| |
| New Babbage | |
|---|---|
| Location | Stanton system — On microTech (planet) |
| Type | Landing zone |
| Classification | City |
| Habitability | Habitable |
| Affiliation | |
| Lore | |
| Founder | Magnus Tobin |
| Founded | after 2865 CE |
New Babbage is the largest city[1] on planet microTech and a major trading hub, serving as headquarters for software and high-end electronics manufacturer microTech. The landing zone is also a haven for small tech companies. Large public spaces are enclosed under domes to protect the inhabitants against the freezing elements of the planet. [citation needed]
Significant characters
- Eddie Parr wears the facade of a chatty bartender, but really he is pulling strings in numerous legal and illegal ventures. Eddie is in contact with both Michael Shaw and Wallace Klim.
Company housing
New Babbage's blooming economy has attracted several companies (other than microTech) to house themselves in New Babbage, such as:[2]
- Shubin Interstellar, mining conglomerate
- CureLife, medical innovator
- Original Systems, sim designer
- Blue Triangle, advanced avionics manufacturer
Transit
New Babbage has an extensive transit system, connecting the city together. A transit line runs from New Babbage Interstellar Spaceport, over the frozen lake toward the inner city of New Babbage, where it splits for both The Commons and the hub underneath Aspire Grand. Further lines run outwards on spokes from the hub.[3]
Districts
New Babbage Interstellar Spaceport
New Babbage Interstellar Spacepor sits outside of New Babbage, on the opposite side of the frozen lake. The structure is built into the side of the mountain and supports large volumes of traffic landing and taking off constantly.
Next to the spaceport is a set of garages, where you can go to park or retrieve your vehicle if you desire to travel by ground instead of taking the transit system.[3]
Domes
The Domes are the main hub inside the city for players to be in. These domes are made up of 3 separate areas.
The Commons
The Commons is located on the smaller side of the main dome. Unofficially dubbed "double bubble" due to its exterior looking like two merged domes. This area is likened to a "douchey campus", with recreational space.[3] The space is mainly occupied by a large "yoga field", surrounded by several eateries such as:[4]
| Shop | Products |
|---|---|
| Twyn's Sandwiches | Sandwiches, energy drinks |
| Ellroy's | Ice cream, fresh fruit, water |
| Garcia's Greens | Smoothies, fresh fruit |
Between The Commons and the Promenade is a climbing wall, as well as elevators to the surface garage.
The Plaza
The Plaza is located on the larger part of the "main dome", this area is the corporate business park of New Babbage. This section houses several different shops and offices:[4]
| Shop / Office | Products |
|---|---|
| The Factory Line | microTech products |
| Fikri Amphitheater | A wide conference room located inside The Factory Line, in the bottom floor. |
| Centermass | Ship weapons, personal weapons |
| Omega Pro | Ship components |
| Shubin Interstellar | Mining laser, mining equipment, mining consumables |
| FTL Courier Service | Admin officer (pickup, deliver) |
| Trade & Development Division | Buying / selling commodities or cargo |
| MT Protection Services | (closed) |
| MT Planetary Services | Fines & citations payment system, buying / selling commodities or cargo, admin officer (pickup, deliver) |
Promenade
Promenade is the entertainment area of the domes, where people hang out to have drinks (or consume substances) at Wally's Bar. Eddie Parr is located in this area.[3]
There are also several shops located in this area:[4]
| Shop | Products |
|---|---|
| Lily Monte Salon | Hair Salon (closed) |
| Aparelli | Exclusive Clothing |
| Whammer's | Burgers, ice cream, soda |
| Thaw | Luxury spa (closed) |
| Oza Neo-Imperial Cuisine | Restaurant (closed) |
Tobin Expo Center
The Expo Center, named after microTech's founder Magnus Tobin, is located near the Domes district and occasionally hosts events such as the Intergalactic Aerospace Expo 2950.
City sprawl
The developers have worked to increase the ability for a player to walk through New Babbage's exterior, without the walled-off confines of Lorville.
Aspire Grand
The Aspire Grand is the signature skyscraper of New Babbage's skyline and home to Nest Apartments, where Player Habs offer spectacular views of the city and its surrounding environs.[3]
Trading
Last updated: July 23, 2022
| Commodity | Buy | Sell | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scrap | 1.35 | ||
| Waste | 0.01 | ||
Gallery
Trivia
- New Babbage is likely named after Charles Babbage, who is credited with inventing the first mechanical computer.
See also
- New Babbage City - Star Citizen 3.8 by Josh Van Zuylen on ArtStation
References
- ↑
Pico the Penguin. Galactapedia. Retrieved 2021-08-24
- ↑ Alpha 3.9 In-game survey: 9th-gen social protocol system in The Commons, New Babbage
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 CitizenCon 2019: microTechnicalities Panel
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Alpha 3.9 In-game survey
