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stararmy:bases:black_sands_test_range [2019/05/26 18:32] – [Notable Facilities] wesstararmy:bases:black_sands_test_range [2023/12/21 01:01] (current) – external edit 127.0.0.1
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 ====== Black Sands Test Range ====== ====== Black Sands Test Range ======
-Black Sands Test Range is a [[stararmy:star_army_of_yamatai]] facility located in Western Uesureya on the coast of the Ash Bay on [[planet:Yamatai|planet Yamatai]]. The name "Black Sands" comes from its volcanic beaches that have black sand. It is currently commanded by Healfdene Hallvardson, a [[stararmy:ranks:chujo]]. +Black Sands Test Range is a [[stararmy:start]] facility located in Western Uesureya on the coast of the Ash Bay on [[planet:Yamatai|planet Yamatai]]. The name "Black Sands" comes from its volcanic beaches that have black sand. It is currently commanded by Healfdene Hallvardson, a [[stararmy:ranks:chujo]]. 
  
 Black Sands is used as: Black Sands is used as:
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   * A research center for the [[stararmy:sara|Star Army Research Administration]]   * A research center for the [[stararmy:sara|Star Army Research Administration]]
   * A [[corp:ketsurui_fleet_yards]] power armor research and development facility   * A [[corp:ketsurui_fleet_yards]] power armor research and development facility
-  * A [[stararmy:Saint training activity]] location+  * A [[stararmy:saint:saint_training_activity]] location
   * A [[stararmy:occupations:infantry|Star Army Infantry]] school for [[stararmy:training]]   * A [[stararmy:occupations:infantry|Star Army Infantry]] school for [[stararmy:training]]
- 
-===== Contacts ===== 
-[[character:dakura_dakura]] is the primary secretary for this base. 
- 
-{{stararmy:characters:dakura_dakura.png?300|Dakura Dakura}}  
  
 ===== History ===== ===== History =====
-Originally built by [[faction:yamatai:pnugen_corporation]], Black Sands is one of the oldest Star Army of Yamatai facilities and is where [[stararmy:sara|SARA]] conducted experiments to improve the [[species:Nekovalkyrja]] after the fall of [[faction:yamatai:pnugen_corporation]], as well as weapons testing for power armor such as the [[stararmy:mindy power armor]] and small arms like the [[stararmy:weapons:gp-12_pulse_rifle]].+Originally built by [[corp:pnugen_corporation]], Black Sands is one of the oldest Star Army of Yamatai facilities and is where [[stararmy:sara|SARA]] conducted experiments to improve the [[species:Nekovalkyrja]] after the fall of [[corp:pnugen_corporation]], as well as weapons testing for power armor such as the [[stararmy:mindy power armor]] and small arms like the [[items:weapons:rifles:gp-12_pulse_rifle]].
  
-The [[stararmy:starship_classes:fuushigi_no_umi-class_escort]] YSS Black Sands ([[stararmy:imperial_registry_number_irn|YF-95]]), originally GSS Black Sands (GF-95), was named for this location. It participated in [[stararmy:history:operation_bloody_shield]].+The [[stararmy:starship_classes:fuushigi_no_umi-class_escort]] YSS Black Sands ([[stararmy:imperial_registry_number_irn|YF-95]]), originally GSS Black Sands (GF-95), was named for this location. It participated in [[timeline:events:operation_bloody_shield]].
  
-In [[timeline:ye_30]], [[character:Jadg Wolf]] worked at Black Sands where he and his [[species:Kodians|Kodian]] partner Karl Hadgard assisted with the training of [[character:ghi_to|Ghi To]]((https://stararmy.com/roleplay-forum/index.php?threads/saint-fever.798/)).+In [[timeline:ye_30]], [[characters:yamatai:jadg_wolf]] worked at Black Sands where he and his [[species:Kodians|Kodian]] partner Karl Hadgard assisted with the training of [[characters:yamatai:ghi_to|Ghi To]]((https://stararmy.com/roleplay-forum/index.php?threads/saint-fever.798/)).
  
-[[character:akemi_koga]] was trained here around [[timeline:ye_33]]. Also in YE 33, [[character:mikael_harris]] was transferred to Black Sands for training before joining the [[stararmy:starships:yss_aeon]]'s crew.+[[characters:independent:akemi_koga]] was trained here around [[timeline:ye_33]]. Also in YE 33, [[characters:yamatai:mikael_harris]] was transferred to Black Sands for training before joining the [[stararmy:starships:yss_aeon]]'s crew.
  
-In the aftermath of the [[stararmy:history:battle_of_yamatai]], firefighters from Black Sands were dispatched to provide emergency services to [[location:Port Xenn]]((https://stararmy.com/roleplay-forum/index.php?threads/sandra-2-million-citizens-dead-from-battle-of-yamatai.7281/)).+In the aftermath of the [[timeline:events:battle_of_yamatai]], firefighters from Black Sands were dispatched to provide emergency services to [[places:port_xenn]]((https://stararmy.com/roleplay-forum/index.php?threads/sandra-2-million-citizens-dead-from-battle-of-yamatai.7281/)).
  
 ===== Location ===== ===== Location =====
-Located along the black sand beaches and inward into the rainforest, the sprawling grounds Black Sand Test Range contain training areas and military buildings. Underground, there is a massive former [[faction:yamatai:pnugen_corporation|PNUgen]] biological research and development complex tunneled deep into the earth. It is a heavily secretive location and is closed to the public.+Located along the black sand beaches and inward into the rainforest, the sprawling grounds Black Sand Test Range contain training areas and military buildings. Underground, there is a massive former [[corp:pnugen_corporation|PNUgen]] biological research and development complex tunneled deep into the earth. It is a heavily secretive location and is closed to the public.
  
 ===== Notable Facilities ===== ===== Notable Facilities =====
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   * [[stararmy:barber_shop]]   * [[stararmy:barber_shop]]
   * [[stararmy:clothing_store]]   * [[stararmy:clothing_store]]
 +  * [[corp:flavor_of_victory]] (since [[timeline:YE 45]])
   * [[stararmy:interiors:hospital_center]]   * [[stararmy:interiors:hospital_center]]
   * [[stararmy:interiors:standard_post_office|Star Army Post Office]]   * [[stararmy:interiors:standard_post_office|Star Army Post Office]]
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   * [[corp:warm_and_sweet]]   * [[corp:warm_and_sweet]]
   * [[corp:yugumo_corporation:kikyo_pie_company]] operated by the Star Army of Yamatai (no civilian workers).   * [[corp:yugumo_corporation:kikyo_pie_company]] operated by the Star Army of Yamatai (no civilian workers).
 +  * [[corp:yugumo_corporation:tokyo_brewing_company]] - BrewPub location opened in [[timeline:ye_43]]
 +
 ==== Transportation ==== ==== Transportation ====
-Black Sands has a rail line that goes directly to the [[stararmy:bases:central_fleet_depot]] in [[location:central_uesureya]].+Black Sands has a rail line that goes directly to the [[stararmy:bases:central_fleet_depot]] in [[places:central_uesureya]]
 + 
 +===== People ===== 
 +The population of Black Sands is over 90% [[species:nekovalkyrja|]] and is entirely military personnel. 
 + 
 +==== Contacts ==== 
 +[[characters:yamatai:dakura_dakura]] is the primary secretary for this base. 
 + 
 +{{stararmy:characters:dakura_dakura.png?300|Dakura Dakura}}  
 + 
 +==== Characters ==== 
 +Here's an automatic list of all characters currently in this place (based on structured data from their character pages). 
 + 
 +---- struct table ---- 
 +schema: characters 
 +cols: %title%, character_occupation, character_gender, character_species 
 +filter: character_location = stararmy:bases:black_sands_test_range 
 +csv: 0 
 +---- 
 +These Star Army of Yamatai characters are currently assigned to Black Sands Test Range: 
 +---- struct table ---- 
 +schema: stararmy_personnel 
 +cols: %title%, saoy_rank, saoy_occupation, saoy_status 
 +filter: saoy_assignment = stararmy:bases:black_sands_test_range 
 +csv: 0 
 +---- 
 +===== RP Opportunities ==== 
 +Black Sands is best known for being a location for training and testing. It is a place where characters might be able to handle prototype weapons and power armor, or meet elite soldiers from Star Army Infantry or SAINT. 
 + 
 +==== Local Rumors ==== 
 +  * The original PNUgen labs here have spaces that the Star Army has sealed off for safety.
  
 ===== Notable Stockpiles ===== ===== Notable Stockpiles =====
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 ===== OOC Notes ===== ===== OOC Notes =====
-[[user:Wes]] has mentioned that Black Sands name is inspired by [[wp>White_Sands_Missile_Range|White Sands Missile Range]]. Some real life black sand beaches can be found in places such as [[wp>Punalu'u_Beach|Punalu'u Beach, Hawaii]].+[[members:wes]] has mentioned that Black Sands name is inspired by [[wp>White_Sands_Missile_Range|White Sands Missile Range]]. Some real life black sand beaches can be found in places such as [[wp>Punalu'u_Beach|Punalu'u Beach, Hawaii]]. 
  
-~~WATCHCYCLE:wes:365~~ 
 ---- struct data ---- ---- struct data ----
 +stararmy_logistics.saoy_supclass : 
 +stararmy_logistics.saoy_usage : 
 +stararmy_logistics.saoy_adopted_year : 
 +stararmy_logistics.saoy_reviewed_last : 
 +stararmy_logistics.saoy_item_retired_year : 
 +stararmy_logistics.saoy_itemcount : 
 +stararmy_bases.base_type : Base
 +stararmy_bases.base_location : Yamatai (Planet)
 +stararmy_bases.base_description : Testing/Training Area
 +stararmy_bases.base_org : Star Army Research Administration
 +stararmy_bases.base_insignia : 
 +stararmy_bases.base_contact_name : 
 +stararmy_bases.base_contact_page : Dakura Dakura
 +stararmy_bases.base_contact_image : stararmy:characters:dakura_dakura.png
 +locations.parent_map : 
 +locations.display_name : 
 +locations.coords     : 
 +locations.visibility : 
 +locations.marker_image : 
 +locations.tooltip_content : 
 +locations.show_label : 
 +locations.color      : 
 +locations.marker_anchor : 
 +places.place_name    : Black Sands Test Range
 +places.place_opened 
 +places.place_cat     : military facility
 +places.place_image   : 
 +places.place_flag    : 
 +places.place_theme_music : 
 +places.place_faction : Yamatai Star Empire
 +places.parent_place  : Yamatai (Planet)
 +places.place_description : 
 +places.place_pop     : 
 +places.place_grid    : 
 +places.places_template : yes
 +places.place_risk_level : 
 ---- ----
  

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