The Citadel Initiative

Designed to create the foundation for Humanities' first R.U.N.G.S, the Citadel initiative created the first generation of space-borne mega cities. The Citadel Initiative was funded by LunaCorp and the The Knights of Space Malta, in an attempt to create a centralized base for humanity in space. These 12 citadels were originally designed around Travis O'Connor's concept for R.U.N.G.S, and now serve as fast and efficient transportation hubs throughout the Solar System. Because of their easy access, each station quickly grew.

By 320, every one of these stations had exceeded its original population capacity of 10 million, and made expansions to hold exponentially more people. Station III was the first of the 'Menschen Stapel', in 325, becoming the first space station to reach a population of over 1 billion permanent residents. Station V and Station VII would soon follow. Each of the stations were administered by a 'Master Knight' from the Order of the Knights of Space Malta. The stations were all built over 1 light year from Earth, and thus had the right to self rule under the @space government act.

Alternative Name(s)

The 12 Citadels of Humanity

Type

Citadel

Population

(collectively) 13.2 Billion

Related Tradition (Primary)

• Modern Day Living