<div align="center"><span class="bbc_size" style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong>Paiout</strong></span></div><br/>Paiout is one of the loveliest of the border planets and make no mistake! A tropical atmosphere lends itself to an ecosystem reminiscent of the Amazon Rainforest on Earth That Was. Rich in natural resources, the activists that call it home insure that any corporation that does business there treasts the planet with the respect it deserves. Beautiful as it is, it is not without its dangers. Vaccinations are required and must be kept up to date. Fruits and vegetables are not able to be transported from the planet for fear of spreading disease or pests.<br/><br/>It is home to a few mountain ranges and a couple seas. The wildlife varies, from beautifully colored birds and fish to gentle creatures reminiscent of deer, playful primates, and deadly large cats to say nothing of some of the insects and reptiles... In short, you don't want to venture outside certain areas.<br/><br/>Despite its beauty, it only has three major cities and a population of only about three and a half million. One is definitely a tourist destination. It is beautiful and full of things to do. Anything your heart desires can be found here. The other two cities, located quite far away from the capital, are less pleasant. Businesses house their headquarters here, they house ports, hospitals, etc. Otherwise the population is located in small towns near the mining camps.<br/><br/>Valhalla is the name of the capital city. It is a melting pot with no distinct identity of its own... except that there's always a party going on. The capital of the planet, the Governor oversees operation. A corrupt man who takes bribes from both Mayors and in turns pays the Alliance to not look at things too closely, he reaps the benefits of Valhalla's popularity as an exotic vacation destination. The hardest thing to find there is peace and quiet.<br/><br/><br/>Elysium is located at the mouth of the largest river on the planet, near the sea. Primarily for fishing, it's a gritty place. But the Mayor does a good job of keeping it relatively clean. The rate for major crime is pretty low. Otherwise, as long as you pay your dues and don't cause too much trouble, you can do as you wish there. It is the center of most of the planet's other industries.<br/><br/>As for Shangrila, it is located near the base of the largest mountain range. The scenery is beautiful but the city itself has fallen on hard times after a crony of the Governor's was put in charge. Crime is rampant here. It is a focal point for many of the more remote towns. As for the towns themselves, they vary in size. None of them are very welcoming to outsiders and the miners, loggers, etc. and their families have become superstitious. Hard not to when the night is full of all sorts of strange sounds...<br/><br/>Note- Serenity is currently docked at Shangrila for some upkeep, searching for jobs, and restocking.