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	In the [[Ages#The Fourth Age\|Fourth Age]], the planet was rediscovered by an astronomy class on Utopia Polar, later allowed a field trip to visit it up close. They dug through records and found that it had always been known, just never acknowledged. The name was chosen, the textbooks were updated, and Utopia Ignoria continued to be a dreary giant ball of gas at the edge of the solar system, only now people cared about it.		In the [[Ages#The Fourth Age\|Fourth Age]], the planet was rediscovered by an astronomy class on Utopia Polar, later allowed a field trip to visit it up close. They dug through records and found that it had always been known, just never acknowledged. The name was chosen, the textbooks were updated, and Utopia Ignoria continued to be a dreary giant ball of gas at the edge of the solar system, only now people cared about it.

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	Utopia Gregaria, in the [[Utops Cluster]], is [[Gudersnipe\|Gudersnipe's]] chief [[shipyard]] and site of the large-scale fabrication foundries used to build most of their larger machines.		Utopia Gregaria, in the [[Utops Cluster]], is [[Gudersnipe\|Gudersnipe's]] chief [[shipyard]] and site of the large-scale fabrication foundries used to build most of their larger machines.

	Many of the [[Ship ~~Classes~~\|capital-class]] ships and carriers used by the [[Gudersnipe Foundation]] and [[Gudersnipe School]] are constructed from start to finish at Utopia Gregaria. The other main shipyards are the [[Naupactus]] and [[Gallihop]] centers. Smaller support ships and freighters are either built at smaller shipyard or sub-contracted out. Fighters and transports are usually made at planet-side factories.		Many of the [[Ship Roles\|capital-class]] ships and carriers used by the [[Gudersnipe Foundation]] and [[Gudersnipe School]] are constructed from start to finish at Utopia Gregaria. The other main shipyards are the [[Naupactus]] and [[Gallihop]] centers. Smaller support ships and freighters are either built at smaller shipyard or sub-contracted out. Fighters and transports are usually made at planet-side factories.

	Utopia itself is a main-sequence star orbited by seven planets and the shipyard itself. Plasma from the star is piped through a 1.8-A.U.-long series of magnetic coils to heat the massive foundries.		Utopia itself is a main-sequence star orbited by seven planets and the shipyard itself. Plasma from the star is piped through a 1.8-A.U.-long series of magnetic coils to heat the massive foundries.

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Utopia Gregaria

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	For the workers in multi-occupant dormitories, small communications rooms are available where they can recieve at least a small amount of privacy for an hour or two a day. Here they can make contact with their families back home.		For the workers in multi-occupant dormitories, small communications rooms are available where they can recieve at least a small amount of privacy for an hour or two a day. Here they can make contact with their families back home.

			===Production Facilities===

			===Storage Fleets===
			While not considered a primary re-fit facility, many ships do come to Utopia Gregaria for this purpose. Still others are mothballed there, to be held in reserve.

			*[[Ghost Fleet]]
			*[[Trophy Fleet]]

	==Utopia Senioria==		==Utopia Senioria==

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	Utopia Gregaria is [[Gudersnipe\|Gudersnipe's]] chief [[shipyard]] and site of the large-scale fabrication foundries used to build most of their larger machines.		Utopia Gregaria, in the [[Utops Cluster]], is [[Gudersnipe\|Gudersnipe's]] chief [[shipyard]] and site of the large-scale fabrication foundries used to build most of their larger machines.

	Many of the [[Ship Classes\|capital-class]] ships and carriers used by the [[Gudersnipe Foundation]] and [[Gudersnipe School]] are constructed from start to finish at Utopia Gregaria. The other main shipyards are the [[Naupactus]] and [[Gallihop]] centers. Smaller support ships and freighters are either built at smaller shipyard or sub-contracted out. Fighters and transports are usually made at planet-side factories.		Many of the [[Ship Classes\|capital-class]] ships and carriers used by the [[Gudersnipe Foundation]] and [[Gudersnipe School]] are constructed from start to finish at Utopia Gregaria. The other main shipyards are the [[Naupactus]] and [[Gallihop]] centers. Smaller support ships and freighters are either built at smaller shipyard or sub-contracted out. Fighters and transports are usually made at planet-side factories.

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	Utopia Gregaria is [[Gudersnipe\|Gudersnipe's]] chief [[shipyard]] and site of the large-scale fabrication foundries used to build most of their larger machines.		Utopia Gregaria is [[Gudersnipe\|Gudersnipe's]] chief [[shipyard]] and site of the large-scale fabrication foundries used to build most of their larger machines.

	Many of the [[Ship Classes\|capital-class]] ships and carriers used by the [[Gudersnipe Foundation]] and [[Gudersnipe School]] are constructed from start to finish at Utopia Gregaria. The other main ~~shipyard is~~ the [[Naupactus]] ~~facility~~. Smaller support ships and freighters are either built at smaller shipyard or sub-contracted out. Fighters and transports are usually made at planet-side factories.		Many of the [[Ship Classes\|capital-class]] ships and carriers used by the [[Gudersnipe Foundation]] and [[Gudersnipe School]] are constructed from start to finish at Utopia Gregaria. The other main shipyards are the [[Naupactus]] and [[Gallihop]] centers. Smaller support ships and freighters are either built at smaller shipyard or sub-contracted out. Fighters and transports are usually made at planet-side factories.

	Utopia itself is a main-sequence star orbited by seven planets and the shipyard itself. Plasma from the star is piped through a 1.8-A.U.-long series of magnetic coils to heat the massive foundries.		Utopia itself is a main-sequence star orbited by seven planets and the shipyard itself. Plasma from the star is piped through a 1.8-A.U.-long series of magnetic coils to heat the massive foundries.

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EVA Workers

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	EVAs work in teams of two, with a third 'shirt-sleeve' controller on the station to monitor the EVA team's vital signs and a number of other factors. EVA shifts technically only last for 12 hours, but begin with at least 2 hours of shirt-sleeve prep-time.		EVAs work in teams of two, with a third 'shirt-sleeve' controller on the station to monitor the EVA team's vital signs and a number of other factors. EVA shifts technically only last for 12 hours, but begin with at least 2 hours of shirt-sleeve prep-time.

	A controller is always on duty with the EVA-team, though a team can expect to cycle through at least 4 different controllers over the course of their 14-hour workday. EVA workers take electrolyte suppliments before each mission, and recieve nutrients and water through a small pump and nipple mounted inside their helmet. They do not return from the EVA until their shift is up, but take ~~a10~~-minute "suit break" every two hours. EVA work is the most physically demanding part of shipbuilding.		A controller is always on duty with the EVA-team, though a team can expect to cycle through at least 4 different controllers over the course of their 14-hour workday. EVA workers take electrolyte suppliments before each mission, and recieve nutrients and water through a small pump and nipple mounted inside their helmet. They do not return from the EVA until their shift is up, but take a 10-minute "suit break" every two hours. EVA work is the most physically demanding part of shipbuilding.

	====Shirt-sleeve Controllers====		====Shirt-sleeve Controllers====

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Characteristics

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	The second and third planets of the Utopia system are primarily "bedroom" worlds, meant to provide shelter and housing for the workers on the station. Utopia System is a single-industry star system, with the entire labor force either working for the shipyard, or in some capacity to support the employees of the shipyard.		The second and third planets of the Utopia system are primarily "bedroom" worlds, meant to provide shelter and housing for the workers on the station. Utopia System is a single-industry star system, with the entire labor force either working for the shipyard, or in some capacity to support the employees of the shipyard.

	Both planets sit straight on their ~~axis~~ and offer little geographic diversity. They have mild climates with no seasonal variation. There are a number of artificial rivers, lakes, and streams, maintained primarily for irrigation or recreation. Food is produced hydroponically, with very little traditional farming.		Both planets sit straight on their axes and offer little geographic diversity. They have mild climates with no seasonal variation. There are a number of artificial rivers, lakes, and streams, maintained primarily for irrigation or recreation. Food is produced hydroponically, with very little traditional farming.

	Aside from recreational areas and cities, the planets are covered almost entirely by suburbs.		Aside from recreational areas and cities, the planets are covered almost entirely by suburbs.

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	Utopia Gregaria is [[Gudersnipe\|Gudersnipe's]] cheif [[shipyard]] and site of the large-scale fabrication facilities used to build most of their larger machines.		Utopia Gregaria is [[Gudersnipe\|Gudersnipe's]] cheif [[shipyard]] and site of the large-scale fabrication facilities used to build most of their larger machines.

	~~Every single~~ [[Ship Classes\|capital-class]] ~~ship~~ and ~~carrier~~ used by the [[Gudersnipe Foundation]] and [[Gudersnipe School]] is constructed from start to finish at Utopia Gregaria. Smaller support ships and freighters are either built at smaller shipyard or sub-contracted out. Fighters and transports are usually made at planet-side factories.		Many of the [[Ship Classes\|capital-class]] ships and carriers used by the [[Gudersnipe Foundation]] and [[Gudersnipe School]] are constructed from start to finish at Utopia Gregaria. The other main shipyard is the [[Naupactus]] facility. Smaller support ships and freighters are either built at smaller shipyard or sub-contracted out. Fighters and transports are usually made at planet-side factories.

	Utopia itself is a main-sequence star orbited by seven planets and the shipyard itself. Plasma from the star is piped through a 1.8 AU-long series of magnetic coils to heat the massive foundries.		Utopia itself is a main-sequence star orbited by seven planets and the shipyard itself. Plasma from the star is piped through a 1.8 AU-long series of magnetic coils to heat the massive foundries.

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	==Utopia Proper and Utopia Polar==		==Utopia Proper and Utopia Polar==

	Two larger, rocky worlds in the star's habitable zone, and the only inhabited planets in the Utopia System. The two worlds share roughly the same orbital path but at different inclinations. Every seven years their orbits bring them close enough to cause tidal surges in large bodies of water. If these worlds had oceans, this would likely result in major damage; however, the handful of lakes large enough to ~~affected~~ are mostly recreational, and accompanied by few permanent structures.		Two larger, rocky worlds in the star's habitable zone, and the only inhabited planets in the Utopia System. The two worlds share roughly the same orbital path but at different inclinations. Every seven years their orbits bring them close enough to cause tidal surges in large bodies of water. If these worlds had oceans, this would likely result in major damage; however, the handful of lakes large enough to show effect are mostly recreational, and accompanied by few permanent structures.

	===History===		===History===
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	==Utopia Gregaria==		==Utopia Gregaria==
	Gregaria was a very large rocky planet from which the ~~shipeyard~~ draws its name. It was the third planet in the system. During the Second Age and before the terraforming process ~~was begun~~ on Utopia Proper, Utopia Gregaria was ~~delibrately~~ torn apart by ~~a series of~~ controlled explosions, to provide shipbuilding materials and the yard itself.		Gregaria was a very large rocky planet from which the shipyard draws its name. It was the third planet in the system. During the Second Age and before the terraforming process on Utopia Proper, Utopia Gregaria was deliberately torn apart by controlled explosions, to provide shipbuilding materials and the yard itself.

	Dozens of moon-sized chunks survived the demolition and fragments of the planet were blown all over the solar system, some eventually forming a ring system around Utopia Senioria.		Dozens of moon-sized chunks survived the demolition and fragments of the planet were blown all over the solar system, some eventually forming a ring system around Utopia Senioria.

	===Labor Force===		===Labor Force===
	The station itself employs a total of 6.5 billion people. Only around 500,000 are full-time residents, the rest rotate off the station in a six-month cycle. Workers ~~are paid on a salar system, recieving~~ checks bimonthly, though they only work six months ~~out~~ of the year. Six months on station, six months off.		The station itself employs a total of 6.5 billion people. Only around 500,000 are full-time residents; the rest rotate off the station in a six-month cycle. Workers receive checks bimonthly, though they only work six months of the year. Six months on station, six months off.

	~~While on~~ station, work schedules very according to job-type. "Shirt-sleeve" workers, working within the station itself, typically work six 8-hour shifts within a 7-day work week, though overtime is expected. Payment is typically by salary, though they are compensated for overtime either monetarily or by extra days off. EVA-workers, ~~those working~~ outside the station in [[Shipyard#Stardock\|stardock]] work 12-hour shifts for three days, then recieve two days off; they not follow a 7-day work-week ~~like the rest of the station~~ but ~~rather~~ a 5-day schedule. EVA-workers are also better paid, though they do not ~~recieve~~ overtime-payment. ~~This is because~~ the 12-on, 12-off schedule is strictly enforced, picking up an extra shift or working more than 12 hours is a violation of contract. Though such actions are not punished, they are not rewarded.		On station, work schedules very according to job-type. "Shirt-sleeve" workers, working within the station itself, typically work six 8-hour shifts within a 7-day work week, though overtime is expected. Payment is typically by salary, though they are compensated for overtime either monetarily or by extra days off. EVA-workers, outside the station in [[Shipyard#Stardock\|stardock]], work 12-hour shifts for three days, then recieve two days off; they do not follow a 7-day work-week, but a 5-day schedule. EVA-workers are also better paid, though they do not receive overtime-payment. Because the 12-on, 12-off schedule is strictly enforced, picking up an extra shift or working more than 12 hours is a violation of contract. Though such actions are not punished, they are not rewarded.

	At any given time, there will be roughly 3.5 billion men and women working on Utopia Gregaria. 3 billion work the 6-month-on, six-month-off schedule, though they do not rotate all at once. The rotation is staggered in increments that corrsepond with a particular employee's work schedule.		At any given time, there will be roughly 3.5 billion men and women working on Utopia Gregaria. 3 billion work the 6-month-on, six-month-off schedule, though they do not rotate all at once. The rotation is staggered in increments that corrsepond with a particular employee's work schedule.

	====EVA Workers====		====EVA Workers====
	Around 1 billion are EVA, or Extra-Vehicular-Activity-workers, who labor in pressure suits outside the space station. Though the stardock protects them from solar radiation, they still must wear fully-equiped space suits for safety reasons. The suit has a completely independant life-support system, but uses an umbilical from the station for primary life support. The space suit is a "hard-hat" design specifically invented for use at Utopia-Gregaria.		Around 1 billion are EVA, or Extra-Vehicular-Activity-workers, who labor in pressure suits outside the space station. Though the stardock protects them from solar radiation, they still must wear fully-equiped space suits for safety reasons. The suit has a completely independant life-support system, but uses an umbilical from the station for primary life support. The space suit is a "hard-hat" design specifically invented for use at Utopia Gregaria.

	~~EVA's~~ work in teams of two, with a third shirt-sleeve controller on the station~~. The controller's task is~~ to monitor the EVA team's vital signs and a number of other factors. EVA shifts technically only last for 12 hours, but begin with at least 2 hours of shirt-sleeve prep-time.		EVAs work in teams of two, with a third 'shirt-sleeve' controller on the station to monitor the EVA team's vital signs and a number of other factors. EVA shifts technically only last for 12 hours, but begin with at least 2 hours of shirt-sleeve prep-time.

	A controller is always on duty with the EVA-team, though a team can expect to cycle through at least 4 different controllers over the course of their 14-hour workday. EVA workers take electrolyte suppliments before each mission, and recieve nutrients and water through a small pump and nipple mounted inside their helmet. They do not return from the EVA until their shift is up, but take a10-minute "suit break" every two hours. EVA work is the ~~msot~~ physically demanding part of shipbuilding.		A controller is always on duty with the EVA-team, though a team can expect to cycle through at least 4 different controllers over the course of their 14-hour workday. EVA workers take electrolyte suppliments before each mission, and recieve nutrients and water through a small pump and nipple mounted inside their helmet. They do not return from the EVA until their shift is up, but take a10-minute "suit break" every two hours. EVA work is the most physically demanding part of shipbuilding.

	====Shirt-sleeve Controllers====		====Shirt-sleeve Controllers====
	A controller will begin his 8-hour shift while his EVA team is still preparing. During this time he will run down the checklist with the EVA team and check maintenance log records on all equipment. Once the EVA begins, the controller may not leave her station for any reason. Halfway through the shift, a second controller takes over, while the first goes for a thirty-minute break. When he returns, he will typically be assigned a different EVA team.		A controller will begin his 8-hour shift while his EVA team is still preparing. During this time he will run down the checklist with the EVA team and check maintenance log records on all equipment. Once the EVA begins, the controller may not leave her station for any reason. Halfway through the shift, a second controller takes over, while the first goes for a thirty-minute break. When he returns, he will typically be assigned a different EVA team.

	Scheduling for the EVAs and controllers is carefully staggered; no team ever goes out without a controller on duty. Controllers ~~recieve~~ only one 30-minute break during their eight-hour shift, making it last actually 8.5 hours.		Scheduling for the EVAs and controllers is carefully staggered; no team ever goes out without a controller on duty. Controllers receive only one 30-minute break during their eight-hour shift, making it last actually 8.5 hours.

	====Other Shirt-Sleeve Workers====		====Other Shirt-Sleeve Workers====
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	The living quarters of the station contain numerous entertainments to keep the workers occupied during their off-hours. Barring some emergency, no one leaves the station until their six-month rotation.		The living quarters of the station contain numerous entertainments to keep the workers occupied during their off-hours. Barring some emergency, no one leaves the station until their six-month rotation.

	For the workers in multi-occupant ~~dormatories~~, small communications rooms are available where they can recieve at least a small amount of privacy for an hour or two a day. Here they can make contact with their families back home.		For the workers in multi-occupant dormitories, small communications rooms are available where they can recieve at least a small amount of privacy for an hour or two a day. Here they can make contact with their families back home.

	==Utopia Senioria==		==Utopia Senioria==

	The formerly fifth, now fourth planet in the system, Senioria is a large gas giant. It has a system of rings formed initially by debris from the destruction of Utopia Gregaria. The ring system later became used as a dumping ground for mining waste and other refuse left over from the shipebuilding process.		The formerly fifth, now fourth planet in the system, Senioria is a large gas giant. It has a system of rings formed initially by debris from the destruction of Utopia Gregaria. The ring system later became used as a dumping ground for mining waste and other refuse left over from the shipebuilding process.

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	The fifth planet in the Utopia System is an Ice Giant with four moons. Though none are habitable, the second moon is home to a Gudersnipe base.		The fifth planet in the Utopia System is an Ice Giant with four moons. Though none are habitable, the second moon is home to a Gudersnipe base.

	The two-part facility consists of a series of bunkers below the moon's icy surface, connected to a space station and star docks by an orbital tether. Constructed early in the Golden Age, this is regarded as one of the first orbital ~~teathers~~ built by the [[Foundation]].		The two-part facility consists of a series of bunkers below the moon's icy surface, connected to a space station and star docks by an orbital tether. Constructed early in the Golden Age, this is regarded as one of the first orbital tethers built by the [[Foundation]].

	The sub-surface base is primarily barracks and living quarters for the soldiers stationed there; though it also contains a large ammunition storage facility as well as hangers to support at least thirty wings of Harpies. The base is built on the rocky moon surface, protected by a thick layer of ice. The orbital tether is anchored deep beneeth the rocky surface and protrudes through the ice to the station above.		The sub-surface base is primarily barracks and living quarters for the soldiers stationed there, though it also contains a large ammunition storage facility as well as hangers to support at least thirty wings of Harpies. The base is built on the rocky moon surface, protected by a thick layer of ice. The orbital tether is anchored deep beneeth the rocky surface and protrudes through the ice to the station above.

	The space station contains berths for four capitol ships and is the primary home port for the the solar system's defensive contingent. Utopia Gregaria being on of Gudersnipe's chief strategic assets, its home guard consists of seven complete battle groups, of which three use Utopia Guardia as their home port.		The space station contains berths for four capitol ships and is the primary home port for the the solar system's defensive contingent. Utopia Gregaria being on of Gudersnipe's chief strategic assets, its home guard consists of seven complete battle groups, of which three use Utopia Guardia as their home port.
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	Utopia Ignoria's name is derived from its history: though discovered in the initial survey that charted the solar system in the early [[Ages#The Golden Age\|Golden Age]], the planet was never named or officially classified, but simply 'ignored'.		Utopia Ignoria's name is derived from its history: though discovered in the initial survey that charted the solar system in the early [[Ages#The Golden Age\|Golden Age]], the planet was never named or officially classified, but simply 'ignored'.

	In the [[Ages#The Fourth Age\|Fourth Age]], the planet was rediscovered by an astronomy class on Utopia Polar, ~~who were~~ later allowed ~~to take~~ a field trip ~~out~~ to visit it up close. They dug through records and found that it had always been known, just never acknowledged. The name was chosen, the textbooks were updated, and Utopia Ignoria continued to be a ~~dreaery~~ giant ball of ~~gass~~ at the edge of the solar system, only now people cared about it.		In the [[Ages#The Fourth Age\|Fourth Age]], the planet was rediscovered by an astronomy class on Utopia Polar, later allowed a field trip to visit it up close. They dug through records and found that it had always been known, just never acknowledged. The name was chosen, the textbooks were updated, and Utopia Ignoria continued to be a dreary giant ball of gas at the edge of the solar system, only now people cared about it.