Miu Wan

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Miu Wan
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Miu Wan's Smithfield Ward and Freezington Ward (in the background)
Officials
MayorHarborRandom852
Deputy MayorAlphaDS
Town recognition
RankGovernor
Date foundedMay 12, 2020
Date recognized as CouncillorJune 5, 2020
Date recognized as MayorDecember 25, 2020
Date recognized as SenatorMay 24, 2021
Date recognized as GovernorJuly 11, 2021
Geography
Town hall coordinates-2324, 65, -9178
WorldNew World
Ward(s)Ward 9
Transit
Road connectionsB986
B988
B989
Local transitMiu Wan Monorail
Miu Wan MTR
Lore
Population10,782,184 [Lore]

Miu Wan, is a city founded by HarborRandom852. It is located in the northern areas of the New World specifically in Ward 9. It is the capital of the Republic of Miu Wan located in Miu Wan Capital District.

History

Miu Wan was founded by HarborRandom852 on May 12th 2020. Harbor had chosen that location in hopes that the Arctic Line would expand there, sadly for him, it went west instead. The terrain was fairly flat near the coasts with a few small hills to the west and north and larger hills to the south. The first area in the town that was built soon became known as Smithfield.

Mercury203 Shrine Discovery

On May 14th 2020, HarborRandom852 found a shrine next to his town dedicated to Mercury. It was covered in fire and "blood". With Echohue's blessing, Harbor was allowed to destroy the shrine alongside EliteNeon. Months later, SilverBubble revealed that it was him that built the shrine.

June 4th Vigil

The first recorded Tianamen Square Massacre vigil on the MRT Server was held in Miu Wan at around 9pm UTC+8. As the vigil had technically been cancelled in Hong Kong that year, Harbor decided to hold a vigil on the server in which 2 people attended. Two memorials dedicated to those that died in the massacre were set up.

Return

As Harbor was mostly inactive on the server from June to October, construction on Miu Wan went dormant until Harbor returned in Late October. Harbor set his eyes on one goal: get Miu Wan to Mayor which was achieved on December 25th 2020. Harbor also invited some of his friends from his community: Hongkongggag to partake in a Christmas Dinner alongside some from the server.

On December 27th 2020, HydroLime formally launched linking the town to St. Helena. It was the first transport connection to the town. HydroLime would also expand to more destinations namely New Singapore and Shahai. More transport connections also came to the town via other ferry companies. In January, after a successful IAT, the end terminus and ferry pier of the Lanark-Laclede Express was incorporated into Miu Wan and expansion began to head west and south with the districts of Mortes, Freezington and Wong Kiu being founded.

Furthermore, a railway station was built in Choi Kok although as of April 2021, no railways serve it yet.

Deputy Mayor Election

An election for Deputy Mayor was held with 8 candidates 2 of them being independents in February of 2021. AlphaDS: an independent candidate, won the election by a landslide and was sworn in on February 15th 2021 replacing mi_aquamarine.

Huge Growth

Miu Wan began to rapidly and aggressively expand in Q1 of 2021, more buildings were constructed and areas were filled in. Among these was the Miu Wan MTR which saw rapid construction in early March-late April 2021 expanding from just 1 line with 5 stations to 4 lines with 10 stations. Harbor also attempted to go for Senator which he failed due to a slim majority of 2-3 voting against Miu Wan's promotion.

The B988 also opened during this time making it Miu Wan's first road connection as well as Starling Bay Station of RaiLinQ. An AquaLinQ route was also opened to Seoland.

The Cadnium-Shengmiao Incidents

Taking inspiration from Westbeach, Harbor decided to lease a piece of land to Oshawott_12 as an enclave of the Ottia Islands: Cadnium, mi_aquamarine also got an enclave that being Shengmiao. However, Osha and Harbor argued over the border wall which led to both receiving a L1 warning. Originally, Osha planned to move and regen the area with AlphaDS taking the land, Osha then changed his mind and Cadnium remained.

Looming over their minds and towns however, was USSRGrad, an abandoned Soviet-style town filled with Armor stands with a large wall. As such, Harbor decided to IAT it in hopes of expanding it and making USSRGrad a Bed Town for Miu Wan. This was when Harbor began to turn Miu Wan into a "state" similar to the Republic of Northern Peninsula. Around this time, Harbor also submitted a second application for Senator. Unfortunately, Cadnium, Shengmiao and the Fui Sha District of Miu Wan violated the 300 block rule which led to L2 warnings to Osha and Harbor (they recieved a 3 day ban), a void declaration of Miu Wan's senator application and the removal of the USSRGrad IAT from the April GSM. This ban lasted from April 10th 2021 to April 13th 2021.

Glitched Chunk

A glitched chunk was discovered on May 17th 2021 in Mortes that was dragging the Tps down, Harbor was building a road there but he had to abandon construction soon after. Luckily, it was soon discovered that it fixed by its own though many have suggested it was simply the server acting up. This further emphasized the fact that the area was the most "cursed" on the MRT.

However, the glitched chunk returned though it’s effects have been less severe. It disappears periodically.

Post-Senator Promotion

On May 24th 2021, Miu Wan finally was promoted to Senator. Almost immediately, Harbor began construction on Miu Wan Kau Heung Airport which despite its name, was still a Senator airfield. The initial airfield took 3 hours to complete though later on during the day, features such as a railway station, franchises and a control tower were added. The first flight from the airfield was a Michigana flight to Oparia.

Harbor began to focus on the Luk Hom area hoping to turn it into a proper CBD. Around the same time, 4 towns were founded within the Republic of Miu Wan by other players. Furthermore, on May 31st, the Miu Wan Grand Prix was held in the city.

Development Slows Down

Development began to slow down shortly after Miu Wan got Senator after Harbor focused more on ROMW affairs with towns being founded in the country left right and centre. There were a few projects in the city but nothing too major. In late June, Harbor decided, for the fun of it as well as a good opportunity to get advice from staff, to go for Governor. To his surprise, on July 11th 2021, he got Governor. A day later, proper planning for Miu Wan's Governor airport began.

Go West

After gaining clearance to build within 300 blocks of USSRGRAD in June, Harbor began expanding Miu Wan west along the coast to the north as it was good flat land next to the water. While Harbor was unsuccessful in his IAT of USSRGRAD, he was granted limited clearance to connect the town with roads. With Miu Wan gaining Governor in July, interest in the city peaked with many wanting to serve the city with connections.

Around October, Miu Wan Tseng Tsz Leng International Airport would be approved and start construction. By the end of the yaer both terminals were de-facto in operation though the highway linking to Terminals 2 and 3 and the connector road would not be completed until August 2022. Miu Wan would also try for Premier in November but would be denied.

Transit Focus and Slow-Down

Between January and October 2022, most of the developements in Miu Wan were transit focused with not much activity in the city itself. While there were a few new towns founded around the city, development as a whole stagnated. The MTR and MWR expanded during this period, better connecting the city with most planned projects being completed by the end of the summer.

Vision 2023

In Mid October, Harbor revealed Miu Wan Vision 2023: a plan for Miu Wan's development in the coming year. The plan included new transport projects and areas, planned to improve Miu Wan.

Wards

Miu Wan is divided into 10 Wards, that are all under the control of the Miu Wan City Council. Each Ward has their own council in addition to Council Members that sit on the City Council.

Smithfield Ward

Smithfield

The first area to be built in Miu Wan. It is home to some middle class apartments as well as a few notable tourist attractions such as the Green Theater and the Lerigong Statue. It is also home to Miu Wan's ferry terminal. In very early plans, this area was simply known as Central Miu Wan though this has since changed.

Old Quarter

An area originally used as a trade and business district for foreign businesses wishing to do trade in the 19th century, this area is now mostly a tourist and shopping district with various chic restaurants and stores. The canal running in the southern portion of the Old Quarter is a popular photo-taking spot.

Chuk Shan

A mostly residential district on the side of a hill. It's most famous tourist attraction is the MTR Museum.

Choi Kok Ward

Choi Kok

The original CBD of Miu Wan, Choi Kok has various tall buildings and is also home to Miu Wan Station and the Miu Wan Art Museum. A History Museum was planned to be built here but due to a glitched chunk it has remained under construction for months.

Hok Wan

An area mostly home to lower class citizens living in public housing, there is also a village where the area derives its name from. To the east is a cruise wharf where cruise ships dock. The area is also home to the Port of Miu Wan: the country's main container port.

Gamunbi

Built by Ophelian refugees fleeing the Munjang War in the mid 19th century, this area is mostly home to stores and the main cluster of the Ophelian ethnic group in Miu Wan. The area is also home to a traditional temple.

Mortes Ward

Mortes

Rumour has it that this area was named accidentally by natives who confused the Montes in Insula Montes as Mortes, hence the area got its name. This area is known for its transport connections such as the Lanark-Laclede Express which terminates here as well as the Miu Wan Aquarium.

To Wan

Located in the northern edges of the city, this seaside area is home to a few tourist attractions like the Museum of Technology and the South American Art Museum. It is also home to a Seaplane Terminal.

Istria

A small district that is Balkan in design and name. It is home to an Orthodox church, various shops and restaurants, homes and a pier.

Kam Shan Kok

A mostly residential yet undeveloped district.

Freezington Ward

Freezington

Named after a town in Pokemon Sword and Shield, this area is mostly upper to middle class residential with some malls to the east on the waterfront as well as a DonDonDonki.

Peng Ying Fong

This area is Miu Wan's club and bar district with various clubs and bars dotting the area in between the river and the bay.

Wong Kiu Ward

Wong Kiu

Named after a former yellow colored bridge spanning the river, this area is mostly full of Tong Lau but there are a few high rise and modern buildings.

Starling Bay

While small, this area has Miu Wan's RaiLinQ station as well as being a hub for Miu Wan MTR. It also has the Miu Wan Downtown Heliport.

Sai Nam Chuen

In the aftermath of the War of Nansei Gunto, many refugees fled to Miu Wan and made their own ethnic enclave in Wong Kiu. This area soon became known as Sai Nam Chuen and today exists as a mostly residential district with some artisinal stores and restaurants.

Kiu Tau

A more middle to lower class residential district with taller buildings that are also quite colorful. This area is also known for an art movement in the 1970s which was mostly a grassroots movement. This area is popular with families.

Ng Yeung Shan

A slightly Japanese-based hilly district with artisans and homes, it is popular with millennials as well as a few upper class people who call this area their home. Due to its hilly nature, the roads are too narrow for cars so bikes and motorcycles are used.

Luk Hom Ward

Luk Hom

The main CBD of Miu Wan, it is de-facto the financial capital of the entire nation. It is home to Miu Wan South Station, various political party headquarters, the Miu Wan Parliament and Government Offices, a night market as well as the two tallest buildings in the country: Selem Tower and Maloberry Tower which both lie in the Finance Square complex, connected to Miu Wan South Station and the Inter-City Bus Terminal.

Chuk Shan

A mostly residential, sorta "sleepy" area popular with the upper middle class who mostly work in Luk Hom and Choi Kok but want to live in an area thats not as busy like Smithfield.

Cheung King Ward

Cheung King

A growing suburban area with low rise houses like in Kowloon Tong, it is most famous however, for Kau Heung Airport. The area was planned as a Garden City though different plans for the area were merged to become what it is today.

Nam Kwo Yuen

A business park popular with local companies who have factories and other bases of operations here. While no MTR connection exists it does have a MWR connection.

Wang Mun

An small area with a few apartments and a bus depot, it is located in between a few hills and a main road.

Tsuen Hang Ward

Tsuen Yi

A mostly middle class residential district with apartments with buildings a little older than the majority of those in Wong Kiu. It is called Wong Kiu's twin for that reason.

Po Hang

A mostly low rise district that aims to have more entertainment and leisure facilities.

Pui To Ward

Pui To

Pui To is considered Miu Wan's third business area, located to the west. It is also a tourist spot with attractions such as the Miu Wan Cultural Center and Miu Wan Fish Market.

Nim Tsui Ward

Nim Tsui

Located south of the MRT Winter Games site, this area is mostly residential but it contains the headquarters for Miu Wan Free Press and the Miu Wan Maritime Museum. In addition, an Anti-CCP memorial stands atop a hill in the area.

Stanley

A coastal village built by immigrants from Sand and Oparia in the early to mid 20th century, it has been preserved well for the most part and now features several shops and restaurants.

Ngan Wan

Located east of Stanley, this is a mostly residential area with prime real estate due to its view of the sea.

Smithfield and Yim Kok

Landmarks

Smithfield Promenade

This promenade unofficially exists all across the inner bay in the city starting near the Lerigong Statue in Smithfield Ward ending at Waterfront Park in Luk Hom Ward. Another promenade branches off the main promenade near the City Hall forming a causeway connecting it to Freezington and creating an inland body of water of which Waterfront Park sits upon.

Miu Wan Museum of Art

Located in Kam Shan Kok and just east of Miu Wan Station, the Museum of Art is home to several pieces of art created by artists of different ethnicities, religions, sexualities and personalities. The museum is housed in a modern building partially based off the Ireland Pavilion at Expo 2010 in Shanghai.

Miu Wan Cultural Center

Located in Pui To Ward, the cultural center hosts several music and drama events. The facility is based off a railway station to keep up with an unofficial motto: "art is a journey".

Miu Wan Maritime Museum

Located in Nim Tsui Ward, this museum showcases Miu Wan's maritime heritage. There are several exhibits in this museum that showcase unique parts of Miu Wan's maritime history and culture.

Po Hang Stadium

A football stadium located in Po Hang, major sporting events are held here.

City Council [Lore]

The City Council is elected every 5 years. The City Council of Miu Wan in 2021.

Ranks

The table below will show all of the ranks Miu Wan has achieved, which staff promoted it, and when that rank was achieved.

Rank Staff Endorsements Date
[Councillor] Unknown, VickiTori_ June 5th 2020
[Mayor] chiefbozx, kyyl_ December 25th 2020
[Senator] Skelezomperman, chiefbozx, Echohue, Cynra_ May 24th 2021
[Governor] Vulpicula, Cynra_, Missa_Solemnis, Frumple July 11th 2021

Transport

Getting Around

Bus

There are currently 3 main bus companies that serve Miu Wan: New World Ruff Bus, Citybus and Sandstone Buss the latter of which focuses on inter-provincial bus routes to Hytown while the other 2 focus mainly on routes within the city.

Aerobus, run by the Miu Wan Airport Authority operates a bus from Starling Bay to Miu Wan Kau Heung Airport.

Metro

Miu Wan's main metro system is the Miu Wan MTR: a cart-rail based system which operates 7 lines across Miu Wan. More lines are planned in the future.

Monorail

Miu Wan also has a monorail line: the Miu Wan Monorail, going from the Ferry Terminal in Smithfield to Po Hang.

An Automated People Mover line operates between Promenade Station near Miu Wan City Hall and Freezington Monorail Station.

Trams and Streetcars

Miu Wan has several different tram and streetcar systems. There are 2 streetcar systems in Freezington and Mortes and a tram network in Luk Hom. There is a sightseeing tram in Pui To as well however there are no clearly defined stops on that line.

Ferry

A ferry service links Mortes, near where the Insula Montes Ferry Pier is to Freezington Pier.

Getting To and From

Highway

The main highway linking Miu Wan to the rest of the MRT Road Network is the B988 which starts in Luk Hom going through Tsuen Hang and Cheung King interchanging with the A92.

The B986 and B989 connect Miu Wan's southwestern areas with towns in Sut Shan Province.

Bus

Miu Wan has a bus terminal next to its South Station. This is a hub for DLink Buses although a handful of other bus companies do serve this hub.

Some destinations include Hendon, Savage City, Caravaca, Deadbush and Tetrapolis.

Rail

Miu Wan has 3 warp rail stations. The first: Miu Wan Central does not currently have any connections due to its location in a glitched chunk. The second: Miu Wan Starling Bay is served only by RaiLinQ which connects it to Spruce Hills and Wazamawazi.

Miu Wan South Station is the city's main railway hub with GreenRail, MWR, JiffyRail and Network South Central all serving the station. More companies plan to serve the station in the future.

BluRail plans to have 2 stations in Miu Wan at an unknown date.

Sea

Miu Wan has a small ferry terminal which was built when the town was very small, it has a few destinations such as New Singapore, the Ottia Islands and GSM Town. It is a hub for HydroLime.

There is also a Seaplane Terminal which is served by Clipper Airlines, HarbourAir and ArcticAir.

A new ferry terminal: the Miu Wan North Ferry Terminal was completed on January 25th 2023.

Air

Miu Wan has 3 airports. The first: Miu Wan Kau Heung Airport was Miu Wan's Senator airfield and has 8 gates and 3 helipads. The second: Miu Wan Tseng Tsz Leng International Airport is Miu Wan's Governor airport and is the main airport for the city. The third: Miu Wan Fu Mun Airport, acts as a supplementary airport for the general area. All 3 airports are hubs for Paklong Hibernal.

Miu Wan also has a heliport: Miu Wan Downtown Heliport which is served by only two companies: FS Heli and Sandstone Airr.

Nearby towns