The Illustrated World of Mortal Engines (Mortal Engines Quartet)

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This is a wor k of fiction. N ames, cha racters, places, inciden tsThis is a wor k of fiction. N ames, cha racters, places, inciden tsThis is a wor k of fiction. N ames, cha racters, places, inciden tsThis is a wor k of fiction. N ames, cha racters, places, inciden ts
This is a wor k of fiction. N ames, cha racters, places, inciden ts
and dialogues are p roducts of the a utho r’ s imaginatio n or ar e usedand dialogues are p roducts of the a utho r’ s imaginatio n or ar e usedand dialogues are p roducts of the a utho r’ s imaginatio n or ar e usedand dialogues are p roducts of the a utho r’ s imaginatio n or ar e used
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fictitiously . Any resem blance to actual people, li ving or dead,fictitiously . Any resem blance to actual people, li ving or dead,fictitiously . Any resem blance to actual people, li ving or dead,fictitiously . Any resem blance to actual people, li ving or dead,
fictitiously . Any resem blance to actual people, li ving or dead,
events o r locales is entirely co incidental.events o r locales is entirely co incidental.events o r locales is entirely co incidental.events o r locales is entirely co incidental.
events o r locales is entirely co incidental.
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Pr ey has become scarce in r ecent decades, an d London, the fir st T raction Ci ty , is far
from the lar gest o r fastes t pr edat or in the wo rld. F o r ten year s it has grumbled a ro undfrom the lar gest o r fastes t pr edat or in the wo rld. F o r ten year s it has grumbled a ro undfrom the lar gest o r fastes t pr edat or in the wo rld. F o r ten year s it has grumbled a ro undfrom the lar gest o r fastes t pr edat or in the wo rld. F o r ten year s it has grumbled a ro und
from the lar gest o r fastes t pr edat or in the wo rld. F o r ten year s it has grumbled a ro und
a fo rgo tten co rner of the globe, hiding fr om b igger , faster , hun grier cities… But no w ,a fo rgo tten co rner of the globe, hiding fr om b igger , faster , hun grier cities… But no w ,a fo rgo tten co rner of the globe, hiding fr om b igger , faster , hun grier cities… But no w ,a fo rgo tten co rner of the globe, hiding fr om b igger , faster , hun grier cities… But no w ,
a fo rgo tten co rner of the globe, hiding fr om b igger , faster , hun grier cities… But no w ,
Lord M a yo r Ma gnus Cr om e has steer ed it back in to the Gr ea t H un ting G ro und.Lord M a yo r Ma gnus Cr om e has steer ed it back in to the Gr ea t H un ting G ro und.Lord M a yo r Ma gnus Cr om e has steer ed it back in to the Gr ea t H un ting G ro und.Lord M a yo r Ma gnus Cr om e has steer ed it back in to the Gr ea t H un ting G ro und.
Lord M a yo r Ma gnus Cr om e has steer ed it back in to the Gr ea t H un ting G ro und.
PRE -TR A CT ION L ONDON , c ir ca 4 7 5 te 5 . PRE -TR A CT ION L ONDON , c ir ca 4 7 5 te 5 . PRE -TR A CT ION L ONDON , c ir ca 4 7 5 te 5 . PRE -TR A CT ION L ONDON , c ir ca 4 7 5 te 5 .
PRE -TR A CT ION L ONDON , c ir ca 4 7 5 te 5 .
W IND - T R AM SW I N D - T R AM SW I N D - T R AM SW I N D - T R AM S
W I N D - T R AM S
The main f orm o f transport fo r Londo ners who couldn ’ t affor d a post-chai se or sedan chair .The main f orm o f transport fo r Londo ners who couldn ’ t affor d a post-chai se or sedan chair .The main f orm o f transport fo r Londo ners who couldn ’ t affor d a post-chai se or sedan chair .The main f orm o f transport fo r Londo ners who couldn ’ t affor d a post-chai se or sedan chair .
The main f orm o f transport fo r Londo ners who couldn ’ t affor d a post-chai se or sedan chair .
The main f orm o f transport fo r Londo ners who couldn ’ t affor d a post-chai se or sedan chair .The main f orm o f transport fo r Londo ners who couldn ’ t affor d a post-chai se or sedan chair .The main f orm o f transport fo r Londo ners who couldn ’ t affor d a post-chai se or sedan chair .The main f orm o f transport fo r Londo ners who couldn ’ t affor d a post-chai se or sedan chair .
The main f orm o f transport fo r Londo ners who couldn ’ t affor d a post-chai se or sedan chair .
P assenger s wear an o yst er shell on a s tring to sho w they’ ve paid their fa re.P assenger s wear an o yst er shell on a s tring to sho w they’ ve paid their fa re.P assenger s wear an o yst er shell on a s tring to sho w they’ ve paid their fa re.P assenger s wear an o yst er shell on a s tring to sho w they’ ve paid their fa re.
P assenger s wear an o yst er shell on a s tring to sho w they’ ve paid their fa re.
P assenger s wear an o yst er shell on a s tring to sho w they’ ve paid their fa re.P assenger s wear an o yst er shell on a s tring to sho w they’ ve paid their fa re.P assenger s wear an o yst er shell on a s tring to sho w they’ ve paid their fa re.P assenger s wear an o yst er shell on a s tring to sho w they’ ve paid their fa re.
P assenger s wear an o yst er shell on a s tring to sho w they’ ve paid their fa re.
2. 2. 2. 2.
NONESUCH HOUSE
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A uric Godsha wk ’ s grand ma nsion wa s burned down d uring the Skinners ’ Riots, leaving a n
abando ned, ha un ted shell sta nding in the Brick M ar sh.abando ned, ha un ted shell sta nding in the Brick M ar sh.abando ned, ha un ted shell sta nding in the Brick M ar sh.abando ned, ha un ted shell sta nding in the Brick M ar sh.
abando ned, ha un ted shell sta nding in the Brick M ar sh.
6. 6. 6. 6.
6.
GODSHA WK’S HEADGODSHA WK’S HEADGODSHA WK’S HEADGODSHA WK’S HEAD
GODSHA WK’S HEAD
The only pa rt of a stat ue buil t by the last Scriven ruler of Londo n, A uric Godsha wk. N obodyThe only pa rt of a stat ue buil t by the last Scriven ruler of Londo n, A uric Godsha wk. N obodyThe only pa rt of a stat ue buil t by the last Scriven ruler of Londo n, A uric Godsha wk. N obodyThe only pa rt of a stat ue buil t by the last Scriven ruler of Londo n, A uric Godsha wk. N obody
The only pa rt of a stat ue buil t by the last Scriven ruler of Londo n, A uric Godsha wk. N obody
The only pa rt of a stat ue buil t by the last Scriven ruler of Londo n, A uric Godsha wk. N obodyThe only pa rt of a stat ue buil t by the last Scriven ruler of Londo n, A uric Godsha wk. N obodyThe only pa rt of a stat ue buil t by the last Scriven ruler of Londo n, A uric Godsha wk. N obodyThe only pa rt of a stat ue buil t by the last Scriven ruler of Londo n, A uric Godsha wk. N obody
The only pa rt of a stat ue buil t by the last Scriven ruler of Londo n, A uric Godsha wk. N obody
knows wh y he sta rted with the head. H ome t o the Order o f Engineers, who alwa ys con sideredknows wh y he sta rted with the head. H ome t o the Order o f Engineers, who alwa ys con sideredknows wh y he sta rted with the head. H ome t o the Order o f Engineers, who alwa ys con sideredknows wh y he sta rted with the head. H ome t o the Order o f Engineers, who alwa ys con sidered
knows wh y he sta rted with the head. H ome t o the Order o f Engineers, who alwa ys con sidered
knows wh y he sta rted with the head. H ome t o the Order o f Engineers, who alwa ys con sideredknows wh y he sta rted with the head. H ome t o the Order o f Engineers, who alwa ys con sideredknows wh y he sta rted with the head. H ome t o the Order o f Engineers, who alwa ys con sideredknows wh y he sta rted with the head. H ome t o the Order o f Engineers, who alwa ys con sidered
knows wh y he sta rted with the head. H ome t o the Order o f Engineers, who alwa ys con sidered knows wh y he sta rted with the head. H ome t o the Order o f Engineers, who alwa ys con sideredknows wh y he sta rted with the head. H ome t o the Order o f Engineers, who alwa ys con sideredknows wh y he sta rted with the head. H ome t o the Order o f Engineers, who alwa ys con sideredknows wh y he sta rted with the head. H ome t o the Order o f Engineers, who alwa ys con sidered
knows wh y he sta rted with the head. H ome t o the Order o f Engineers, who alwa ys con sidered
themselves the b rain s of the city .themselves the b rain s of the city .themselves the b rain s of the city .themselves the b rain s of the city .
themselves the b rain s of the city . themselves the b rain s of the city .themselves the b rain s of the city .themselves the b rain s of the city .themselves the b rain s of the city .
themselves the b rain s of the city .
4. 4. 4. 4.
THE BARBICAN
The mob ile fortres s br ough t by the Scriven fro m the north, used as their headquarters. Lat erThe mob ile fortres s br ough t by the Scriven fro m the north, used as their headquarters. Lat erThe mob ile fortres s br ough t by the Scriven fro m the north, used as their headquarters. Lat erThe mob ile fortres s br ough t by the Scriven fro m the north, used as their headquarters. Lat er
The mob ile fortres s br ough t by the Scriven fro m the north, used as their headquarters. Lat er The mob ile fortres s br ough t by the Scriven fro m the north, used as their headquarters. Lat erThe mob ile fortres s br ough t by the Scriven fro m the north, used as their headquarters. Lat erThe mob ile fortres s br ough t by the Scriven fro m the north, used as their headquarters. Lat erThe mob ile fortres s br ough t by the Scriven fro m the north, used as their headquarters. Lat er
The mob ile fortres s br ough t by the Scriven fro m the north, used as their headquarters. Lat er
incorpora ted in to the comm and tier of the T raction City of Lon don.incorpora ted in to the comm and tier of the T raction City of Lon don.incorpora ted in to the comm and tier of the T raction City of Lon don.incorpora ted in to the comm and tier of the T raction City of Lon don.
incorpora ted in to the comm and tier of the T raction City of Lon don.
1. 1. 1. 1.
1.
THE MO TT & HOOPLETHE MO TT & HOOPLETHE MO TT & HOOPLETHE MO TT & HOOPLE
THE MO TT & HOOPLE
P ossib ly the oldest a nd certainly the least pleasan t pu b in London. A n ideal place to go fo r a pin tP ossib ly the oldest a nd certainly the least pleasan t pu b in London. A n ideal place to go fo r a pin tP ossib ly the oldest a nd certainly the least pleasan t pu b in London. A n ideal place to go fo r a pin tP ossib ly the oldest a nd certainly the least pleasan t pu b in London. A n ideal place to go fo r a pin t
P ossib ly the oldest a nd certainly the least pleasan t pu b in London. A n ideal place to go fo r a pin t
of B rimsto ne Best, an an tique pic kled egg , or a p unch u p the hooter .of B rimsto ne Best, an an tique pic kled egg , or a p unch u p the hooter .of B rimsto ne Best, an an tique pic kled egg , or a p unch u p the hooter .of B rimsto ne Best, an an tique pic kled egg , or a p unch u p the hooter .
of B rimsto ne Best, an an tique pic kled egg , or a p unch u p the hooter .
3. 3. 3. 3.
3.
THE ORBIT AL MO A TW A YTHE ORBIT AL MO A TW A YTHE ORBIT AL MO A TW A YTHE ORBIT AL MO A TW A Y
THE ORBIT AL MO A TW A Y
The vast def ences of An cient Lon don a re im pr essi ve on a m ap b ut fa r too lon g to be effectivelyThe vast def ences of An cient Lon don a re im pr essi ve on a m ap b ut fa r too lon g to be effectivelyThe vast def ences of An cient Lon don a re im pr essi ve on a m ap b ut fa r too lon g to be effectivelyThe vast def ences of An cient Lon don a re im pr essi ve on a m ap b ut fa r too lon g to be effectively
The vast def ences of An cient Lon don a re im pr essi ve on a m ap b ut fa r too lon g to be effectively
manned. I n times o f war , London ’ s T rained Bands ar e m uster ed to aid the small permanen t garri-manned. I n times o f war , London ’ s T rained Bands ar e m uster ed to aid the small permanen t garri-manned. I n times o f war , London ’ s T rained Bands ar e m uster ed to aid the small permanen t garri-manned. I n times o f war , London ’ s T rained Bands ar e m uster ed to aid the small permanen t garri-
manned. I n times o f war , London ’ s T rained Bands ar e m uster ed to aid the small permanen t garri-
son, who ar e known as Ga rage Band s and o perate fro m milecastles which still pro udly bear theirson, who ar e known as Ga rage Band s and o perate fro m milecastles which still pro udly bear theirson, who ar e known as Ga rage Band s and o perate fro m milecastles which still pro udly bear theirson, who ar e known as Ga rage Band s and o perate fro m milecastles which still pro udly bear their
son, who ar e known as Ga rage Band s and o perate fro m milecastles which still pro udly bear their
Ancien t names: M imms, Cobbem, W elcome Br eak.Ancien t names: M imms, Cobbem, W elcome Br eak.Ancien t names: M imms, Cobbem, W elcome Br eak.Ancien t names: M imms, Cobbem, W elcome Br eak.
Ancien t names: M imms, Cobbem, W elcome Br eak.
THE F IR ST TR A CT ION C ITY : LONDON , 486 TETHE F IR ST TR A CT ION C ITY : LONDON , 486 TETHE F IR ST TR A CT ION C ITY : LONDON , 486 TETHE F IR ST TR A CT ION C ITY : LONDON , 486 TE
THE F IR ST TR A CT ION C ITY : LONDON , 486 TE
1. 1. 1. 1.
GUN BA TTERIES
London ’ s main batt er y of Gilbert & Jo hnson rifled muzzle-loaders h as been augmen ted by gun sLondon ’ s main batt er y of Gilbert & Jo hnson rifled muzzle-loaders h as been augmen ted by gun sLondon ’ s main batt er y of Gilbert & Jo hnson rifled muzzle-loaders h as been augmen ted by gun sLondon ’ s main batt er y of Gilbert & Jo hnson rifled muzzle-loaders h as been augmen ted by gun s
London ’ s main batt er y of Gilbert & Jo hnson rifled muzzle-loaders h as been augmen ted by gun s
London ’ s main batt er y of Gilbert & Jo hnson rifled muzzle-loaders h as been augmen ted by gun sLondon ’ s main batt er y of Gilbert & Jo hnson rifled muzzle-loaders h as been augmen ted by gun sLondon ’ s main batt er y of Gilbert & Jo hnson rifled muzzle-loaders h as been augmen ted by gun sLondon ’ s main batt er y of Gilbert & Jo hnson rifled muzzle-loaders h as been augmen ted by gun s
London ’ s main batt er y of Gilbert & Jo hnson rifled muzzle-loaders h as been augmen ted by gun s
stripped from the M o vem ent ’ s fleet.stripped from the M o vem ent ’ s fleet.stripped from the M o vem ent ’ s fleet.stripped from the M o vem ent ’ s fleet.
stripped from the M o vem ent ’ s fleet.
3. 3. 3. 3.
ELEV A TORS
W ater -po wer ed funicu lars, to a design b y Dr A ver y T ea l based on obser vations made in M a yda-W ater -po wer ed funicu lars, to a design b y Dr A ver y T ea l based on obser vations made in M a yda-W ater -po wer ed funicu lars, to a design b y Dr A ver y T ea l based on obser vations made in M a yda-W ater -po wer ed funicu lars, to a design b y Dr A ver y T ea l based on obser vations made in M a yda-
W ater -po wer ed funicu lars, to a design b y Dr A ver y T ea l based on obser vations made in M a yda-
at-the-W or ld ’ s-End. W ater co n tainmen t iss ues hav e been added to the Engineers ’ sna gging list.at-the-W or ld ’ s-End. W ater co n tainmen t iss ues hav e been added to the Engineers ’ sna gging list.at-the-W or ld ’ s-End. W ater co n tainmen t iss ues hav e been added to the Engineers ’ sna gging list.at-the-W or ld ’ s-End. W ater co n tainmen t iss ues hav e been added to the Engineers ’ sna gging list.
at-the-W or ld ’ s-End. W ater co n tainmen t iss ues hav e been added to the Engineers ’ sna gging list.
4. 4. 4. 4.
4.
W ORKERS’ A CCOMMODA TIONW ORKERS’ A CCOMMODA TIONW ORKERS’ A CCOMMODA TIONW ORKERS’ A CCOMMODA TION
W ORKERS’ A CCOMMODA TION
The Engineers ha ve scien tifically calc ulated the exact amo un t of space r equir ed for each personThe Engineers ha ve scien tifically calc ulated the exact amo un t of space r equir ed for each personThe Engineers ha ve scien tifically calc ulated the exact amo un t of space r equir ed for each personThe Engineers ha ve scien tifically calc ulated the exact amo un t of space r equir ed for each person
The Engineers ha ve scien tifically calc ulated the exact amo un t of space r equir ed for each person
in the new , ratio nal London. These ha bi tation uni ts, easy to mas s-pr oduce with no n-strat egicin the new , ratio nal London. These ha bi tation uni ts, easy to mas s-pr oduce with no n-strat egicin the new , ratio nal London. These ha bi tation uni ts, easy to mas s-pr oduce with no n-strat egicin the new , ratio nal London. These ha bi tation uni ts, easy to mas s-pr oduce with no n-strat egic
in the new , ratio nal London. These ha bi tation uni ts, easy to mas s-pr oduce with no n-strat egic
ma terials, are un pop ular with Londo ners, who call them “ eggboxes f or people ” .ma terials, are un pop ular with Londo ners, who call them “ eggboxes f or people ” .ma terials, are un pop ular with Londo ners, who call them “ eggboxes f or people ” .ma terials, are un pop ular with Londo ners, who call them “ eggboxes f or people ” .
ma terials, are un pop ular with Londo ners, who call them “ eggboxes f or people ” .
5. 5. 5. 5.
5.
THE GREA T UNDER TIER (G.U. T)THE GREA T UNDER TIER (G.U. T)THE GREA T UNDER TIER (G.U. T)THE GREA T UNDER TIER (G.U. T)
THE GREA T UNDER TIER (G.U. T)
Designed as a hanga r for Lo ndon ’ s lan dships, un til plann ed upper -deck gar dens a re co m pletedDesigned as a hanga r for Lo ndon ’ s lan dships, un til plann ed upper -deck gar dens a re co m pletedDesigned as a hanga r for Lo ndon ’ s lan dships, un til plann ed upper -deck gar dens a re co m pletedDesigned as a hanga r for Lo ndon ’ s lan dships, un til plann ed upper -deck gar dens a re co m pleted
Designed as a hanga r for Lo ndon ’ s lan dships, un til plann ed upper -deck gar dens a re co m pleted
the Gu t also ser ves as a space f or p ublic functions, suc h as military reviews and masked balls.the Gu t also ser ves as a space f or p ublic functions, suc h as military reviews and masked balls.the Gu t also ser ves as a space f or p ublic functions, suc h as military reviews and masked balls.the Gu t also ser ves as a space f or p ublic functions, suc h as military reviews and masked balls.
the Gu t also ser ves as a space f or p ublic functions, suc h as military reviews and masked balls.
6. 6. 6. 6.
ENGINE DISTRICT
The larg est engines ever b uilt, fro m a design by A ur ic Godshawk discov ered undernea thThe larg est engines ever b uilt, fro m a design by A ur ic Godshawk discov ered undernea thThe larg est engines ever b uilt, fro m a design by A ur ic Godshawk discov ered undernea thThe larg est engines ever b uilt, fro m a design by A ur ic Godshawk discov ered undernea th
The larg est engines ever b uilt, fro m a design by A ur ic Godshawk discov ered undernea th
pr e-T raction Londo n.pr e-T raction Londo n.pr e-T raction Londo n.pr e-T raction Londo n.
pr e-T raction Londo n.
7. 7. 7. 7.
7.
MONOSMONOSMONOSMONOS
MONOS
Amon g the fastes t vehicles a va ilable in the middle T raction Era, altho ugh highly fuel-inefficientAmon g the fastes t vehicles a va ilable in the middle T raction Era, altho ugh highly fuel-inefficientAmon g the fastes t vehicles a va ilable in the middle T raction Era, altho ugh highly fuel-inefficientAmon g the fastes t vehicles a va ilable in the middle T raction Era, altho ugh highly fuel-inefficient
Amon g the fastes t vehicles a va ilable in the middle T raction Era, altho ugh highly fuel-inefficient
Amon g the fastes t vehicles a va ilable in the middle T raction Era, altho ugh highly fuel-inefficientAmon g the fastes t vehicles a va ilable in the middle T raction Era, altho ugh highly fuel-inefficientAmon g the fastes t vehicles a va ilable in the middle T raction Era, altho ugh highly fuel-inefficientAmon g the fastes t vehicles a va ilable in the middle T raction Era, altho ugh highly fuel-inefficient
Amon g the fastes t vehicles a va ilable in the middle T raction Era, altho ugh highly fuel-inefficient
and almost im possible t o sto p .and almost im possible t o sto p .and almost im possible t o sto p .and almost im possible t o sto p .
and almost im possible t o sto p .
8. 8. 8. 8.
ARMOURED LANDSHIPS
Mac hines of the M o vem ent w ere kno wn fo r the eerie quietness and s uperb relia bili ty of theirMac hines of the M o vem ent w ere kno wn fo r the eerie quietness and s uperb relia bili ty of theirMac hines of the M o vem ent w ere kno wn fo r the eerie quietness and s uperb relia bili ty of theirMac hines of the M o vem ent w ere kno wn fo r the eerie quietness and s uperb relia bili ty of their
Mac hines of the M o vem ent w ere kno wn fo r the eerie quietness and s uperb relia bili ty of their
engines, some a ble to driv e for en tir e days wi thou t br eaking down.engines, some a ble to driv e for en tir e days wi thou t br eaking down.engines, some a ble to driv e for en tir e days wi thou t br eaking down.engines, some a ble to driv e for en tir e days wi thou t br eaking down.
engines, some a ble to driv e for en tir e days wi thou t br eaking down.
2. 2. 2. 2.
COMMAND TIER
London ’ s obser vatio n and co ntr ol deck, dra ugh ty but h eavily fo rtified. Niko la Quercus, LandLondon ’ s obser vatio n and co ntr ol deck, dra ugh ty but h eavily fo rtified. Niko la Quercus, LandLondon ’ s obser vatio n and co ntr ol deck, dra ugh ty but h eavily fo rtified. Niko la Quercus, LandLondon ’ s obser vatio n and co ntr ol deck, dra ugh ty but h eavily fo rtified. Niko la Quercus, Land
London ’ s obser vatio n and co ntr ol deck, dra ugh ty but h eavily fo rtified. Niko la Quercus, Land
London ’ s obser vatio n and co ntr ol deck, dra ugh ty but h eavily fo rtified. Niko la Quercus, LandLondon ’ s obser vatio n and co ntr ol deck, dra ugh ty but h eavily fo rtified. Niko la Quercus, LandLondon ’ s obser vatio n and co ntr ol deck, dra ugh ty but h eavily fo rtified. Niko la Quercus, LandLondon ’ s obser vatio n and co ntr ol deck, dra ugh ty but h eavily fo rtified. Niko la Quercus, Land
London ’ s obser vatio n and co ntr ol deck, dra ugh ty but h eavily fo rtified. Niko la Quercus, Land
A dmiral and Lor d M ay or , takes the high ground wher ever he goes.A dmiral and Lor d M ay or , takes the high ground wher ever he goes.A dmiral and Lor d M ay or , takes the high ground wher ever he goes.A dmiral and Lor d M ay or , takes the high ground wher ever he goes.
A dmiral and Lor d M ay or , takes the high ground wher ever he goes. A dmiral and Lor d M ay or , takes the high ground wher ever he goes.A dmiral and Lor d M ay or , takes the high ground wher ever he goes.A dmiral and Lor d M ay or , takes the high ground wher ever he goes.A dmiral and Lor d M ay or , takes the high ground wher ever he goes.
A dmiral and Lor d M ay or , takes the high ground wher ever he goes.
4. 4. 4. 4.
4.
Air-harbourAir-harbourAir-harbourAir-harbour
Air-harbour
The stevedo res a t the P o rt of Londo n on T ier Fiv e can turn ar oun d ar ound even the lar gestThe stevedo res a t the P o rt of Londo n on T ier Fiv e can turn ar oun d ar ound even the lar gestThe stevedo res a t the P o rt of Londo n on T ier Fiv e can turn ar oun d ar ound even the lar gestThe stevedo res a t the P o rt of Londo n on T ier Fiv e can turn ar oun d ar ound even the lar gest
The stevedo res a t the P o rt of Londo n on T ier Fiv e can turn ar oun d ar ound even the lar gest
The stevedo res a t the P o rt of Londo n on T ier Fiv e can turn ar oun d ar ound even the lar gestThe stevedo res a t the P o rt of Londo n on T ier Fiv e can turn ar oun d ar ound even the lar gestThe stevedo res a t the P o rt of Londo n on T ier Fiv e can turn ar oun d ar ound even the lar gestThe stevedo res a t the P o rt of Londo n on T ier Fiv e can turn ar oun d ar ound even the lar gest
The stevedo res a t the P o rt of Londo n on T ier Fiv e can turn ar oun d ar ound even the lar gest
sky-train s in a ma tter o f hour s. The G uilds and im portan t individual Londo ners m ain tain theirsky-train s in a ma tter o f hour s. The G uilds and im portan t individual Londo ners m ain tain theirsky-train s in a ma tter o f hour s. The G uilds and im portan t individual Londo ners m ain tain theirsky-train s in a ma tter o f hour s. The G uilds and im portan t individual Londo ners m ain tain their
sky-train s in a ma tter o f hour s. The G uilds and im portan t individual Londo ners m ain tain their
sky-train s in a ma tter o f hour s. The G uilds and im portan t individual Londo ners m ain tain theirsky-train s in a ma tter o f hour s. The G uilds and im portan t individual Londo ners m ain tain theirsky-train s in a ma tter o f hour s. The G uilds and im portan t individual Londo ners m ain tain theirsky-train s in a ma tter o f hour s. The G uilds and im portan t individual Londo ners m ain tain their
sky-train s in a ma tter o f hour s. The G uilds and im portan t individual Londo ners m ain tain their
own ha ngar s and docking pan s elsewhere in the city .own ha ngar s and docking pan s elsewhere in the city .own ha ngar s and docking pan s elsewhere in the city .own ha ngar s and docking pan s elsewhere in the city .
own ha ngar s and docking pan s elsewhere in the city .
own ha ngar s and docking pan s elsewhere in the city .own ha ngar s and docking pan s elsewhere in the city .own ha ngar s and docking pan s elsewhere in the city .own ha ngar s and docking pan s elsewhere in the city .
own ha ngar s and docking pan s elsewhere in the city .
5. 5. 5. 5.
5.
The Guild of HistoriansThe Guild of HistoriansThe Guild of HistoriansThe Guild of Historians
The Guild of Historians
The M useum o f London a t the heart of T ier T w o is one o f the grea test ethnogra phical andThe M useum o f London a t the heart of T ier T w o is one o f the grea test ethnogra phical andThe M useum o f London a t the heart of T ier T w o is one o f the grea test ethnogra phical andThe M useum o f London a t the heart of T ier T w o is one o f the grea test ethnogra phical and
The M useum o f London a t the heart of T ier T w o is one o f the grea test ethnogra phical and
The M useum o f London a t the heart of T ier T w o is one o f the grea test ethnogra phical andThe M useum o f London a t the heart of T ier T w o is one o f the grea test ethnogra phical andThe M useum o f London a t the heart of T ier T w o is one o f the grea test ethnogra phical andThe M useum o f London a t the heart of T ier T w o is one o f the grea test ethnogra phical and
The M useum o f London a t the heart of T ier T w o is one o f the grea test ethnogra phical and
ar chaeological collections in the Gr eat H un tin g Gr ound . Open f rom 10:00 – 17:00 all yea r ro undar chaeological collections in the Gr eat H un tin g Gr ound . Open f rom 10:00 – 17:00 all yea r ro undar chaeological collections in the Gr eat H un tin g Gr ound . Open f rom 10:00 – 17:00 all yea r ro undar chaeological collections in the Gr eat H un tin g Gr ound . Open f rom 10:00 – 17:00 all yea r ro und
ar chaeological collections in the Gr eat H un tin g Gr ound . Open f rom 10:00 – 17:00 all yea r ro und
ar chaeological collections in the Gr eat H un tin g Gr ound . Open f rom 10:00 – 17:00 all yea r ro undar chaeological collections in the Gr eat H un tin g Gr ound . Open f rom 10:00 – 17:00 all yea r ro undar chaeological collections in the Gr eat H un tin g Gr ound . Open f rom 10:00 – 17:00 all yea r ro undar chaeological collections in the Gr eat H un tin g Gr ound . Open f rom 10:00 – 17:00 all yea r ro und
ar chaeological collections in the Gr eat H un tin g Gr ound . Open f rom 10:00 – 17:00 all yea r ro und
except W ednesdays a nd Quirkemas.except W ednesdays a nd Quirkemas.except W ednesdays a nd Quirkemas.except W ednesdays a nd Quirkemas.
except W ednesdays a nd Quirkemas.
except W ednesdays a nd Quirkemas.except W ednesdays a nd Quirkemas.except W ednesdays a nd Quirkemas.except W ednesdays a nd Quirkemas.
except W ednesdays a nd Quirkemas.
6. 6. 6. 6.
The Gut
London ’ s resource p rocessing di stricts, where cap tur ed town s ar e stripped do wn and newLondon ’ s resource p rocessing di stricts, where cap tur ed town s ar e stripped do wn and newLondon ’ s resource p rocessing di stricts, where cap tur ed town s ar e stripped do wn and newLondon ’ s resource p rocessing di stricts, where cap tur ed town s ar e stripped do wn and new
London ’ s resource p rocessing di stricts, where cap tur ed town s ar e stripped do wn and new
London ’ s resource p rocessing di stricts, where cap tur ed town s ar e stripped do wn and newLondon ’ s resource p rocessing di stricts, where cap tur ed town s ar e stripped do wn and newLondon ’ s resource p rocessing di stricts, where cap tur ed town s ar e stripped do wn and newLondon ’ s resource p rocessing di stricts, where cap tur ed town s ar e stripped do wn and new
London ’ s resource p rocessing di stricts, where cap tur ed town s ar e stripped do wn and new
inhabi tan ts ar e given r egistra tion n umbers an d lectures abou t ci tizenship .inhabi tan ts ar e given r egistra tion n umbers an d lectures abou t ci tizenship .inhabi tan ts ar e given r egistra tion n umbers an d lectures abou t ci tizenship .inhabi tan ts ar e given r egistra tion n umbers an d lectures abou t ci tizenship .
inhabi tan ts ar e given r egistra tion n umbers an d lectures abou t ci tizenship .
Modern London , 1 00 7 TEModern London , 1 00 7 TEModern London , 1 00 7 TEModern London , 1 00 7 TE
Modern London , 1 00 7 TE
3. 3. 3. 3.
The Guildhall
H ome t o the offices o f the great er and lesser G uilds of Lon don, to their mo n thly councilH ome t o the offices o f the great er and lesser G uilds of Lon don, to their mo n thly councilH ome t o the offices o f the great er and lesser G uilds of Lon don, to their mo n thly councilH ome t o the offices o f the great er and lesser G uilds of Lon don, to their mo n thly council
H ome t o the offices o f the great er and lesser G uilds of Lon don, to their mo n thly council
meetings, and t o a lov ely collection of T ractionist art incl uding some v er y fine W almartmeetings, and t o a lov ely collection of T ractionist art incl uding some v er y fine W almartmeetings, and t o a lov ely collection of T ractionist art incl uding some v er y fine W almartmeetings, and t o a lov ely collection of T ractionist art incl uding some v er y fine W almart
meetings, and t o a lov ely collection of T ractionist art incl uding some v er y fine W almart
Stran ges.Stran ges.Stran ges.Stran ges.
Stran ges.
1.
St Paul ’s Ca thedr alSt Paul ’s Ca thedr alSt Paul ’s Ca thedr alSt Paul ’s Ca thedr al
St Paul ’s Ca thedr al
The G uild of Engineers is r esto ring this ancien t Christian shrine, based – rumour has i t – onThe G uild of Engineers is r esto ring this ancien t Christian shrine, based – rumour has i t – onThe G uild of Engineers is r esto ring this ancien t Christian shrine, based – rumour has i t – onThe G uild of Engineers is r esto ring this ancien t Christian shrine, based – rumour has i t – on
The G uild of Engineers is r esto ring this ancien t Christian shrine, based – rumour has i t – on
The G uild of Engineers is r esto ring this ancien t Christian shrine, based – rumour has i t – onThe G uild of Engineers is r esto ring this ancien t Christian shrine, based – rumour has i t – onThe G uild of Engineers is r esto ring this ancien t Christian shrine, based – rumour has i t – onThe G uild of Engineers is r esto ring this ancien t Christian shrine, based – rumour has i t – on
The G uild of Engineers is r esto ring this ancien t Christian shrine, based – rumour has i t – on
au then tic plans o f the original discov ered b y the explor er Thaddeus V alen tine.au then tic plans o f the original discov ered b y the explor er Thaddeus V alen tine.au then tic plans o f the original discov ered b y the explor er Thaddeus V alen tine.au then tic plans o f the original discov ered b y the explor er Thaddeus V alen tine.
au then tic plans o f the original discov ered b y the explor er Thaddeus V alen tine.
au then tic plans o f the original discov ered b y the explor er Thaddeus V alen tine.au then tic plans o f the original discov ered b y the explor er Thaddeus V alen tine.au then tic plans o f the original discov ered b y the explor er Thaddeus V alen tine.au then tic plans o f the original discov ered b y the explor er Thaddeus V alen tine.
au then tic plans o f the original discov ered b y the explor er Thaddeus V alen tine.
2. 2. 2. 2.
The Engineerium
The headquarter s of the G uild of Engineers, b uilt to a ra tion al modern desig n. I ts positio n on theThe headquarter s of the G uild of Engineers, b uilt to a ra tion al modern desig n. I ts positio n on theThe headquarter s of the G uild of Engineers, b uilt to a ra tion al modern desig n. I ts positio n on theThe headquarter s of the G uild of Engineers, b uilt to a ra tion al modern desig n. I ts positio n on the
The headquarter s of the G uild of Engineers, b uilt to a ra tion al modern desig n. I ts positio n on the
The headquarter s of the G uild of Engineers, b uilt to a ra tion al modern desig n. I ts positio n on theThe headquarter s of the G uild of Engineers, b uilt to a ra tion al modern desig n. I ts positio n on theThe headquarter s of the G uild of Engineers, b uilt to a ra tion al modern desig n. I ts positio n on theThe headquarter s of the G uild of Engineers, b uilt to a ra tion al modern desig n. I ts positio n on the
The headquarter s of the G uild of Engineers, b uilt to a ra tion al modern desig n. I ts positio n on the
T op Tier i s indicati ve of the gr owin g political power o f the Engineers.T op Tier i s indicati ve of the gr owin g political power o f the Engineers.T op Tier i s indicati ve of the gr owin g political power o f the Engineers.T op Tier i s indicati ve of the gr owin g political power o f the Engineers.
T op Tier i s indicati ve of the gr owin g political power o f the Engineers.
H I S T O RH I S T O RH I S T O RH I S T O R
H I S T O R
Y O F T H EY O F T H EY O F T H EY O F T H E
Y O F T H E
T RT RT RT R
T R
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C T I O NC T I O NC T I O NC T I O N
C T I O N
E RE RE RE R
E R
AAAA
A
T h e T r a c t i o n E r a B e g i n sT h e T r a c t i o n E r a B e g i n sT h e T r a c t i o n E r a B e g i n sT h e T r a c t i o n E r a B e g i n s
T h e T r a c t i o n E r a B e g i n s
“ M a n y of us wh o li ve a boa r d T r acti on C it ies l ike t o bel ieve t ha t th ey ha ve last ed f or ‘ A Thousa nd“ M a n y of us wh o li ve a boa r d T r acti on C it ies l ike t o bel ieve t ha t th ey ha ve last ed f or ‘ A Thousa nd“ M a n y of us wh o li ve a boa r d T r acti on C it ies l ike t o bel ieve t ha t th ey ha ve last ed f or ‘ A Thousa nd“ M a n y of us wh o li ve a boa r d T r acti on C it ies l ike t o bel ieve t ha t th ey ha ve last ed f or ‘ A Thousa nd
“ M a n y of us wh o li ve a boa r d T r acti on C it ies l ike t o bel ieve t ha t th ey ha ve last ed f or ‘ A Thousa nd
Y ea rs ’ – a bel ief wh ic h ou r rulers ch oose t o enco ur a ge, si nce a t housa nd is suc h a n ice, r ou ndY ea rs ’ – a bel ief wh ic h ou r rulers ch oose t o enco ur a ge, si nce a t housa nd is suc h a n ice, r ou ndY ea rs ’ – a bel ief wh ic h ou r rulers ch oose t o enco ur a ge, si nce a t housa nd is suc h a n ice, r ou ndY ea rs ’ – a bel ief wh ic h ou r rulers ch oose t o enco ur a ge, si nce a t housa nd is suc h a n ice, r ou nd
Y ea rs ’ – a bel ief wh ic h ou r rulers ch oose t o enco ur a ge, si nce a t housa nd is suc h a n ice, r ou nd
nu m ber a nd give s an a i r of s uch i m mense age a nd d ign i ty to th ese cl an ki n g city-s ta te s of o urs.nu m ber a nd give s an a i r of s uch i m mense age a nd d ign i ty to th ese cl an ki n g city-s ta te s of o urs.nu m ber a nd give s an a i r of s uch i m mense age a nd d ign i ty to th ese cl an ki n g city-s ta te s of o urs.nu m ber a nd give s an a i r of s uch i m mense age a nd d ign i ty to th ese cl an ki n g city-s ta te s of o urs.
nu m ber a nd give s an a i r of s uch i m mense age a nd d ign i ty to th ese cl an ki n g city-s ta te s of o urs.
Si mi la rl y , the el ders of t he A n t i-T r actio n Lea gue oft en boast o f the ‘ t housa nd yea rs ’ whic hSi mi la rl y , the el ders of t he A n t i-T r actio n Lea gue oft en boast o f the ‘ t housa nd yea rs ’ whic hSi mi la rl y , the el ders of t he A n t i-T r actio n Lea gue oft en boast o f the ‘ t housa nd yea rs ’ whic hSi mi la rl y , the el ders of t he A n t i-T r actio n Lea gue oft en boast o f the ‘ t housa nd yea rs ’ whic h
Si mi la rl y , the el ders of t he A n t i-T r actio n Lea gue oft en boast o f the ‘ t housa nd yea rs ’ whic h
ha ve pas sed si nce La ma Ba t mu nk h firs t too k arms a gai nst t he f or ces o f M u ni cipa l Darw in ism.ha ve pas sed si nce La ma Ba t mu nk h firs t too k arms a gai nst t he f or ces o f M u ni cipa l Darw in ism.ha ve pas sed si nce La ma Ba t mu nk h firs t too k arms a gai nst t he f or ces o f M u ni cipa l Darw in ism.ha ve pas sed si nce La ma Ba t mu nk h firs t too k arms a gai nst t he f or ces o f M u ni cipa l Darw in ism.
ha ve pas sed si nce La ma Ba t mu nk h firs t too k arms a gai nst t he f or ces o f M u ni cipa l Darw in ism.
Bu t h isto ry i s seld om so nea t , an d the h ist ory of the T racti on E r a is no except ion... ”Bu t h isto ry i s seld om so nea t , an d the h ist ory of the T racti on E r a is no except ion... ”Bu t h isto ry i s seld om so nea t , an d the h ist ory of the T racti on E r a is no except ion... ”Bu t h isto ry i s seld om so nea t , an d the h ist ory of the T racti on E r a is no except ion... ”
Bu t h isto ry i s seld om so nea t , an d the h ist ory of the T racti on E r a is no except ion... ”
Bu t h isto ry i s seld om so nea t , an d the h ist ory of the T racti on E r a is no except ion... ”Bu t h isto ry i s seld om so nea t , an d the h ist ory of the T racti on E r a is no except ion... ”Bu t h isto ry i s seld om so nea t , an d the h ist ory of the T racti on E r a is no except ion... ”Bu t h isto ry i s seld om so nea t , an d the h ist ory of the T racti on E r a is no except ion... ”
Bu t h isto ry i s seld om so nea t , an d the h ist ory of the T racti on E r a is no except ion... ”
– Chudleigh Pomer o y , a L ondon Histor ian, wr iting in 1000 TE.– Chudleigh Pomer o y , a L ondon Histor ian, wr iting in 1000 TE.– Chudleigh Pomer o y , a L ondon Histor ian, wr iting in 1000 TE.– Chudleigh Pomer o y , a L ondon Histor ian, wr iting in 1000 TE.
– Chudleigh Pomer o y , a L ondon Histor ian, wr iting in 1000 TE.
The year 1 TE (T ract ion Era) is g enerally con sidered the da te of the r ein ven tion o f the int ernalThe year 1 TE (T ract ion Era) is g enerally con sidered the da te of the r ein ven tion o f the int ernalThe year 1 TE (T ract ion Era) is g enerally con sidered the da te of the r ein ven tion o f the int ernalThe year 1 TE (T ract ion Era) is g enerally con sidered the da te of the r ein ven tion o f the int ernal
The year 1 TE (T ract ion Era) is g enerally con sidered the da te of the r ein ven tion o f the int ernal
The year 1 TE (T ract ion Era) is g enerally con sidered the da te of the r ein ven tion o f the int ernalThe year 1 TE (T ract ion Era) is g enerally con sidered the da te of the r ein ven tion o f the int ernalThe year 1 TE (T ract ion Era) is g enerally con sidered the da te of the r ein ven tion o f the int ernalThe year 1 TE (T ract ion Era) is g enerally con sidered the da te of the r ein ven tion o f the int ernal
The year 1 TE (T ract ion Era) is g enerally con sidered the da te of the r ein ven tion o f the int ernal
com bustio n engine, a nd thu s the use of T raction a mon g the primitiv e nom adic tribes of that era.com bustio n engine, a nd thu s the use of T raction a mon g the primitiv e nom adic tribes of that era.com bustio n engine, a nd thu s the use of T raction a mon g the primitiv e nom adic tribes of that era.com bustio n engine, a nd thu s the use of T raction a mon g the primitiv e nom adic tribes of that era.
com bustio n engine, a nd thu s the use of T raction a mon g the primitiv e nom adic tribes of that era.
com bustio n engine, a nd thu s the use of T raction a mon g the primitiv e nom adic tribes of that era.com bustio n engine, a nd thu s the use of T raction a mon g the primitiv e nom adic tribes of that era.com bustio n engine, a nd thu s the use of T raction a mon g the primitiv e nom adic tribes of that era.com bustio n engine, a nd thu s the use of T raction a mon g the primitiv e nom adic tribes of that era.
com bustio n engine, a nd thu s the use of T raction a mon g the primitiv e nom adic tribes of that era.
N o two hist orians a gree on the p recise da te, an d ar chaeological evidence is con tradictor y , bu t,N o two hist orians a gree on the p recise da te, an d ar chaeological evidence is con tradictor y , bu t,N o two hist orians a gree on the p recise da te, an d ar chaeological evidence is con tradictor y , bu t,N o two hist orians a gree on the p recise da te, an d ar chaeological evidence is con tradictor y , bu t,
N o two hist orians a gree on the p recise da te, an d ar chaeological evidence is con tradictor y , bu t,
N o two hist orians a gree on the p recise da te, an d ar chaeological evidence is con tradictor y , bu t,N o two hist orians a gree on the p recise da te, an d ar chaeological evidence is con tradictor y , bu t,N o two hist orians a gree on the p recise da te, an d ar chaeological evidence is con tradictor y , bu t,N o two hist orians a gree on the p recise da te, an d ar chaeological evidence is con tradictor y , bu t,
N o two hist orians a gree on the p recise da te, an d ar chaeological evidence is con tradictor y , bu t,
fo r the sake of con sisten cy , T ractionist histo rians an d calendar prin ters ha v e generally agr eed tofo r the sake of con sisten cy , T ractionist histo rians an d calendar prin ters ha v e generally agr eed tofo r the sake of con sisten cy , T ractionist histo rians an d calendar prin ters ha v e generally agr eed tofo r the sake of con sisten cy , T ractionist histo rians an d calendar prin ters ha v e generally agr eed to
fo r the sake of con sisten cy , T ractionist histo rians an d calendar prin ters ha v e generally agr eed to
fo r the sake of con sisten cy , T ractionist histo rians an d calendar prin ters ha v e generally agr eed tofo r the sake of con sisten cy , T ractionist histo rians an d calendar prin ters ha v e generally agr eed tofo r the sake of con sisten cy , T ractionist histo rians an d calendar prin ters ha v e generally agr eed tofo r the sake of con sisten cy , T ractionist histo rians an d calendar prin ters ha v e generally agr eed to
fo r the sake of con sisten cy , T ractionist histo rians an d calendar prin ters ha v e generally agr eed to
coun t fro m the same day .coun t fro m the same day .coun t fro m the same day .coun t fro m the same day .
coun t fro m the same day .
The cen turies-old aft ershocks o f the Sixty Min ut e W ar had still not died a way , and the clima teThe cen turies-old aft ershocks o f the Sixty Min ut e W ar had still not died a way , and the clima teThe cen turies-old aft ershocks o f the Sixty Min ut e W ar had still not died a way , and the clima teThe cen turies-old aft ershocks o f the Sixty Min ut e W ar had still not died a way , and the clima te
The cen turies-old aft ershocks o f the Sixty Min ut e W ar had still not died a way , and the clima te
The cen turies-old aft ershocks o f the Sixty Min ut e W ar had still not died a way , and the clima teThe cen turies-old aft ershocks o f the Sixty Min ut e W ar had still not died a way , and the clima teThe cen turies-old aft ershocks o f the Sixty Min ut e W ar had still not died a way , and the clima teThe cen turies-old aft ershocks o f the Sixty Min ut e W ar had still not died a way , and the clima te
The cen turies-old aft ershocks o f the Sixty Min ut e W ar had still not died a way , and the clima te
alterna ted un pr edictably between brief ice-ages a nd warmer periods of violen t sto rms. Thealterna ted un pr edictably between brief ice-ages a nd warmer periods of violen t sto rms. Thealterna ted un pr edictably between brief ice-ages a nd warmer periods of violen t sto rms. Thealterna ted un pr edictably between brief ice-ages a nd warmer periods of violen t sto rms. The
alterna ted un pr edictably between brief ice-ages a nd warmer periods of violen t sto rms. The alterna ted un pr edictably between brief ice-ages a nd warmer periods of violen t sto rms. Thealterna ted un pr edictably between brief ice-ages a nd warmer periods of violen t sto rms. Thealterna ted un pr edictably between brief ice-ages a nd warmer periods of violen t sto rms. Thealterna ted un pr edictably between brief ice-ages a nd warmer periods of violen t sto rms. The
alterna ted un pr edictably between brief ice-ages a nd warmer periods of violen t sto rms. The
Eart h itself seemed restless, sh uddering wi th earthquakes and sp ro uting n ew volcanoes. M assEart h itself seemed restless, sh uddering wi th earthquakes and sp ro uting n ew volcanoes. M assEart h itself seemed restless, sh uddering wi th earthquakes and sp ro uting n ew volcanoes. M assEart h itself seemed restless, sh uddering wi th earthquakes and sp ro uting n ew volcanoes. M ass
Eart h itself seemed restless, sh uddering wi th earthquakes and sp ro uting n ew volcanoes. M ass
migratio n became a way o f life, a nd it wa s the itineran t na tion s of E ur opa (la ter called “ Themigratio n became a way o f life, a nd it wa s the itineran t na tion s of E ur opa (la ter called “ Themigratio n became a way o f life, a nd it wa s the itineran t na tion s of E ur opa (la ter called “ Themigratio n became a way o f life, a nd it wa s the itineran t na tion s of E ur opa (la ter called “ The
migratio n became a way o f life, a nd it wa s the itineran t na tion s of E ur opa (la ter called “ The
Gr eat H un tin g Gr ound ”) who fir st a pplied the half-unders tood trac tion techno log y of theGr eat H un tin g Gr ound ”) who fir st a pplied the half-unders tood trac tion techno log y of theGr eat H un tin g Gr ound ”) who fir st a pplied the half-unders tood trac tion techno log y of theGr eat H un tin g Gr ound ”) who fir st a pplied the half-unders tood trac tion techno log y of the
Gr eat H un tin g Gr ound ”) who fir st a pplied the half-unders tood trac tion techno log y of the
Ancien ts to their wago ns a nd mob ile homes. M a n y mechanized em pir es sp ran g up d uring thisAncien ts to their wago ns a nd mob ile homes. M a n y mechanized em pir es sp ran g up d uring thisAncien ts to their wago ns a nd mob ile homes. M a n y mechanized em pir es sp ran g up d uring thisAncien ts to their wago ns a nd mob ile homes. M a n y mechanized em pir es sp ran g up d uring this
Ancien ts to their wago ns a nd mob ile homes. M a n y mechanized em pir es sp ran g up d uring this
First T ract ion Bo om: the Scriven, the Arkhan gelsk, the M o vem ent, the Rep ubliq ue des Blindes,First T ract ion Bo om: the Scriven, the Arkhan gelsk, the M o vem ent, the Rep ubliq ue des Blindes,First T ract ion Bo om: the Scriven, the Arkhan gelsk, the M o vem ent, the Rep ubliq ue des Blindes,First T ract ion Bo om: the Scriven, the Arkhan gelsk, the M o vem ent, the Rep ubliq ue des Blindes,
First T ract ion Bo om: the Scriven, the Arkhan gelsk, the M o vem ent, the Rep ubliq ue des Blindes,
the T raktio nreich s, the N o vaya-Khazak. Their wag on train s and m oto r -and-ba iley castlesthe T raktio nreich s, the N o vaya-Khazak. Their wag on train s and m oto r -and-ba iley castlesthe T raktio nreich s, the N o vaya-Khazak. Their wag on train s and m oto r -and-ba iley castlesthe T raktio nreich s, the N o vaya-Khazak. Their wag on train s and m oto r -and-ba iley castles
the T raktio nreich s, the N o vaya-Khazak. Their wag on train s and m oto r -and-ba iley castles
bore scan t r esemblance t o the to wering T rac tion Cities o f lat er cent uries, bu t quickly ca me tobore scan t r esemblance t o the to wering T rac tion Cities o f lat er cent uries, bu t quickly ca me tobore scan t r esemblance t o the to wering T rac tion Cities o f lat er cent uries, bu t quickly ca me tobore scan t r esemblance t o the to wering T rac tion Cities o f lat er cent uries, bu t quickly ca me to
bore scan t r esemblance t o the to wering T rac tion Cities o f lat er cent uries, bu t quickly ca me to
domina te m uch o f E uro pa, especially in the harsh no rth. In Asia, as a r espon se to incursion s bydomina te m uch o f E uro pa, especially in the harsh no rth. In Asia, as a r espon se to incursion s bydomina te m uch o f E uro pa, especially in the harsh no rth. In Asia, as a r espon se to incursion s bydomina te m uch o f E uro pa, especially in the harsh no rth. In Asia, as a r espon se to incursion s by
domina te m uch o f E uro pa, especially in the harsh no rth. In Asia, as a r espon se to incursion s by
nomad la ndshi ps, various wall-buildin g and def ence collectives came a bout under leaders s uchnomad la ndshi ps, various wall-buildin g and def ence collectives came a bout under leaders s uchnomad la ndshi ps, various wall-buildin g and def ence collectives came a bout under leaders s uchnomad la ndshi ps, various wall-buildin g and def ence collectives came a bout under leaders s uch
nomad la ndshi ps, various wall-buildin g and def ence collectives came a bout under leaders s uch
as Lama Batm unkh, the stir rings of wha t wo uld event ually become the Anti-T ract ion League.as Lama Batm unkh, the stir rings of wha t wo uld event ually become the Anti-T ract ion League.as Lama Batm unkh, the stir rings of wha t wo uld event ually become the Anti-T ract ion League.as Lama Batm unkh, the stir rings of wha t wo uld event ually become the Anti-T ract ion League.
as Lama Batm unkh, the stir rings of wha t wo uld event ually become the Anti-T ract ion League.
H ow ever , as the clima te stab ilized over the n ext four cen t uries, statio nary living be came a mo reH ow ever , as the clima te stab ilized over the n ext four cen t uries, statio nary living be came a mo reH ow ever , as the clima te stab ilized over the n ext four cen t uries, statio nary living be came a mo reH ow ever , as the clima te stab ilized over the n ext four cen t uries, statio nary living be came a mo re
H ow ever , as the clima te stab ilized over the n ext four cen t uries, statio nary living be came a mo re
at tractive op tion aga in. Ma n y of the o nce-mob ile na tions settled back do wn, some mor e o r lessat tractive op tion aga in. Ma n y of the o nce-mob ile na tions settled back do wn, some mor e o r lessat tractive op tion aga in. Ma n y of the o nce-mob ile na tions settled back do wn, some mor e o r lessat tractive op tion aga in. Ma n y of the o nce-mob ile na tions settled back do wn, some mor e o r less
at tractive op tion aga in. Ma n y of the o nce-mob ile na tions settled back do wn, some mor e o r less
where they started, and E ur opa experienced a resur gence o f techno phob ia and dis trust of thewhere they started, and E ur opa experienced a resur gence o f techno phob ia and dis trust of thewhere they started, and E ur opa experienced a resur gence o f techno phob ia and dis trust of thewhere they started, and E ur opa experienced a resur gence o f techno phob ia and dis trust of the
where they started, and E ur opa experienced a resur gence o f techno phob ia and dis trust of the
nomad lif e, especially in backwa ters like M a yda. While r o ving con v oys o f trade barges w ere anomad lif e, especially in backwa ters like M a yda. While r o ving con v oys o f trade barges w ere anomad lif e, especially in backwa ters like M a yda. While r o ving con v oys o f trade barges w ere anomad lif e, especially in backwa ters like M a yda. While r o ving con v oys o f trade barges w ere a
nomad lif e, especially in backwa ters like M a yda. While r o ving con v oys o f trade barges w ere a
nomad lif e, especially in backwa ters like M a yda. While r o ving con v oys o f trade barges w ere a nomad lif e, especially in backwa ters like M a yda. While r o ving con v oys o f trade barges w ere anomad lif e, especially in backwa ters like M a yda. While r o ving con v oys o f trade barges w ere anomad lif e, especially in backwa ters like M a yda. While r o ving con v oys o f trade barges w ere anomad lif e, especially in backwa ters like M a yda. While r o ving con v oys o f trade barges w ere a
commo n sight almos t ever y where, lar ge independen t no mad em pir es wer e primarily co nfined tocommo n sight almos t ever y where, lar ge independen t no mad em pir es wer e primarily co nfined tocommo n sight almos t ever y where, lar ge independen t no mad em pir es wer e primarily co nfined tocommo n sight almos t ever y where, lar ge independen t no mad em pir es wer e primarily co nfined to
commo n sight almos t ever y where, lar ge independen t no mad em pir es wer e primarily co nfined to
commo n sight almos t ever y where, lar ge independen t no mad em pir es wer e primarily co nfined to commo n sight almos t ever y where, lar ge independen t no mad em pir es wer e primarily co nfined tocommo n sight almos t ever y where, lar ge independen t no mad em pir es wer e primarily co nfined tocommo n sight almos t ever y where, lar ge independen t no mad em pir es wer e primarily co nfined tocommo n sight almos t ever y where, lar ge independen t no mad em pir es wer e primarily co nfined to
northern E uro pa, with the tempera te sou thern lands an d the Z ag wan-infl uenced north coast ofnorthern E uro pa, with the tempera te sou thern lands an d the Z ag wan-infl uenced north coast ofnorthern E uro pa, with the tempera te sou thern lands an d the Z ag wan-infl uenced north coast ofnorthern E uro pa, with the tempera te sou thern lands an d the Z ag wan-infl uenced north coast of
northern E uro pa, with the tempera te sou thern lands an d the Z ag wan-infl uenced north coast of
northern E uro pa, with the tempera te sou thern lands an d the Z ag wan-infl uenced north coast ofnorthern E uro pa, with the tempera te sou thern lands an d the Z ag wan-infl uenced north coast ofnorthern E uro pa, with the tempera te sou thern lands an d the Z ag wan-infl uenced north coast ofnorthern E uro pa, with the tempera te sou thern lands an d the Z ag wan-infl uenced north coast of
northern E uro pa, with the tempera te sou thern lands an d the Z ag wan-infl uenced north coast of
the Middle Sea forming a demot orized zone .the Middle Sea forming a demot orized zone .the Middle Sea forming a demot orized zone .the Middle Sea forming a demot orized zone .
the Middle Sea forming a demot orized zone .
All this chang ed when the Mo vem ent, a pa rtic ularly techno logical and aggressi ve no rthernAll this chang ed when the Mo vem ent, a pa rtic ularly techno logical and aggressi ve no rthernAll this chang ed when the Mo vem ent, a pa rtic ularly techno logical and aggressi ve no rthernAll this chang ed when the Mo vem ent, a pa rtic ularly techno logical and aggressi ve no rthern
All this chang ed when the Mo vem ent, a pa rtic ularly techno logical and aggressi ve no rthern
emp ir e, conq uered Lon don in 477 TE an d began transf orming i t in to the first truly modernemp ir e, conq uered Lon don in 477 TE an d began transf orming i t in to the first truly modernemp ir e, conq uered Lon don in 477 TE an d began transf orming i t in to the first truly modernemp ir e, conq uered Lon don in 477 TE an d began transf orming i t in to the first truly modern
emp ir e, conq uered Lon don in 477 TE an d began transf orming i t in to the first truly modern
T raction Ci ty . The success o f London, a nd the lesson o f “bigger is bet ter” i t taugh t a t the Bat tleT raction Ci ty . The success o f London, a nd the lesson o f “bigger is bet ter” i t taugh t a t the Bat tleT raction Ci ty . The success o f London, a nd the lesson o f “bigger is bet ter” i t taugh t a t the Bat tleT raction Ci ty . The success o f London, a nd the lesson o f “bigger is bet ter” i t taugh t a t the Bat tle
T raction Ci ty . The success o f London, a nd the lesson o f “bigger is bet ter” i t taugh t a t the Bat tle
of Thr ee Dr y Ships, insp ir ed a S econd T ract ion Bo om, in which the richer a nd mor e pow erfulof Thr ee Dr y Ships, insp ir ed a S econd T ract ion Bo om, in which the richer a nd mor e pow erfulof Thr ee Dr y Ships, insp ir ed a S econd T ract ion Bo om, in which the richer a nd mor e pow erfulof Thr ee Dr y Ships, insp ir ed a S econd T ract ion Bo om, in which the richer a nd mor e pow erful
of Thr ee Dr y Ships, insp ir ed a S econd T ract ion Bo om, in which the richer a nd mor e pow erful
static ci ty-stat es of E ur opa a tt emp ted to co py Lo ndon: no table a mon g them wer e P aris,static ci ty-stat es of E ur opa a tt emp ted to co py Lo ndon: no table a mon g them wer e P aris,static ci ty-stat es of E ur opa a tt emp ted to co py Lo ndon: no table a mon g them wer e P aris,static ci ty-stat es of E ur opa a tt emp ted to co py Lo ndon: no table a mon g them wer e P aris,
static ci ty-stat es of E ur opa a tt emp ted to co py Lo ndon: no table a mon g them wer e P aris,
static ci ty-stat es of E ur opa a tt emp ted to co py Lo ndon: no table a mon g them wer e P aris,static ci ty-stat es of E ur opa a tt emp ted to co py Lo ndon: no table a mon g them wer e P aris,static ci ty-stat es of E ur opa a tt emp ted to co py Lo ndon: no table a mon g them wer e P aris,static ci ty-stat es of E ur opa a tt emp ted to co py Lo ndon: no table a mon g them wer e P aris,
static ci ty-stat es of E ur opa a tt emp ted to co py Lo ndon: no table a mon g them wer e P aris,
M urna u and the r egro uped nomad tribe Arkan gel. T raction Cities of those da ys were highlyM urna u and the r egro uped nomad tribe Arkan gel. T raction Cities of those da ys were highlyM urna u and the r egro uped nomad tribe Arkan gel. T raction Cities of those da ys were highlyM urna u and the r egro uped nomad tribe Arkan gel. T raction Cities of those da ys were highly
M urna u and the r egro uped nomad tribe Arkan gel. T raction Cities of those da ys were highly
M urna u and the r egro uped nomad tribe Arkan gel. T raction Cities of those da ys were highlyM urna u and the r egro uped nomad tribe Arkan gel. T raction Cities of those da ys were highlyM urna u and the r egro uped nomad tribe Arkan gel. T raction Cities of those da ys were highlyM urna u and the r egro uped nomad tribe Arkan gel. T raction Cities of those da ys were highly
M urna u and the r egro uped nomad tribe Arkan gel. T raction Cities of those da ys were highly
militarized machines, as m uch m obile castles as ci ties, and gen erally consider ed canno n theirmilitarized machines, as m uch m obile castles as ci ties, and gen erally consider ed canno n theirmilitarized machines, as m uch m obile castles as ci ties, and gen erally consider ed canno n theirmilitarized machines, as m uch m obile castles as ci ties, and gen erally consider ed canno n their
militarized machines, as m uch m obile castles as ci ties, and gen erally consider ed canno n their
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