The Gauge Dynasty colonized Pima Prime V less than a decade ago.
Compared to the centuries-old settlements of the Friday Coalition, cities such as Ardam were practically babies!
The main reason why Ardam looked a lot larger and more developed than other settlements was because the Gauge Dynasty concentrated a huge amount of effort and resources into its construction.
Pima Prime was meant to function as a popular trading hub, so the presence of a large and well-built city was essential to facilitating transactions and attracting lots of business.
However, despite all of the rapid buildup, there were many places where the capital city showed its lack of age.
The many estates that occupied the best locations in Ardam were too new, for example. The passage of time had yet to age the facades and gardens to a point where they acquired an ancient air that served as proof of a family's heritage.
