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After [[Aoss]] was re-recruited by the [[Beacon-Entity]], a floor between the Office Loft and owner's suite was built to house his own flora and personal quarters.  The lofted area was originally intended as a storage room, but Aoss insisted it be converted into his personal quarters to free up space for a second balcony of planters below.
 
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Revision as of 16:56, 23 September 2020

Otney Base
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Name: Otney Base
Planet: Uxton F1
System: Ibetsus
Galaxy: Euclid
Founded by: The Beacon-Entity

Otney Base is a large dwelling on the southrise side of Uxton F1. Built inside one of Uxton's mountains by the Beacon-Entity, it includes a docking area and eatery, a grand communal living space with kitchen, an indoor greenhouse, guest quarters, an office loft, a modest owner's suite, efficient basement storage, and an interior emergency shelter. All areas except the basement have windowed exposures to Uxton's bright skies, and several include fully open archways for catching the planet's dry desert breezes.

History

I, the Beacon-Entity, began building Otney Base after the Second Shift drastically altered the appearances of the galaxy's planets. Saddened by the alterations to my first adopted home, Wucastbo VIII, I became interested in returning to each individual planet I had previously visited to thoroughly study the nature of the changes. This was to be a science experiment to pull me out of my gloom... a way to turn disappointment into adventure.

Along the way, the new aesthetic of Uxton F1 captured my attention. Its yellow atmosphere and contrasting blue waters were lovely and unusual, and I was fascinated that its pools and oceans remained warm during the frosty nights. I chose an initial base site on top of a hill overlooking a body of water -- but while surveying the area from that spot, I noticed perfectly conical mountains in the distance. When I walked to them, I knew: I would build my base inside this mountain. It would be a challenge.

My sadness evaporated, and Otney Base grew.

Founders

The following Travellers founded Otney Base:

  • The Beacon-Entity

Construction

The following Travellers were involved in Otney Base's construction:

  • The Beacon-Entity

The construction of Otney base consumed my energy almost entirely for several consecutive days. I could not stop thinking about the project, and when I wasn't laying foundations or decorating, I was sketching floor plans and carefully measuring space.

I began without any end result in mind. As I built, the scope and purpose of Otney expanded. The office loft was the first room constructed, and the rest fell into place organically.

My first important purpose was to fabricate a relaxing space that captured ample light, and my second was to anticipate the needs of any visitors.

Photo Gallery

Exterior

Interior

Aoss' Addition

After Aoss was re-recruited by the Beacon-Entity, a floor between the Office Loft and owner's suite was built to house his own flora and personal quarters. The lofted area was originally intended as a storage room, but Aoss insisted it be converted into his personal quarters to free up space for a second balcony of planters below.

Important Events

Otney Base has kept a low profile and has not experience any events of particular note.