Manetu

*right|300pxType: National/Planetary Capital
*Nation: Halvden Free State
*Planet: Halvden
*Population:
#City: 1,620,000
#Metro (Total): 2,239,000
==Overview==
Manetu is the capital of the Halvden Free State, the largest and most powerful NEFS-constituent nation on the planet of Halvden. Located on both sides of a bend in the Kambala River, Manetu is known by it's nickname, "Last Chance City," as it is often viewed as the last major Human settlement before the borders of NEFS-controlled space. With a population of 1,620,000, it is the largest settlement on Halvden by far, with the next largest settlement being Frisia, with a population of 947,000.
==Geography==
Manetu is situated on a sharp bend in the Kambala River, located approximately 80 Kilometers from Warwick Bay on the Gondelle Coast. The River, known for being deep enough to handle large maritime traffic all the way to the Gondellian Sea, has emerged as one of the largest boons to the economy and importance of Manetu.
==City Summary==
Manetu is the Capital of the Halvden Free State, which maintains it's government buildings in the Northtown District on the North Bank, or NorBa, side of the city. The City's Central Business Area, where most skyscrapers are found, is located in the City Proper District. Manetu is served by two primary starports, the Manetu-Union Spaceport, located in the South Shore District of the City, and the Guinea Starport, located in the Manetu suburb of Guinea Town.
==Economy==
Manetu is the most economically stimulated city on Halvden, with the city of Santo Rodrigo chasing close behind due to its Osmium exportation. A number of corporations, including a few Inner Colonial "Super-Corporations" have set up offices and exchange centers in Manetu, in an attempt to increase connection and exchange between the Inner and Outer Colonies. Examples include the National Earth Medical Research Bureau Manetu, the ISET Exchange Center, the Outer Systems Trade Center, the Parkland Commerce Center, and the Manetu Twin Towers. The investiture by these companies ensures that Manetu continues to be the most interconnected city on Halvden, with daily flights to such places as Nova, Leo, Camp, Larguage, and even a new long-range nonstop service to Stridsvärn. Maritime economy in Manetu thrives due to the ideal width and depth of the Kambala River, which is one of the few rivers on Halvden capable of deepwater freighter traffic. A number of shipbuilding companies, such as Atalian Shipyards GmbH , maintain feighter construction facilities in the Industrial District.
==Organization==
Manetu is organized into a number of "districts" in order to ease addresses, policing, and public transit/utilities services.
Districts within city limits include:
North Bank Neighborhoods
*City Proper- The Central Business District
*Northtown- The Government offices district
*Targona Ridge- A residential/commercial middle-class suburban area
*Barata Hills- A wealthy residential neighborhood, location of Mayor's and President's Mansions
South Bank Neighborhoods
*Technology Center- Home to a number of science complexes and exchange centers
*The Downs- An upper-middle class residential area, many workers from Technology Center live here
*Wright City- A suburb built around the small Wright City Naval Base, a joint NEN/CJAN facility
*South Shore- A commercial suburb and the location of the Manetu-Union Spaceport
*Sagat- A middle-class residential area
*South Parkland- A economics and exchange focused area, home to the South Parkland Commerce Center
*Industrial- Industry-based area, home to shipyards, factories, and metal-refining plants