Re: Starports
In reply to #2546 Starports by Brian Larkin
>o What kind of facilites are there? Obviously there are those that > are stated in the various manuals (construction and repair > facilities) and hotels and restaraunts. What else? > Brian, this spawns a suggestion more than a response to your querys. Why don't we spend some time and post some of the facilities that we have created. This is the kind of shareing that makes this list great! They could then be archived at the FTP site for later grabbing!. Since I shot off my mouth about posting stuff, here I go :-) What follows is a description of a dining and entertainment facility that my wife and I created for Traveller moons ago. It is the ONLY bit of role playing I have ever gotten out of her (Sherry is president of WADD, Wives Aginst D & D). It is appropriatly named after her. - - -- Shea Sherree's -- Fine Dining and Entertainment at Class A and B StarPorts. Shea Sherree's is chain of Elegant Dining facilties that have been spreading throughout the sector. Upon entering Shea Sherree's, guests are greeted by a coat/hat/weapon check person. This person is very polite and asks that all weapons be checked. All customers then pass through an elaborate weapons sensor. Should someone attempt to sneak a weapon in, a large muscular Host will see them out. After passing through the sensor and surviving Guido, the guests are then asked if they are there for Dining, Dancing, or Refreshments. The Motif is that of a Terran 1890's era establisment. Real Brass and Glass are used for the decore (expensive, that is why weapons and fighting are not tolerated). The typical Shea Sherree's is a two story facility. The dining area is laced with local plants and is located on the lower level. Large stained and etched glass windows look out on the StarPort Mall. Usually live dinner music is provided. The tables are all heavy wood and finely carved. Upon being seated, the server hands each guest a hand held computer and stylus. They select the meal that they want and the delay before it arrives as well as any drinks, including special orders. This information is then sent to the kitchen/bar for processing. At the time orders are place, the Credit/ID card is scanned for billing purposes. Also on the lower level is the bar/lounge. This is your typical bar. Behind the bar is a large etched mirror, that if it gets broken will cost some one on the order of 10Kcr. The wooden tables are supported by polished brass columns. This lounge is the pass thru area to the twin spiral brass staircases that lead up to the club. Also, clear, gas powered elevators travel between the floors. The Club itself is a modern, high-tech club. Almost every imaginable high-tech gizmo is present. Holographic video displays bring the music to life. When a band isn't playing, and videos are running, it is like having the band there in person. The floor even supports Gravity control for those Zero-G dances. The sound insulation between floors is amazing, the lower level is very quiet compared to the loud volume of the upper floor. This is a sketchy description, but I hope it helps spawn some others to post other StarPort facilities. Rob Miracle