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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
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
Head down Route 64, take exit 96, and you will arrive in the quaint suburb of Menken, around 15 miles from Saturnia. Menken is significant because it has one of the nation's largest amusement park's, known as Smith's World of Entertainment. It was founded in 1947, when people began moving to the suburbs. Most of the existing rides date from modern times, with a few exceptions. When you arrive at the park, you can park and enter through the large wooden main entrance. Or, if you took a bus trip here,...
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
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
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
Welcome to Saturnia. Saturnia is famous world wide for it's fine archiecture, interesting history, and for it's grand coastline. Saturnia is located near the Southeast corner of the country of Simeri. Saturnia has a diverse range of people, in age, race, faith, and other demographics. Saturnia is also a popular tourist attraction. With historical landmarks, fine museums, great architecture, public recreation, beaches, various foods, and cultured areas, Saturnia is one of the most popular tourist...
Mr Saturn64
With the birth of the skyscraper, it was seen by many as a new opportunity and a step for the future, and others saw it as a threat. Many people thought the new building would fall, leading to the area being avoided by many. But the most important aspect of life in Saturnia came in the hard working North Saturnia. A worker by the name of Clark Walker had noticed working in a Saturnian factory for 4 years that people had gotten sick and his garden did not grow as much as it did when he lived out in a rural...
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

Livin' in the Ghetto

By Mr Saturn64,

Every city has its perks. Illustrious downtowns, cultured historic neighborhoods, and plenty of nice residential areas. But while this is true, every city also has its downsides. Pollutive industrial centers, impovershed residential areas, and crime rates through the roof. Saturnia happens to have some of the latter. Let's take a look. South of the Concord River is the Kerrytown neighborhood, which unfortunately ranks among the poorest neighborhoods in the nation. This is the neighborhood. Consists largely...
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
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 few towns south of our beloved Saturnia, you'll find Walnutville, one of the more interesting of these is Walnutville. It's not the most populous of the suburbs, nor is it the largest. It's most notable point however, is the Walnutville Mall, the Saturnia area's largest shopping center. Today is December 20th, 201- WAIT! DECEMBER 20! CHRISTMAS IS 5 DAYS AWAY! TIME TO PILLAGE THE MALL OF EVERYTHING I NEED! KAAAAAAAA!!!! Sorry 'bout that. Anyway, let's join the mad rush to get to the mall and see what...
Mr Saturn64
After Saturnia had absorbed neighboring cities, it was now a more flourishing area with the combined economy of the 2 cities. As companies flourished, it led to the issues of a shrinking middle class because of industrial thriving in the early 19th century, leaving the majority either in the lower class, or in the upper class. The lower class was living in poorly built rows of identical tenements, with the upper class riding on their fine carridges from around Old City. This led to growing concerns of...
Mr Saturn64
South of Saturnia lies the suburb of Hudson. What's significant about Hudson is the fact that the one of the world's greatest universities is here, aptly named Hudson University. The main campus revolves around this center quad, with four major buildings connected to it, as well as walkways to all other major buildings and roads beyond. The Administration Building is a Historic site, and it is a symbol of the university. The headmaster's office is centrally located above the stairs, with the balcony's...
Mr Saturn64
Author's note - This is the first in a series of entries dedicated to documenting the life of an individual citizen of Saturnia. Therefore, it may not be perfect, because it is try number one. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Let's look at Frank Gatewood, a Saturnian resident who is an average person, to say the least. Mr Gatewood lives in Saturnia, making him in the 2,000,000 people that inhabit the city. Frank was born on March 10, 1962. Frank grew up in Suburban...
Mr Saturn64

Election Day 2014

By Mr Saturn64,

Today citizens of Saturnia will be voting on the new mayor of the city. There are two candidates, one being potential re-elect Frank Howell and the other being former city counsel member Percy Hernandez. Before we introduce the candidates, let's give an overview. First off, there will possibly be up to 2,000,000 votes, which will be a very big deal overall. Most polling places downtown are close to City Hall, but most in the residential areas of the city are in churches or schools, such as this one, in...
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 years now, the a large plot of land slightly to the west of Downtown Saturnia has been desolate for years. However, banking giant Scholl & McCune are now proposing a new skyscraper for Saturnia. Shall this building rise, it will be Saturnia's 3rd tallest building, at a height of 898 feet. The Scholl Bank Tower will take up this spot, and will create at least 3,000 jobs for the thriving company. The building is located next to the contemporary Whittle Academy of Art, which has recently has been seeking...
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
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
As well as being towering, Saturnia is also a city with a rich collection of museums, ranging in topic to items displayed. Let's take a look. Seen before, the Saturnia History Museum is a museum that contains artifacts from local and national history, particularly revolving around early Saturnia from the 17th and 18th centuries. The Museum of Natural History is one of the oldest science museums in the nation, and has a diverse range of ancient artifacts. It includes the only complete stegosaurus skeleton,...
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

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
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.
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