Originally the construction of additional mirrors for Pernell was contemplated, but at the insistence of a slight majority of the population these plans were scrapped. They were arguing in favour of habitats with a diversity of conditions to accommodate subpopulations with certain diseases or preferences.
Thus Looking Glass was designed, to take up some of the workers that were previously housed at Pernell. Situated at the same High Earth Orbit as its predecessor, it’s lighting conditions were comparable to equatorial regions of Earth, and the general design, while based on Pernell, was changed. To make room for the increased demand, slightly inverted endcaps were used for the first time, a decision that had later repercussions.
![[Image: hf-looking_glass-out.JPEG?dl=0]](https://dl.dropbox.com/s/jgpk4ht7sbiwp7n/hf-looking_glass-out.JPEG?dl=0)
The alure of waterside duplex and triplex buildings was taken into account while planning the layout of the colony, as was the need for a certain ecological autonomy. One notes the proximity of the essential colony buildings in the image; Water Treatment Plant, Atmosphere Regulator, Colony Hall, Fire Station, and Police Station. A prime settling location indeed!
![[Image: hf-looking_glass-valley.JPEG?dl=0]](https://dl.dropbox.com/s/tgo2eg9bpcsth9n/hf-looking_glass-valley.JPEG?dl=0)
As one can see, the manager of the agricultural towers likes to have a view of her responsibilities.
![[Image: hf-looking_glass-villa.JPEG?dl=0]](https://dl.dropbox.com/s/k5x74c41kaj6w7m/hf-looking_glass-villa.JPEG?dl=0)
Since she had first choice over her lodgings, Permeable Ceiling LLC was a bit surprised she chose the topmost floor of this apartment complex, rather than one of the apartments provided near the commercial district.
![[Image: hf-looking_glass-commercial.JPEG?dl=0]](https://dl.dropbox.com/s/wblbmeiv4ug7k79/hf-looking_glass-commercial.JPEG?dl=0)
Given the regular presence of the police in these parts, it isn’t that surprising, though.
![[Image: hf-looking_glass-police2.JPEG?dl=0]](https://dl.dropbox.com/s/2dcjedk9lw3q0dd/hf-looking_glass-police2.JPEG?dl=0)
Actually, while we’re on the topic, the crime valley aspect of Pernell seems to have repeated in Looking Glass.
![[Image: hf-looking_glass-police.JPEG?dl=0]](https://dl.dropbox.com/s/bmftmtifmk3jsog/hf-looking_glass-police.JPEG?dl=0)
When even upon orders from colony hall no police officers arrived, and given there was a police station all but right next to it, PC LLC started to investigate.
The culprit was soon found in a faulty police cruiser autopilot software, that kept steering the cruisers closer and closer into the axle tubes, spiralling around the axis at speeds that would be more accurately described in hertz than rpm.
![[Image: hf-looking_glass-patrol2.JPEG?dl=0]](https://dl.dropbox.com/s/if0rik1a1eejt8h/hf-looking_glass-patrol2.JPEG?dl=0)
![[Image: hf-looking_glass-patrol3.JPEG?dl=0]](https://dl.dropbox.com/s/lzm35abbgoec3b9/hf-looking_glass-patrol3.JPEG?dl=0)
![[Image: hf-looking_glass-patrol4.JPEG?dl=0]](https://dl.dropbox.com/s/6ko49pegciqgvpw/hf-looking_glass-patrol4.JPEG?dl=0)
The injured officers have been delivered earthside for treatment, and PC is considering pressing charges with the police vehicle provider.
On a more positive note, we have finally figured out waterslide technology.
![[Image: hf-looking_glass-waterslide.JPEG?dl=0]](https://dl.dropbox.com/s/tlsb52t3wblbxnp/hf-looking_glass-waterslide.JPEG?dl=0)
Thus Looking Glass was designed, to take up some of the workers that were previously housed at Pernell. Situated at the same High Earth Orbit as its predecessor, it’s lighting conditions were comparable to equatorial regions of Earth, and the general design, while based on Pernell, was changed. To make room for the increased demand, slightly inverted endcaps were used for the first time, a decision that had later repercussions.
The alure of waterside duplex and triplex buildings was taken into account while planning the layout of the colony, as was the need for a certain ecological autonomy. One notes the proximity of the essential colony buildings in the image; Water Treatment Plant, Atmosphere Regulator, Colony Hall, Fire Station, and Police Station. A prime settling location indeed!
As one can see, the manager of the agricultural towers likes to have a view of her responsibilities.
Since she had first choice over her lodgings, Permeable Ceiling LLC was a bit surprised she chose the topmost floor of this apartment complex, rather than one of the apartments provided near the commercial district.
Given the regular presence of the police in these parts, it isn’t that surprising, though.
Actually, while we’re on the topic, the crime valley aspect of Pernell seems to have repeated in Looking Glass.
When even upon orders from colony hall no police officers arrived, and given there was a police station all but right next to it, PC LLC started to investigate.
The culprit was soon found in a faulty police cruiser autopilot software, that kept steering the cruisers closer and closer into the axle tubes, spiralling around the axis at speeds that would be more accurately described in hertz than rpm.
The injured officers have been delivered earthside for treatment, and PC is considering pressing charges with the police vehicle provider.
On a more positive note, we have finally figured out waterslide technology.