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Argentum is westernmost of the four mining towns that make up the area of [[4 Holes]], along with [[Ahenus]], [[Aurum]], and [[Chalceus]]. It has the most buildings of the four towns. A verbal rivalry exists between all four towns over which is the best. Argentum has standard Omni-Tek Architecture. Argentum is under 25% [[PvP#Gas|Suppression Gas]] | Argentum is westernmost of the four mining towns that make up the area of [[4 Holes]], along with [[Ahenus]], [[Aurum]], and [[Chalceus]]. It has the most buildings of the four towns. A verbal rivalry exists between all four towns over which is the best. Argentum has standard Omni-Tek Architecture. Argentum is under 25% [[PvP#Gas|Suppression Gas]] | ||
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| + | The four town names are Latin for metals: Argentum is Silver, Aurum Gold, Ahenus Copper, and Chalcius, from an erroneus Latin text which claims it is the "ore from which brass is melted", which is impossible, since brass is an amalgam of copper and zinc[https://books.google.com/books?id=TUcWAAAAYAAJ&pg=RA8-PA44&lpg=RA8-PA44&dq=Chalcius+latin&source=bl&ots=ecUkhMYVJI&sig=UtsfuOaJjyCs0deBHa4zuuK7UIs&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjNpfPNobPaAhULhlQKHZrJCkkQ6AEwAHoECAAQKg#v=onepage&q=Chalcius%20latin&f=false] (just as bronze is an amalgam of copper and tin). | ||
== History == | == History == | ||
Revision as of 22:28, 11 April 2018
Argentum is westernmost of the four mining towns that make up the area of 4 Holes, along with Ahenus, Aurum, and Chalceus. It has the most buildings of the four towns. A verbal rivalry exists between all four towns over which is the best. Argentum has standard Omni-Tek Architecture. Argentum is under 25% Suppression Gas
The four town names are Latin for metals: Argentum is Silver, Aurum Gold, Ahenus Copper, and Chalcius, from an erroneus Latin text which claims it is the "ore from which brass is melted", which is impossible, since brass is an amalgam of copper and zinc[1] (just as bronze is an amalgam of copper and tin).
History
The exact date when Argentum was founded is unknown, and like the other 4 towns, may have originally been outzone mines back when Omni-1 was still under construction. Its proximity to both Omni-Tek Territory and area controlled by the Clans has made it an area of frequent dispute for years.
On 30 May, 29480, the Clans took advantage of the Omni-Tek occupation of Borealis to send unionists in to occupy all of 4 Holes, including Agentum and its sister towns.
Present Day
Argentum is still under Unionist Occupation. Omni-Tek has issued a directive to allow full "Open Hostility" against the unionists and anyone supporting them.
Services
- OT Tailor Shop is at (985,1802) labeled "4 Holes Fashion" on the outside.
- OT Basic Quality Augmentor has a shop at (902,1745) labeled "Tools n Stuff" outside.
- Mojo's Weapon Emporium (920, 1625), is shop with an OT Basic Weapons dealer.
Sights to See
- The Subsea Resort (858,1759) is a open air building with large pool with deck chairs. Nice place for a pool party, if it was not for the suppression and the weather.
- A large toxic lake is at (825,1813)
Personalities
- A large Atrox called the Unionist Foreman wanders around (902, 1704). Omni-Tek personnel have orders to eradicate him on sight.
- Another Atrox called Unionist Agitator Scarpase stands outside the Subsea Resort at (828,1766. While not named directly, it is assumed that OT will also reward for his termination.
Notes
- The exact date of the founding of 4 Holes would be nice.
--Ransan 22:17, 24 March 2007 (CET)
