Urbania is a futuristic metropolis that embodies the zenith of human technological advancement. The cityscape is dominated by towering skyscrapers with glass facades that mirror the vibrant glow of neon lights. The urban environment hums with the activity of autonomous drones and the smooth, barely audible passage of maglev trains, signifying a world where transportation is seamless and efficient. Holo-screens project dynamic advertisements, painting the streets with vivid colours and constant motion, enticing citizens with the latest innovations and luxuries. Despite its veneer of progress and prosperity, Urbania is a city of stark contrasts. Beneath the glittering surface lies a sprawling network of subsurface slums where the less fortunate struggle to survive. These areas, hidden from the casual observer, are a stark reminder of the socioeconomic divide that persists even in an age of technological marvels. The subsurface slums are a maze of decaying neighbourhoods, where people huddle around fires for warmth and scavenge through alleys for basic necessities. ======Key Locations:====== =====Skyscrapers and Megastructures:===== Towering above the city, these structures are symbols of wealth and power. The skyscrapers house the elite, corporate offices, luxury apartments, and advanced research facilities. The 45th floor of one such skyscraper is the home of Richmond Myles, a sixteen-year-old boy, providing a vantage point to observe the city and its underlying contrasts. =====Speedways:===== Elevated highways that crisscross the city, connecting various districts and providing rapid transit for those who can afford it. These speedways symbolize the city's focus on efficiency and mobility. ===== Subsurface Slums:===== Hidden below the city's surface, these slums are home to the marginalized and impoverished. They are characterized by dilapidated buildings, narrow alleys, and a sense of perpetual twilight, contrasting sharply with the bright, neon-lit world above. =====Commercial Districts:===== Lined with shops, restaurants, and entertainment venues, these districts are bustling with activity. Holo-screens and neon signs dominate the visual landscape, constantly vying for attention. =====Residential Areas:===== Varying from luxurious high-rises for the wealthy to cramped, poorly maintained housing for the lower classes, reflecting the wide gap between different social strata.