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== Overview ==
== Overview ==
The Xenon Tower is one of the tallest structures in the Piratecraft world at 256 metres. Acting as both a landmark as well as a fortress, the Xenon Tower stands on the old XE - VE border, constructed by Maximus_Terragon in preparation for the [[Second Verussian War]].
The Xenon Tower is one of the tallest structures in the Piratecraft world at 256 metres. Acting as both a landmark as well as a fortress, the Xenon Tower stands on the old XE - VE border, constructed by Maximus_Terragon in preparation for the [[Second Verussian War]].
It is classified as a [[Super Weapon]], however it is currently inert.


== Location ==
== Location ==
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== History ==
== History ==
The Xenon Tower was planned and built by Maximus_Terragon in January 2016, and finished in April 2016.  
The [[Xenon Tower]] was planned and built by Maximus_Terragon in January 2016, and finished in April 2016.  


In January 2016, the [[Entarian Alliance]] announced plans to construct a superweapon capable of firing an array of cannons, at the flick of a button. These cannons could fire clusterbombs over 600 meters away.  
In January 2016, the [[Entarian Alliance]] announced plans to construct a [[Super Weapon]] capable of firing an array of cannons, at the flick of a button. These cannons could fire clusterbombs over 600 meters away. #REDIRECT [[Entarian Orbital Bombardment System]]


Shocked by the news, the [[League of Nations]] started planning and constructing their own superweapons. The [[Xenon Empire]]'s response was the Xenon Tower. Unlike the Entarian Alliance's superweapon, the Xenon Tower worked in practice, and was constructed.
Shocked by the news, some of the members of the [[League of Nations]] started planning and constructing their own [[Super Weapons]]. The [[Xenon Empire]]'s response was the [[Xenon Tower]]. Unlike the ]]Entarian Alliance]]'s [[Super weapon]], the [[Xenon Tower]] worked in practice, and was constructed.


It saw active use in the [[Second Verussian War]], as an artillery platform. It managed to hit the Verussian capital, [[Pallivadia]] 300 meters away. The bombardment was successful, and served as a deterrent, doing no damage to Pallivadia itself as it was claimed.  
'''It saw active use''' in the [[Second Verussian War]], as an artillery platform. It managed to hit the Verussian capital, [[Pallivadia]] 300 meters away. The bombardment was successful, and '''served as a deterrent''', doing no damage to [[Pallivadia]] itself as it was claimed.  


Today it still stands, mighty and strong. The cannons and mortars were removed from the tower, in conjunction with the peace agreement that followed the wars.  
Today '''it still stands''', mighty and strong. The cannons and mortars '''were removed''' from the tower, in conjunction with the peace agreement that followed the wars.  


When jumping from the top down, you have a 7 second free fall, and reach terminal velocity. The tower's design is symmetrical, and was considered revolutionary at the time.
When jumping from the top down, you have a 7 second free fall, and reach terminal velocity. The tower's design is symmetrical, and was considered revolutionary at the time.
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There are plans to add a more grand interior to the Tower, however these plans may not materialize until a year from now.
There are plans to add a more grand interior to the Tower, however these plans may not materialize until a year from now.


== Side Note ==
== Further Reading ==
Looks sick.
 
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