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Located in the government district of Hapes' capital city and overlooking
the sparkling ocean, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs complex dwarfs most of
the surrounding buildings.
The complex, composed of an office building, the Embassies and the massive,
ornate Grand Reception Hall, houses the Hapes Consortium's main diplomatic workforce
and serves as a foreign dignitary's first stop on the planet. The buildings
are relatively new compared to many of Hapes' government buildings. The Consortium
did not require a Ministry of Foreign Affairs until recent years during the
reign of the Kings.
The Grand Reception Hall, an impressive structure that combines modern architectural
technology with ancient Hapan architectural traditions (columns, facades, etc.),
stands as a monument of Hapes' public and galactic image. It stands as a symbol
of wealth and power, and no foreign dignitary ever leaves the Hall without a
sense of awe.
The grounds around the Hall and leading up to the main entrance are tended
as a beautiful garden, with sparkling fountains set in symmetrical positions,
and statues of Hapan heroes lining the wide, marble walkway up to the main entrance.
The inside of the Hall is dominated by an enormous open space, surrounded on
either side of the hall by rooms and multi-level balconies. From these room
and balconies, Hapans of various social classes may observe the arrival of a
foreign dignitary from an excellent vantage point. The open space, a mighty
corridor paved with a shimmering red carpet, serves as a space where a foreign
dignitary and his/her/it's entourage may display their wealth and power as they
walk down the corridor to meet the Hapan dignitaries waiting at the other end.
The office building on the other end of the complex serves as the headquarters
for all Ministry of Foreign Affairs activities. From here, the Minister of Foreign
Affairs mulls over foreign relations and hands out general orders to the small
but talented Hapan ensemble of diplomats.
The Embassy zone is the location of the various foreign embassies that are
located on Hapes. Here one may find buildings built according to the architectural
design of whatever race or government has placed its embassy here, ranging from
organic, flowing buildings to sharp, angular structures. A transportation service,
operating on call, allows quick and easy movement across the expansive complex.
A small shuttle port is also located within the complex, to quickly transport
diplomats to waiting courier vessels.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stands as the true first line of defense for
Hapes, conducting talks to ensure that peace is the order of the day for Hapes
and those that it deals with. The galaxy of today is one of tremendous intergalactic
commerce and relations, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is Hapes' hand in
that galaxy.
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