Eden

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Eden is a town that has been in development for quite some time now. The town is located north of Grayzen. The mayor is shadowboarder.

Position Occupied By
Mayor shadowboarder
Deputy Mayor airplane320
Chief of Municipal Police Vacant
State Secretary Vacant
Armed Forces Commander Vacant

Purpose

The purpose of creating Eden was to create a town with two major themes: community and nature. This is most expressed by one simple rule: cars are banned in Eden. This means that the main mode of transportation is walking, which means people can have closer interactions with each other. The second goal of Eden is to create a town of the future while paying homage to the past through nature. Finally, the third goal with Eden is to create not just a town, but a town with an atmosphere and unique environment.

Main Attractions

Here are the main attractions in Eden so far:

  • Marktplatz - German word that means "marketplace", this is a gathering area for people to interact with each other through varieties of food and various music stages. It is completed and open to the public.
  • The Harbor - The Harbor represents Eden's desire to explore and conquer the open seas. It serves as Eden's main maritime point of entry. It will become useful once a small canal is built. The Harbor is undergoing plans for an expansion as the current setup has proven to be inefficient and poorly designed. The main building will be preserved and passenger flow will be improved. Construction will start once plans are finalized.
  • Carnoustie Junction - Visit the Carnoustie Junction area for the restaurants, shopping, and nightlife. Visit the Dewitt-Seitz building for a bite to eat before rocking the night away at The Armory and The Armory Concert Grounds. The area is also known for its unique greenery.
  • Inyo Commons - Located in the Inyo District, Inyo Commons is composed of two volleyball courts surrounded by various buildings - mainly restaurants and housing - with most businesses offering direct access to the courts from their buildings. It is a popular public gathering spot to play volleyball and to sometimes host impromptu bonfires. Access the commons through one of many businesses or through the public entrance located on the east side of the Commons.

Districts

Districts in Eden have recently been redone. All districts are now named after national forests in the US and have been resized into larger districts. District names are still temporary and subject to change.

  • Allegheny District - Named after Allegheny National Forest in Pennsylvania, the Allegheny District is where Eden started. Main attractions include the Vermilion Cliffs, Marktplatz, City Hall, and the Point Reyes area.
  • Inyo District - Named after Inyo National Forest in California, the Inyo District overlooks the Allegheny District. The district is known for its tighter streets contributing to a greater sense of community. Main attractions include the Eden Stock Exchange, Inyo Commons, and Oparia Junction.
  • Arapaho District - Named after Arapaho National Forest in Colorado, the Arapaho District will eventually border both the Alleghany and Inyo Districts. Main attractions include Little Montana and John Denver Arena.
    • Little Montana is an area within the Arapaho District which contains many shops that can be found in Bozeman, Montana. The area is anchored by the Little Montana / John Denver Arena RTE station and John Denver Arena. The side of John Denver Arena containing Restaurant Row is not a part of Little Montana.
  • Shoshone District - Named after Shoshone National Forest in Wyoming, the Shoshone District is currently planned to be south of the Arapaho District.
  • Eldorado District - Named after Eldorado National Forest in California, the Eldorado District is currently planned to be east of the Allegheny District. It will contain Eden Mercy Hospital.

Transit

Regional Transit Eden

Since the point of the city is a walkable one, public transit is necessary to carry people over longer distances. Regional Transit Eden (RTE) will operate all train lines within the city of Eden. Currently, three lines are under development: the  S1 ,  S2 , and  S3 . The naming scheme is based off of that used for the Munich S-Bahn and U-Bahn systems. S-lines denote tram or light-rail style lines, U-lines denote heavy-rail style lines, and R-lines denote regional or commuter train lines that go outside of Eden city limits.

Status Code Station name Connections
Dynmap Pin.png S1-0 Shoshone District (planned)  S2 
Dynmap Pin.png S1-1 Arapaho District (planned) None
Dynmap Cross.png S1-E Little Montana / John Denver Arena (closed)  S2-E 
Dynmap Cross.png S1-2 Marktplatz / City Hall (closed)  S2 ,  S3 
Dynmap Cross.png S1-3 Allegheny District / Point Reyes (closed)  S3 
Dynmap Pin.png S1-4 Inyo District / Stock Exchange (planned) None


Status Code Station name Connections
Dynmap Pin.png S2-0 Shoshone District (planned)  S1 
Dynmap Cross.png S2-E Little Montana / John Denver Arena (closed)  S1-E 
Dynmap Cross.png S2-1 Marktplatz / City Hall (closed)  S1 ,  S3 
Dynmap Cross.png S2-2 Harbor (closed) No connections
Dynmap Pin.png S2-3 Winekiki Beach (planned) None


Status Code Station name Connections
Dynmap Cross.png S3-0 Marktplatz / City Hall (closed)  S1 ,  S2 
Dynmap Cross.png S3-1 Allegheny District / Point Reyes (closed)  S1 
Dynmap Pin.png S3-2 Eldorado District / Eden Mercy Hospital (planned) None

Select  S1  and  S2  trains are designated as  S1-E  and  S2-E  trains. These trains have a southbound terminus of Little Montana / John Denver Arena Station instead of continuing to Shoshone District Station. These trains run at the following frequencies:

  •  S1-E  - Every 10 minutes during arena events only
  •  S2-E  - Every 10 minutes during rush hours and arena events, every 30 minutes at all other times

RTE is also tentatively planning on launching ferry service. At this time, these routes are planned:

Status Code Station name Connections
Dynmap Pin.png B1-1 Eden Harbor (planned) RTE Ferries, Hummingbird Boat Lines
Dynmap Pin.png B1-2 Oparia International Seaport (planned) BoatNorth, Hummingbird Boat Lines, SandBoat
Dynmap Pin.png B1-3 Tulipsburg Union Station (planned) BoatNorth, Hummingbird Boat Lines, Southwest Ferry
Status Code Station name Connections
Dynmap Pin.png B2-1 Eden Harbor (planned) RTE Ferries, Hummingbird Boat Lines
Dynmap Pin.png B2-2 San Vincenzo (planned) None

RaiLinQ

The RaiLinQ 9900 Stoptrain offers intercity connections to Grayzen and Central City. Visit the RaiLinQ wiki page for service information.

Hummingbird Boat Lines

Hummingbird Boat Lines Lines 32 and 45 serve Eden Harbor with service to destinations such as Biwabik, Deadbush, MRT Marina, and more. Visit the Hummingbird Boat Lines wiki page for more info.

Peacekeeping

Eden maintains the Eden Municipal Police for the purpose of peacekeeping within the city.

Eden Municipal Police is responsible for law enforcement and peacekeeping within Eden city limits. It is run as its own department with oversight from the mayor. Stations and posts are maintained throughout Eden. For the purpose of responding to emergencies quickly, EMP maintains a fleet of emergency response vehicles (police cars). Citizens in the streets must give right-of-way to emergency response vehicles at all times. Currently, one station is planned to be on the corner near the Armory Concert Grounds.

Government Agencies

Eden Department of Natural Resources

This department is tasked with the management of all of Eden's natural resources and parks, including national monuments. During Natural Disasters as declared by the Mayor, EDNR becomes a central coordinating agency and is granted expanded authority over all government agencies to do what is necessary to either fight the natural disaster or mitigate the effects of the natural disaster.

Eden Maritime Authority

This department is charged with the management of Eden's waterways, which includes enforcement of maritime laws and regulations, operation of Eden Harbor, and registration of all watercraft sailing in Eden waters. Official duties of the EMA are mainly regulatory. However, EMA does coordinate with Eden Municipal Police in regards to stopping prohibited watercraft, law enforcement, and general patrol.

Eden State Department

The Eden State Department is charged with all matters regarding international relations with outside city-states. Along with the mayor, the State Department has oversight over use of the Eden Armed Forces. To more effectively carry out their duties, the State Department is further split into two agencies under the command of the State Secretary and his Central Office. The State Secretary must follow all directives issued to him by the mayor. The Central Office is located in City Hall while the agencies will work out of a separate building that is to be constructed.

The Eden Foreigners Authority is charged with tasks regarding immigration and customs on Eden's waterways and airspace. In addition, the EFA handles passports for all Eden citizens and handles passport control at international points of entry such as Eden Harbor. Citizens wishing to receive a passport may do so for a small fee at any Citizen Services Bureau.

The Eden Diplomacy Bureau is charged with assessing international relations and carrying out related duties. Ultimately, true power for foreign affairs falls to the State Secretary and his Central Office; therefore, the EDB is more of an advisory bureau to the Central Office. The EDB monitors international developments and advises the Central Office.

Eden Health Authority

The Eden Health Authority is charged with maintaining public health. Official duties include running public health campaigns, supporting hospitals and clinics in the city, and serving as the central coordinating agency for all Eden agencies during an outbreak. During Epidemiological Disasters as declared by the Mayor, EHA is granted expanded authority over all government agencies to do what is necessary to stem the spread of the outbreak.