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 ====== Hoshiutsu Studios ====== ====== Hoshiutsu Studios ======
  
-Hoshiutsu Studios is a large campus of several film studios, -sets and other buildings associated with film-making, in the very centre of the Riverside district of [[location:kyoto]]. It is known for it's many productions, as well as being the biggest exporter of film material galaxy wide. The complex spans for over 9 km (6 miles) wide and 14 km (9 miles) long. Access to the campus is restricted, and only through the heavily guarded main gates. The individual complexes are guarded by additional gates as well. The site of the studios is built directly on the site of the original film studios in [[location:Geshrinopolis]], which were destroyed in [[calendar:ye_24]].+Hoshiutsu Studios is a large campus of several film studios, -sets and other buildings associated with film-making, in the very centre of the Riverside district of [[location:kyoto]]. It is known for it's many productions, as well as being the biggest exporter of film material galaxy wide. The complex spans for over 9 km (6 miles) wide and 14 km (9 miles) long. Access to the campus is restricted, and only through the heavily guarded main gates. The individual complexes are guarded by additional gates as well. The site of the studios is built directly on the site of the original film studios in [[location:Geshrinopolis]], which were destroyed in [[timeline:ye_24]].
  
 On a side note, Hoshiutsu means //starstruck// in [[language:yamataigo|Yamataian]]. This name was chosen because to honour the exploits of the [[faction:yamatai:yamatai_film_companies]]. On a side note, Hoshiutsu means //starstruck// in [[language:yamataigo|Yamataian]]. This name was chosen because to honour the exploits of the [[faction:yamatai:yamatai_film_companies]].
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 =====Locations===== =====Locations=====
 ====Waterfall Complex==== ====Waterfall Complex====
-In the middle of the enormous campus stands the largest of all the studios, and hosted over more than 150 movies as of [[calendar:ye_38]]. Apart from a two large modifiable studios, four set-pieces have accumulated over the years and include: a massive Wild West-style town with interiors; a massive Ancient Temple (which was used for //[[media:professor_yuko_and_the_secret_of_the_tomb]]//); A Medieval-style castle and village; And a Modern Downtown set with interiors. Another important location on the Complex is that of the //Crystal Studio//, which was used for the production of several important practical special effects. Use of the complex is exchanged by several companies, who have to rent it independently. +In the middle of the enormous campus stands the largest of all the studios, and hosted over more than 150 movies as of [[timeline:ye_38]]. Apart from a two large modifiable studios, four set-pieces have accumulated over the years and include: a massive Wild West-style town with interiors; a massive Ancient Temple (which was used for //[[media:professor_yuko_and_the_secret_of_the_tomb]]//); A Medieval-style castle and village; And a Modern Downtown set with interiors. Another important location on the Complex is that of the //Crystal Studio//, which was used for the production of several important practical special effects. Use of the complex is exchanged by several companies, who have to rent it independently. 
  
 ====Butterfield Complex==== ====Butterfield Complex====
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 ==== Lotus Tower ==== ==== Lotus Tower ====
-The official headquarters of the [[faction:yamatai:film_institute]], this massive tower filled with executive offices stands a little away from the rest of the buildings, in order to symbolize the independence of the YNFI. In here, the workers of the YNFI work, while the Board of Directors convene at the top. Every year, close to the ceremony of the annual [[faction:yamatai:golden_lotus]], several secret meetings are held in the tower to choose the nominees and final winners of the awards.+The official headquarters of the [[faction:yamatai:film_institute]], this massive tower filled with executive offices stands a little away from the rest of the buildings, in order to symbolize the independence of the YNFI. In here, the workers of the YNFI work, while the Board of Directors convene at the top. Every year, close to the ceremony of the annual [[wip:faction:yamatai:golden_lotus]], several secret meetings are held in the tower to choose the nominees and final winners of the awards.
  
 ====MISC==== ====MISC====
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   * Two bus stops go through the campus, one on the southern site near //Starstruck Gate// and another further north, near //Monkeytown//. One metro station, known officially as "Film Studios Central", stops at the south entrance to the studios, and metro lines come in from north and west.   * Two bus stops go through the campus, one on the southern site near //Starstruck Gate// and another further north, near //Monkeytown//. One metro station, known officially as "Film Studios Central", stops at the south entrance to the studios, and metro lines come in from north and west.
   * //Memorial of Fallen Studios// is the official name of a small monument park at the northern side of Redwood Lane, and commemorates old film studios which have since then gone bankrupt or were damaged in the destruction of Geshrinopolis, most notably [[corp:universal_cinematics]]. It stands on the former grounds of Universal's studios, in the centre a large monument resembling Universal's founders Maio, Michi & Sowaji.   * //Memorial of Fallen Studios// is the official name of a small monument park at the northern side of Redwood Lane, and commemorates old film studios which have since then gone bankrupt or were damaged in the destruction of Geshrinopolis, most notably [[corp:universal_cinematics]]. It stands on the former grounds of Universal's studios, in the centre a large monument resembling Universal's founders Maio, Michi & Sowaji.
-  * The Cosmos Theatre, standing close to the Lotus Tower, is the official venue for the annual [[faction:yamatai:golden_lotus]] since [[calendar:ye_26]].+  * The Cosmos Theatre, standing close to the Lotus Tower, is the official venue for the annual [[wip:faction:yamatai:golden_lotus]] since [[timeline:ye_26]].
  
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