Category: After Dark

Lore posts visiting named locations in the Sunsets on Britannia story and providing more information.

After Dark – 8 – Big Al’s Cafe – 1 – General Information

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Not much to look at from the outside, but don’t let that fool you. Big Al’s Cafe is by far the City’s best eatery, loved by businessmen, lawyers, bankers and tourists alike – good luck finding a seat at lunch time.

– Good Food Guide, 2291   
Name:Big Al’s Cafe
Type:Cafe / restaurant
Owner:Alfron “Big Al” Preston
Opened:2269
Closed:2305 (36 years)

Big Al’s Cafe was a greasy spoon, later turned restaurant, situated down Wood Street just off Cheapside in the City of London. It was opened in 2269 under the name Al’s Cafe by Alfron Preston who went on to become known as Big Al, updating the name to Big Al’s Cafe.

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After Dark – 7 – Cloud Mall – 1 – General Information

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The shopping revolution has arrived, no more browsing bland web pages. Socialise with friends, try before you buy and be anyone you want. All from the comfort of your own home.

– Asher Cohen on the Cloud Mall experience – talk show, Tech Talk   
Name:Cloud Mall
Type:VR Shopping Centre
Owner:Cohen Property Group
Opened:2063 (UK)
2064 (Other countries)
Developed:2053 – 2063

Cloud Mall was an online virtual reality shopping and social centre that was developed by Asher Cohen as part of the Cohen Property Group from 2053 to 2063, opening in the UK in Q4 of 2063 and in select other countries in Q4 2064. Despite initial technical issues the UK opening was a major success and attracted more visitors than even the most ambitious of Cohen’s predictions. 

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After Dark – 5 – Highbury’s Warehouse – 1 – General Information

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I heard that they have all the food you could ever eat, and everyone spends all day just playing games.

– Statement from an unknown child.   
Name:Highbury’s Warehouse
Location:Camden Industrial Estate (east side)
Type:Shelter for homeless children.
Created by homeless kids, not
controlled or overseen by any
authority.

Highbury’s Warehouse is situated in the abandoned Camden Industrial Estate. Although it is referred to as a warehouse, it is made up of several large units on the east side of the estate. The warehouse is used as a shelter and home for a large group of homeless children. 

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After Dark – 4 – UK Space Instruments – 1 – General Information

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…It is unfortunate that UK Space Instruments only became a household name through the Villaverde Disaster. The company has had a rich history starting pre-World War 2 and has participated in some of the most exciting space projects that have existed…

– The History of Space Exploration (TV series)    
Name:UK Space Instruments
Type:Aerospace
Founded:2045 (after acquisition
of Space Instruments PLC)
Formerly:UK Space (1970)
Bramley Family Aviation (1932)

UK Space Instruments (UKSI) is a British aerospace company. It was formed in 2045 after the acquisition of Space Instruments PLC by British aerospace company, UK Space. UKSI aims to supply the national and global space industry with high precision parts for all space related hardware. It is the second largest exporter of space related goods in the United Kingdom and has supplied parts for both private and national projects in countries across every continent. 

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After Dark – 3 – London Enforcement Agency – 1 – General Information

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“It is with great pleasure and awareness of responsibility that I take up the mantle of being your first Commissioner for the new London Enforcement Agency”

– Commissioner, Sally Dowell

The London Enforcement Agency (LEA) is the only civilian police force covering the Greater London region. It was formed from the Metropolitan Police Service in 2076 as part of a national restructuring of police resources and duties due to new and increased challenges the United Kingdom faced. 

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After Dark – 2 – Magline – 2 – Pre-construction History

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They told us it wasn’t practical to build that deep. Told us a magnetic railway was impossible. Well today, ladies and gentlemen. I bring you the impractical. I bring you the impossible.

– Ken Griffin, CEO – Griffin Technologies

Initial proposals for a high-speed transport network in London were dismissed. There wasn’t enough space to gain great speeds between stations and people believed the London Underground, with suitable upgrades, would be capable of significantly increased capacity. 

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