Jobe
The most unique city on Rubi-Ka, Jobe actualy flys on an artificial arcapelago far above the surface of the planet. The geniuses of Jobe were the first to pierce the dimensions and open the way to the Shadowlands.
History
The history of Jobe is unique on Rubi-Ka to a large degree. In 29301, after the end of the first Rubi-Ka civil a group of 38 Omni-Tek scientists defected from their employment by the corperation and instead of joining the Clans they used their knowledge as Meta-Physicists and Nanotechnitions to create a group of flying islands and avoid the conflict all together. During that period, many employees also defected and became Neutral to the conflict after their first experiance with the war; so it is surmised that in order to avoid losing all ties with the Jobe Scientists, Omni-Tek allowed them to walk away unofficialy.
For the next 147 years, little was heard from this reclusive group of scientists till August 11th of 29477 when they released an annoucement that they had done the un-imaginable and opened a wormhole to an alternate dimension; a place that scientists began calling "The Shadowlands." This wormhole was only open for a full hour but the it gave scientists the chance to pass through personel and supplies. The scientists believed the portal to be stable and soon capable of allowing anybody to pass into the new dimension.
These events caused a major stir on Rubi-Ka and soon strange events creatures and sights started appearing all over the terraformed zone. A mysterious robotic entity calling itself "Ergo" started appearing and offering travelers a way into the Shadowlands. Additionaly, visions of mysterious creatures started appearing to Clan and Omni-Tek officials, who quickly declaired their intention to explore and master the new land.
Present Day
In the face of the trials on Rubi-Ka today, Jobe stands monolithicaly aside from the major conflicts going on, only caring the pursue their research. The continued exploration of the Shadowlands and the revenues from the portal usage allow Jobe to continue to live in the manner that they have come to enjoy. Maybe due to this fact, many people, even notable sided leaders have taken up residence in Jobe.
Jobe also has seemed to have been totaly unphased by the alien seige of the planet, and even though it seems to be an obvious target flying in the air, it has not been subject to invasion by the Kyr'ozch. The scientists of Jobe have also failed to react to pressence of the new ICC Battle Stations in orbit around the planet and Omni-Tek's intent to crush all resistance to its rule of the planet.
JAME
A major buisness interest of the Jobe ruling group is the Jobe Association of Metaphysical Exploration, otherwise known as "JAME". It seems to be the mission of JAME not only to explore the Shadowlands but also to make technological innovations to aid in exploration or even aid in defense from threats found there.
JAME currently maintains and runs all the operations regarding the Shadowland portals in Jobe, as well as trains and outfits guards and scientists to help travelers on the earliest stages of their journey.
In 29478, a year after the portal was opened, JAME paired with the Neutral Guard Initiative and the Newland City Council to outfit the new guards with the latest in JAME's defensive technology. Even though this was a traditional buisness deal, it was also an unprecidented show of support for another group on Rubi-Ka and there is some speculation as to its intention. One theory stands that Jobe was feeling preasure from the sided groups to join their cause and turn over access to the portals and JAME wished to make a show of power to discourage this preasuring.
Services
Sights to See
Personalities
- Yorick Kjarval can be found on Jobe Platform and helps out people who start their careers in the Shadowlands, get ready for the rigors of Rubi-Ka
- Arul Saba is standing around in the Jobe Market IPS building trying to promote his new bracelet plans, he also sells some of the components needed to make them.
Notes
--Berael 02:14, 3 February 2007 (CET)
--KingJ 23:40, 15 October 2005 (CEST)
