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Omphalos Main Lobby
Location Native to: World #00000 - The Omphalos
The nexus of the nexus, so to speak, the lobby of the Omphalos is a bustling hive of activity at nearly all times of day, providing access to all of the building's various floors. Just past the automated information desk are two sets of stairs and a pair of sleek, high speed elevators, which allow for easy movement throughout the facility. A hall behind that leads to the temporal hub, while a door on the opposite side opens to the outside.Light filtering in through the high windows above spills through colored panels of glass, painting the tiled floor below in translucent blues and teal-greens, roughly forming the signature shield knot of the AotM. Cushioned seating in the same hues cluster around low, round tables here and there, partially shielded by various domestic plant life. As the lobby tends towards high traffic, those in search of more serene workspaces often gravitate towards the adjacent lounge, or quieter locations located on other floors to work, such as the library. Nevertheless, for those unfazed by the noise and activity, there are places to sit, and even a few computer stations tucked away here and there in relatively quieter corners. Beyond its role as a transit hub, the lobby also plays an important role in communication and supply. Incoming mail is collected here, encompassing both internal mail within the Omphalos, and weekly collections of mail and packages collected from various worlds via the Gates. Those interested in procuring a personal mailbox can do so at the front desk, and those who wish to assist in the collection, sorting, and delivery of said mail can assist by signing up with the Stewardship Specialization. Junior Stewards tend to get the more boring, local jobs, but fully trained Stewards often find themselves with the opportunity to travel to various different worlds to collect and deliver the Omphalos's more important mail. A little past the mailboxes can be found the lobby’s general use gate. It doesn’t require a key gauntlet to operate, but the terminal only allows passage to pre-designated ‘safe’ worlds such as Sanctuary, and security tends to keep an extra tight eye on this gate to discourage trouble-makers.
Interdimensional Mail System
 Any resident of the Omphalos has the option of opening an HQ based mailbox. The mail comes every Monday and Sunday and is collected from locations in several different universes. Universes outside of those defaults can be specially requested, but mail deliverers are allowed to ask for compensation if the location is particularly difficult to get to or dangerous. The ones picking up and delivering the mail are usually Omphalos Stewards with enough clearance for Gate travel.The mail center can be found towards the back of the lobby, just behind the elevators near the front desk near the public Gate leading to Sanctuary. Outgoing mail can be sent out at the desk there. Mail and packages can also be delivered directly to any apartment within the Omphalos for an extra fee, and packages that are particularly large or heavy must be delivered in this fashion. Worlds that are part of the interdimensional mail system will be marked as such in the Interdimensional Database.
Elevators
 The Omphalos's Lobby has two high speed elevators that go all the way to the top floor and all the way to the sub floors. Some floors require a key gauntlet and proper clearance to access and the elevator will not move if you do not have those access privileges. The elevators are tall enough to fit some as tall as 11' 9" with a little head room, and are about 8x8 feet wide. They can hold about 3,000 lbs. Anything bigger or heavier than that will have to use the stairs.
Foliage
 Like most places in the Omphalos, the Lobby's decorative greenery also serves the purpose of feeding the AotM. There are some lemon and orange trees, so the Lobby occasionally smells like citrus and citrus tree flowers, and a dwarf apple tree in a particularly sunny section of the lobby. HQ's gardeners tend to turn a blind eye to snackers if you're on good terms with them, but taking too much or damaging the trees will earn you their wrath.
Information Desks
 The Omphalos's information desks are self serve, programmed with powerful automated programs helped to guide visitors on finding the information they seek, or on signing up with the AotM. The desks are both voice activated and keyboard accessible. Those who truly have trouble navigating can request an agent who has signed up for desk duty via the computers, however. |
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Note: Only registered agents may sign up for jobs within the Omphalos. Home Team are still considered agents, even if they don't go on missions or infrequently go on missions. Civilians do not have the clearance for these jobs. However, if you have an agent who has the proper specialization, then you are welcome to pick up any job listed here for them. Feel free to contact Jabber if you have questions!
Mail Carriers - At Least Junior Steward Stewards with this task collect mail from PO Boxes in other Universes and the distribution center in Sanctuary, as well as mail from agents within the Omphalos. They then distribute that mail to the proper mail boxes within HQ's Mail Center, take special mail to individual apartments, or take other outgoing mail to Sanctuary or to designated Gates. Where your mail person can pick up and deliver from will depend on their clearance level. Each Gate is different. Help Desk Attendant - Any Agent with Clearance Level 2 Help Desk Attendants will receive a ping on their key gauntlet any time someone requests live assistance through the automated help desk in the lobby. They can chat with the requester through the computer's interface, either through a live feed or through text, or they can come out and meet them directly. Either way, its their responsibility to answer questions and provide directions and information as needed. OOC Information (Select to Learn More)
▴ The Gate in the Lobby has pre-programmed destinations for public use. Any world with the clearance level of zero may be accessed through this Gate by both agents and non-agents. Mostly this is used to travel back and forth from the Omphalos to Sanctuary, as the Omphalos is retained in its own pocket dimension. There is security near the gate at all times to ensure that problem elements don't sneak their way into the Omphalos, and that no one is causing trouble or misusing the Gates. ▴The computers in the Lobby and the rest of the Omphalos can connect to any universe's internet where there is an established Enclave with a connection system, providing that world has those capabilities. As that connection is provided through those local Enclaves, only what is available in that Enclave's direct area can be connected to within the Omphalos. An isolated system couldn't connect to, say, a full functioning system on another planet in the same universe. Questions & Answers (Select to Learn More)
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