Sydney was a city in Australia on Earth. It was the largest and most important city on the continent, noted for its nightlife, restaurants, fashion, culture and world-famous landmarks. The Federation starships
were named for this city. (Last Unicorn RPG module: A Cadet's Guide to Sector 001 Earth)
History
Sydney was founded as a penal colony in the late 18th century (Last Unicorn RPG module: A Cadet's Guide to Sector 001 Earth).
Phoenix Enterprises Limited began in Sydney as a sea-going shipping business in the late 20th century, and was one of the few large businesses to survive the Eugenics Wars relatively unscathed. It later expanded into space-based transport and relocating to Salazaar system (FASA RPG module: The Federation).
Sydney managed to avoid any major damage during World War III (Last Unicorn RPG module: A Cadet's Guide to Sector 001 Earth).
By the late 24th century it was recommended by Starfleet that their cadets visit to see the original buildings and architecture, among also spending an evening out or taking a vacation. (Last Unicorn RPG module: A Cadet's Guide to Sector 001 Earth)
Alternate timelines
In the Kelvin timeline, Sydney was conquered by the Augments during the Eugenics Wars in 1992. Initially, it was ruled by Bernard Maltuvis as part of the Australasia nation. He later renamed it Maltuvisland.
When Maltuvis betrayed his ally Khan Noonien Singh of the Khanate, Khan launched a counter-offensive into South Asia and Australia. An Augment planted the Khanate's flag in sight of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. In 1996, Humans succeeded in overthrowing their Augment rulers, ending the Eugenics Wars. (TOS - Khan comic: "Issue 3")
Landmarks
- Sydney Opera House
- Sydney Harbour Bridge
Facilities
Leeding Engines Ltd. kept its home offices in Sydney in the late 23rd century (FASA RPG module: The Federation).
- Lor'Vela Medical Facility
- Southern Cross Shield Research Laboratories
Background
- Pocket Books has offices in Sydney.
