Nur Amlaar (Noor Am´laar)
Geography
Nur Amlaar, often referred to as "Light City," is a notorious ecumenopolis in the galaxy. Covering the entire surface of a small, rocky planet, this sprawling urban landscape is a testament to both the ambitions and the chaos of its history.
The cityscape of Nur Amlaar is a mesmerizing blend of towering skyscrapers and weathered concrete structures. These imposing edifices create a breathtaking visual tapestry against a backdrop of neon lights and polluted skies. Sectors, once meticulously designated, have blurred into indistinct territories controlled by various criminal syndicates, while skyways, once a symbol of order, now serve as conduits for illicit activities.
History
Ecumenopolis of Nur Amlaar is a jewel of civilization, Noted for its cosmopolitan culture and towering skyscrapers, Nur Amlaar´s population consist of approximately one trillion citizens hailing from a vast array of both humanoid and alien species. Nur Amlaar´s surface is defined by its urban sprawl, where dense city blocks are built on top of each other. Nur Amlaar's skyscrapers are built with many reaching 6,000 meters into the atmosphere, with sleek, metal edifices standing next to older concrete structures. It is divided into sectors named by designated coordinates. must sectors also have unofficial names, with some of these made into official names. Sectors are further divided into zones, with zones determined by purpose, such as financial, senatorial, or industrial zones. The planet's skylanes directed the air-traffic of airspeeders via auto-navigation system that moves the speeders along preprogrammed routes. As such crashes are extremely rare. Precautions are taken though with and skytunnels incorporating bombproof shields and high-level tracking systems, and most structures on Nur Amlaar have defensive shields to protect windows from stray and out-of-control vehicles. The planet's residents are known as the Nur Amlaarti and of the estimated one trillion inhabitants of the planet, 68% are believed to be human. On Nur Amlaar, wealth increases with altitude: the lowermost levels are devoid of natural light and is an almost lawless under level, above them are countless blocks inhabited by billions of middle-class workers. The super-towers remains home to the ultra-wealthy. Furthering this class divide, citizens who live in the upper levels are able to breathe air that is filtered and clean, while lower-class inhabitants have no choice but to breathe the air of toxic fumes from factory and vehicular waste.Extract from The Imperial Chronicles Nur Amlaar, once under the control of the Perses-Imperii house during the Galactic Empire, flourished as a symbol of sophistication and culture. However, the decline of the Galactic Empire brought about a power vacuum, leading to the planet's descent into chaos. In the wake of this transition, shadowy figures and powerful organizations seized control of Nur Amlaar, establishing their dominion over the ecumenopolis. The law holds little sway in Nur Amlaar, where the influence of criminal organizations is pervasive. Amidst the neon-lit streets and towering skyscrapers, residents and visitors navigate a treacherous world where loyalty can be bought, and danger lurks in the shadows. Nur Amlaar is defined by its tumultuous history and status as "Light City," an infamous beacon of lawlessness in the galaxy.
by S. Mikkelsen
UWP: B462B70-D
Alternative Name(s)
Light City/ Hope City
Type
Planet
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