Sarkhan:Megabuilding FV
Megabuilding FV: A Timeline of Evolution (1990-2077)
From Luxury Living to a Cyberpunk Megastructure
1990: The Birth of FloraVille Condominium
In 1990, the bustling metropolis was still expanding horizontally, and FloraVille Condominium was envisioned as a luxurious residential enclave. Designed to cater to affluent city dwellers, FloraVille comprised four sleek towers (A-D), each soaring 32 stories high. The development offered everything from studio apartments to expansive three-bedroom suites, all featuring panoramic views of the city. It quickly gained a reputation for modern architecture and high-end living. FloraVille was more than just a place to live—it was a symbol of urban prosperity.
2025: The Decline and Corporate Takeover
By 2025, FloraVille Condominium had aged, and the city’s urban landscape was changing rapidly. Environmental issues, population booms, and infrastructure challenges began to take their toll. Rising sea levels had already begun to flood the outskirts of the city. Overcrowding and aging infrastructure made FloraVille’s luxury seem dated, a relic of the past.
Recognizing an opportunity, a forward-thinking corporation acquired the property. With the ambition to repurpose and capitalize on the growing trend of vertical urbanism, the company devised a plan to transform FloraVille into something far greater: a megabuilding—a self-contained ecosystem that offered not just residential spaces but commercial, wellness, and entertainment facilities, all under one colossal roof.
2032: The Rise of Megabuilding FV
In 2032, the transformation began. Towers A-D were connected by vast, sky-bridged corridors and a colossal trapezoidal structure built atop the existing foundations. This newly unified Megabuilding FV was more than just a facelift—it was a city within a building. The once separate residential blocks now functioned as an integrated complex. The lower floors of Megabuilding FV became a buzzing hub of commerce, culture, and wellness.
Retail outlets ranging from boutique stores to convenience giants like 7-Eleven moved in. Modern gyms, yoga studios, and spas catered to a population eager for balanced, urban wellness. The building’s central lift lobby turned into a focal point of activity, acting as both a transport hub and a meeting ground for residents, workers, and visitors.
2050: The Inception of GOVaaS
By 2050, the State of Sarkhan—where Megabuilding FV resided—was in the midst of an anarcho-capitalist revolution. The government had devolved into a marketplace of services, introducing the concept of Government-as-a-Service (GOVaaS). Every Megabuilding in Sarkhan could now establish its own governance, postal services, and tax regulations, functioning as an autonomous juristic person.
Megabuilding FV took full advantage of this new paradigm. It began offering a tiered citizenship package to residents, including premium security, waste management services, and access to high-speed air-filtration systems. Each resident could choose their level of service based on their personal needs and budget. A lower-tier package might offer basic flood protection and elevator access, while higher tiers granted VIP health care, private law enforcement, and 24/7 drone surveillance.
2065: A Self-Sufficient Megabuilding
By 2065, Megabuilding FV had fully embraced its identity as a megacity. The overpopulation problem in NeoBangkok reached a critical point, and the city below sank into a waterlogged, polluted slum. But Megabuilding FV continued to thrive—rising above the chaos.
Self-sufficiency became the building’s mantra. It installed rooftop farms, vertical gardens, and renewable energy systems like solar panels and wind turbines. Waste management and flood protection services were fully automated and linked to a shared infrastructure system managed by the NeoBangkok Metropolitan Authority (nBMA). However, these services came with a price: all Megabuildings had to pay a per-usage fee.
Residents of Megabuilding FV were free to move between buildings across the city using elevated sky bridges and transport systems, yet the price for everything—from water to air—was metered and billed.
2077: The Cyberpunk Future of Megabuilding FV
By 2077, Megabuilding FV had evolved into an icon of the anarcho-capitalist era, standing as a testament to the concept of private cities. With the collapse of centralized governance, it wasn’t just homes and offices that Megabuilding FV offered—it was a full societal package.
Different levels of the building catered to different strata of society. The upper floors became a haven for the wealthy, offering luxurious penthouses and office spaces with 24/7 access to private amenities. The lower levels, however, became a labyrinth of low-income housing, where basic services came at a cost and residents had to fend for themselves. Crime rates spiked in the lower tiers, and private security forces became a necessary part of daily life.
The floodwaters below had completely overtaken Old Bangkok, and the streets were now fully submerged. The view from the upper floors of Megabuilding FV was both breathtaking and dystopian—an endless ocean below and a neon-lit city of towers above.
Megabuilding FV stood tall as an architectural marvel, a towering beacon of urban life, but also a stark representation of the socio-economic divide. It was a self-contained world where commerce, culture, and governance converged. Yet, it was also a place where everything—from water to security—had a price tag.
In this future, Megabuilding FV wasn’t just a place to live—it was a way of life. For those lucky enough to live in the upper echelons, it was a futuristic utopia. For those stuck in the lower floors, it was a cyberpunk nightmare of corporate rule, controlled by the highest bidder.
Conclusion: A Testament to Vertical Survival
As the rest of NeoBangkok struggled beneath the waves, Megabuilding FV became a testament to humanity’s ability to survive by building upwards, embracing technology, and outsourcing governance to the free market. In this cyberpunk world, the future of urban living wasn’t about expanding outwards but creating vertical cities where life, governance, and economics are managed in layers.
And so, in the towering halls of Megabuilding FV, the citizens of Sarkhan continue to navigate the complex web of private governance, corporate services, and the ever-present threat of a city slowly sinking into the sea.
