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STORY: Infrastructure Development of Bordeaux
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As all Gauls know, it was the backstab of the republicans that attacked the Royal Forces in Ile-de-France that ended the war, not the fleets of Bretonia or Liberty. Roguish republicans were assisted by the nobility of Burgundy, that instead of fulfilling its sacred duty to the King as loyal vassals decided to stay aside and usurp the power locally. They together were the reason why those still loyal to the King had to leave Gallic core worlds and settle in the Hebrides under the vigilant protection of the remaining Royal Fleet. Staying back in Gallia under the incompetent and lenient regime of the Confederation was not an option, so expelled from our homes we had to scramble what was left in the Hebrides during the war and settle on Bordeaux, the natural wonder and flourishing world ideal for colonisation, yet lacking infrastructure. We all expected it to be harsh, and that it would take time for the life to come to normal rhythm, and we all have to contribute to the fulfilment of our beautiful dream - turning Bordeaux into a real jewel in the Royal Crown and be the starting point for all of us to return Gallia under the rightful and wise stewardship of His Majesty King Charles.
Montluc Advanced Engineering Inc. under the leadership of Baron Montluc is doing its obligation to assist the rightful cause of the Enclave and is working hard to establish the local infrastructure for the benefit of the Enclave forces, local economy, and civilian population. Forced out of the system of Languedoc by the Confederal forces standing against the legitimate will of the people, MAE first handedly witnessed why the Confederation is not an option for any loyal or merely seeking prosperous and stable life Gaul and why the Enclave should be assisted. Now, the corporate assets are employed to the maximum to bring prosperity and stability to Bordeaux.
Settling in the lush jungles of yet untamed Bordeaux, the first efforts of MAE were directed at establishing the dwelling place for the populace of declared in name Barony of Languedoc. The city called Uxeau-de-Bordeaux in the continuation of the tradition was founded in one of the welcoming oceanic shores of Cauderan 35 kilometers south from the main seat of power of the Enclave. Started as a small colonial settlement, under the provision and expertise of Baron Montluc and MAE engineering team the site was quickly transformed into a well-fortified area with simple yet reliable buildings capable of withstanding local humid climate and possible terrorist attacks of econolocial Gaian dissidents. For the security, the city was surrounded by a tall wall of composite materials with an electric fence and infrasound alert against the most curious local fauna (and flora). The city currently harbours over 5.000 people, most of whom are MAE employees and refugees from Quillan.
Uxeau-de-Bordeaux and the beach of Mer Tranquille
However, the city itself could not exist without providing employment and engagement to its population. With consideration of the profile of the company and skills of the employees and refugees from Quillan, a few mines were opened near Uxeau. Equipment for space mining was adapted to the local conditions and allowed a steady income of raw materials, ranging from oil for polymers to various metals. Miquelon factory & refinery was established soon thereafter to turn the collected raw supplies into high quality MAE production of both military and civilian profile, safeguarding high-paying jobs for the inhabitants of Uxeau-de-Bordeaux and income of quality wares for the population of the Enclave.
Miquelon refinery (close) and factory (in the background)
The influx of currency that was dormant in the pockets of the nobility which had fled into the Hebrides after the war infused life into Bordeaux, including recently founded Uxeau. Available capital prompted people to start businesses in the field of service catering for the miners and workers at Miquelon, reinvesting the capital earned and slowly turning Uxeau from a fortified outpost with towering observation posts and gloomy empty defence walls amidst hostile jungles into a cozy little town with small boutiques and restaurants amidst verdant nature and with a wonderful overview of the picturesque shore.
Now Uxeau is a local business hub that can boast about booming economy. The experience of MAE with derivatives allowed with the help of the immigrant nobility to quickly establish a local stock exchange where the now defunct in the Gallic core worlds securities, such as futures and bonds, and Kingdom state’s obligations could be traded. The opening of Uxeau-de-Bordeaux Stock Exchange (UXBE) stock exchange resulted in exorbitant growth of financial quotations by 372% in the first week of trades, effectively turning the Kingdom’s ex-market of derivatives into native to Bordeaux stock market. Capital available from the deals will surely benefit the economy of the Enclave, and contribute to rapid industrialisation of the region. Effective stock exchange also raised the hopes of the local nobility and bourgeoisie who wanted to start their own businesses but could not attract the investors, paving way for rapid economic development of Bordeaux in all fields, given the amount of wealth brought from Gallia.
MAJOR UXBE INDECES
The attention of civilian population, however, was diverted by another recent token of normal life settling in the Hebrides. The local education system had to be scrambled from what was left after the exodus from Gallia. Of 330 million civilians coming in the Hebrides there were many teachers and professional tutors to establish schools planetside to take care of the upbringing of the loyal young subjects of the King and ensure the best quality of their education. This was especially needed for the children of the nobility who required best of the best for their scions. Baron Montluc also took care of the schools, taking the holo-school equipment from Quillan and inviting teachers for handsome salary to migrate to Bordeaux, allowing schools in Uxeau-de-Bordeaux to open from the very first planetfall day. However, it is today that marks the new dawn of the education in the Hebrides as the first University was opened. Located in the heart of Uxeau and at the beach of Mer Tranquille, the newly opened University shines as a beacon of knowledge in the Hebrides with the vast finances put into its development, compared to the Universities of New Paris. The intelligentsia that fled with the nobility into the Hebrides rejoices and it could return to its studies and teaching under generous remuneration, and would provide the best standards of education that Gallia has always been famous for, eclipsing the underfunded institutions of the Confederation and those Sirian counterparts lagging behind. With the blessing of Crown Prince Joseph de France himself, the new University was christened after His Royal Highness “Uxeau Royal University of Prince Joseph” or URU for shortened.
URU Coat of Arms
Uxeau Royal University will truly be “universal” living up to its title, and teach various specialties ranging from marine wildlife to space engineering. Baron Montluc himself volunteered to give a course of lectures on civil engineering and fortifications, and hold a few events regarding business management for the new students. While universities under the Kingdom usually provide services for tuition, the conditions most of the inhabitants of Bordeaux found themselves were a powerful motivator for Baron Montluc and MAE to provide generous scholarship for general populace to increase the number of students and potential specialists in the future.
URU Campus
The academic year will commence in a week after the first students are accepted in a rapid manner. We asked the professorship and students of the comments on the developments.
Edmond Dufraine, Ph.D. Professor of Economics at URU
I came from Quillan with the Baron after the fateful events regarding the proclamation of the Barony. There was nothing to lose for me - the Confederation is rotting and continuing the wartime policies no longer needed. Their crack on civilian freedoms and regional autonomy was the last straw. So I tried to look for a better place to offer my expertise at. Now I am extremely pleased that I chose to go into the Hebrides, I can return to teaching while getting a good salary, and opportunity to build up a prestigious University from the scratch. Obviously, I and the rest of the staff will do our best, all 146% of output to prove our worth to ourselves, the Enclave, and formest - the students and the subsidisors of this endeavour.
Élodie Gagneaux. Student of xenobilogy at URU
The University is a good idea, I think. I had to leave Orlean with my parents and leave my studies in xeno-biology. To be honest, I did not expect to find any continuation of my studies here so I was mostly helping my parents to settle as most of the families on Bordeaux do. Now I got the scholarship and, moreover, can continue studying under my original specialty! It is even more exhilarating that on Bordeaux the flora and fauna are so unique, mostly endemic, that my degree will be top-notch and be able to secure a good job in the future.
Gaspard Tailler. Student of engineering at URU
This would be first University for me, unlike some other students who will continue their forcefully interrupted studies. Can’t say what to expect of it, but surely it is a good sign for the inhabitants of Bordeaux, that there is some prospects for civilian population here aside from supporting huge Royal Army. I applied for engineering so I hope to find the application to my skills after the graduation, plus MAE right now looks like a good employment opportunity. The Uni will certainly offer some networking opportunities as well, and the Baron is one of the professors as far as I heard. So yeah, I guess, it is positive for us all.
Coralie Lamar. Student of public administration at URU
Enclave is the true successor of the Kingdom and as such should be able to boast about its superior education standards. Now that we have our own university - we can really use it to attract more people in doubts from the Confederation to come and assist the Royal Forces in retaking our homeworlds. It is not even about the education we can get, but the overall status of the colonies in the Hebrides.
The Royal University of Uxeau will be linked to the Enclave’s capital by the now building maglev line and will also be able to house over 2,000 students in the dormitories that are already completed with the construction capabilities ready to house more 4,000 in the first two weeks. The educational institution is thus expected to double the population of Uxeau-de-Bordeaux in the upcoming months and furtherly bolster local economy.
Maglev track to Uxeau-de-Bordeaux from the capital
According to Baron Montluc, these first steps in the normalisation of civilian life are but first steps in the upcoming initiatives.
Baron Fabian Montluc
The progress of Bordeaux is not a question of if but when. We are investing our resources knowing that they would bring even more value in the future. I have full certainty that the steps taken will be the first in the long yet successful path of the development of the Gallic Hebrides. We, as the loyal subjects of the King, His name thrice blessed, shall all contribute to the efforts on making it happen. I hope that the new University instituted with my humble assistance and blessed by Crown Prince Joseph de France will be a sign to the honest people of Bordeaux that everything is coming to norm, and remind of the importance of education for the triumph of our cause.
The Uxeau Royal University of Prince Joseph will be receiving applications for prospective students and staff throughout the next month with the opportunity to enroll or start work immediately. Seize this chance if you dreamt about working in academia or getting a degree. For additional information please see the contacts on our webpage.
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