One of the most important structures in all of Xia, this giant arena is the largest in all of Xia and serves as a uniting point for the island, located at the center and meeting point of all six districts.
Said to have been around since the very beginning of Xia’s industrial age, the Coliseum Atero is a massive, metallic stadium lined with massive spires that curve into the air, as well as a giant tower in the very middle of the arena. The arena floor is comprised of countless, hexagonal pillars made of protodermis that can rise up or sink down, in order to change the environment for various purposes.
Functioning almost as a capital for Xia, the Coliseum Atero is where the most prestigious nobles, aristocrats, and members of the Powers That Be gather for parties, events, and tournaments. The most auspicious and grand of ceremonies and events are held here, with audience members watching from the stands. Massive speakers and screens transmit audio and videos, helping to show messages from broadcasters and display what is going on in the arena floor below.
The Coliseum Atero was initially built to honor the system of gladiator fighting, as well as the title of Glatorian, with a statue of the hero Certavus set up in front of its entrance. Here, the most prized and famous Glatorian champions duel, occasionally to the death, as spectators watch. It is a luxury stadium, with tickets and seats generally being the most expensive in all of Xia, and the Coliseum Atero is intended for use mainly by the Xian elite; Although certain, select occasions will allow the commoners to attend as well. Special, cut-off areas and boxes amongst the seats are set up, with clear windows to divide the elite from the common-folk as they enjoy pristine air-conditioning and are attended to by servants, with plush luxury seats to rest upon.
Unsurprisingly, the perimeter has multiple guards of mechanical and living origin, as well as a couple of Exo-Toa. There are six main entrances, one pointed in the direction of each district; Certavus’ statue is located in front of the Zakaz entrance. Lines to go inside of the Coliseum Atero can be incredibly long, with most nobles ordering privileged seats in advance while regular Xians have to buy tickets up-front. Ticket prices are usually high, but if the Powers That Be intend for an event to be seen by many, they will be lowered.
There are also additional entrances, for fighters, workers, performers, and other staff to enter the Coliseum Atero through. Once inside the walls, there are many rooms to filter out and send audience members to the stands. Multiple shops selling food and souvenirs can be found, acting as a small mall. The backstage areas are of course cut off, and the clean, dark hallways of the Coliseum are regularly cleaned and kept polish. The Coliseum Atero is meant for the elite and the champions, and so its appearance must reflect this.
Multiple events are held within the Coliseum Atero. There are gladiator matches, with Glatorian fighters prepped backstage before entering to the cheers of thousands. Some fights are battle royales, others are duels; And others can include beasts and bioweapons, to liven things up as a hazard. There are control panels that workers can operate to direct the formation of pillars; They can rise up to form a wall, provide places to climb up, hinder fighters, and so forth. Pillars can be lowered to reveal pitfalls, or else serve as entrances for other fighters and beasts to be lifted into the arena through.
These protodermis pillars can also perform a ‘Sea of Protodermis’ formation, where rows rise up and retract, one after the other to create a brutal ‘wave’ in the arena floor. Again, this is all for the sake of creating challenges as fighters compete for victory, while athletes show off their physical prowess in tournaments. Akilini competitions are held amongst raised-pillars, high above the ground. The flexibility of the protodermis pillars allows for just about any event, and they can form walls around fighters and beasts to keep them contained should an event end.
Beneath the arena and its walls, hordes of equipment, as well as barracks and stations for guards and Vahki units, are held. Here, pipes hold hazards such as poisonous gases or water to flood the arena, and Trydahk Pods contain any manner of surprises. Cages hold beasts of combat, as well as the occasional bioweapon designed by the Nynrah Ghosts.
Only the most esteemed Glatorian are allowed to compete in the Coliseum Atero, in front of Xia’s most prestigious upper-class, and even the Powers That Be. They will go through a wide variety of challenges, both for entertainment and to show just how skilled they truly are. Tournaments and gauntlets are held for gladiatorial matches, as well as for sports events involving athletes. Island Cups are almost always held in the Coliseum Atero, and it continues to be a popular tourist site of attraction. Famous celebrities and characters have regularly posed in front of the Coliseum Atero, or even performed in it, such as Kratakal himself! Performances and shows are also common here, with the pillars helping to enhance the experience.
For particularly chaotic matches, a dome-shaped, clear force-field will be generated to protect the audience from any rogue dangers. Otherwise, they are totally safe as they cheer on contestants or performers, or even boo and jeer at them, sometimes throwing food and trash at ‘losers’. If a loser is not slain, the area they are on will be lowered symbolically, while victors are raised high above all others in glory.
Accessible from beneath the arena is the Coliseum Atero’s central tower, a massive spire that is visible and prominent amongst Xia’s skyline alongside the stadium itself. The tallest structure in all of Xia, in terms of height this tower is rivalled only by The Mountain itself. Here, only the Powers That Be, alongside select esteemed guests, can visit and access the rooms in this tower. Some contain control-panels and security rooms, while many other chambers are for partying and include pools, bars, massage-areas, and so forth. Luxurious bedrooms are available for invited guests, while only the most loyal and proven of servants are allowed to work here.
Within the tower, beautiful parties of the highest degree are held, reserved only for the elite of the elite. Here, it is said that one can see the most powerful and mysterious of the Powers That Be, and even interact with them; But from a distance, of course. Very few know what is exactly at the top of the Coliseum’s tower, but supposedly it contains the personal living quarters for the highest Powers That Be, who regularly hold and attend meetings here, discuss stocks, and make other plans as they survey all of Xia from one-way windows. Rumors and outlandish stories of what goes up there are inevitable, and some describe the tower’s peak as the closest point in Xia to heaven itself. To be invited to perform services in the tower is one of the greatest honors in all of life.
On the outside of the tower is an elevator-platform, from which the Powers That Be can personally watch events, make announcements, and hold the occasional party. This massive platform can climb all the way up to the very top of the tower, and each ‘stop’ connects it to one of the floors on the tower. This platform is also granted an invisible force-field to protect those inside, and supposedly, the Powers That Be will hold some of the finest celebrations in Xian history on this platform, as it is raised to the highest possible setting near the skies. They say at the top of the tower, one can pass their fingers and almost grace the sky itself…
The Coliseum Atero is joinly-owned by the Powers That Be, but its most powerful members possess the most control. It is not uncommon to see the likes of Turaga Dume give out fanatical speeches of propaganda to the Xian populace, while others narrate and enjoy from afar the brutality in the arena below. Athletes are subject to a wide variety of increasing challenges, while Glatorian are sometimes subject to an endless gauntlet of animals, bioweapons, and lesser fighters to take down and defeat. The cheers are loud and rampant amongst the rafters, and everytime a major victory is held, it is not uncommon for gold flakes to be pumped out of machines and shower the champions. There are also public executions, alas, and in such situations the common Xian will be allowed to enter for free just to watch.
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