{"data":{"id":13957,"title":"The Observist: Area18, ArcCorp, Stanton","rsi_url":"https:\/\/robertsspaceindustries.com\/comm-link\/spectrum-dispatch\/13957-The-Observist-Area18-ArcCorp-Stanton","api_url":"https:\/\/api.star-citizen.wiki\/api\/comm-links\/13957","api_public_url":"https:\/\/api.star-citizen.wiki\/comm-links\/13957","channel":"Undefined","category":"Undefined","series":"News Update","images":[{"id":1587,"name":"ObservistNewLofo.jpg","rsi_url":"https:\/\/robertsspaceindustries.com\/media\/d1nbnl0vcsaj7r\/source\/ObservistNewLofo.jpg","alt":"","size":1912691,"mime_type":"image\/jpeg","last_modified":"2014-04-22T20:13:04+00:00","api_url":"https:\/\/api.star-citizen.wiki\/api\/comm-link-images\/1587","similar_url":"https:\/\/api.star-citizen.wiki\/api\/comm-link-images\/1587\/similar"},{"id":26463,"name":"source.jpg","rsi_url":"https:\/\/media.robertsspaceindustries.com\/weozjmuuh3hwh\/source.jpg","alt":"","size":843046,"mime_type":"image\/jpeg","last_modified":"2019-09-19T15:49:32+00:00","api_url":"https:\/\/api.star-citizen.wiki\/api\/comm-link-images\/26463","similar_url":"https:\/\/api.star-citizen.wiki\/api\/comm-link-images\/26463\/similar"},{"id":27892,"name":"source.jpg","rsi_url":"https:\/\/media.robertsspaceindustries.com\/w3o9r4zgppm77\/source.jpg","alt":"","size":900916,"mime_type":"image\/jpeg","last_modified":"2021-09-06T14:48:40+00:00","api_url":"https:\/\/api.star-citizen.wiki\/api\/comm-link-images\/27892","similar_url":"https:\/\/api.star-citizen.wiki\/api\/comm-link-images\/27892\/similar"}],"images_count":8,"translations":{"en_EN":"NOTE: This article was updated on March 2020 to better reflect the current design of the system.\nGreetings, traveler, there are millions of sights to see in the universe. The team at THE OBSERVIST is here to make sure you get the best traveling experience possible.\n\nToshi Aaron discovered Stanton in 2851. Many speculated that the system, with its massive super-Earths, could provide cheap real estate for millions. Yet, the UEE had other plans. Years before the announcement of Project Archangel, more commonly called Synthworld, the UEE began to consider ways to pay for it. While terraforming the worlds in Stanton, the UEE quietly contacted the largest megacorps in the Empire to gauge their interest in purchasing the planets. It didn\u2019t take long before they found interested buyers. Negotiations went on behind closed doors for years until the sales became official in 2865. The UEE received the monetary infusion needed to kickstart Synthworld construction, and Stanton\u2019s officially turned into a system-wide corporate business park.\n\nARCCORP\nThe third planet in Stanton carries an ironic distinction with it. The planet was sold to fund the Synthworld, yet it has been transformed into, at least on the surface, a synthetic world. Taking a page from the Xi\u2019an approach to geoplanning, ArcCorp sculpted, zoned, and built upon the primary landmasses to maximize their earning potential. They will rent office, factory, or production space to anyone with the credits to pay.\n\nEven though an overwhelming portion of the planet is covered in unending sprawl, there are only a handful of \u201cAreas\u201d travelers are allowed to land. Of those, one has become the most trafficked:\n\nINTRODUCING AREA18\nHere at THE OBSERVIST, we\u2019d normally start our segments by describing the approach in the hopes of igniting your imagination about why this spot is the place to land on the surface.\n\nWe can\u2019t really do that here. From afar Area18 looks like another spot in the sprawl. It just happens to be one of the Areas cleared for interplanetary traffic. Carefully follow the flight path to Area18 and don\u2019t get distracted by the spectacular vista of architecture expanding as far as the eye can see. Much of the planet remains a designated \u201cRestricted Area\u201d at lower altitudes due to safety concerns. It might be tempting to do canyon-esque runs through rows of skyscrapers, but best to not incur the wrath of the planet\u2019s strict security services. Otherwise, you\u2019ll never make it to Area18\u2019s Riker Memorial Spaceport.\n\nComm the local landing service when in range to be guided to your hangar. Once out of your ship, make your way to the shuttle connecting the spaceport to Area18. Stand at the front of the car, if possible, to feel like your floating between the massive buildings and neon signs surrounding the shuttle on all sides.\n\nCustoms is never fun, but once through you\u2019ll enter Area18\u2019s exhilarating Central Plaza. Take a second to soak it all up. Admire Memphis Avery\u2019s famous floating sculpture. Pose for pictures among the neon streams spilling from the giant Fizzz can holograms above. Once you\u2019ve worked up a thirst, duck into the G-LOC bar and grab a drink off their extensive menu. From our experience, the Wingman\u2019s Hangover goes down easy but packs a punch. The stiff pours would explain why the dance floor was filled.\n\nFood stalls stationed around the plaza and in nearby alleys provide plenty of quick and delicious culinary choices. A fair bit of warning though, some of these alleys twist and turn, quickly becoming dark, dirty, and potentially dangerous. Stick to the well-lit and heavily trafficked areas to avoid unwanted encounters. Despite Area18\u2019s constant buzz, criminal activity remains an issue. ArcCorp takes its security seriously and has enlisted (notorious) private security firm BlacJac Security to maintain the peace. Here\u2019s a piece of advice, if you\u2019re having problems, trek to the ADVOCACY OFFICE inside the IO-North Tower instead.\n\nOf course, Area18 features more than spectacular views, tasty treats, and a constant hum of Humanity. If you\u2019re low on supplies or looking for upgrades, you can check out any number of familiar stores: CenterMass, Dumper\u2019s Depot, Casaba, and Astro Armada. But those shops can be found almost anywhere in the Empire. Only Area18 has CUBBY BLAST. The store has all the hallmarks of a basic weapons shop: inventory on display, options to install purchases on your ship, the occasional sale, but it\u2019s the man behind the register who sets this store apart from the pack. A Cathcart expatriate, CLOR VEE brings a seemingly inexhaustible knowledge of his wares along with a hint of danger, as we\u2019re sure that his familiarity comes from personal experience.\n\nThe upshot of indulging in a shopping spree is that Area18 also has a bustling TDD. A planet completely occupied by companies means qualified workers are always in demand. Many independent contractors use Area18 as their central hub, grabbing a hab at the ADIRA FALLS APARTMENTS between gigs.\n\nArcCorp remains a sight to see. This epic fever dream of industry on a planetary scale is something that you won\u2019t find anywhere else in Human space. Of course, we could talk about it all day, but it\u2019s really something you need to observe for yourself.","de_DE":"Gr\u00fc\u00dfe, Reisender, es gibt Millionen von Sehensw\u00fcrdigkeiten im Universum zu sehen. Das Team von THE OBSERVIST ist daf\u00fcr da, dass Sie das bestm\u00f6gliche Reiseerlebnis erhalten.\n\nStanton System. Der Name selbst neigt dazu, eine Vielzahl von Reaktionen hervorzurufen. Entdeckt von Toshi Aaron, spekulierten viele, dass das System mit seinen massiven SuperEarths billigere Immobilien f\u00fcr Millionen bieten k\u00f6nnte. Die UEE hatte andere Pl\u00e4ne. Einunddrei\u00dfig Jahre nach der Gr\u00fcndung von Project Archangel oder, wie es allgemein bekannt ist, der Synthworld, h\u00e4morrhagische Kredite der Regierung und brauchte eine W\u00e4hrungsinfusion.\n\nAls sie die Welten in Stanton erforschten, begannen sie, Angebote des gr\u00f6\u00dften MegaCorps des Imperiums zu ver\u00f6ffentlichen und stellten die Welten zum Verkauf. Es dauerte nicht lange, bis sie einige K\u00e4ufer hatten. Das Imperium hatte sein Geld und die Geschichte hatte seine ersten Gesch\u00e4ftsplaneten.\n\nARKCORP\nDer dritte Planet in Stanton tr\u00e4gt eine ironische Handschrift. Der Planet wurde verkauft, um die Synthworld zu finanzieren, aber der Planet wurde in eine synthetische Welt verwandelt, zumindest an der Oberfl\u00e4che. Auf einer Seite des Xi'An-Ansatzes zur Geoplanung hat ArcCorp die prim\u00e4ren Landmassen geformt, eingeteilt und aufgebaut, um ihr Ertragspotenzial zu maximieren. Sie mieten B\u00fcro-, Fabrik- oder Produktionsfl\u00e4chen an jeden, der die Credits zu zahlen hat.\n\nAuch wenn ein \u00fcberw\u00e4ltigender Teil des unendlichen Sprawls bedeckt ist, gibt es nur eine Handvoll Landepl\u00e4tze f\u00fcr Reisende, die ihren Weg durch das System finden. Von diesen ist einer der am meisten geschlagenen Menschen geworden:\n\nEINF\u00dcHRUNGSBEREICH18\nHier bei THE OBSERVIST beginnen wir normalerweise mit einer Beschreibung des Ansatzes, in der Hoffnung, Ihre Phantasie dar\u00fcber anzuregen, warum dieser Ort der Ort ist, um auf der Oberfl\u00e4che zu landen.\n\nDas k\u00f6nnen wir hier nicht wirklich machen. Area18 ist nur ein weiterer Punkt im Sprawl. Eine der wenigen, die zuf\u00e4llig f\u00fcr den interplanetaren Verkehr freigegeben ist. Sicher, ein Blick auf die Architektur, der sich so weit wie m\u00f6glich ausdehnt, ist immer noch ziemlich spektakul\u00e4r, aber man muss hier landen, weil.... nun, man hat keine Wahl.\n\nMan hat einen sch\u00f6nen Blick auf die ArcCorp-Zentrale.... das ist also etwas, sch\u00e4tze ich.\n\nNat\u00fcrlich kannst du dir eine beliebige Anzahl bekannter Gesch\u00e4fte ansehen: CenterMass, Abernathy Interiors, Dumper's Depot, Casaba, et cetera, et cetera, et cetera, aber wir wissen, dass Sie den echten Graben \u00fcber Area18 wollen.\n\nDie LANDING CONTROL f\u00fchrt Sie an die Oberfl\u00e4che. Sobald du jedoch aus deinem Schiff steigst, gibt es nur noch einen weiteren Halt, bevor es interessant wird.\n\nDer Zoll macht nie Spa\u00df. Punkt. Schauen Sie also an der ArcCorp Bar vorbei, um Ihren Kopf richtig zu verstehen, was kommen wird. Wir sprechen auch nicht \u00fcber die Getr\u00e4nke; wir haben LEV CRONENBERG gefunden, G\u00f6nner und Mitbesitzer (scheinbar in dieser Reihenfolge). Nach einer Karriere im Vanduul- und Xi'An-Theater kaufte er sich einen Teil des Platzes mit seinem Ruhestandgeld und macht seitdem viel Spa\u00df.\n\nEine ziemliche Warnung, die Sicherheit wird an der Oberfl\u00e4che sehr ernst genommen. ArcCorp hat die (ber\u00fcchtigte) private Wertpapierfirma BlackJack Securities beauftragt, den Frieden zu wahren. LT MICHAEL CALLUM ist der Sicherheitsvertreter, der f\u00fcr Area18 zust\u00e4ndig ist. Hier ist ein Ratschlag, wenn Sie Probleme haben, machen Sie stattdessen den Weg zum ADVOCACY OFFICE.\n\nCUBBY BLAST hat alle Merkmale eines einfachen Waffenladens: Inventar auf dem Display, M\u00f6glichkeiten, Eink\u00e4ufe auf Ihrem Schiff zu t\u00e4tigen, gelegentlicher Verkauf, aber es ist der Mann hinter der Kasse, der diesen Laden von der Masse abhebt. CLOR VEE, ein Expatriate von Cathcart, bringt ein scheinbar unersch\u00f6pfliches Wissen \u00fcber seine Waren mit sich, zusammen mit einem Hauch von Gefahr, da wir sicher sind, dass seine Vertrautheit aus pers\u00f6nlicher Erfahrung kommt.\n\nUpshot ist, ArcCorp ist ein Anblick, den man sehen kann. Dieser epische Fiebertraum der Industrie auf planetarischer Ebene ist etwas, das Sie nirgendwo sonst im menschlichen Raum finden werden.\n\nNat\u00fcrlich k\u00f6nnten wir den ganzen Tag dar\u00fcber reden, aber es ist wirklich etwas, das man selbst beobachten muss.","zh_CN":"NOTE: This article was updated on March 2020 to better reflect the current design of the system.\nGreetings, traveler, there are millions of sights to see in the universe. The team at THE OBSERVIST is here to make sure you get the best traveling experience possible.\n\nToshi Aaron discovered Stanton in 2851. Many speculated that the system, with its massive super-Earths, could provide cheap real estate for millions. Yet, the UEE had other plans. Years before the announcement of Project Archangel, more commonly called Synthworld, the UEE began to consider ways to pay for it. While terraforming the worlds in Stanton, the UEE quietly contacted the largest megacorps in the Empire to gauge their interest in purchasing the planets. It didn\u2019t take long before they found interested buyers. Negotiations went on behind closed doors for years until the sales became official in 2865. The UEE received the monetary infusion needed to kickstart Synthworld construction, and Stanton\u2019s officially turned into a system-wide corporate business park.\n\nARCCORP\nThe third planet in Stanton carries an ironic distinction with it. The planet was sold to fund the Synthworld, yet it has been transformed into, at least on the surface, a synthetic world. Taking a page from the Xi\u2019an approach to geoplanning, ArcCorp sculpted, zoned, and built upon the primary landmasses to maximize their earning potential. They will rent office, factory, or production space to anyone with the credits to pay.\n\nEven though an overwhelming portion of the planet is covered in unending sprawl, there are only a handful of \u201cAreas\u201d travelers are allowed to land. Of those, one has become the most trafficked:\n\nINTRODUCING AREA18\nHere at THE OBSERVIST, we\u2019d normally start our segments by describing the approach in the hopes of igniting your imagination about why this spot is the place to land on the surface.\n\nWe can\u2019t really do that here. From afar Area18 looks like another spot in the sprawl. It just happens to be one of the Areas cleared for interplanetary traffic. Carefully follow the flight path to Area18 and don\u2019t get distracted by the spectacular vista of architecture expanding as far as the eye can see. Much of the planet remains a designated \u201cRestricted Area\u201d at lower altitudes due to safety concerns. It might be tempting to do canyon-esque runs through rows of skyscrapers, but best to not incur the wrath of the planet\u2019s strict security services. Otherwise, you\u2019ll never make it to Area18\u2019s Riker Memorial Spaceport.\n\nComm the local landing service when in range to be guided to your hangar. Once out of your ship, make your way to the shuttle connecting the spaceport to Area18. Stand at the front of the car, if possible, to feel like your floating between the massive buildings and neon signs surrounding the shuttle on all sides.\n\nCustoms is never fun, but once through you\u2019ll enter Area18\u2019s exhilarating Central Plaza. Take a second to soak it all up. Admire Memphis Avery\u2019s famous floating sculpture. Pose for pictures among the neon streams spilling from the giant Fizzz can holograms above. Once you\u2019ve worked up a thirst, duck into the G-LOC bar and grab a drink off their extensive menu. From our experience, the Wingman\u2019s Hangover goes down easy but packs a punch. The stiff pours would explain why the dance floor was filled.\n\nFood stalls stationed around the plaza and in nearby alleys provide plenty of quick and delicious culinary choices. A fair bit of warning though, some of these alleys twist and turn, quickly becoming dark, dirty, and potentially dangerous. Stick to the well-lit and heavily trafficked areas to avoid unwanted encounters. Despite Area18\u2019s constant buzz, criminal activity remains an issue. ArcCorp takes its security seriously and has enlisted (notorious) private security firm BlacJac Security to maintain the peace. Here\u2019s a piece of advice, if you\u2019re having problems, trek to the ADVOCACY OFFICE inside the IO-North Tower instead.\n\nOf course, Area18 features more than spectacular views, tasty treats, and a constant hum of Humanity. If you\u2019re low on supplies or looking for upgrades, you can check out any number of familiar stores: CenterMass, Dumper\u2019s Depot, Casaba, and Astro Armada. But those shops can be found almost anywhere in the Empire. Only Area18 has CUBBY BLAST. The store has all the hallmarks of a basic weapons shop: inventory on display, options to install purchases on your ship, the occasional sale, but it\u2019s the man behind the register who sets this store apart from the pack. A Cathcart expatriate, CLOR VEE brings a seemingly inexhaustible knowledge of his wares along with a hint of danger, as we\u2019re sure that his familiarity comes from personal experience.\n\nThe upshot of indulging in a shopping spree is that Area18 also has a bustling TDD. A planet completely occupied by companies means qualified workers are always in demand. Many independent contractors use Area18 as their central hub, grabbing a hab at the ADIRA FALLS APARTMENTS between gigs.\n\nArcCorp remains a sight to see. This epic fever dream of industry on a planetary scale is something that you won\u2019t find anywhere else in Human space. Of course, we could talk about it all day, but it\u2019s really something you need to observe for yourself."},"links_count":0,"comment_count":65,"created_at":"2014-06-18T00:00:00+00:00","created_at_human":"11 years ago"},"meta":{"processed_at":"2026-05-08 00:22:07","valid_relations":["images","links"],"prev_id":13956,"next_id":13958}}