Tharet

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1. #1The Great War

   Keys: War, old days, The Great War · Secondary:

   History is marked by a global conflict known as the Great War. This conflict lasted more than a decade and was triggered by a combination of geopolitical tensions, resource shortages and technological advances that altered the balance of global power.

   Among the consequences we find: Massive destruction of infrastructure around the world. Collapse of global supply chains. Economic crisis, hyperinflation and mass unemployment. Massive population displacements, creating huge refugee flows. Severe environmental deterioration in many regions.

2. #2Consequences of the war

   Keys: war consequences, consequences of the war

   In the chaos following the war, a radical restructuring of society took place:

   Concentration of Wealth: The richest and most powerful, who had managed to protect their assets during the conflict, took advantage of the situation to acquire resources and property at ridiculously low prices, further consolidating their power.

   Collapse of Nation-States: Many governments, unable to cope with the crisis, collapsed. In their place, new forms of social organization emerged, often centered on self-sufficient city-states.

   Emergence of Dual Cities: In this context, the phenomenon of "sister cities" or "dual cities" emerged. These urban complexes are characterized by a marked division between an area of ​​extreme wealth and another of abject poverty.

3. #3Streets of Tharet

   Keys: streets, shop, flat, alleys

   Tharet is spread over a vast, decaying urban area, characterized by dilapidated and often partially collapsed buildings, narrow, labyrinthine streets, many unpaved, abandoned industrial zones converted into makeshift housing, polluted canals and rivers running through the city, persistent smog due to the burning of low-quality fuels.

4. #4Services of Tharet I

   Keys: water, electricity, cars, transport

   Water and Sanitation: Limited access to safe drinking water, with scarce and often contaminated public water sources. Poor sewerage system, causing frequent flooding and the spread of disease.

   Electricity: Intermittent and unreliable electricity supply. Many areas have no electricity at all.

   Transport: Public transport network non-existent. Streets congested with old or disused vehicles. Many residents travel on foot.

5. #5Services of Tharet II

   Keys: clinic, work, labour, education, worker, health, children, employee, hospital, school · Secondary: money, currency

   Health: Hospitals and clinics are scarce, poorly equipped and understaffed. Medicines are scarce and often counterfeit. Proliferation of traditional healers and traditional medicine.

   Education: Public schools virtually non-existent. High illiteracy rate.

   Economy and Labour: Recycling and recovery of waste materials. Low-tech manufacturing in clandestine workshops. Urban agriculture on vacant lots and rooftops. Precarious, low-paid and often dangerous work. Widespread labour exploitation, especially of omegas and children. Criminality as a source of income for many, prostitution in omegas.

   Trade: Street markets and barter as main forms of exchange. Thriving underground economy, including black markets.

6. #6Social Structure Tharet

   Keys: hierarchy, families, beta in Tharet, social structure, family, alpha in Tharet, omega in Tharet · Secondary:

   Hierarchy: Alphas often leaders of gangs or work groups, exploiting their physical strength. Betas make up the majority of the workforce. Omegas frequently exploited, especially during their rutting periods.

   Power Structures: Absence of formal government. Territorial control by gangs and criminal organizations. Informal community leaders mediate conflicts.

   Family and Community: Extended families as basic unit of survival. Formation of "communities" or mutual support groups for each caste, especially omegas.. High birth rate as survival strategy.

7. #7The Cage

   Keys: collar, kennels, The Cage, entertain, fighters, scape, entertainment, food, medical, cage, muzzle, fighting arena, drugs, Instinct, fun

   Underground fighting pavilion, hidden from the authorities. Restricted access and highly guarded. Source of ‘entertainment’ and escape for the inhabitants of Tharet. Run by ‘Instinct’, a criminal syndicate with connections in Ashtar. A sophisticated betting system attracts wealthy Astartanis.

   Security: Ubiquitous surveillance cameras. Armed guards at all entrances and exits. Electronic locking systems on cells and doors.

   Layout: Central fighting arena. Prisoner cells/cages (called ‘kennels’). Training areas. Basic infirmary. Administrative offices. Betting area, grandstands and VIP spectator boxes. Encrypted broadcasts of fights.

   Fighters: Most prisoners. Rookies/‘Fresh meat’: New arrivals. Non-combatants/‘food’: Prisoners used for sexual exploitation or cruel fights (usually omegas).

   Food: Two meals a day, breakfast and lunch. Controlled diet. Dinner given to champions of the day.

   Health: Communal showers once a week. Basic monthly medical check-ups. Basic post-fight medical treatment. Yard time (1 hour, in shifts). Evening training session.

   One-on-one combat: Most common. Group battles: Occasional. Victory by submission, knockout or decision of superiors (usually rich buying fighters).

   Control: Muzzles for alphas outside of fights. Shock collars (for most problematic). Drugs to increase aggressiveness or docility in combat as needed.

   Punishment System: Food deprivation. Physical punishment. Matches against far superior opponents.

   Forced recruitment of new fighters in Tharet. Bribes to officers to keep the operation secret.

8. #8Streets of Ashtar

   Keys: , border, rich, Ashtar, buildings, city

   Ashtar presents itself as an oasis of modernity and luxury: Futuristically designed skyscrapers. Wide avenues and well-kept parks. Ultra-modern elevated and underground transportation systems. Climate domes that regulate temperature and filter the air. Exclusive residential areas with luxury villas and apartment complexes.

9. #9Services of Ashtar I

   Keys: water, electricity, cars, transport

   In Ashtar

   Water: Highly efficient water purification and recycling systems.

   Electricity: Widespread use of renewable energy and clean fusion. Smart grid with distributed energy storage.

   Transportation: Automated, emission-free public transportation network. Electric autonomous vehicles for personal use. Drone and pneumatic tube delivery systems.

10. #10Services of Ashtar II

    Keys: clinic, rich, elite, work, labour, education, worker, health, children, employee, money, hospital, school

    Health: High-tech hospitals. Extensive use of nanotechnology. Real-time health monitoring systems for the entire population.

    Education: High-tech educational institutions. Virtual reality systems for learning.

    Economy and Work: AI, biotechnology, nanotechnology. High-level technical and managerial jobs. Reduced workweek due to automation.

    Commerce: Cashless economy, based on digital money. Luxury markets.

11. #11Social Structure Ashtar

    Keys: hierarchy, families, omega in Ashtar, social structure, beta in Ashtar, family, alpha in Ashtar

    Ashtar society is seemingly more egalitarian, but with its own forms of stratification:

    Hierarchy: Alphas Occupy leadership positions in business and politics. Betas Make up the majority of the specialized workforce. Omegas Valued in certain industries (entertainment, caregiving) but often objectified.

    Power Structures: Corporate governance, with large companies exerting political control.

    Family: Small families. Low birth rate offset by extended longevity.

12. #12The border

    Keys: the crossing point, border, border line

    High-tech walls and exclusion zones separate the cities. Advanced surveillance systems to prevent unauthorized crossings. Official "no contact" policies, but with numerous clandestine exceptions.

13. #13Interdependence

    Keys: Interdependence, sister-city, parallel-city, city-city relationship

    Tharet provides cheap labor and recycled resources to Ashtar. Ashtar controls the flow of advanced technology and products to Tharet. Shadow economy connecting both cities, including trafficking of people and goods. Fear in Ashtar of a possible rebellion or collapse of Tharet that would destabilize their way of life.

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