Free Tajaran Council - Revision history

William Murdoch: /* Law */ Gun ownership

2026-05-19T15:51:30Z

Law: Gun ownership

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	Citizenship within the Free Council is guaranteed for all Tajara born to two Free Council parents. In theory, non-Council Tajara are capable of requesting citizenship, which is subject to a Council vote, however this has never been performed and, due to the immense distrust of outsiders within the Council, is effectively impossible. To receive a Free Council passport, both the parents and the individual must request a council vote. This vote has become something of a formality over time. Council citizenship may not be abdicated, however dual citizenship is permitted, especially with nearby Himeo.		Citizenship within the Free Council is guaranteed for all Tajara born to two Free Council parents. In theory, non-Council Tajara are capable of requesting citizenship, which is subject to a Council vote, however this has never been performed and, due to the immense distrust of outsiders within the Council, is effectively impossible. To receive a Free Council passport, both the parents and the individual must request a council vote. This vote has become something of a formality over time. Council citizenship may not be abdicated, however dual citizenship is permitted, especially with nearby Himeo.

			Gun ownership within the Free Council is very high. In part due to its ideology, and a long-standing cultural pressure to possess a firearm be it for safety or for the inevitable return to Adhomai, nearly all dwellings within the FTC contain a firearm. Typically, they are older bolt-action rifles, however over time, and depending on the owner and their views on ownership, these old rifles find replacements in modern select-fire rifles. Likewise, laws on ownership are very lax, with many attempts to restrict what forms of weapons beyond "destructive devices" that may cause more damage to surroundings than otherwise falling victim to being seen as "anti-council". Legislation has gone further, requiring all Council members to [https://forums.aurorastation.org/topic/22589-freetchimeo/#findComment-183965 participate in militia training], intending to create a well-trained population ready for a return to Adhomai, or the protection of its lands.

	===Adhomian Free Guard===		===Adhomian Free Guard===

William Murdoch: /* Foundling District */ In text citation for the article

2026-03-24T15:36:37Z

Foundling District: In text citation for the article

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	Being a district of Dorshafen, the Foundling District benefits greatly from the expansive public transit and utilities provided by the city. The underground sections of the district make use of streetcars through major thoroughfares, with connections to the district train station on the edge of the quarry. Surface dwellings are forced to rely upon simple walkways between buildings, domes, and the centrally located access point connecting the quarry and surface. Utilities, such as power and water, are increasingly divided. Efforts to construct Council-run power and water stations have only begun in isolated sections of the district. Additionally, sourcing power equipment during the worsening phoron scarcity has proven difficult. Reliable power, therefore, is highly dependent on Dorshafen as a whole.		Being a district of Dorshafen, the Foundling District benefits greatly from the expansive public transit and utilities provided by the city. The underground sections of the district make use of streetcars through major thoroughfares, with connections to the district train station on the edge of the quarry. Surface dwellings are forced to rely upon simple walkways between buildings, domes, and the centrally located access point connecting the quarry and surface. Utilities, such as power and water, are increasingly divided. Efforts to construct Council-run power and water stations have only begun in isolated sections of the district. Additionally, sourcing power equipment during the worsening phoron scarcity has proven difficult. Reliable power, therefore, is highly dependent on Dorshafen as a whole.

	Expansions to the district are slow and costly. Without the large boring machines found in the rest of Himeo, most mining efforts are done using older equipment. Surface construction is dangerous and often seen as temporary, as the extreme environment of the surface limits the lifespan of buildings. The volatility in the Council budget has further stymied physical expansion		Expansions to the district are slow and costly. Without the large boring machines found in the rest of Himeo, most mining efforts are done using older equipment. Surface construction is dangerous and often seen as temporary, as the extreme environment of the surface limits the lifespan of buildings. The volatility in the Council budget has further stymied physical expansion. However, in recent times, the Council has chosen to [https://forums.aurorastation.org/topic/22589-freetchimeo/#findComment-183566 expand the surface neighborhoods], much to the chagrin of those desiring a more permanent home on Himeo, another such point of debate among the Council.

	=Government=		=Government=

William Murdoch at 17:22, 15 March 2026

2026-03-15T17:22:31Z

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	In the early years of the Council, a system of stamps was utilized for the distribution of goods. However, as more products were introduced into the Council and as Free Council Tajara began to venture into the Credit-based economies of Himeo and the wider spur, a need for a Credits based system was increasingly realized. Excess business profit is temporarily held to be redistributed based on Council votes. Through this, the Council is capable of focusing funds on larger economic purchases, such as equipment that would otherwise be too expensive, or to distribute across the population. This system has shown its weakness as the scarcity has thrown the Council’s industries into volatility. The booms and busts of export industries has led to large swings between excess and deficit in the Council’s budget, leading a growing number of Kar’etrinkists to write off the Credit-based system as a failure.		In the early years of the Council, a system of stamps was utilized for the distribution of goods. However, as more products were introduced into the Council and as Free Council Tajara began to venture into the Credit-based economies of Himeo and the wider spur, a need for a Credits based system was increasingly realized. Excess business profit is temporarily held to be redistributed based on Council votes. Through this, the Council is capable of focusing funds on larger economic purchases, such as equipment that would otherwise be too expensive, or to distribute across the population. This system has shown its weakness as the scarcity has thrown the Council’s industries into volatility. The booms and busts of export industries has led to large swings between excess and deficit in the Council’s budget, leading a growing number of Kar’etrinkists to write off the Credit-based system as a failure.

	With the help of Himeo, the Free Council was able to establish schools and freely educate its population, creating a steady supply of well-trained technicians, miners, and engineers. Without the trappings of Adhomian prejudice, ~~the Ruvska’ard~~ were able to receive the same education ~~as any other caste~~, slowly shrinking the caste as ~~its~~ old prejudices fade ~~and those stuck within it elevate out~~. To aid in providing higher education across the Council, numerous agreements have been made between the FTC and other organizations. The most notable are those with the People’s Republic of Adhomai and the People’s Polytechnic Partnership. These agreements have led to a small but notable population of Council Tajara across Himean and Hadiist institutions. In the latter case, these Tajara tend to return to the Council in support of the Adhomian Bloc, or become the most outspoken in support of further integration with the Adhomian powers.		With the help of Himeo, the Free Council was able to establish schools and freely educate its population, creating a steady supply of well-trained technicians, miners, and engineers. Without the trappings of Adhomian prejudice, all castes were able to receive the same education, slowly shrinking the divisions between ethnicity caste as old prejudices fade. To aid in providing higher education across the Council, numerous agreements have been made between the FTC and other organizations. The most notable are those with the People’s Republic of Adhomai and the People’s Polytechnic Partnership. These agreements have led to a small but notable population of Council Tajara across Himean and Hadiist institutions. In the latter case, these Tajara tend to return to the Council in support of the Adhomian Bloc, or become the most outspoken in support of further integration with the Adhomian powers.

	The Free Council family is large and multi-generational. A great societal emphasis on growing the family, and by extension the Council, has resulted in a boom in child births since the group first arrived on Himeo. With space limitations, many families choose to remain in the same home, with young adults only leaving their family for work opportunities outside of the Council or when the home is unable to sustain the family. Despite the great cultural emphasis on the collective, the family unit expects respect to family elders. Each family handles decision making in separate ways, with some embracing the collective decision making of the Council and others still utilizing a top-down process found in traditional Northern Ras’nrr family values.		The Free Council family is large and multi-generational. A great societal emphasis on growing the family, and by extension the Council, has resulted in a boom in child births since the group first arrived on Himeo. With space limitations, many families choose to remain in the same home, with young adults only leaving their family for work opportunities outside of the Council or when the home is unable to sustain the family. Despite the great cultural emphasis on the collective, the family unit expects respect to family elders. Each family handles decision making in separate ways, with some embracing the collective decision making of the Council and others still utilizing a top-down process found in traditional Northern Ras’nrr family values.

William Murdoch: Updates the FTC to have surface dwelling. Also removes Zhan hate after the ethnicity overhaul

2026-03-15T16:43:11Z

Updates the FTC to have surface dwelling. Also removes Zhan hate after the ethnicity overhaul

William Murdoch: /* Ideology */ To achieve the ends, using these means. Not to achieve these means using... these means.

2025-12-18T19:43:54Z

Ideology: To achieve the ends, using these means. Not to achieve these means using... these means.

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	=Ideology=		=Ideology=

	Kar’etrinkism is an ideology predicated on the removal of authoritarian systems that have plagued Adhomai’s history. To achieve these ~~means~~, the usage of local councils is employed both at a community and workplace level. It calls for the limitation of any form of power, and only if such power cannot be removed outright. While no official method of participation is called for, other than the use of local councils, the most common form is liquid democracy, wherein a member can vote directly or transfer their vote to another member. As such, Kar’etrinkism is characterized by its often convoluted system of voting blocs that change from vote to vote.		Kar’etrinkism is an ideology predicated on the removal of authoritarian systems that have plagued Adhomai’s history. To achieve these ends, the usage of local councils is employed both at a community and workplace level. It calls for the limitation of any form of power, and only if such power cannot be removed outright. While no official method of participation is called for, other than the use of local councils, the most common form is liquid democracy, wherein a member can vote directly or transfer their vote to another member. As such, Kar’etrinkism is characterized by its often convoluted system of voting blocs that change from vote to vote.

	As a result of the nobility’s extensive enforcement of the caste system and culture, Kar’etrinkism takes a limited approach on cultural matters. It claims, to avoid the destruction and unnecessary tampering of the people’s culture, no stance should be taken. The hands-off method ensures the culture will exist and evolve as would be natural, and not abused for the use of controlling the people. This stance ends with the caste system, however. To achieve the removal of all that divides the people, and therefore is used to control the people, the caste system must be eradicated.		As a result of the nobility’s extensive enforcement of the caste system and culture, Kar’etrinkism takes a limited approach on cultural matters. It claims, to avoid the destruction and unnecessary tampering of the people’s culture, no stance should be taken. The hands-off method ensures the culture will exist and evolve as would be natural, and not abused for the use of controlling the people. This stance ends with the caste system, however. To achieve the removal of all that divides the people, and therefore is used to control the people, the caste system must be eradicated.

William Murdoch: /* Notable Dishes */ Nav is the word for snow. Hi is the closest I have for ear. Subject to change

2025-11-18T23:52:11Z

Notable Dishes: Nav is the word for snow. Hi is the closest I have for ear. Subject to change

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	'''Foundling Stew:''' A variant of traditional Adhomian stew, Foundling stew eschews the typical use of Adhomian meat for vegetarian alternatives, typically mushrooms and beans. The low cost and long-lasting nature of this dish have seen it become a staple food item, with many workplaces having a pot warm and ready in breakrooms. The use of meat has only returned since the introduction of Adhomian imports. High costs, however, restrict these meat stews to large and important events where the cost can be justified.		'''Foundling Stew:''' A variant of traditional Adhomian stew, Foundling stew eschews the typical use of Adhomian meat for vegetarian alternatives, typically mushrooms and beans. The low cost and long-lasting nature of this dish have seen it become a staple food item, with many workplaces having a pot warm and ready in breakrooms. The use of meat has only returned since the introduction of Adhomian imports. High costs, however, restrict these meat stews to large and important events where the cost can be justified.

	'''~~Mrro~~'~~Khaza~~:''' Translating to "snow ears", this fusion of Himean pirogs and Adhomian ingredients has become a common snack across the Council. The crust is made of Blizzard Ear flour with a mushroom filling. With the expansive hydroponic networks in the Council and nearby Himeo, alternative fillings have been used. The most common is Earthen Root to create a sweeter treat. Many street vendors offer Snow Ears in packs of three for workers.		'''Nav'hi:''' Translating to "snow ears", this fusion of Himean pirogs and Adhomian ingredients has become a common snack across the Council. The crust is made of Blizzard Ear flour with a mushroom filling. With the expansive hydroponic networks in the Council and nearby Himeo, alternative fillings have been used. The most common is Earthen Root to create a sweeter treat. Many street vendors offer Snow Ears in packs of three for workers.

	'''Samket:''' Based on the forestiere flammekueche, a samket recreates the simple recipe using Blizzard Ear flour and dirt berries. Due to its cheap cost and hearty nature, samket is a common lunch dish.		'''Samket:''' Based on the forestiere flammekueche, a samket recreates the simple recipe using Blizzard Ear flour and dirt berries. Due to its cheap cost and hearty nature, samket is a common lunch dish.

William Murdoch: Scarcity update

2025-10-31T19:13:01Z

Scarcity update

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Triogenix at 13:51, 16 August 2025

2025-08-16T13:51:23Z

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CatsinHD: /* Cuisine */ Expands food and beverage

2025-07-13T18:13:40Z

Cuisine: Expands food and beverage

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 Cuisine within the Council has become notable for its fusion of human and Adhomian cuisine. [[Adhomai#N'fri-hi (Blizzard Ears)|Blizzard Ears]] remain a staple crop, even after the explosion in Adhomian imports. Human dishes have become common. Following the re-introduction of Adhomian ingredients, many families have chosen to make these human dishes with a blend of Adhomian and human ingredients rather than return to traditional recipes.
-'''Sheltered Blizzard:''' A lager beer made from Blizzard’s ears within the Free Council. The drink has become one of the best-known exports of the Council in recent times, often being compared to Earthmover amongst those frequenting Himean bars. The original recipe originates from two former farmers who joined the Council during the revolution and is considered a staple product of the Council. A multitude of variations have been made over the years; however, they are relegated to seasonal production.
+=== Notable Dishes ===
 ==Music==

CatsinHD: /* Literature */

2025-07-13T01:51:43Z

Literature

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	Literature within the Council is a very technical world. Despite high literacy rates, traditional books are still viewed negatively due to their association with the old nobility. As such, the majority of books within the Council are technical manuals and reference texts. It has only been in recent times that books, especially non-fiction texts, have begun to gain traction with younger Tajara. It is rare these texts are made in Siik'maas or sold in the Council itself. As such, many Tajara must visit Dorshafen proper to find new literature written in Freespeak.		Literature within the Council is a very technical world. Despite high literacy rates, traditional books are still viewed negatively due to their association with the old nobility. As such, the majority of books within the Council are technical manuals and reference texts. It has only been in recent times that books, especially non-fiction texts, have begun to gain traction with younger Tajara. It is rare these texts are made in Siik'maas or sold in the Council itself. As such, many Tajara must visit Dorshafen proper to find new literature written in Freespeak.

	Due to the stigma placed around books, many book clubs have ~~sprouted~~ who gather in libraries outside of the Council to read, discuss, and other such matters without risk of reputation or public opinion for the participating Tajara. The trend has remained firmly within those old enough to still care of the stigma against books. Other clubs of younger readers have increasingly begun doing the same in public venues with the Council as an open statement against the negative view of literature.		Due to the stigma placed around books, many book clubs have formed who gather in libraries outside of the Council to read, discuss, and other such matters without risk of reputation or public opinion for the participating Tajara. The trend has remained firmly within those old enough to still care of the stigma against books. Other clubs of younger readers have increasingly begun doing the same in public venues with the Council as an open statement against the negative view of literature.

	=Economy=		=Economy=

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	In the early years of the Council, a system of stamps was utilized for the distribution of goods. However, as more products were introduced into the Council and as Free Council Tajara began to venture into the Credit-based economies of Himeo and the wider spur, a need for a Credits based system was increasingly realized. Excess business profit is temporarily held to be redistributed based on Council votes. Through this, the Council is capable of focusing funds on larger economic purchases, such as equipment that would otherwise be too expensive, or to distribute across the population. This system has shown its weakness as the scarcity has thrown the Council’s industries into volatility. The booms and busts of export industries has led to large swings between excess and deficit in the Council’s budget, leading a growing number of Kar’etrinkists to write off the Credit-based system as a failure.		In the early years of the Council, a system of stamps was utilized for the distribution of goods. However, as more products were introduced into the Council and as Free Council Tajara began to venture into the Credit-based economies of Himeo and the wider spur, a need for a Credits based system was increasingly realized. Excess business profit is temporarily held to be redistributed based on Council votes. Through this, the Council is capable of focusing funds on larger economic purchases, such as equipment that would otherwise be too expensive, or to distribute across the population. This system has shown its weakness as the scarcity has thrown the Council’s industries into volatility. The booms and busts of export industries has led to large swings between excess and deficit in the Council’s budget, leading a growing number of Kar’etrinkists to write off the Credit-based system as a failure.

	With the help of Himeo, the Free Council was able to establish schools and freely educate its population, creating a steady supply of well-trained technicians, miners, and engineers. Without the trappings of Adhomian prejudice, the ~~Zhan-Khazan~~ were able to receive the same education as any other ~~ethnicity~~. To aid in providing higher education across the Council, numerous agreements have been made between the FTC and other organizations. The most notable are those with the People’s Republic of Adhomai and the People’s Polytechnic Partnership. These agreements have led to a small but notable population of Council Tajara across Himean and Hadiist institutions. In the latter case, these Tajara tend to return to the Council in support of the Adhomian Bloc, or become the most outspoken in support of further integration with the Adhomian powers.		With the help of Himeo, the Free Council was able to establish schools and freely educate its population, creating a steady supply of well-trained technicians, miners, and engineers. Without the trappings of Adhomian prejudice, the Ruvska’ard were able to receive the same education as any other caste, slowly shrinking the caste as its old prejudices fade and those stuck within it elevate out. To aid in providing higher education across the Council, numerous agreements have been made between the FTC and other organizations. The most notable are those with the People’s Republic of Adhomai and the People’s Polytechnic Partnership. These agreements have led to a small but notable population of Council Tajara across Himean and Hadiist institutions. In the latter case, these Tajara tend to return to the Council in support of the Adhomian Bloc, or become the most outspoken in support of further integration with the Adhomian powers.

	The Free Council family is large and multi-generational. A great societal emphasis on growing the family, and by extension the Council, has resulted in a boom in child births since the group first arrived on Himeo. With space limitations, many families choose to remain in the same home, with young adults only leaving their family for work opportunities outside of the Council or when the home is unable to sustain the family. Despite the great cultural emphasis on the collective, the family unit expects respect to family elders. Each family handles decision making in separate ways, with some embracing the collective decision making of the Council and others still utilizing a top-down process found in traditional Northern Ras’nrr family values.		The Free Council family is large and multi-generational. A great societal emphasis on growing the family, and by extension the Council, has resulted in a boom in child births since the group first arrived on Himeo. With space limitations, many families choose to remain in the same home, with young adults only leaving their family for work opportunities outside of the Council or when the home is unable to sustain the family. Despite the great cultural emphasis on the collective, the family unit expects respect to family elders. Each family handles decision making in separate ways, with some embracing the collective decision making of the Council and others still utilizing a top-down process found in traditional Northern Ras’nrr family values.
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	The Free Council uses the Biesel Standard Credit (电/CR) as its sole currency. Formerly used resource stamps remain in circulation, and are equivalent to 5 credits. However, these stamps are useless beyond Council borders, and are slowly being removed from circulation. Many stamps have become collectors items. Inconsistencies, one-off prints, and other such notable parts of old resources stamps beg a high price to many.		The Free Council uses the Biesel Standard Credit (电/CR) as its sole currency. Formerly used resource stamps remain in circulation, and are equivalent to 5 credits. However, these stamps are useless beyond Council borders, and are slowly being removed from circulation. Many stamps have become collectors items. Inconsistencies, one-off prints, and other such notable parts of old resources stamps beg a high price to many.

	Despite the small size and youth of the Council, it features an advanced manufacturing, refinement, and agricultural economy. It is not uncommon to see Free Council factory proof marks in lieu of the markings required by customers. Contracts come from a wide variety of organizations requiring low-volume but long-term production. Thanks to this low volume, the Free Council has garnered a reputation for higher quality control across all of its industries. The most notable contractor is the [[NanoTrasen Corporation]]. Having been the corporation to assist Free Council refugees off of Adhomai, the phoron company receives favorable contracts with the Council in both agriculture, for its subsidiary Getmore, and manufactured products.		Despite the small size and youth of the Council, it features an advanced manufacturing, refinement, and agricultural economy. It is not uncommon to see Free Council factory proof marks in lieu of the markings required by customers. Contracts come from a wide variety of organizations requiring low-volume but long-term production. Thanks to this low volume, the Free Council has garnered a reputation for higher quality control across all of its industries. The most notable contractor is the [[NanoTrasen Corporation]]. Having been the corporation to assist Free Council refugees off of Adhomai, the phoron company receives favorable contracts with the Council in both agriculture, for its subsidiary Getmore, and manufactured products. While lesser aspects of the Council’s economy, maintaining auxiliary and support elements of the Himean syndicates has proven to be a reliable and consistent source of contracts. The most notable of all is the use of Council Tajara in the Planetary Guard as surface units. This contract includes the leasing of many Council buildings on the surface, utilized as way stations and stables for Adhomian animals used in the patrol and search and rescue efforts on the surface.

	This advanced economy is in large part due to the assistance from Himeo and the People’s Republic of Adhomai. Many large syndicates offer reduced prices on old equipment to the Council in exchange for credits or contracts for produced goods. This equipment, while old by Himean standards, is typically on-par or better than those found on Adhomai. For some time this equipment allowed the Council to punch far above its weight in terms of production however, it has become a problem as the phoron scarcity strikes at Himeo. The lack of phoron has led many Council factories to reduce production, sometimes as severely as running only a few times a week. With the reliance on the electrical infrastructure of Dorshafen, the Council is at the whims of when the adjacent city is running with enough capacity to accommodate the district.		This advanced economy is owed to various agreements made by the Council with other organizations. The most notable, the Himean Syndicates, has allowed for workcouncils to acquire old equipment in exchange for credits, production contracts, or access to the surface dwellings of the Council. This equipment is old by Himean standards, but typically matches or surpasses Adhomian alternatives. Technological agreements with the People’s Republic of Adhomai have similarly boosted the Council’s capabilities. The technical exchange between the Himean community and the Hadiist state have helped lessen the blow of the phoron scarcity as Hadiist technology is used to augment or replace the failing capabilities of Himean machinery reliant on phoron. Regardless, the Council’s economy still finds itself in a tenuous position as many factories struggle to maintain production. Additionally, the reliance on electrical infrastructure of Dorshafen results in the Council being at the whims of when the adjacent city has enough capacity to accommodate the district.

	This advanced economy is owed to various agreements made by the Council with other organizations. The most notable, the Himean Syndicates, has allowed for workcouncils to acquire old equipment in exchange for credits or production contracts. This equipment is old by Himean standards, but typically matches or surpasses Adhomian alternatives. Technological agreements with the People’s Republic of Adhomai have similarly boosted the Council’s capabilities. The technical exchange between the Himean community and the Hadiist state have helped lessen the blow of the phoron scarcity as Hadiist technology is used to augment or replace the failing capabilities of Himean machinery reliant on phoron. Regardless, the Council’s economy still finds itself in a tenuous position as many factories struggle to maintain production. Additionally, the reliance on electrical infrastructure of Dorshafen results in the Council being at the whims of when the adjacent city has enough capacity to accommodate the district.

	Each workplace within the council contains its own work council. This council handles all matters of that workplace from organization to distribution of work. As such, each workplace can vary drastically from another. Common traits across workplaces are recreational facilities, provided uniforms and clothing, subsidized emergency care, and flat workplace hierarchies.		Each workplace within the council contains its own work council. This council handles all matters of that workplace from organization to distribution of work. As such, each workplace can vary drastically from another. Common traits across workplaces are recreational facilities, provided uniforms and clothing, subsidized emergency care, and flat workplace hierarchies.

	A growing number of the Council workforce have been finding work outside of the Council or Himean syndicates with the [[Megacorporations\|megacorporations]] of the Spur. Unlike their neighbor, the Council has far less stigma placed on working for the corporations, ~~including that of~~ Hephaestus. The largest diaspora of off-world Free Council Tajara is the mining workforce trained within the Council. Due to dwindling ores and resources on Himeo itself, many Free Council miners are forced to retrain or find work off-world with the Himean mining syndicates or megacorporations. This trend, in combination with the need for more credits to accommodate expansion projects of the undersized district, have led to [https://forums.aurorastation.org/topic/22589-freetchimeo/#findComment-182068 agreements] with [[Orion Express]].		A growing number of the Council workforce have been finding work outside of the Council or Himean syndicates with the [[Megacorporations\|megacorporations]] of the Spur. Unlike their neighbor, the Council has far less stigma placed on working for the corporations, however the animosity against Hephaestus, having been introduced to their history on Himeo, has spread across the Council. The largest diaspora of off-world Free Council Tajara is the mining workforce trained within the Council. Due to dwindling ores and resources on Himeo itself, many Free Council miners are forced to retrain or find work off-world with the Himean mining syndicates or megacorporations. This trend, in combination with the need for more credits to accommodate expansion projects of the undersized district, have led to [https://forums.aurorastation.org/topic/22589-freetchimeo/#findComment-182068 agreements] with [[Orion Express]].

	Due to the size of the Free Council, domestic healthcare is limited. Families typically have a local doctor and clinic that provide the basic healthcare needs of the community. However, it is common for Free Council clinics to outsource patients to hospitals within Dorshafen for surgeries and critical care needs. This comes at a cost which, while lower than typical prices found across the spur, can still be a barrier at times. The difference in medical care has become all the more problematic as phoron costs spike the medical bill kicked down to those utilizing the First Himean Healthcare Union for care. The FHHU has proposed on many occasions to subsume all Free Council clinics and to become the sole provider of healthcare within the district, however this has met great pushback.		Due to the size of the Free Council, domestic healthcare is limited. Families typically have a local doctor and clinic that provide the basic healthcare needs of the community. However, it is common for Free Council clinics to outsource patients to hospitals within Dorshafen for surgeries and critical care needs. This comes at a cost which, while lower than typical prices found across the spur, can still be a barrier at times. The difference in medical care has become all the more problematic as phoron costs spike the medical bill kicked down to those utilizing the First Himean Healthcare Union for care. The FHHU has proposed on many occasions to subsume all Free Council clinics and to become the sole provider of healthcare within the district, however this has met great pushback.
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	~~Most of the~~ Free ~~Council's~~ population ~~lives in a neighborhood of [[Himeo#Population_and_Major_Cities\|Dorshafen]] known as~~ the ~~Foundling District. Once part of an abandoned~~ Hephaestus Industries quarry, ~~the district was~~ transformed into a sprawling system of tunnels ~~and~~ living chambers by the Tajara. While the architecture follows the Himean style, internal decoration and furniture are ~~distinct~~ Tajaran. The Foundling District is home to the Council Committee Hall, a spacious chamber where important decisions are discussed and voted on by the population.		The Free Council’s population is largely split between two notable neighborhoods. The largest and most notable is the former Hephaestus Industries quarry underground. This quarry was given to the Council when it first arrived, and transformed into a sprawling system of tunnels, living chambers, and industries by the Tajara. The other neighborhood is a sprawling network of buildings and tunnels built on the surface of Himeo. These neighborhoods combined make up the Foundling District, the home of most Tajara within the Free Council. While the architecture follows the Himean style, internal decoration and furniture are distinctly Tajaran. The Foundling District is home to the Council Committee Hall, a spacious chamber where important decisions are discussed and voted on by the population.

	Housing within the Foundling District is a growing issue. Due to the limited space within the Foundling District, most homes are cramped and feature multiple families. It is very common to find up to three generations of family members living together. Communal kitchens, living rooms, and other such amenities can have as many as 3 families sharing the space. Those seeking personal living space for one or two Tajara often must leave the district for an apartment within Dorshafen proper, a costly venture for most.		Housing within the Foundling District is a growing issue. Due to the limited space within the Foundling District, most homes are cramped and feature multiple families. It is very common to find up to three generations of family members living together. Communal kitchens, living rooms, and other such amenities can have as many as 3 families sharing the space. Those seeking personal living space for one or two Tajara often must leave the district for an apartment within Dorshafen proper, a costly venture for most.

	Being a ~~neighborhood~~ of Dorshafen, the Foundling District benefits greatly from the expansive public transit and utilities provided by the city. The ~~entire~~ district ~~makes~~ use of streetcars through major thoroughfares, with connections to the district train station on the edge of the quarry. Utilities, such as power and water, are increasingly divided. Efforts to construct Council-run power and water stations have only begun in isolated sections of the district. Additionally, sourcing power equipment during the worsening phoron scarcity has proven difficult. Reliable power, therefore, is highly dependent on Dorshafen as a whole.		Being a district of Dorshafen, the Foundling District benefits greatly from the expansive public transit and utilities provided by the city. The underground sections of the district make use of streetcars through major thoroughfares, with connections to the district train station on the edge of the quarry. Surface dwellings are forced to rely upon simple walkways between buildings, domes, and the centrally located access point connecting the quarry and surface. Utilities, such as power and water, are increasingly divided. Efforts to construct Council-run power and water stations have only begun in isolated sections of the district. Additionally, sourcing power equipment during the worsening phoron scarcity has proven difficult. Reliable power, therefore, is highly dependent on Dorshafen as a whole.

	Expansions to the district are slow and costly. Without the large boring machines found in the rest of Himeo, most mining efforts are done using older equipment. The volatility in the Council budget has further stymied physical expansion.		Expansions to the district are slow and costly. Without the large boring machines found in the rest of Himeo, most mining efforts are done using older equipment. Surface construction is dangerous and often seen as temporary, as the extreme environment of the surface limits the lifespan of buildings. The volatility in the Council budget has further stymied physical expansion

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