Today is:
Day 1
Welcome to Hartly, cultural centre of and gateway to the Aininian Republic. A storied city with a history rich in heritage, contrasting with its modern design and architecture, Hartly is a true international city, being the location of many prominent global events and organisations. A "second capital" for Ainin, it proudly boasts the home of the film and art communities of the country and has the country's third largest population, with over 27 million people in its metropolitan area. From the historic city centre featuring 17th century architecture to the modern financial district with its towering skyscrapers reflecting the rays of the lazy tropical sun, the city is a sight to be seen, and we thank you for doing exactly that by attending the Summer Esquarian Games, an extraordinary event for our extraordinary city.
Already home to an impressive network of public transportation, such as the exceptionally quiet and architecturally eye-catching 130-station Hartly Metro and a vast network of commuter rail spanning the Hartly Metropolitan Area, along with a massive bus network served by over 3,000 vehicles, the city's transportation networks were upgraded just in time for the Esquarian Games, featuring special articulated bus-based shuttles linking the central bus terminal with all the Games venues in Hartly that employ exclusive rights-of-way to minimalise delays due to traffic. Designed as the main people mover system of the games, it will have a high frequency, up to one every 25 seconds at certain hours.
For these games, we have upgraded the venues to feature numerous technologies in order to make the experience as enjoyable for our guests as possible. This includes the introduction of many temperature control devices and increased ventilation.
Thank you, and let the games begin.