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| name = International Nature Preserve | | name = International Nature Preserve | ||
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| image_caption = | | image_caption = View of Maziksound, International Nature Preserve | ||
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==Background== | ==Background== | ||
The idea of an international nature preserve was discussed as early as the years immediately following the [[First Great War]], but no international body existed that could govern such a location and siting the preserve was a contentious issue. Most advocates argued the preserve had to be completely free of sovereign influence, and few nations which otherwise supported the project were willing to surrender territory for such a purpose. Land in northern [[Crona]] - particularly within sparsely populated portions of [[Venua'tino]] - became a viable option during [[The Deluge]] | The idea of an international nature preserve was discussed as early as the years immediately following the [[First Great War]], but no international body existed that could govern such a location and siting the preserve was a contentious issue. Most advocates argued the preserve had to be completely free of sovereign influence, and few nations which otherwise supported the project were willing to surrender territory for such a purpose. Land in northern [[Crona]] - particularly within sparsely populated portions of [[Venua'tino]], which had been under [[League of Nations]] authority since 1967 - became a viable option during [[The Deluge]] as the region received renewed international attention. The League of Nations subsequently passed a Preserve Act authorizing the creation of a preserve in 2016. A land survey conducted in 2017 found significant non-populated and non-grazing areas which were suitable for use, and the Cronan preserve was formally designated in 2018. | ||
==Administration== | ==Administration== | ||
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The Geodesic Climate "City" is an expansive area about 20 miles from Aurora City which has forty freestanding climate controlled geodesic domes designed for preservation of foreign flora, insect life, as well as small mammals and amphibians. The domes retain much of the sun's natural heat due to the way they are constructed and need only modest electric heat powered by a nuclear reactor (the Geodesic Nuclear Power Facility) constructed about ten miles from the dome city. Most of the forty domes are about 100 feet in diameter and they are maintained by the Ecological Studies Agency. Each dome is intended to preserve a specific region's flora and fauna, and accordingly the climate controls in each match conditions of the source of the creatures and plants. Strict policies preventing cross-contamination are in place. The dome city began construction in 2019 and was completed in 2024, with significant delays due to the [[Final War of the Deluge]]. | The Geodesic Climate "City" is an expansive area about 20 miles from Aurora City which has forty freestanding climate controlled geodesic domes designed for preservation of foreign flora, insect life, as well as small mammals and amphibians. The domes retain much of the sun's natural heat due to the way they are constructed and need only modest electric heat powered by a nuclear reactor (the Geodesic Nuclear Power Facility) constructed about ten miles from the dome city. Most of the forty domes are about 100 feet in diameter and they are maintained by the Ecological Studies Agency. Each dome is intended to preserve a specific region's flora and fauna, and accordingly the climate controls in each match conditions of the source of the creatures and plants. Strict policies preventing cross-contamination are in place. The dome city began construction in 2019 and was completed in 2024, with significant delays due to the [[Final War of the Deluge]]. | ||
One dome, which contains a carefully curated mix of bugs and small animals from across the world, is open to the public year round. The "zoo dome" has become famous for its variety of colorful butterflies, who thrive in the dome's conditions and are easily seen in large numbers. Another well known dome is [[Kikpar]], which preserves flora and fauna native to central [[Sarpedon]] including [[Kikpari]]. In | One dome, which contains a carefully curated mix of bugs and small animals from across the world, is open to the public year round. The "zoo dome" has become famous for its variety of colorful butterflies, who thrive in the dome's conditions and are easily seen in large numbers. Another well known dome is [[Kikpar]], which preserves flora and fauna native to central [[Sarpedon]] including [[Kikpari]]. In 2027, the Kikpari attempted to break out of the dome, injuring several researchers in the process before being suppressed. | ||
====Aurora City==== | ====Aurora City==== | ||
[[File:Seward Alaska aerial view.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Aurora City in 2026.]] | [[File:Seward Alaska aerial view.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Aurora City in 2026.]] | ||
Aurora City is the primary population center of the preserve and the only location where "civilian" economic activity is allowed. The permanent population of the City is about 2,000 and its primary economic sectors are government, tourism and transportation. The only large airport and seaport within the preserve are located in Aurora City. It has a small downtown area with shops, restaurants, and one [[Catholic Church]], Our Lady of the Snows, which is part of the Archdiocese of [[New | Aurora City is the primary population center of the preserve and the only location where "civilian" economic activity is allowed. The permanent population of the City is about 2,000 and its primary economic sectors are government, tourism and transportation. The only large airport and seaport within the preserve are located in Aurora City. It has a small downtown area with shops, restaurants, and one [[Catholic Church]], Our Lady of the Snows, which is part of the Archdiocese of [[New Harren|Port St. Charles]]. Hotels are the most prominent structures in Aurora City, though the large Protected Lands and Sea Lanes Authority complex is the largest building in town, and it serves as the de facto governmental headquarters for the preserve. The city's location, an old Venua'tino fishing village, was chosen due to its natural sheltered harbor as well as stunning mountain views. Within Aurora City, the [[Taler]] is used as the de facto currency of exchange, and a majority of foreign visitors are from the [[Levantine Union]] or [[Nysdra Sea Treaty Association]]. | ||
==Demographics== | ==Demographics== | ||
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==Crticism== | ==Crticism== | ||
The Preserve's existence has been criticized by some, including the government of [[ | The Preserve's existence has been criticized by some, including the government of [[Ardmore]], as a form of {{wp|imperialism}} due to its appropriation of lands previously belonging to the [[Venua'tino]]. The scientific mission carried out at the Preserve has also been criticized, with the climate adaption and geodesic programs in particular viewed as "irresponsible" by some within the scientific community. In addition, the cost of maintaining a nuclear power facility and the climate controls for large areas has been condemned by political parties in several countries. The project overall has been criticized in some corners as a "vanity project", with accusations that its otherwise laudable goal has been used as political cover for the activities of [[The Deluge]]. | ||
[[Category: Crona]] | [[Category: Crona]] | ||
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[[Category: IXWB]] | [[Category: IXWB]] | ||
[[Category: League of Nations]] | [[Category: League of Nations]] | ||
[[Category: Nature]] | |||
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