One of the most famous and well-known cities of Xadune. If Revrent is the city of renaissance, then New Starport is the melting pot. New Starport also boasts the most diverse population on Xadune. She is truly the city that never sleeps.
Geography
New Starport is a large port city on the west coast of Jarr. Much like the Tri-Gates, it is comprised mostly of a large urban sprawl, with countryside and farmland on the outskirts. The upper class tends to live farther inland, while the lower class live and work close to the docks and sky docks.
History
New Starport, as the name suggests, was once simply Starport. During Fallen Star, the city is said to have slipped into the Espen Ocean. Those who survived rebuilt on the shores of their fallen city and created New Starport.
The People of New Starport
These are some of the most diverse and accepting people in the world. She is truly the city that never sleeps. Most residents of New Starport are very open to new people they meet, and very friendly. Because it is common to encounter a little of everything in New Starport, the people are often surprised and curious to meet someone completely new. Xenophobia is rare and everyone can find a place in the city.
The people make their income of sea goods, imports, and some light farming in the surrounding area. Many residents are in some way involved in commerce or navigating, which is apparent in their education system, which takes interest in these skills.
Common Character Names
Surnames
Brown, Baker, Campbell, Clarke, Jones, Lewis, Moore, Roberts, Saylor, Scott, Smith, Taylor, Thompson, Williams
Given Names
Female: Abigail, Alexandra, Aurelia, Beatrice, Blanche, Carmela, Cordelia, Dolores, Dorothy, Edith, Elizabeth, Emma, Esme, Georgina, Halsey, Hannah, Jane, Jennette, Judith, Katherine, Lavinia, Lucy, Mary, Masie, Matilda, Millie, Nancy, Nicole, Nora, Olivia, Pamela, Patience, Polly, Quinn, Rachael, Rhea, Rose, Ruth, Sally, Shiloh, Tabitha, Velma, Victoria, Willia, Winona
Male: Albert, Alexander, Arthur, Benjamin, Bernard, Calvin, Charles, Daniel, Dorian, Eben, Edgar, Edward, Frank, Fredrick, George, Gilbert, Harry, Hugh, Horace, Isaac, James, John, Lewis, Mark, Michael, Nicholas, Nelson, Oliver, Oscar, Patrick, Percy, Peter, Richard, Ross, Samuel, Simon, Stanley, Thaddeus, Theodore, Thomas, Walter, William.
The Fashion of New Starport
As with many things, New Starport follows the fashion trends of the rest of Jarr, and namely Revrent.
Women wear long skirts, gathered or bustled in the back, with blouses and jackets in a variety of colors and prints. Hats are popular, although thin-brimmed, as the sea breeze can whisk away a bonnet.
Men wear long, un-pleated pants and fitted shirts, although the working class makes a style of loose-fitting garb. Suspenders are popular among all classes, and waistcoats are a must.
Military
New Starport has never had issues raising troops. Even with a purely volunteer force, they boast one of the largest sky fleets in the world. A large portion of people from New Starport have enlisted at some point in their lives, although few make it into a career. Veterans and active military alike are treated with respect by the civilians.
Technology
The level of technology in New Starport is on par with the rest of the modern world; they are neither cutting edge nor falling behind. The majority of the research done in New Starport is to benefit the sky fleet, and as such some of the brightest engineers flock to the city-state to make a name for themselves.
Laws
New Starport is known for being open-minded, and as such the laws reflect this. World Law is followed fairly; there are few laws that are unheard of in the majority of the civilized world. Most felonies are subject to capital punishment; for small crimes and during due process, New Starport does have a prison system. Laws are kept by Peace Keepers, and a criminal is subject to due process by the judicial system.