Southfort
| Southfort | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Officials | |
| Founder | Katla |
| Mayor | Katla |
| Deputy Mayor | Echohue |
| Town recognition | |
| Rank | Senator |
| Date founded | 2017 |
| Geography | |
| Town hall coordinates | 9947, 70, 17264 |
| World | New World |
| Ward(s) | Ward 4 |
| Transit | |
| MRT | SE13 Foobar SE14 Foobar |
| Etymology | |
| Former name(s) | Southport (June 4, 2020) |
| Political affiliations | |
| State | Commonwealth of Cnidaria |
| Political parties | Cnidarian Socialist Employee's Party |
| Lore | |
| Population | ~20,000 |
Southfort (formerly known as Southport and founded as Southpoint) is a town located in the tropics of the New World and is the seat of the Commonwealth of Cnidaria and home to the headquarters of LocalCorp. It is a blend of various architectural styles including classical, colonial, and Mediterranean. It is a frequent site of many wars and is widely considered the most violent city on the MRT.
History
Southfort was founded in 2017 by _Katla_, then known as SigmaTheEnigma, with a goal to start anew after feeling boxed in by their previous towns. They picked a large set of islands in the southern area of the map knowing the Southern Line of the MRT would be built nearby. (A practice now discouraged)
Katla intended to set the town apart from other MRT towns, and went for a Mediterranean aesthetic consisting mainly of sandstone and red bricks. Southfort's first buildings were its city hall and a LocalMart and the first skyscraper was the new LocalCorp headquarters. Southport was endorsed to become a councillor level town by Frumple.
While orginally intended to be a republic, Southfort was quickily re-envisioned as a absolute monarchy, starting as a city-state and later becoming the seat of the Southportian Empire (later, Cnidarian Commonwealth) The city would become a battleground for many wars on the server including the Southport-Armada War, the Zerez-Pearl Coast-Southport War, the Nauvian Aggression, the Kitanian Civil War, the Cnidarian Civil War, the LocalCorp Aggression, and a state of civil unrest regarding the withholding of the truth behind UFOs. Southfort is synonymous with a town that is always at war.
Southfort's name was changed from the orginal "Southport" on June 4, 2020 over a matter of it being more a "fort" than a "port." The city enjoyed a period of major expansion and renewal that month, following an unsuccessful Senator bid.
Southfort received the rank of Senator on XXX
Geography and Climate
Southfort is located in the tropics of the MRT at a similar latitude to Sunshine Coast. It is primarily situated on a series of low lying atolls. The city receives small rain showers almost daily and experiences an annual hurricane season.
Demographics
Southfort has a sizable Furry population, approximately 85% of its citizens are anthropomorphic beings, with humans as the remainder.
Economy
Southfort's primarily exports are oil and combat vehicles. Southfort was originally founded as a city that avoided too many franchises, but following the Cnidarian Civil War and the LocalCorp Aggression, efforts have been made to open up Southfort's economy to outside business.
Landmarks
Major landmarks in Southfort include the gothic-baroque Cndiarian Royal Palace, the LocalCorp tower, the Old City Hall and the Desert Well with the Founding Signs.
Parks and Museums
Southfort has several city parks and museums including the Southfort Museum of War, the Bunker Bay Historic Site, Bunker Beach Park, and Desert Well Park.
Boroughs
There are currently six major boroughs in Southfort: Old Town, Desert Well, City Center, Bunker Bay, North Coast, East Bunker Bay, and the Panhandle. All of Old Town, and portions of Desert Well and Bunker Bay are protected by the Cnidarian Historical Society.
List of Buildings
| Name | Borough | Address | Builder | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LocalMeal | Old City | 1L Grand Empire St. | _Katla_ | |
| Infinity Pizzaria | Old City | 2L Grand Empire St. | time2makemymove | |
| Old City Hall | Old City | 3L Grand Empire St. | _Katla_ | First building in Southfort |
| LocalLink Old Town Depot | Old City | 4L Grand Empire St. | Former residence |
Transportation
Southport currently maintains transit connections with the MRT, A54, BluRail, IntraRail and MRT Airships, WMB, MylesFerry, and Lake Sapphire. RedWave Airways plans to establish an airship hub in the town. The Southport streetcar system operates the Teal Line down Grand Empire Street.