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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....
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
Much like many other cities, Saturnia has a large Christmas Tree intended for placement in a large, central area. Not only is it festive, but it becomes a tradition in the lives of those who can embrace the season, and a symbol of said season. Nestled cozily between downtown skyscrapers, Center Square is the primary plaza in downtown, on top of underground rail access. In the center of this plaza, the tree stands, with presents around it, each giving names and addresses to local charities. It's worth...
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
The city is almost immediately thought of as the place where skyscrapers loom over pedestrians and vehicles below. Saturnia is no exception, as there are skyscrapers a plenty in Downtown Saturnia. The Prominence Bank Tower looms 1.078 feet over the streets, making it Saturnia's Tallest building. 806 Grand Avenue is another one of the tallest, at 907 feet. The Saturnia Times Tower is also towering, coming in at 867 feet. The Central Tower (right) was the tallest for nearly 40 years. It lost the title to...
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

Founder's Day 2014

By Mr Saturn64,

Happy birthday, Saturnia. 328 years ago, the SS Revolutionary landed on this small patch of desolate land that if now a booming metropolis. Let's go to the festivities, shall we. The edge of the water in Old City is the main place where historic Saturnia is seen. The brick road streets are proof of this. Nearest the water was a major port for merchants, but now most goods come from air and sometimes rail. Anyway, old city isn't completely like it was in the 1700s, but it's close in many places. Historic...
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
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
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
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
Spring and summer can only mean one thing - baseball time! Saturnia has a baseball team, the Stars, who play in the nearly 100 year old Stars Stadium The Stars will be facing the Churchill Tycoons at 1:45 PM at Stars Stadium in Saturnia. Last season, the Stars finished in 2nd place in the division, behind longtime rival Aura Legends. The Stars went 87-75 last year. During the 2013-2014 offseason, the Stars built a better pitching staff, also adding to the lineup. Currently, the Stars are in 3rd place in...
Mr Saturn64
On this day, Saturnia is very much like any other city, but yet at the same very much unlike any other. Here are some basic facts about Saturnia as a city. Demographics: (S= in suburbs) (P= pictured) Population Metro Area: 4,550,000 Classes: Lower class: 38% Middle Class: 43% Upper Class: 19% Major suburbs: Hillside (P), Avalon, Richmond Facilities Major educational facilities: University of Saturnia, Hudson University (S), Saturnia Museum of National History, Saturnia Museum of Art, Norman High School,...
Mr Saturn64
When the millennium shifted in 2001, Saturnia was ready for a new era to begin, for itself and its people. 2001 and 2002 were calm years in Saturnia, with no major change happening to the city. In 2003, the Saturnia Rings hockey team moved into the Toyota Center, as adverstised on its roof. It is the second largest stadium in the city by space taken up, even beating classic Stars and Riverside Stadiums. Speaking of stadiums, GoTech Stadium was opened in the suburbs, taking the title of the largest in the...
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
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
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
Part 1, (1686-1800) MAP OF SOUTHEASTERN SIMERI Being rich and large, a city must have history to add to its vibe. Saturnia's history is long and dated. In August of 1686, several people boarded the Revolutionary off from Longfellow, Simeri, to find the long spoken of other side of the ocean. Many were merchants, thinking a new land would open business opprotunities for them. Many other sought it as a place of religious freedom, or to find a different place for peace of mind. Captain Victor Lee led the ship...
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