Houston

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North America

Quote

Houston, Tranquillity Base here. The Eagle has landed. -- Neil Armstrong -- 20:17:58 -- July 20, 1969

Introduction

The city of Houston is both the capital and largest city in the new Republic of Texas. Houston was founded in 1836 on land near the banks of Buffalo Bayou (now known as Allen's Landing) and incorporated as a city on June 5, 1837. The city was named after former General Sam Houston, who was president of the original Republic of Texas and had commanded and won at the Battle of San Jacinto 25 miles (40 km) east of where the city was established. The burgeoning port and railroad industry, combined with oil discovery in 1901, has induced continual surges in the city's population. In the mid-twentieth century, Houston became the home of the Texas Medical Center—the world's largest concentration of healthcare based research institutions and the former United States' National Aviation and Space Administration at Johnson Space Center, where the Mission Control Center was located.

Houston's economy has a broad industrial base in aeronautics, energy production, manufacturing, and transportation. It is also North America's leading city in terms of health care research and oilfield equipment production. Today, Houston is headquarters to more Fortune 500 companies than the Federated American States financial capital of New York City. The Port of Houston ranks first among North American ports in terms of international waterborne and total cargo tonnage handled. The city has an expanding population formed from a variety ethnic-religious backgrounds and a extensive flourishing international community. It is home to many cultural institutions and exhibits, which attract more than 20 million visitors a year to the Museum District. Houston has an active visual and performing arts scene in the Theater District and offers year-round resident companies in all major performing arts.

Appearance

Downtown Houston and Buffalo Bayou.jpg

Climate

Device

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Districts

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Demonym

Houstonian

Economy

Geography

History

Population

  • -- City (3,046,758) - 2031 census
  • -- Urban (6,971,508) - 2031 census
  • -- Metro Area (8,771,390) - 2031 census

Arenas

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Attractions

Bars and Clubs

Cemeteries

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City Government

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Crime

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Citizens of the City

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Current Events

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Fortifications

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Galleries

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Holy Ground

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Hospitals

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Hotels & Hostels

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Landmarks

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Maps

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Mass Media

Mega-Corporations

Military

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Monuments

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Museums

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Parks

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Private Residences

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Restaurants

Ruins

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Schools

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Shopping

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Sports

  • -- <<Houston Astros>> (professional basketball team)
  • -- <<Houston Dynamo>> (American Major League Soccer club)
  • -- <<Houston Rockets>> (professional basketball team)
  • -- Houston Texans (professional American football team)

Telecommunications

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Theaters

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Transportation

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Vampires of the City

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Houston's ever growing mortal population makes it not only the political capital of the Republic of Texas, it is also one of the few cities in North America where the resident population of undead can expand without the threat of either overpopulation or violent political coups. Currently, Houston serves as a haven to 87 Kindred of the Camarilla, but the two decades old Siege of Houston by the Mexican Sabbat has caused regular turnover at all levels of Kindred society save for its prince and Primogen. -- Galen, Primogen of Clan Ventrue.


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  • -- Enzo Giovanni -- Member of the Board of Directors of Enron Oil Inc.
  • -- Edward D.Chalmers -- Personal assistant (all around dogsbody) to Mr.Giovanni.
  • -- Evans Rogers -- Freelance Bodyguard -- Assamite -- Warrior Caste.
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Websites

http://vampirerpg.free.fr/Genealogy/