HELIX STATION

Nestled in the rundown squalor of Maurtia Falls neglected downtown, stands a beacon of hope for all ImPorts. The Helix Station is a gleaming example of ImPort ingenuity; it's marble-white duracrete walls seem to bloom from the drab surroundings tall and proud, bristling with high-tech sentry turrets and patrolled by troupe of robotic security droids. While some question the overt fortifications installed by Ambassador Revan, the person responsible for it's construction, no one can question it's potency. Rumor has it The Helix Station has been the site of several battles, all of which ended in favor of the ImPorts that fought in it's defense.

But despite it's reputation, Ambassador Revan has publicly stated that the purpose of the station is not conflict oriented. But a place to nurture the ImPort condition.

Designed in 2015, Revan realized that one thing that ImPorts lacked was a foundation for a community. Many ImPorts (particularly those that refused Government Aid) found themselves struggling to gain a foothold in their new lives, each ImPort only having their own wits and any meager handouts they can get. Surely not enough for them to strike out into the world and reach a state of success without a incredible effort.

ImPorts don't lack for ability, which is why Revan devised a place to create a fertile environment where ImPorts who were committed to improving their own status through honest work could get that extra push they needed to become independent and flourish. And thus the Helix Station was conceived.

What IS the Helix Station?

Simply put, the Helix Station is a well guarded sanctuary for ImPorts, new and veteran, to use in their times of need. A Community Center in a way. ImPorts struggling to find comfort in their lives, or have a dire need can visit anytime in complete safety. (Historically speaking) With no shortage of space currently, property is available to those that wish to try their hand at an enterprise, or wish to have a place to readily give aid to their community through a trade or service. This has the benefit of not only supporting those business owners, but also providing additional resources to those that visit.

So what can the Helix Station provide?

The full capacity of services is dependent on who has committed their aid to the station. But it's core facilities include the following:

-Plenty of space to set up a trade or service, as well as the tools and logistics needed to run such pro-bono.
-A small, but state of the art medical facility that currently revolves around the use of Bacta, a miraculous curative that grants an accelerated healing rate.
-Security and shelter should you need it.
-And more as ImPorts apply their skills towards helping the community

Why would someone want to set up a business or service here?

As mentioned above, be it a service or charity you wish to instate out of the goodness of your heart, or a comercial enterprise to make your way in the world, any ImPort can apply to set up shop within the premises. Not only will you be provided space tailored to your needs, but also the basic tools to get you started: such as computers, work phone lines, office furniture, or more particular items as needed.

So what's the catch?

None, depending on your perspective. As the station is, at it's core, a charity, ImPorts succeeding is exactly what the station is designed to promote. The facility's state is evolving, but for now there is very little restriction. The one note that those wishing to start their own business should keep in mind, is that the facility is designed to help you get on your feet. If your career takes off and becomes wildly successful, and clearly no longer needs the Station's support, other arrangements will likely need to be made. This can come in the form of a modest rent, or help relocating to a facility to become the business's new home. Status of careers may be regularly checked up on in the form of earning report requests from whomever is currently running the facility (currently Revan).

Current Services Available:
-Shelter and Sanctuary
-Pro-bono or affordable real-estate and support for trades and services
-Limited but effective free medical care
-Help Wanted! Service staff for the facility needed and employment opportunities are available for those who wish to help their community. And get paid!

-Base of the ImPort Anti-Crime unit RISE (Run by Olivier Armstrong)
-Item Fabrication of essential items through Malachor Industries. (Provided by Revan)
-Customer tailoring and fashion design through Maryam Designs (Run by Kanaya Maryam)