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# The Shoal

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The **Shoal** is a massive planetary-scale megastructure covering the surface of a large unidentified celestial body. It consists of tightly-packed pressurized bulkheads and continues downwards an unknown depth. It is the largest known artificial structure ever constructed.


## History

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### Pre-contact

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Little is known about the Shoal's purpose, construction, or the circumstances that lead to its creation. Though attempts to chronicle this history were made, most records found are incomplete and at times contradictory.

### Galactic Contact

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The Shoal was discovered by the broader galactic community in [YEAR?], though persistent bluespace noise consistent with the presence of an advanced civilization was observed as early as [EARLIER YEAR?]. 

## Climate

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The interior of the Shoal posesses climate control and ventilation systems, allowing for air composition, pressure, and temperature to be modified at will at central locations. The temperature is often kept at [VOX LIVABLE TEMPERATURE] by the mainly Vox inhabitants of the Shoal. This temperature is far lower than what is comfortable for most species and potentially lethal for species adapted to hot environments, such as Kepori or Sarathi.

## Government and Politics

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## Subdivisions

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## Economy

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The Shoal is rich in natural resources despite its artificial nature. The salvage industry (known as Shoalbreaking) provides metals used in space-grade hulls, along with other resources of academic and economic interest.

## Demographics

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## Culture

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