the Federal Circle in Tarbach

The Federal Circle is government complex located in downtown Tarbach, which houses the residences and work buildings of the Emberleaf Republic's federal government, such as the parliament building, executive buildings, and the headquarters of several agencies. The complex that houses the military structures is located outside the city.

The Federal Circle includes:

• The People's Chambers, which houses Parliament
• The Executive Spire, which contains offices for the executive branch, as well as the presidential residence.
• Headquarters of the Ministry of Labour
• Headquarters of the Ministry of Energy
• the Annalise F. Meyer Financial Building, which houses the Ministries of Commerce and Treasury
• Headquarters of the Ministry of Justice
• Headquarters of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
• Headquarters of the Ministry of Infrastructure (a hybridized equivalent to departments of the Interior and Transportation)
• the Marcus T. Ogbard Parliamentary Offices, which contains the offices for the direct and support staff for members of parliament
• Headquarters of the Domestic Security Service
• the Emberleaf Republic High Court
• Headquarters of the Ministry of Education
• Headquarters for the Bureau of Historical Preservation
• Headquarters for the Emberleaf Republic division of the Northern Continental Alliance Strategic Laboratories
• Headquarters for the Bureau of National Intelligence
• Parnassus Station, which connects the Federal Circle to the rest of Tarbach's metropolitan transit infrastructure

Purpose / Function

The various structures of the Federal Circle serve many purposes. Some are headquarters for government agencies and departments, and others are residences for certain officials. Federal Circle also includes the parliament building (named the People's Chambers) and the Executive Spire, a skyscraper that serves a purpose similar to the White House in our world.

Architecture

The architecture of the Federal Circle varies by building, as many were built during different time periods. The Peoples' Chambers and the High Court were constructed during the time of the Kingdom of Eldureia, and appear significantly more antiquated than newer structures such as the Executive Spire or the NCASL division headquarters. These buildings are all oriented around a large roundabout with a landmark fountain in the centre.

History

Prior to the year 2451, the Federal Circle was walled-off from the rest of the city, and access was restricted to most outside of special occasions. In 2451, the construction project that connected the Federal Circle to the rest of the city's roads and transportation infrastructure concluded, and the Federal Circle became open to the general public.

Tourism

Since the 2450s, the general public has been able to access the Federal Circle, and tours are offered of several locations, such as the Executive Spire, the High Court, and the Peoples' Chambers. Additionally, citizens can schedule visits and meetings with the offices of their members of Parliament. Parnassus Station has connections to many of the city's major train lines and makes access convenient.

Type

Government complex

Parent Location

Tarbach

Owning Organization

The Emberleaf Republic

Characters in Location

• Leonie Schaffner