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The '''Mirzak Institute for Biological Preservation''', known more widely as '''Chen's Menagerie''' after former Chancellor [[Linge Chen]] is a biological reserve and research institute in [[ | The '''Mirzak Institute for Biological Preservation''', known more widely as '''Chen's Menagerie''' after former Chancellor [[Linge Chen]] is a biological reserve and research institute in [[Daxia]]. Originally a zoological garden created for the enjoyment of Chen himself, it was repurposed after his death. It now houses hundreds of animal specimens from all over the world along with local fauna and hosts an unknown number of labs, many below ground level. | ||
[[File:Menagerie.jpg|thumb|Aerial view of Chen's Menagerie]] | [[File:Menagerie.jpg|thumb|Aerial view of Chen's Menagerie]] | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
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By 2006 the menagerie was opened to high ranking members of the [[Party of Daxian Democrats|Party]] and their families for recreational purposes. The general public however was mostly uninformed about the purpose of the facility and were not allowed access. The 1,500 acre property was fenced off from the outside world by checkpoints, concrete walls, watchtowers, barbed wire and a 200-strong detachment of Chancellery guards that were on duty 24/7. | By 2006 the menagerie was opened to high ranking members of the [[Party of Daxian Democrats|Party]] and their families for recreational purposes. The general public however was mostly uninformed about the purpose of the facility and were not allowed access. The 1,500 acre property was fenced off from the outside world by checkpoints, concrete walls, watchtowers, barbed wire and a 200-strong detachment of Chancellery guards that were on duty 24/7. | ||
Following the 2007 conquest of [[Ixa'Taka]], the treasures of Mezro were plundered by the army, including around three hundred crocodiles, monitor lizards, turtles and other reptilians kept by King Cacama. These reptiles were transported back to | Following the 2007 conquest of [[Ixa'Taka]], the treasures of Mezro were plundered by the army, including around three hundred crocodiles, monitor lizards, turtles and other reptilians kept by King Cacama. These reptiles were transported back to Daxia where Chen ordered the construction of the Reptile Quadrant and artificial lakes to house them. After the death of Chen in 2012 the facility was renamed to the Mirzak Institute for Biological Preservation and an animal research and conservation center was opened, while retaining the zoo portion and opening it to the public. | ||
[[File:Farfour the orangutan.jpg|thumb|The orangutan Farfour in 2018]] | [[File:Farfour the orangutan.jpg|thumb|The orangutan Farfour in 2018]] | ||
==Sub Sectors== | ==Sub Sectors== | ||
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*'''Avian Dome''' - Contains toucans, parrots, cockatoos and approximately two hundred flamingos | *'''Avian Dome''' - Contains toucans, parrots, cockatoos and approximately two hundred flamingos | ||
*'''The Penguin Exhibit''' - Hosts the descendants of a penguin colony brought from [[Stenza]] during the last imperial period. | *'''The Penguin Exhibit''' - Hosts the descendants of a penguin colony brought from [[Stenza]] during the last imperial period. | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Daxia]] | ||
[[Category:IXWB]] | [[Category:IXWB]] | ||