New York City

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Located in the northeastern former United States, New York City (also known as "NYC" or "the Big Apple") sits at the mouth of the Hudson River on the shore of the Atlantic Ocean. One of the largest and most diverse cities on the planet, New York is a capital of science, fashion, and the arts.

First settled about 700 years ago, New York quickly rose to prominence as a financial and cultural center. By the time of World War III, it was by most definitions the most important city on Earth. As a result, it was attacked repeatedly during the war, and many of its most famous structures (including the renowned Empire State Building and Statue of Liberty) were destroyed. After the war, New Yorkers rebuilt their beloved city and constructed a New Statue of Liberty. In the wake of changes in human society, New York's importance as a financial center diminished, though it gained new prominence in global politics, first as the site of the New United Nations, then as capital of the United Earth Republic.

New York also boasts many important museums. They can teach you much about human culture and history (just like the Louvre in Paris). Among the best are the Museum of Natural History, Metropolitan Museum of Art, Museum of Modern Art (MOMA), and Guggenheim Museum. Both MOMA and the Guggenheim showcase collections of art dating from approximately the year 1900 on, including works influenced by human contact with other sentient species and Earth's membership in the Federation.

Broadway

Among humans, this street is synonymous with theatrical performances. Many theaters line the sides of the "Great White Way," and the plays performed in them are generally considered the best which Earth has to offer (many nonhuman plays are put on as well). Whatever your tastes in theater - comedy, tragedy, historical, drama - you can satisfy them on Broadway.

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts

Located on the upper west side of Manhattan (an island which forms part of New York City), many of New York's prestigious performing arts companies call this complex home. Destroyed in the Third World War and since rebuilt, it includes the Metropolitan Opera House, the Juilliard School, and the New York Library for the Performing Arts, among other buildings. You can take in a performance there and afterward stop in one of the elegant bistros and restaurants nearby for a late meal. Times vary according to performances.

Museum of Natural History

Located on the west side of Manhattan's Central Park, this museum specializes in Earth's natural history. Favority exhibitions include the Hall of Dinosaurs, the Margaret Mead Center, and the Hayden Planetarium.

United Earth Republic Headquarters

Established in 2113, the United Earth Republic serves as an international parliament representing the nations of Earth. The present building is built on the site of the original United Nations, which was destroyed during World War III, and consists of four main buildings on the 18-acre site: the World Parliament, the Conference Building, the Secretariat building, and the Zefram Cochrane Library. An international team of architects designed the complex in the Neo-Post-Modern style.

Reference(s)

  • Isaacs, Ross A., et al. A Cadet's Guide to Sector 001, New York: Last Unicorn Games, 1999.