Independent State of Extropia

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Flag of Extropia, featuring dolphin-like icons, a symbol of intelligence and grace
Flag of Extropia, featuring dolphin-like icons, a symbol of intelligence and grace

Extropia, or the Independent State of Extropia to give its formal title, is a Second Life community that was founded in November 2007. The region is governed by the Extropian Board of Directors.

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Geography

Extropia is currently comprised of three regions, occupying approximately 19 square kilometres of digital landscape. These regions make up the open water of the Dirac Sea, though plans to reclaim the Western mainland in future will seek to expand on the region's geographical diversity.

Regions

Extropia City:

Pencilled-in Projects

Extropia City:

Mainland:

Extropia River:

Physical Geography

The overall climate in Extropia is subtropical, supporting a wide variety of plantlife, both Earth-familiar and alien. Extropia benefits from natural and artificial barriers against the harsher elements of weather associated with subtropics. For example Extropia Core, the region's commercial hub, was built behind a submarine rock wall, part of the Tycho Peninsula. This wall acts as a breaker against prevailing currents, allowing hexagonal habitat plates to be floated in the bay.

Transportation

Many Extropians enjoy their own means of travel, be that by air or sea. The board has, however, planned to equip Extropia with a national monorail in future.

Transportation at a regional level comprises cable cars, multi-purpose road surfaces and a generous network of footpaths. Extropia also provides facilities like airship docks and the Nexus Marina for pilots and sailors amongst its citizenry. All of this is provided alongside a network of quick teleport pads, as provided by Second Skies.

History

Extropia was founded as a safe haven for digital people - persons wishing to explore their own sense of identity, free from so-called "real world" constraints. It was founded by the Extropian Board of Directors.

Government

Directors manage the administrative side of Extropia, with duties including maintaining a pleasant community environment, providing facilities for and occasionally hosting special events, with the ultimate goal of attracting new Extropians and housing the current citizenry. Decisions are generally made within the board, however community opinion polls have been known to be made and the board seeks to hold regular town hall-style meetings to allow citizens their own voice.

Governance of Extropia has, at times, been assisted by Ali Hermes and iAlja Writer, with two of its founding directors continuing to offer support after retirement.

Foreign Relations

Extropia enjoys an active foreign affairs policy, spearheaded by Director, Sophrosyne Stenvaag. Efforts to make the nation's presence known on the so-called "metaverse" have led to branching communities from all walks of life. Embassies may be found on Facebook and amongst the web in general.

Founding Citizens

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

Politics

As well as being open to a number of digital organisations, Extropia has earned an association with transhumanism through a program of events often geared towards digital worlds and what they can offer.

Culture

Extropia has so far shown most creativity in its buildings and displays. It is built in the raygun gothic style. The nation as a whole is highly influenced by positive science fiction precedent with tall spires, gleaming art deco fascias and hoverjets influencing its buildings and public transport.

Cultural houses include the Central Nexus, home to a public forum.

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