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Mr Saturn64
(continued from last entry)#21: *Preview* Saturnia International Airport#22: Life of a Saturnian: Henry Mason#23: Preview 2: Saturnia International Airport#24: Saturnia International Airport#25: A Big Announcement#26: Saturnia: An Educated City#27: Saturnia: A Faithful City#28: A Commute in Saturnia#29: A Rainy Day in Saturnia#30: The View from Above#31: Some Typical Suburbs#32: A Little Taste of Paris#33: The Saturnia Subway#34: One Year of Saturnia#35: An Afternoon at the Park#36: A Vacation in Saturnia:...
Mr Saturn64
Well guys, it seems like this is the end of the road. I talked extensively about that yesterday on the forums, so go read that for more. Now, for the finale I'm going to take one image from every entry of Saturnia, which will be 21 today and 20 on Saturday, October 17. I'll go into a deep and sad speech about endings of things then.Entry #1: Introduction to SaturniaEntry #2: History of Saturnia (Part 1)Entry #3: History of Saturnia (Part 2)Entry #4: History of Saturnia (Part 3)Entry #5: Saturnia in the...
Mr Saturn64
For many, their day in the city starts in a quaint suburban home, and then progresses to vibrant areas. These neighborhoods are calm, but empty. A train is one of the most effective ways to get back into the city.Afterwards, the train will eventually reach downtown, which is always a pleasure to explore.For most, the day continues with work. Head on over to the office, where you will contribute to meetings, paperwork, and all that jazz. It may not be the best thing, but doing it in the city is better...
Mr Saturn64
Rise and shine! Another day!However, this was not only another day, but the last day of our Saturnian vacation. So therefore it would be the shortest. But we decided to really make this one count, so we did.We went on a guided tour of City Hall, which not only boasts its colossal dome, but also lovely hallways, stairwells, and rooms. The tour covers the mayor's reception room (provided it isn't in use at the moment, as it was not when we came), the City Council caucus room, which is incredible, and the...
Mr Saturn64
The funny thing with vacations is that they often start the same way. Both yesterday and the day before started on the same note, and that's waking up in the same hotel room. Likewise, each day ends similarly as well. Yesterday at the Art Museum and the day before in Old City both started and ended this way. In the morning, we went to the Saturnia Museum of Natural History, which is housed in a grand building near the river. It houses dinosaur remains, minerals, and space related exhibits. It may not...
Mr Saturn64
Today was a day that consisted of less individual sights, but more on one particular sight - that would be none other than the Saturnia Museum of Art.The clouds that hung over the sky yesterday returned. The gardens of the museum were therefore empty, and allowed a nice time to see the gardens without them being busy. Thee museum itself is also superb, offering thousands of works spanning history. The collection includes primarily painting and sculpture. There is a main central atrium inside, and the...
Mr Saturn64
Today was our first day to wake up in Saturnia. But today was a busy day, so it's best to get right to it. And of course, you'd rather get up early for something enjoyable than something dull. But I digress.We got on the subway for the second time to go to old city. Old City itself doesn't have any subway trains or bus stops within, but there's a subway station just outside the borders of the district. The townhouses that lined the city in the 1700s still stand today, and despite its age, it is still...
Mr Saturn64
Summer time in any major cities means tourists, and for Saturnia, that will mean a time to welcome new visitors into the city. This is the story of a family of anonymous tourists who will be taking in the many sites of Saturnia. Day 1 is the shortest, so don't think that the rest will be. At approximately 12:09 PM, our plane landed at Saturnia International Airport. The terminal was also full of visitors, but locals and business travelers were also present.And with that, the only way into the city...
Mr Saturn64
West of Downtown and south of the Concord you'll find Fairview Park, a large park that shares it's name with the neighborhood of the same name. The park is very large, and contains several recreational facilities. There is a 10,000 seat baseball stadium here. The field is the size of that of a National Baseball League stadium. Also, the national Little League Tournament final has been held here several times. Soccer fields, Tennis courts, and playgrounds are also seen throughout the park. You can play on...
Mr Saturn64
On May 11, 2014, after working for 9 months, the first entry of this very journal was published. One year ago*, the first entry was uploaded, being the first of 33 to do so between then and now. Simply titled, Introduction to Saturnia, is was little more than a basic introduction to the city as a whole. It can also be read here. A year after this, I thought it would be nice to recap everything we've seen in the past year. This picture was from the first entry, now a year old, and depicts the skyline close...
Mr Saturn64
One vital aspect of any major city is the need to get around. A city as large as Saturnia will need some of that, as not everyone can get on the highway or any of the bridges. The subway only runs on the north side. The majority of the stations are located in downtown, although some to stretch out to neighborhoods beyond. Let's take a look. Center Square is the major transportation hub in the city, boasting a subway and bus station, an underground concourse, railroad access, a sizable plaza, and an...
Mr Saturn64
West of Downtown lies Little Paris, a quaint little neighborhood based on - wait for it - Paris. It's a great place to visit, spend a day when you come. There are cafes, parks, theaters... These images speak for themselves.
Mr Saturn64
Beyond the reaches of the diverse city center lie the expansive suburbs, which stretch for seemingly boundless distances across wherever they can thrive. The exact location of the suburb I present to you is ultimately inconsequential, as is what you are about to see. Regardless of your opinion on such areas, they serve their purpose. Although some detest such places... perfectly reasonable...
Mr Saturn64
The 1,078 foot spire of the Prominence Bank Tower is among the most iconic buildings in the Saturnia skyline. It was built in 1991 and to this day is unrivaled in the skyline. The tower is also a large tourist draw because of its 72nd floor observation deck, which offers views of the city and suburbs of Saturnia. City Hall peeks through the Art Deco skyscrapers of the 20s. City Hall is famous for its architectural and historical significance. The South Saturnia neighborhoods that routinely fill the police...
Mr Saturn64
Some people, myself included, like the rain. While some others find the rainfall dreary, I find it peaceful and calming. Today, rain fell on Saturnia. Let's take a look. Plazas on the outside are found empty. With nowhere to go on a Sunday afternoon, why would you be there? The canals that carried 19th century manufactured goods to the port get quite full during these times. The row homes that still hold their position of such proximity to the canal are fine. In the Concord River, the rain falls steadily....
Mr Saturn64

A Commute in Saturnia

By Mr Saturn64,

Every work day involves a commute to and from the destination. So here I (the anonymous narrator) will tell you about my commute. It starts in this boring suburb I live in, which is near the last station on Saturnia's elevated rail line. Needless to say, there's quite a bit of ground to be covered. The train goes to Downtown Saturnia. There are only subway trains running north of the river. In some parts, roads like that and tunnels under the tracks can distinguish neighborhood boundaries. The transition...
Mr Saturn64
Being a multicultural city, Saturnia has its share of fine religious architecture. Ecclesiastical architecture can be the best of old world architecture, so here are 4. First up is the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, which is the seat and center of the Catholic Archdiocese of Saturnia. DOMINUS FORTITUDO SALUTIS NOSTRAE reads the inscription over the central doors of this grand, Gothic cathedral, completed in 1894. The cathedral's most renowned features are the rose windows, which are among the...
Mr Saturn64
In order to prepare a person for their forthcoming life events, education is vital. Saturnia has its fair share of schools, so let's take a look. This is what a typical Saturnian school looks like. This particular one is a Catholic school near the Cathedral. In greater Saturnia, most suburban schools are large and spread over a large area. This quaint little neighborhood has that as its local high school. Also out in the suburbs is Hudson University, an esteemed school where the most advanced students go....
Mr Saturn64

A Big Announcement

By Mr Saturn64,

I have a big announcement to make. This is not only Saturnia’s 25th entry, but time to show something that I’ve only hinted at, but never actually stated. It’s time for it. There are a few entries of Saturnia, notably History of Saturnia, Saturnia Stars Baseball, and the second Life of a Saturnian, which references other cities. The thing is, I’ve been working on a veritable amount of cities. Each of the cities I’ve referenced is in process. Those pictures in the second Life of a Saturnian are of actual...
Mr Saturn64
After years of planning, construction, and anticipation, the brand new Saturnia International Airport has opened. It is located in Port Town, a northern Saturnia neighborhood that once served as a large industrial center. Saturnia is no longer as big an industrial center, so many of the factories and refineries sat derelict for years, even. This means many industrial companies that stood were forced out of the area. However, the old Saturnia airport was too small and too close to the skyscrapers of...
Mr Saturn64
I hate to tease you some more, but I've run into some computer issues. The Dulles Terminal with the functional airports doesn't work. In the meantime, everything around the terminal, such as the garages, public transit access, hotels, rental car services are done. So it may be a while, so I leave you with this preview. Enjoy.
Mr Saturn64
A city, or a suburb, is dependent on architects. Saturnia was the home of one of Simeri's greatest architects. Henry Mason (1864-1931) designed several buildings in Saturnia and beyond after serving in Simeri's armed forces between 1874-1877. After graduating from college in 1882, Mason went on to be one of the greatest architects of all time. Let's look at some of his buildings, shall we? BUILDINGS IN SATURNIA ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Saturnia...
Mr Saturn64
All right, we got a big entry coming up. I've no idea how long this will take, but be patient if it takes a while. Because I'm working on an entry emphasizing none other than the brand new Saturnia International Airport. It's a big project, it's been in the works for a while, and it will be coming soon to a CJ near you. For now, accept this preview.
Mr Saturn64
Much like most major metropolises, Saturnia is home to a handful of professional sports teams. Saturnia has four different professional sports teams, one in varying sports. Name: Stars Stadium Team: Saturnia Stars Sport: Baseball Year opened: 1915 Capacity: 39,000 Distinctive Feature: The doors to the stadium are rounded, as custom for stadiums of this age. Name: Riverside Stadium Team: Saturnia Masters Sport: Soccer Year opened: 1959 Capacity: 53,000 Distinctive feature: The iron scaffolding was seen...
Mr Saturn64
Merry Christmas to all. This Christmas gave all a special surprise because of the weather conditions. A cold 28 degrees, it also came with snow. That's right. Snow on Christmas. Here are some pictures. At least the season's over for the Stars. If you want tot go to the theater, that's a nice way to spend the day. The canals in South Saturnia will be frozen soon. Be sure to (illegally) ice skate there. At Christmas night, the snow picked up, creating large amounts of snow on the ground....
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