The asteroid Eurydike is one of the countless terrariums that dot the various asteroids belts in the Solar System. It is a hollowed asteroid with a sun rod running the length of the asteroid. It has a surface area of approximately 40,000 km2 (15,444 sq miles) and a total population of 2.1 million. Eurydike, like all terrariums, enjoys a peaceful and mild Mediterranean climate and a consistent average high of 79° F (26° C) and average lows of 52° F (11° C). Snowfall is rare, as are freezing temperatures. Eurydike has a small satellite, Bluejay, which is rich in minerals and is being used as a strip mine. Many mined minerals are shipped across the system to be used in industry, but some remains on Eurydike to be used in factories that are based out of Bluejay.
The population of Eurydike is very decentralized. There are no true cities. Most towns are essentially suburban-like subdivisions linked together into administrative divisions. The towns are very similar to New England towns, being municipal corporations with open town meetings and direct democracy. There are a few built up areas that serve as business centers, with shops, stores and offices for white collar workers. Blue collar workers live on Eurydike and work in the mines or factories of Bluejay. There are a few large, automated farms on the surface, and also additional hydroponic farming within the crust of the asteroid. The asteroid is almost entirely self-sufficient when it comes to food.
Eurydike has natural features. It is dotted with rolling hills, large forests, lakes and rivers. Because of this and its climate, it (and other terrariums) are considered idyllic. Eurydike is a U.S. state, and has several large state parks and recreation areas. It has a small indigenous population of harpies that currently reside in small nature reserves on Eurydike. Politics are split on Eurydike, with the union-backed Democrats and banking-backed Republicans splitting elections frequently. The current governor is Republican Jeremy Hurdle and control of the State Legislature is split. Elections are very competitive between both sides.
The population of Eurydike is very decentralized. There are no true cities. Most towns are essentially suburban-like subdivisions linked together into administrative divisions. The towns are very similar to New England towns, being municipal corporations with open town meetings and direct democracy. There are a few built up areas that serve as business centers, with shops, stores and offices for white collar workers. Blue collar workers live on Eurydike and work in the mines or factories of Bluejay. There are a few large, automated farms on the surface, and also additional hydroponic farming within the crust of the asteroid. The asteroid is almost entirely self-sufficient when it comes to food.
Eurydike has natural features. It is dotted with rolling hills, large forests, lakes and rivers. Because of this and its climate, it (and other terrariums) are considered idyllic. Eurydike is a U.S. state, and has several large state parks and recreation areas. It has a small indigenous population of harpies that currently reside in small nature reserves on Eurydike. Politics are split on Eurydike, with the union-backed Democrats and banking-backed Republicans splitting elections frequently. The current governor is Republican Jeremy Hurdle and control of the State Legislature is split. Elections are very competitive between both sides.