Maracun muttered darkly about how he was mostly sodium at this point, finding himself a prisoner rather than a hostage after his so-called allies decided to abandon him. He squirmed about a little to try and find a position that was both comfortable and offered him a modicum of dignity, to no avail. The only advice that the [i]Gooning Made Easy[/i] handbook gave when it came to being captured was a list of useful lines to memorise (like "[i]You'll never take me alive, copper![/i]", "[i]I won'ts tell you's nothing![/i]" and "[i]As per the ancient customs of my species, I would like to settle this legal deadlock with a fifty yard egg-and-spoon race[/i]") and a reminder that Crime Bosses, Super Villains and Mad Scientists rarely bother to pay ransoms for low-level thugs.

 Hip Kallo gurgled, which for a creature composed almost entirely of slime, could have been either a good sign or a bad sign. Upon closer inspection from the bee medics, it looked like somebody had rudely shoved a canister into his body, and said canister was leaking an inky black liquid into him. It was like a little dark cloud stuck in place, as the slime worked to try and absorb whatever this stuff was. Amongst most slime based lifeforms (of which there are many spread throughout the galaxy, proving that the galaxy is generally quite a disgusting place when you get right down to it), it was generally considered [i]extremely[/i] rude to put anything inside another slime without it's express, and written, permission.

 The poking, alas, did not do much to improve Hip's state, but it did yield two useful bits of information - the thicker membrane that held the slime together in one green, slightly sticky piece was far thinner than a bee might expect it to be. The other useful bit of information is that the "inner" part of a Green Slime causes slight numbing, followed by dizziness and mild hallucinations when touched.

 The Hacker Bees, a credit to the Hive, found what they were looking for - an unprotected wireless network, and got to work. There was a lot of information to be had on Ofromia, ranging from official notices from foreign governments regarding safety and travel to the planet to street-level citizens live-streaming all of their senses for the benefit of two viewers and some mediocre advertising revenue. There were quarterly fiscal reports for the tower owning families, news of exciting bank heists and dozens of message boards where locals trade party-hosting tips and long-winded insults anonymously. There were cat videos, dog videos, video cats, blogs by dogs and ads for catering companies that would serve cat-dog hybrids. One particularly helpful Hacker Bee brought up the [i]ISF Planetary & Culinary Guide: Ofromia[/i] page.


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[h3]Ofromia[/h3][hr]From ISF Planetary & Culinary Guide, the ad-supported guide to the Galaxy.
[i]This article is about the city. For other uses, see [color=00aeef][u]Ofromia (disambiguation).[/u][/color][/i]

[B]Ofromia[/b] is a city of two halves, except those halves are stacked on top of one another like a [color=00aeef][u]Double-Whammy Rib Sandwich.[/u][/color] and protected by a giant solar-dome. Henderson's Ribs operates three restaurants within the city ([sup][color=00aeef][u]1[/u] [u]2[/u] [u]3[/u][/color][/sup]), providing a range of galactic favourites alongside reinterpretations of traditional Ofromian cuisine. Once a visitor is used to the [color=00aeef][u]social stratification[/u][/color] in the city, Ofromia represents an exciting opportunity for tourists wishing to sample the parties of the upper level, or the performance crime of the street level. It is recommended that visitors should limit their time on the street level, even if they are insured.

[b]Contents[/b]
1. [color=00aeef][u]Etymology[/u][/color]
2. [color=00aeef][u]Administration[/u][/color]
3. [color=00aeef][u]Culture[/u][/color]
 3.1 [color=00aeef][u]Restaurants[/u][/color]
 3.2 [color=00aeef][u]Parties[/u][/color]
 3.3 [color=00aeef][u]Performance Crime[/u][/color]
4. [color=00aeef][u]Transport[/u][/color]
5. [color=00aeef][u]See Also[/u][/color]

[b]Etymology[/b][hr] [i]Main article: [color=00aeef][u]Etymology of Ofromia[/u][/color][/i]
 Ofromia is named after the planet, [color=00aeef][u]Ofromia[/u][/color], sharing a name with the nearby star ([color=00aeef][u]Ofromia[/u][/color]) and Ofromia's only natural satellite, [color=00aeef][u]Ofromia[/u][/color]. It was originally accepted ([color=00aeef][u][sup]O RLY?[/sup][/u][/color]) that this was due to the general silliness of the native Ofromians when faced with a First Contact Situation, but more recently, scholars at [color=00aeef][u]Henderson's Ribs Linguistic Clarity Department[/u][/color] suggest it stems from a religious belief held amongst the diplomatic caste of the original Ofromians that all things are connected and stem from the nearby star of Ofromia.

[b]Administration[/b][hr]
 Ofromia is a decentralised "tower state", with each tower providing services to their residents. Projects that require the co-operation of multiple tower-owning families are usually handled by temporary councils consisting of representatives from affected towers. Ownership of towers is based on both the social and financial standings of a family and, as families rise and fall, ownership of large areas of the city can change quite suddenly.

[b]Culture[/b][hr]
[i]This is intended to provide a broad overview of Ofromia culture. For a more in-depth analysis of Ofromian culture and how it pertains to Henderson's Ribs franchising opportunities, click [color=00aeef][u]here[/u][/color][/i]
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 The city of Ofromia plays host to a number of sports teams, including the [color=00aeef][u][I]Baleen All Stars[/i][/u][/color], who recently won the [color=00aeef][u]78th Intra-Galactic Series[/u][/color] with a staggering victory over [i]Pentix Heavy Industries[/i]. Highlights of the match include a half-time battle between the two team mascots and a last-minute reek to secure the historic win over Pentix. A fully featured experience-dump of the match can be purchased [color=00aeef][u]here[/u][/color] and, for a limited time only, you will also receive [b]TWO[/b] vials of tears shed by Pentix fans, harvested mechanically after the match. Makes for a perfect Gorbin present!

[b]Restaurants[/b]
Eating in Ofromia, with the exception of Henderson's Ribs, is risky. Native cultural foods mingle alongside imported foodstuffs, creating a diverse array of flavours and ingredients. Given the lack of legislation regarding food safety in Ofromia, allergens, toxins and reconstituted sentients are rarely labelled as such in lists of ingredients, when lists of ingredients are provided. A dedicated [color=00aeef][u]Gastronaut[/u][/color], with adequate health insurance and a willingness to take their life into their own hands, could spend a whole trip on the busy street-level of the city, enjoying a galaxy of flavours.

[b]Parties[/b]
Party culture in Ofromia is serious business. As the social standing of families within Ofromia is considered of paramount importance, parties have evolved from relatively simple affairs to elaborate, week-spanning acts of [color=00aeef][u]debauchery[/u][/color] which are designed to leave guests with little doubt as to the standing of the host. The "party season" spans for two months of every year. More conservative hosts follow trends and themes for parties that were popular at the beginning of the season, while more radical party-goers will attempt to blaze their own trail, hoping to be at the forefront of new trends, or even inventing their own trends that others might follow.

[b]Performance Crime[/b]
Lawlessness and crime are such a common occurrence on the street-level of Ofromia that, in order for a criminal to get noticed, crime has to be a performance. Performance Crime is characterised by the excessive; ludicrous targets, larger-than-life actors, elaborate costumes and, for the particularly entreprenurial, massive ticket sales. Some self-styled "super villains" began their journey on Ofromia, taking Performance Crime from the streets to the galaxy at large.

The exact reasons for artists taking up a life of Performance Crime vary. Many see it as a way "up the tower", to higher social status, as Performance Criminals have been hired to provide entertainment at parties. Money can buy some prestige in Ofromia, and a single well-received piece of Performance Crime can bring in revenue exceeding that of the average Ofromian's yearly salary, once experience-dump sales are taken into account.

[b]Transport[/b][hr]
Due to the demands placed on the city by the party season, Ofromia has worked diligently to expand their infrastucture over the last decade. Landing pads can support up to a [color=00aeef][u]Class C Ship[/u][/color], and cross-tower support for a centralised [color=00aeef][u]Space Traffic Control system[/u][/color] has reduced accidents by 89% since it's inception. Landing fees were abolished as a meands to increase tourism, though visitors using the gravity of the planet to perform slingshot maneuvers will be heavily charged.

Within the city itself, public transport is rarely available. Locals prefer to walk from place to place, and there is rarely space on the streets for large vehicles to pass through. The frail, injured and the elderly that can afford to have their legs replaced with [color=00aeef][u]mechanical replacements[/u][/color] often choose to do so, as "walking and talking" is an important part of everyday Ofromian life.

[b]See Also[/b][hr]
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[*] [color=00aeef][u]Families of Ofromia[/u][/color]
[*] [color=00aeef][u]Baleen All Stars vs Pentix Ltd (Legal Dispute)[/u][/color]
[*] [color=00aeef][u]Henderson's Ribs[/u][/color]
[*] [color=00aeef][u]List of criminals from Ofromia[/u][/color]
[*] [color=00aeef][u]List of Highest Rated Crimes in Ofromia[/u][/color]
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[*] [color=00aeef][u]Mascot Boxing[/u][/color]
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