spur, with a record period of 11 years without any significant reform (according to the Xanusii News Service’s Venusian Insight scoop of 2431, with a significant ~~reform’~~ classified as any bill that implements a new social or governmental program). District representatives and aerostat governors alike are often accused by independent news services of collaborating in the Venusian drug trade to disgusting degrees, pocketing bribe money left and right and willingly ignoring the issues that plague Venus. Moreover, competition is at an all-time low on Venus, with all of its sectors practically monopolised by a select few companies. Venus’ media freedom ranks at its highest peak ever according to Venusian and some Solarian outlets, but independent news services often instead rank it at the bottom due to the VSI’s absolute stranglehold on the media services.		Venus’ government is, on the surface, fairly simple: each aerostat has its own governor, which is elected through a democratic vote where all registered citizens can participate. Each district likewise has its own representative, elected in the very same manner. However, Venus places little to no effort in fighting any sort of corruption, often staffing its anti-corruption bureaus as if they were vacation homes for retired politicians. This has led to Venus’ government historically being among the most corrupt and inefficient in the Spur, with a record period of '''11 years without any significant reform''' (according to the Xanusii News Service’s ''Venusian Insight'' scoop of 2431, with a "significant reform" classified as any bill that implements a new social or governmental program). District representatives and aerostat governors alike are often accused by independent news services of collaborating in the Venusian drug trade to disgusting degrees, pocketing bribe money left and right and willingly ignoring the issues that plague Venus. Moreover, competition is at an all-time low on Venus, with all of its sectors practically monopolised by a select few companies. Venus’ media freedom ranks at its highest peak ever according to Venusian and some Solarian outlets, but independent news services often instead rank it at the bottom due to the VSI’s absolute stranglehold on the media services.

	Under the surface, Venus has many de-facto exceptions given to it by the Solarian law apparatus. Drug trade and consumption are essentially completely allowed on Venus, with the VPPF not particularly inclined to ever prosecute these crimes due to their profitability. Whatever narcotics one may desire are nearly always handed over-the-counter at Zeng-Hu pharmacies, which present a ''technically legal'' front – and, as a result, no perquisitions ever occur.		Under the surface, Venus has many de-facto exceptions given to it by the Solarian law apparatus. Drug trade and consumption are essentially completely allowed on Venus, with the VPPF not particularly inclined to ever prosecute these crimes due to their profitability. Whatever narcotics one may desire are nearly always handed over-the-counter at Zeng-Hu pharmacies, which present a ''technically legal'' front – and, as a result, no perquisitions ever occur.

>MattAtlas в 13:17, 30 сентября 2022

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	The '''Chiye-Gyo District''' was helped to fame by corporate investment rather than Venus' municipal government. It was a district constructed and leased to the megacorporations to function as a corporate hub on the planet, where one can find any corporate facility they wish for, whether that be corporate-sponsored universities or Idris shopping malls to buy the newest clothing catalogue at. Nanotrasen used to have a presence here as well, but their assets here have been entirely handed off to Einstein Engines. Because of this megacorporate presence, Chiye-Gyo is often used as a backdoor out of Venus for those wanting to leave the planet, with the corporations offering contracts both in Sol and abroad to Venusians willing to take them – Jintarians and Cythereans alike. Of course, many of these Venusians also have to undergo mandatory training courses in Chiye-Gyo to bring them up to speed with their new job. Following the Industrial Reclamation Decree and the nationalisation of Nanotrasen property, their workers were offered to transfer abroad in the Republic of Biesel by the corporation if they wished to leave the Alliance. ''"Straight laced like Chiye-Gyo's corpos"'' is a slang phrase used by Cythereans to refer to someone who's too serious. "Corpos" can often be substituted with "goons", "suits" or other demeaning terms.		The '''Chiye-Gyo District''' was helped to fame by corporate investment rather than Venus' municipal government. It was a district constructed and leased to the megacorporations to function as a corporate hub on the planet, where one can find any corporate facility they wish for, whether that be corporate-sponsored universities or Idris shopping malls to buy the newest clothing catalogue at. Nanotrasen used to have a presence here as well, but their assets here have been entirely handed off to Einstein Engines. Because of this megacorporate presence, Chiye-Gyo is often used as a backdoor out of Venus for those wanting to leave the planet, with the corporations offering contracts both in Sol and abroad to Venusians willing to take them – Jintarians and Cythereans alike. Of course, many of these Venusians also have to undergo mandatory training courses in Chiye-Gyo to bring them up to speed with their new job. Following the Industrial Reclamation Decree and the nationalisation of Nanotrasen property, their workers were offered to transfer abroad in the Republic of Biesel by the corporation if they wished to leave the Alliance. ''"Straight laced like Chiye-Gyo's corpos"'' is a slang phrase used by Cythereans to refer to someone who's too serious. "Corpos" can often be substituted with "goons", "suits" or other demeaning terms.

	The '''Parabing District''' is Binyaria’s most populated district, representing where the majority of its population resides. It is where most of the Cytherean life takes place, with its many stylish apartments, estates and houses, but is not lacking in entertainment and hosts a number of clubs, PC cafes, karaoke joints, laid-back bars, and fast food restaurants complete with glowing neon lights. Parabing also sees a high amount of Jintarian thoroughfare in its districts, both because of its entertainment opportunities and for work reasons, as some Jintarians that live downstairs can find employment in Parabing’s chemical and pharmaceuticals complexes. "Putting the bing-o in Parabing!" is an expression used by particularly goofy Jintarians and Cythereans as another way of saying "Bingo!". It is, however, very informal and somewhat ridiculous, so it is only used among good friends, most often after a drink or five. Jintarian Parabing hosts a fairly large number of immigrant workers in its Jintarian side, where it hosts the largest population of Martian immigrants in the Spur as a result of Violet Dawn.		The '''Parabing District''' is Binyaria’s most populated district, representing where the majority of its population resides. It is where most of the Cytherean life takes place, with its many stylish apartments, estates and houses, but is not lacking in entertainment and hosts a number of clubs, PC cafes, karaoke joints, laid-back bars, and fast food restaurants complete with glowing neon lights. Parabing also sees a high amount of Jintarian thoroughfare in its districts, both because of its entertainment opportunities and for work reasons, as some Jintarians that live downstairs can find employment in Parabing’s chemical and pharmaceuticals complexes. ''"Putting the bing-o in Parabing!"'' is an expression used by particularly goofy Jintarians and Cythereans as another way of saying "Bingo!". It is, however, very informal and somewhat ridiculous, so it is only used among good friends, most often after a drink or five. Jintarian Parabing hosts a fairly large number of immigrant workers in its Jintarian side, where it hosts the largest population of Martian immigrants in the Spur as a result of Violet Dawn.

	While hardly as famous as any of its higher counterparts, the '''Central Binyarian Power Complex''' on level ten is one of the most important levels in the entire aerostat. The Complex provides fission-based power to the entire aerostat using a network of massive fusion generators. The amount of equipment needed to ensure that power flows and the generators continue functioning has turned the Complex into a massive labyrinth of tunnels and industrial machinery that are difficult to navigate through and very easy to become lost in. As a result the Complex is informally known as "the Labyrinth" and has very few legal permanent residents. The tunnels of the Complex are often poorly-lit and filled with stagnant air due to insufficient ventilation. Due to the construction of the Complex noises are able to easily travel through it, and the groaning of machinery and hissing of coolant pipes can echo through miles of tunnels. The Labyrinth is seen as a very unsettling place by both Cythereans and Jintarians, and the disquieting nature of it and similar power facilities have become fodder for the Cytherean film industry. This place's pervasion in pop culture has led to the creation of some creative slang phrases, such as ''"Have you come from the Labyrinth?"'' to refer to an ugly person for Cythereans, or ''"The Labyrinth's got nothing on you"'' to refer to a particularly cool person for Jintarians. Both cultures attempt to one-up the other, with Cythereans using this complex as a negative attribute and Jintarians attempting to reclaim it.		While hardly as famous as any of its higher counterparts, the '''Central Binyarian Power Complex''' on level ten is one of the most important levels in the entire aerostat. The Complex provides fission-based power to the entire aerostat using a network of massive fusion generators. The amount of equipment needed to ensure that power flows and the generators continue functioning has turned the Complex into a massive labyrinth of tunnels and industrial machinery that are difficult to navigate through and very easy to become lost in. As a result the Complex is informally known as "the Labyrinth" and has very few legal permanent residents. The tunnels of the Complex are often poorly-lit and filled with stagnant air due to insufficient ventilation. Due to the construction of the Complex noises are able to easily travel through it, and the groaning of machinery and hissing of coolant pipes can echo through miles of tunnels. The Labyrinth is seen as a very unsettling place by both Cythereans and Jintarians, and the disquieting nature of it and similar power facilities have become fodder for the Cytherean film industry. This place's pervasion in pop culture has led to the creation of some creative slang phrases, such as ''"Have you come from the Labyrinth?"'' to refer to an ugly person for Cythereans, or ''"The Labyrinth's got nothing on you"'' to refer to a particularly cool person for Jintarians. Both cultures attempt to one-up the other, with Cythereans using this complex as a negative attribute and Jintarians attempting to reclaim it.

>MattAtlas в 13:16, 30 сентября 2022

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	One of the most stereotyped and divisive elements within the Spur, the term “Venusian culture” is intrinsically tied to Cythereans due to their overwhelming presence and influence within interstellar media – despite it being an umbrella term for both the Cytherean and Jintarian cultures. Nearly always opposing the values of one another, including in politics, fashion, economics and down to even details such as favourite colours, they enjoy a symbiotic relationship that has been carefully cultivated throughout the decades of cohabitation. It is recognised that reliance on one another is essential to Venus’ society, despite the existence of fringe groups that find themselves radical proponents for a division of these two cultures. Still, these two groups tend to stereotype and tease the other whenever possible due to the sheer amount of differences. It is not unusual to see Cytherean and Jintarian couples, but it is definitely something that raises many eyebrows and much curiosity on the matter – except for celebrities, where this particular choice in partner may cause a bigger scandal than anticipated; and Venusians do love their scandals.		One of the most stereotyped and divisive elements within the Spur, the term “Venusian culture” is intrinsically tied to Cythereans due to their overwhelming presence and influence within interstellar media – despite it being an umbrella term for both the Cytherean and Jintarian cultures. Nearly always opposing the values of one another, including in politics, fashion, economics and down to even details such as favourite colours, they enjoy a symbiotic relationship that has been carefully cultivated throughout the decades of cohabitation. It is recognised that reliance on one another is essential to Venus’ society, despite the existence of fringe groups that find themselves radical proponents for a division of these two cultures. Still, these two groups tend to stereotype and tease the other whenever possible due to the sheer amount of differences. It is not unusual to see Cytherean and Jintarian couples, but it is definitely something that raises many eyebrows and much curiosity on the matter – except for celebrities, where this particular choice in partner may cause a bigger scandal than anticipated; and Venusians do love their scandals.
	==Venusian History==		==Venusian History==
	“If you want to make it here, you’ve gotta put your all into it! They’re complaining about their schedule? Maybe they shouldn’t have signed up to be an actor, then!” - Anne-Marie Cythère in an interview on the Binyarian exposé.		<center>''“If you want to make it here, you’ve gotta put your all into it! They’re complaining about their schedule? Maybe they shouldn’t have signed up to be an actor, then!” - Anne-Marie Cythère in an interview on the Binyarian exposé.''</center>

	===Initial Settlement===		===Initial Settlement===
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	A Venusian year lasts 225 Earth days. A normal day on Venus lasts much longer than that of Earth due to the slow rotation, taking 243 Earth days to make one Venusian day. Venus spins backwards when compared to the other planets in the Sol system, causing the sun to rise in the west and set in the east. It rains sulphuric acid on the surface and the atmosphere is so thick that it exerts massive amounts of pressure on the surface. This crushes all but the most structurally reinforced habitats below the cloud layer, practically all of which are extremely specialised research habitats, with the rest destroyed by caustic acid rain. The planet hosts massive amounts of volcanic activity, which spew even more toxic gases into the atmosphere – although these are often co-opted as tourist attractions visible from cubicles in the aerostats or through windows in shuttles. Almost no sunlight reaches the surface of the planet, despite the temperature.		A Venusian year lasts 225 Earth days. A normal day on Venus lasts much longer than that of Earth due to the slow rotation, taking 243 Earth days to make one Venusian day. Venus spins backwards when compared to the other planets in the Sol system, causing the sun to rise in the west and set in the east. It rains sulphuric acid on the surface and the atmosphere is so thick that it exerts massive amounts of pressure on the surface. This crushes all but the most structurally reinforced habitats below the cloud layer, practically all of which are extremely specialised research habitats, with the rest destroyed by caustic acid rain. The planet hosts massive amounts of volcanic activity, which spew even more toxic gases into the atmosphere – although these are often co-opted as tourist attractions visible from cubicles in the aerostats or through windows in shuttles. Almost no sunlight reaches the surface of the planet, despite the temperature.
	==Cytherean Culture==		==Cytherean Culture==
	''“[...] Sol knowingly perpetrates that deluded Venusian perversion of human values, where the greed of the individual is placed on a pedestal for all to see and envy, where lust becomes paramount both for money and for man, where hard work and pride are substituted for laziness and a manic social anxiety. In this place, the ugly truth has a model’s face [...]” - Commander Ganesh Shrivastav (2411 - Present) in an impassioned speech to the Xanu parliament, regarding the Solarian threat.''		<center>''“[...] Sol knowingly perpetrates that deluded Venusian perversion of human values, where the greed of the individual is placed on a pedestal for all to see and envy, where lust becomes paramount both for money and for man, where hard work and pride are substituted for laziness and a manic social anxiety. In this place, the ugly truth has a model’s face [...]” - Commander Ganesh Shrivastav (2411 - Present) in an impassioned speech to the Xanu parliament, regarding the Solarian threat.''</center>

	Cytherean culture’s paramount concept is '''climbing the social ladder'''. This is the one concept that is '''utterly important''' to every single Cytherean, and each of them has their own view on what it entails. This social ladder can be interpreted in many ways – for some, it’s gaining an immense amount of followers on social media, while for others it’s becoming a spur-wide celebrity through a career in acting. It is universally considered to only be climbable through activities that inherently make you more popular among others, contributing to the reason why the extreme majority of Cythereans reject any sort of physical labour that does not provide this opportunity. It isn’t seen as strictly necessary to remain on Venus in order to climb the social ladder, and glory is considered to be attainable even outside of Venus itself – but most consider it an eventual necessity to come back and show off.		Cytherean culture’s paramount concept is '''climbing the social ladder'''. This is the one concept that is '''utterly important''' to every single Cytherean, and each of them has their own view on what it entails. This social ladder can be interpreted in many ways – for some, it’s gaining an immense amount of followers on social media, while for others it’s becoming a spur-wide celebrity through a career in acting. It is universally considered to only be climbable through activities that inherently make you more popular among others, contributing to the reason why the extreme majority of Cythereans reject any sort of physical labour that does not provide this opportunity. It isn’t seen as strictly necessary to remain on Venus in order to climb the social ladder, and glory is considered to be attainable even outside of Venus itself – but most consider it an eventual necessity to come back and show off.
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	Many trends originate in Binyaria’s Parabing District, and are locally called '''“wankukai”''' trends. Wankukai clothes are either what’s popular in the Mile's clubbing scene or, less popularly, something slightly more appropriate for streetwear. Masculine looks often have plain, solid colored pants in dark colours with slim, usually designer belts, and often have simple dress shoes or sneakers. Translucent button-ups with LED or neon-tubing designs up the arms or across the chest are popular, as well as similarly designed, fitted tank tops to accentuate the arms. Some even elect to go shirtless. Suit jackets matching one’s pants are also common, as well as leather jackets with LED or neon designs on the back. As for more feminine looks, miniskirts, short shorts, and -- for the brave -- microskirts are commonplace, often paired with simple low heels, flats, or sneakers. Colourful dress shirts, qipao blouses, and standard blouses are all common as well, featuring designs similar to masculine looks. Dresses of all lengths usually have a high-slit, reaching all the way up the thigh, and are often intricately decorated with LED and neon-tubing. Though suit jackets and leather jackets with designs are common among feminine looks as well, they are occasionally cropped to just below or at the ribs.		Many trends originate in Binyaria’s Parabing District, and are locally called '''“wankukai”''' trends. Wankukai clothes are either what’s popular in the Mile's clubbing scene or, less popularly, something slightly more appropriate for streetwear. Masculine looks often have plain, solid colored pants in dark colours with slim, usually designer belts, and often have simple dress shoes or sneakers. Translucent button-ups with LED or neon-tubing designs up the arms or across the chest are popular, as well as similarly designed, fitted tank tops to accentuate the arms. Some even elect to go shirtless. Suit jackets matching one’s pants are also common, as well as leather jackets with LED or neon designs on the back. As for more feminine looks, miniskirts, short shorts, and -- for the brave -- microskirts are commonplace, often paired with simple low heels, flats, or sneakers. Colourful dress shirts, qipao blouses, and standard blouses are all common as well, featuring designs similar to masculine looks. Dresses of all lengths usually have a high-slit, reaching all the way up the thigh, and are often intricately decorated with LED and neon-tubing. Though suit jackets and leather jackets with designs are common among feminine looks as well, they are occasionally cropped to just below or at the ribs.
	==Jintarian Culture==		==Jintarian Culture==
	''“J-I-N-T-A-R-I-A! Home of the free!” - Excerpt from Torchbearers, a famous Jintarian punk nu-metal song by Just Us, the most popular Jintarian band as of 2464.''		<center>''“J-I-N-T-A-R-I-A! Home of the free!” - Excerpt from Torchbearers, a famous Jintarian punk nu-metal song by Just Us, the most popular Jintarian band as of 2464.''</center>

	Jintarian culture can often be defined as the ''polar opposite'' of Cytherean culture in many facets, but it borrows as much as it opposes. Jintarians pride themselves on being the squeaky clean side of Venus – an approach which, unfortunately, makes their scene only truly appealing to Jintarians themselves and to contrarians across the galaxy. Regardless of how unpopular they may be on the interstellar scene, Jintarians tend to be extremely prideful of their accomplishments and often have a do-or-die attitude when it comes to carrying things out: after all, Venus is standing where it is thanks to them. This leads to a mostly punk-ish and contrarian culture, where keeping things real is incentivised, along with distancing yourself from Cytherea as much as possible in matters of fashion, music and even the celebrities one follows. As an example, while Cythereans prefer clothing that shows off as much skin as possible, Jintarians prefer the direct opposite of that – turtlenecks, sweaters, flannel shirts and other such clothes are very common in these communities.		Jintarian culture can often be defined as the ''polar opposite'' of Cytherean culture in many facets, but it borrows as much as it opposes. Jintarians pride themselves on being the squeaky clean side of Venus – an approach which, unfortunately, makes their scene only truly appealing to Jintarians themselves and to contrarians across the galaxy. Regardless of how unpopular they may be on the interstellar scene, Jintarians tend to be extremely prideful of their accomplishments and often have a do-or-die attitude when it comes to carrying things out: after all, Venus is standing where it is thanks to them. This leads to a mostly punk-ish and contrarian culture, where keeping things real is incentivised, along with distancing yourself from Cytherea as much as possible in matters of fashion, music and even the celebrities one follows. As an example, while Cythereans prefer clothing that shows off as much skin as possible, Jintarians prefer the direct opposite of that – turtlenecks, sweaters, flannel shirts and other such clothes are very common in these communities.
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	Most Jintarians opt to deliberately ignore Cytherea's big fashion brands, and many take pride in this willing ignorance -- instead opting to "buy Jintarian" when it comes to their clothing. As a result, most Jintarian clothing is produced using materials sourced from Jintaria itself and made in Jintarian-dominated aerostat districts. It isn’t unusual for Jintarian fashion to be exported off of Venus: simple Jintarian clothing has found a niche in cheap, affordable apparel and can be found in many shops and malls around the Spur. As of late, many more people are buying this type of clothing due to the living cost crisis created by the Phoron shortage. Additionally, Jintarian enterprises often run some philanthropic endeavours with certain lines of clothing, donating some of the earnings to a few good causes – one example is the ''Dawn'' line from the most famous Jintarian clothes company, Jinnel: a series of black tees where the imprint is that of a typical Martian dome, transitioning from a normal state to a destroyed and burnt one. 75% of the earnings from this line were donated to the Martian victims of the Violet Dawn disaster that now find their home in Jintaria.		Most Jintarians opt to deliberately ignore Cytherea's big fashion brands, and many take pride in this willing ignorance -- instead opting to "buy Jintarian" when it comes to their clothing. As a result, most Jintarian clothing is produced using materials sourced from Jintaria itself and made in Jintarian-dominated aerostat districts. It isn’t unusual for Jintarian fashion to be exported off of Venus: simple Jintarian clothing has found a niche in cheap, affordable apparel and can be found in many shops and malls around the Spur. As of late, many more people are buying this type of clothing due to the living cost crisis created by the Phoron shortage. Additionally, Jintarian enterprises often run some philanthropic endeavours with certain lines of clothing, donating some of the earnings to a few good causes – one example is the ''Dawn'' line from the most famous Jintarian clothes company, Jinnel: a series of black tees where the imprint is that of a typical Martian dome, transitioning from a normal state to a destroyed and burnt one. 75% of the earnings from this line were donated to the Martian victims of the Violet Dawn disaster that now find their home in Jintaria.
	==Aerostats==		==Aerostats==
	''“What do I know about Binyarians? All they do is take our stuff and never give anything back. It’s unfair!” - A quote by an unnamed Rathliner hydroponics specialist responding to the “What Do You Think About Your Fellow Venusians” survey, juxtaposed with an unnamed Binyarian actress’ answer, “About Rathliners? Well, they make our food, I guess?”''		<center>''“What do I know about Binyarians? All they do is take our stuff and never give anything back. It’s unfair!” - A quote by an unnamed Rathliner hydroponics specialist responding to the “What Do You Think About Your Fellow Venusians” survey, juxtaposed with an unnamed Binyarian actress’ answer, “About Rathliners? Well, they make our food, I guess?”''</center>

	Venusians dwell in aerostats floating in the habitable layer nicknamed '''“the Zone”''' above the sulphuric acid clouds masking the surface. These floating cities are primarily held in place by their natural oxygen content and large bags of hydrogen. Aerostats began with a size equal to the average city centre, but have since expanded to much larger sizes, with the largest ones rivalling other major cities in the Spur. Aerostats are divided into two main sections: Cytherea, which refers to the Cytherean-dominated areas above, and Jintaria, which refers to boyh the small pockets of Jintarians above ground but also (and mainly) the Jintarian cities under the respective districts.		Venusians dwell in aerostats floating in the habitable layer nicknamed '''“the Zone”''' above the sulphuric acid clouds masking the surface. These floating cities are primarily held in place by their natural oxygen content and large bags of hydrogen. Aerostats began with a size equal to the average city centre, but have since expanded to much larger sizes, with the largest ones rivalling other major cities in the Spur. Aerostats are divided into two main sections: Cytherea, which refers to the Cytherean-dominated areas above, and Jintaria, which refers to boyh the small pockets of Jintarians above ground but also (and mainly) the Jintarian cities under the respective districts.
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	==Government and Politics==		==Government and Politics==
	''“Jintarians have been governed by Cythereans for ~~centuries~~ now, but no more! No more will the Jintarian have to stand by and let clueless addicts govern them! No more!” – Excerpt from Hendrik Strom’s famous campaign speech to a crowd of around million Jintarians in Jintarian Parabing.''		<center>''“Jintarians have been governed by Cythereans for a century now, but no more! No more will the Jintarian have to stand by and let clueless addicts govern them! No more!” – Excerpt from Hendrik Strom’s famous campaign speech to a crowd of around million Jintarians in Jintarian Parabing.''</center>

	Venus’ government is, on the surface, fairly simple: each aerostat has its own governor, which is elected through a democratic vote where all registered citizens can participate. Each district likewise has its own representative, elected in the very same manner. However, Venus places little to no effort in fighting any sort of corruption, often staffing its anti-corruption bureaus as if they were vacation homes for retired politicians. This has led to Venus’ government historically being among the most corrupt and inefficient in the Spur, with a record period of 11 years without any significant reform (according to the Xanusii News Service’s Venusian Insight scoop of 2431, with a significant reform’ classified as any bill that implements a new social or governmental program). District representatives and aerostat governors alike are often accused by independent news services of collaborating in the Venusian drug trade to disgusting degrees, pocketing bribe money left and right and willingly ignoring the issues that plague Venus. Moreover, competition is at an all-time low on Venus, with all of its sectors practically monopolised by a select few companies. Venus’ media freedom ranks at its highest peak ever according to Venusian and some Solarian outlets, but independent news services often instead rank it at the bottom due to the VSI’s absolute stranglehold on the media services.		Venus’ government is, on the surface, fairly simple: each aerostat has its own governor, which is elected through a democratic vote where all registered citizens can participate. Each district likewise has its own representative, elected in the very same manner. However, Venus places little to no effort in fighting any sort of corruption, often staffing its anti-corruption bureaus as if they were vacation homes for retired politicians. This has led to Venus’ government historically being among the most corrupt and inefficient in the Spur, with a record period of 11 years without any significant reform (according to the Xanusii News Service’s Venusian Insight scoop of 2431, with a significant reform’ classified as any bill that implements a new social or governmental program). District representatives and aerostat governors alike are often accused by independent news services of collaborating in the Venusian drug trade to disgusting degrees, pocketing bribe money left and right and willingly ignoring the issues that plague Venus. Moreover, competition is at an all-time low on Venus, with all of its sectors practically monopolised by a select few companies. Venus’ media freedom ranks at its highest peak ever according to Venusian and some Solarian outlets, but independent news services often instead rank it at the bottom due to the VSI’s absolute stranglehold on the media services.
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	==Synthetics on Venus==		==Synthetics on Venus==
	''“It is the duty of Idris to provide the most perfect synthetics for the Venusian media enterprises [...]” - Excerpt from Alex Mason’s 2454 Q1 investor meeting.''		<center>''“It is the duty of Idris to provide the most perfect synthetics for the Venusian media enterprises [...]” - Excerpt from Alex Mason’s 2454 Q1 investor meeting.''</center>

	Positronics on Venus are mainly imported from around Sol, with Hephaestus and Einstein Engines being the chief providers of chassis and positronics for menial and service work alike. A product of their environment, these IPC are programmed with the local Cytherian or Jintarian accent according to their posting and purpose. Fielded by both the government and private entities, the aerostats of Venus are a prime hub of IPC activity, as well as the shell frame capital of the Alliance, pushing the boundaries of avant-garde taste and chassis modifications to fit all sorts of cosmetic and functional niches of an unhinged entertainment industry.		Positronics on Venus are mainly imported from around Sol, with Hephaestus and Einstein Engines being the chief providers of chassis and positronics for menial and service work alike. A product of their environment, these IPC are programmed with the local Cytherian or Jintarian accent according to their posting and purpose. Fielded by both the government and private entities, the aerostats of Venus are a prime hub of IPC activity, as well as the shell frame capital of the Alliance, pushing the boundaries of avant-garde taste and chassis modifications to fit all sorts of cosmetic and functional niches of an unhinged entertainment industry.

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	[[File:VenusSkyline.png\|thumb\|Binyaria from the outside, along with a few satellite aerostats.]]		[[File:VenusSkyline.png\|thumb\|Binyaria from the outside, along with a few satellite aerostats.]]
	Considered the Solarian Alliance’s entertainment and pharmaceutical capital, Venus exists as one of the oldest colonies within Sol and as one of the most populated worlds within the Spur. Its inhabitants live in aerostats dotted among the orange skies, where they can enjoy the highest tier of cinema, virtual reality, musicals, and so on. The Venusian population is divided – yet united – into two classes: the Cythereans, entertainment, service and generally white collar workers, and the Jintarians, the blue-collar working and middle class. Regardless of this divide and whichever stereotypes may exist, Jintarians and Cythereans recognise that the other is necessary for Venus to continue prospering.		Considered the Solarian Alliance’s entertainment and pharmaceutical capital, '''Venus''' exists as one of the oldest colonies within Sol and as one of the most populated worlds within the Spur. Its inhabitants live in aerostats dotted among the orange skies, where they can enjoy the highest tier of cinema, virtual reality, musicals, and so on. The Venusian population is divided – yet united – into two classes: the Cythereans, entertainment, service and generally white collar workers, and the Jintarians, the blue-collar working and middle class. Regardless of this divide and whichever stereotypes may exist, Jintarians and Cythereans recognise that the other is necessary for Venus to continue prospering.

	One of the most stereotyped and divisive elements within the Spur, the term “Venusian culture” is intrinsically tied to Cythereans due to their overwhelming presence and influence within interstellar media – despite it being an umbrella term for both the Cytherean and Jintarian cultures. Nearly always opposing the values of one another, including in politics, fashion, economics and down to even details such as favourite colours, they enjoy a symbiotic relationship that has been carefully cultivated throughout the decades of cohabitation. It is recognised that reliance on one another is essential to Venus’ society, despite the existence of fringe groups that find themselves radical proponents for a division of these two cultures. Still, these two groups tend to stereotype and tease the other whenever possible due to the sheer amount of differences. It is not unusual to see Cytherean and Jintarian couples, but it is definitely something that raises many eyebrows and much curiosity on the matter – except for celebrities, where this particular choice in partner may cause a bigger scandal than anticipated; and Venusians do love their scandals.		One of the most stereotyped and divisive elements within the Spur, the term “Venusian culture” is intrinsically tied to Cythereans due to their overwhelming presence and influence within interstellar media – despite it being an umbrella term for both the Cytherean and Jintarian cultures. Nearly always opposing the values of one another, including in politics, fashion, economics and down to even details such as favourite colours, they enjoy a symbiotic relationship that has been carefully cultivated throughout the decades of cohabitation. It is recognised that reliance on one another is essential to Venus’ society, despite the existence of fringe groups that find themselves radical proponents for a division of these two cultures. Still, these two groups tend to stereotype and tease the other whenever possible due to the sheer amount of differences. It is not unusual to see Cytherean and Jintarian couples, but it is definitely something that raises many eyebrows and much curiosity on the matter – except for celebrities, where this particular choice in partner may cause a bigger scandal than anticipated; and Venusians do love their scandals.

>MattAtlas в 13:15, 30 сентября 2022

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>MattAtlas: AOAOAOAOAO

2022-09-07T12:58:41Z

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	==Synthetics on Eridani I==		==Synthetics on Eridani I==
	The vast majority of synthetics on Eridani I are owned by all sorts of corporations, whether domestic or foreign. Frames seen as ''chic'' such as Shells and Bishops are the only ones that can find their place at the top of the Eridanian hierarchy, either by being owned by wealthy Suits or CEOs as a status statement, by finding employment in Tokura’s Venusian-inspired nightclubs as bartenders, card dealers and so on, or by working in jobs that require excellent human-to-synthetic communication, such as offices or in the medical fields – Zeng-Hu especially hires many Shell doctors in its districts. On the other hand, Industrial frames and Baselines are almost always relegated to working in industrial, environmental or housing districts in engineering or maintenance fields, or alternatively in security fields for the various Eridanian PMCs. It is, of course, also possible for Shells and Bishops to hold security positions, even if they are of more expensive make. All of these IPC generally work non-stop hours, much more than even the most workaholic of Eridanians.		The vast majority of synthetics on Eridani I are owned by all sorts of corporations, whether domestic or foreign. Frames seen as ''chic'' such as Shells and Bishops are the only ones that can find their place at the top of the Eridanian hierarchy, either by being owned by wealthy Suits or CEOs as a status statement, by finding employment in Tokura’s Venusian-inspired nightclubs as bartenders, card dealers and so on, or by working in jobs that require excellent human-to-synthetic communication, such as offices or in the medical fields – Zeng-Hu especially hires many Shell doctors in its districts. On the other hand, Industrial frames and Baselines are almost always relegated to working in industrial, environmental or housing districts in engineering or maintenance fields, or alternatively in security fields for the various Eridanian PMCs. It is, of course, also possible for Shells and Bishops to hold security positions, even if they are of more expensive make. All of these IPC generally work non-stop hours, much more than even the most workaholic of Eridanians.

	The only synthetics that exist outside the megacities are scrappers or outdated models that ran or were discarded. Generally they live solitary lives, leeching off of what little energy they can find, and do not usually mesh with dregs: it is much harder to have to care for an IPC as well, and the risk is not worth it for most communities that cannot spare any electricity for them. Additionally, many dregs still hold resentment over IPC due to being the arguable cause of their predicament, which is the result of IPC replacing a significant part of the Eridanian lower class workforce.		The only synthetics that exist outside the megacities are scrappers or outdated models that ran or were discarded. Generally they live solitary lives, leeching off of what little energy they can find, and do not usually mesh with dregs: it is much harder to have to care for an IPC as well, and the risk is not worth it for most communities that cannot spare any electricity for them. Additionally, many dregs still hold resentment over IPC due to being the arguable cause of their predicament, which is the result of IPC replacing a significant part of the Eridanian lower class workforce.

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>MattAtlas: Eridani I (almost final) (if you post this prematurely I will ban you)

2022-09-07T12:58:01Z

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>MattAtlas: grammar

2022-09-04T10:41:19Z

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	=== Madiwa ===		=== Madiwa ===
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	'''Madiwa''' is the third largest Eridanian megacity and where '''Zeng-Hu''' is headquartered. It has the second highest number of environmental districts at '''9''', the most famous of which is '''the Diakite Garden''': a brilliant metallic dome built around a brilliant variety of different trees, flowers, and grasses all precisely organised into a great botanical garden. The facility was built originally by Zeng-Hu Pharmaceuticals as a place to house plant samples, however after some years the company found it more profitable to charge people for entry and use it as a venue for “outdoor” business conferences and even expensive entertainment acts. Getting access to the Gardens is very difficult, with tickets going for thousands of credits and repeat-entry passes going for hundreds of thousands. This cost makes it quite the statement of power or status for one to hold a business meeting in the Gardens, ~~though~~ there are gazebo-esque facilities in parts of the dome made specifically for business.		'''Madiwa''' is the third largest Eridanian megacity and where '''Zeng-Hu''' is headquartered. It has the second highest number of environmental districts at '''nine''', the most famous of which is '''the Diakite Garden''': a brilliant metallic dome built around a brilliant variety of different trees, flowers, and grasses all precisely organised into a great botanical garden. The facility was built originally by Zeng-Hu Pharmaceuticals as a place to house plant samples, however after some years the company found it more profitable to charge people for entry and use it as a venue for “outdoor” business conferences and even expensive entertainment acts. Getting access to the Gardens is very difficult, with tickets going for thousands of credits and repeat-entry passes going for hundreds of thousands. This cost makes it quite the statement of power or status for one to hold a business meeting in the Gardens, and there are gazebo-esque facilities in parts of the dome made specifically for business.

	Madiwa is a major medical and research centre and arguably hosts the planet's most advanced medical institutes and facilities. The '''Zeng–Hu Madiwan Polytechnic''' can be found in Madiwa, one of the premier Zeng-Hu polytechnic institutes. This university is where many graduates sponsored by Zeng-Hu find their home, both in Eridani and abroad, to be moulded into only the highest quality employees. At the same time, the Polytechnic is known for its soul-crushingly high standards, a result of the fusion between Zeng-Hu corporate culture and Suit workaholism. Many Zeng-Hu chief medical officers or hospital directors obtain further training in patient management at the Polytechnic institute.		Madiwa is a major medical and research centre and arguably hosts the planet's most advanced medical institutes and facilities. The '''Zeng–Hu Madiwan Polytechnic''' can be found in Madiwa, one of the premier Zeng-Hu polytechnic institutes. This university is where many graduates sponsored by Zeng-Hu find their home, both in Eridani and abroad, to be moulded into only the highest quality employees. At the same time, the Polytechnic is known for its soul-crushingly high standards, a result of the fusion between Zeng-Hu corporate culture and Suit workaholism. Many Zeng-Hu chief medical officers or hospital directors obtain further training in patient management at the Polytechnic institute.
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	== Work Tourism ==		== Work Tourism ==
	Eridani I’s status as a gigantic trade and labour hub means that it receives an immense flux of immigration. This immigration, however, is a curious type when compared to all other planets: many people from across the Spur come to Eridani for an average amount of 6 years for humans in order to find better-paying labour. These immigrants are referred to as '''work tourists''' by Eridanians and even across the Spur. These work tourists often incorporate some words of Suit slang into their vocabulary in order to fit into Eridanian society slightly more, but never end up quite submitting to Eridani’s crushing demands. Work tourists often work a similar work week to other planets in the Spur, which is shorter than the Eridanian work week of ten hours across six days. This leads to some resentment towards work tourists, and sometimes even jealousy. Eridanian opinions on this matter vary, but most of them recognize that they do bring in a good amount of credits.		Eridani I’s status as a gigantic trade and labour hub means that it receives an immense flux of immigration. This immigration, however, is a curious type when compared to all other planets: many people from across the Spur come to Eridani for an average amount of six years for humans in order to find better-paying labour. These immigrants are referred to as '''work tourists''' by Eridanians and even across the Spur. These work tourists often incorporate some words of Suit slang into their vocabulary in order to fit into Eridanian society slightly more, but never end up quite submitting to Eridani’s crushing demands. Work tourists often work a similar work week to other planets in the Spur, which is shorter than the Eridanian work week of ten hours across six days. This leads to some resentment towards work tourists, and sometimes even jealousy. Eridanian opinions on this matter vary, but most of them recognize that they do bring in a good amount of credits.

	A common example of this work tourism is the '''Eridani PMC Academy'''. This academy is shared by all EPMCs and carries out a crucial function: it is not only where Eridanian native PMCs are trained, but also where foreign EPMCs must go for '''at least one month''' in order to acclimatise to Suit and Eridanian culture. This acclimatisation training is named '''the Foreign Hire Program''', but is colloquially referred to as '''the Internship'''. This month-long program trains foreign hires in their relevant fields to make sure that their knowledge is up to par, but also mandates Eridanian culture classes, as these employees will end up having to speak to Eridanian superiors and colleagues quite often throughout their career. A foreign hire is referred to as '''pierced''' by Eridanians if they have not passed their Internship, at which point they are referred to as '''bought'''. Native Eridanian PMCs often look down on pierced foreign hires as being a step below them: as a result, hazing foreign hires during their Internship is quite common. For many Eridanians, this sentiment ends when a foreign hire passes the Internship, while others continue to look down on these foreign hires until they subjectively deem them as ''sufficiently integrated''.		A common example of this work tourism is the '''Eridani PMC Academy'''. This academy is shared by all EPMCs and carries out a crucial function: it is not only where Eridanian native PMCs are trained, but also where foreign EPMCs must go for '''at least one month''' in order to acclimatise to Suit and Eridanian culture. This acclimatisation training is named '''the Foreign Hire Program''', but is colloquially referred to as '''the Internship'''. This month-long program trains foreign hires in their relevant fields to make sure that their knowledge is up to par, but also mandates Eridanian culture classes, as these employees will end up having to speak to Eridanian superiors and colleagues quite often throughout their career. A foreign hire is referred to as '''pierced''' by Eridanians if they have not passed their Internship, at which point they are referred to as '''bought'''. Native Eridanian PMCs often look down on pierced foreign hires as being a step below them: as a result, hazing foreign hires during their Internship is quite common. For many Eridanians, this sentiment ends when a foreign hire passes the Internship, while others continue to look down on these foreign hires until they subjectively deem them as ''sufficiently integrated''.

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	Suit culture is homogenised and thus does not vary much in Eridani I from the standard. It does vary slightly, however, on a megacity level. Interestingly enough, there is rivalry between the megacities, but Eridanians lack a true sense of patriotism or duty to their city. Many would ditch their city or even planet in search for better pay, unless their new conditions would be incompatible with them: a Tokuran resident who is particularly inclined towards party culture would almost never move to Fantalu due to the lack of environmental districts. At the same time, it is simply easier for them to not move from their megacity and find better work there. More open-minded Suits can find elements of variation in foreign workers and their immigrant communities.		Suit culture is homogenised and thus does not vary much in Eridani I from the standard. It does vary slightly, however, on a megacity level. Interestingly enough, there is rivalry between the megacities, but Eridanians lack a true sense of patriotism or duty to their city. Many would ditch their city or even planet in search for better pay, unless their new conditions would be incompatible with them: a Tokuran resident who is particularly inclined towards party culture would almost never move to Fantalu due to the lack of environmental districts. At the same time, it is simply easier for them to not move from their megacity and find better work there. More open-minded Suits can find elements of variation in foreign workers and their immigrant communities.

	Dregs live a very difficult and uphill life, doubly so if they wish to remain dregs and refuse the few opportunities for reintegration that exist. They are the only ones on Eridani I to refer to the planet and its continents with the respective defunct names: '''Ekeke''' for Ifihan, '''Lukingo''' for Tokura, ''Ichida'' for Madiwa and '''Maluwashi''' for Fantalu. Using the modern names would mean bowing down to the culture that they despise. Dreg culture, much like Suit culture, varies on a settlement level and there are countless settlements to be found in Eridani I's underground.		Dregs live a very difficult and uphill life, doubly so if they wish to remain dregs and refuse the few opportunities for reintegration that exist. They are the only ones on Eridani I to refer to the planet and its continents with the respective defunct names: '''Ekeke''' for Ifihan, '''Lukingo''' for Tokura, '''Ichida''' for Madiwa and '''Maluwashi''' for Fantalu. Using the modern names would mean bowing down to the culture that they despise. Dreg culture, much like Suit culture, varies on a settlement level and there are countless settlements to be found in Eridani I's underground.

	== Megacities ==		== Megacities ==