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Extropia Core
	Region: SLurl: Built/founded: Retired: Group: Architect:	Independent State of Extropia Extropia Core 128,128,22 5th Nov 2007 N/A N/A N/A

Extropia Core was the first region claimed as Extropian land. Its name describes its function - as the birthplace of Extropian society and the focal point of its community. The region is set to serve as a hub for a pan-Extropian monorail.

Contents 1 Description 2 Landmarks 3 Residents 3.1 Founding Citizens

Description

Extropia Core lies in a natural bay formed by Tycho Peninsula to the North and unclaimed mainland to the West. The peninsula is the Core's only natural landmark and runs the length of the Northern frontier. A calm natural climate made the region a prime testing ground for floating habitat plates, designed by Galatea Gynoid. Each 32m-wide plate can support a moderately-sized home, and the settlements interlock to allow for larger building projects. The Core is punctuated by the Central Nexus, a free-standing structure supported by a sturdy pillar, which is in turn clamped to the sea bed. The three clusters of these floating plates have been named Hubble (South-West), Kepler (North-East) and Orion (South-East) after artificial telescopic satellites.

"The Core" has enjoyed a diverse population since Extropia was founded, by virtue of it being the first region to be colonised. At any given time most of the Core's inhabitants will be visiting tourists. The region plays host to many of Extropia's chief leisure centres, as well as some retail premises and the Central Nexus. The Nexus itself is not only the first point of call for new arrivals, but also the venue for Sophrosyne's Salon, a popular event held in the Core. Events can often draw crowds upwards of 40.

Landmarks

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  The Central Nexus
  The Central Nexus: a hub for all community and commercial activity in the region and wider Extropia. The Nexus houses a number of events and provides office space.
• The Cosmic Engineers headquarters: a meeting space for transhumanists in Second Life.
• Technohenge, Zada Zenovka's party venue and stellar lounge, linked by high-speed elevator.
• Tycho Peninsula, home to Kimban Bar and Tycho Beach.

Legacy landmarks:

• The Secret Goldfish: Extropia's cinema, with facilities for lectures and multimedia presentations as well as a friendly bar.

Residents

Founding Citizens

As well as the Board of Directors who made Extropia Core their home, the region also welcomed the following individuals as early Extropians:

• Vannesh Cannoli
• Ali Hermes
• Cube Inada (Cube3)
• Dandellion Kimban (AcidZen)
• Yel Oh
• Giulio Perhaps (SL-Transhumanists)
• Glaistig Rokocoko (Glaistig Rokocoko Designs)
• iAlja Writer and iYan Writer (Artesia)
• Natsumi Yue
• Zada Zenovka (Shapes By Zada, Technohenge)