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**Attn All Residents** - Moving Forward, The Future Is Now...

Posted April 13, 2022, 2:10 p.m. by Civilian Kenzo B'tren-Hyrushi (Governor) (James Sinclair)

A year…

A full year had passed since the changes began. First, a new administration. With that came changes in policy, spending, and foreign relationships. Then came the arrivals…

Holloway Heavy Industries, one of the largest corporations in Federation space, relocated its headquarters and manufacturing to the domed city bringing with it all of their personnel and staking claim to large buildings and areas of construction.

A massive uptick in mining production brought thousands and thousands of new workers. New residents meant an increased need for housing, food, clothing… all the necessities. That need was filled by thousands of enterprising merchants, vendors, suppliers (both legal and otherwise), and all the varying support workers that involved. Restaurants and shops began popping up all over, as did storefronts and apartment buildings of all sizes and levels of luxury. Indeed, even the Ferengi established a Trade Tower in the city, and it’s success has outshone many expectations on Ferengar. The rapid increase in population led to an increase in the overall dome footprint, allowing for more expansion until such time as the planet can support life more easily.

Supported by the abundance of minerals coming from the mines and the influx of tax-revenue from the new residents and trade, the OED administration set out on its most daring endeavor… opening the dome. To do this, massive planetary shield generators were erected. Capable of containing an atmosphere, the day the planetary shield came on line was a day of celebration throughout OED. Soon, the Terraforming Division had atmospheric generators online and working, and over a period of months there was an actual, breathable atmosphere outside the dome. The science and experimental technologies behind the feat is the subject of much discussion throughout the galaxy; and races not even part of the Federation sent delegations to study the achievement. That in turn led to the creation of the OED V Science and Engineering Academy, a facility built to study new and exciting applications of science and technology. Still in it’s infancy, the Academy has already developed a reputation for success.

To further the change from dome to planetary living, Terraforming has now embarked on transforming the very surface of the planet from a dust and rock riddled wasteland to a viable planetary ecosystem. This endeavor has attracted some of the greatest minds in engineering, biology, ecology, and terraforming to OED… along with a massive cadre of specialized laborers who work non-stop to transform the planet meter by meter. Most of the population still lives inside the dome, but there are an enterprising few who are making their way outside.

With such a huge and rapid increase in population, attention was also given to supporting those living there and protecting them from those who would do harm. To this end, a new Colonial Customs and Defense Authority was created and put into immediate action. So too was an organization few outside of the highest reaches of colonial authority know of: The Colonial Intelligence Agency. Both agencies have been furiously recruiting talent from all over the galaxy, and both strive to become adept at their respective duties. Working with them is the ever-present OED Police, who have also seen an influx of personnel and an uptick in activity requiring their attentions.

Politically, OED has become less reliant on Star Fleet as a whole. But where some had thought this to be a breaking point, it now turns out to be a relationship of great mutual benefit. Star Fleet maintains it’s presence within the colony, but with less of the colony relying on it for their needs, Star Fleet is now free to push the limits of influence further into the surrounding systems. This has been met with… let us just say ‘mixed emotions’… from many of the closer systems.

A new year brings limitless opportunities. New people, new ideas… new enemies? Such remains to be seen. All that is known now is that OED is on track for greatness. All it needs is the continuing and unwavering support of it’s people.


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