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Rubica Island is the name of a multi-user holosim application, set on a tropical island. Although it provides many different opportunities for sport and leisure activities, its most popular feature is its Secrets-- temporary features which come and go at unpredictable intervals, either according to custom randomization settings or in accordance with official creator content updates. A large user group on FedNet is devoted to theories about whether there is an overarching theme or truth that links and explains all the mysterious secrets.
Rubica Island is the name of a multi-user holosim application, set on a tropical island. Although it provides many different opportunities for sport and leisure activities, its most popular feature is its Secrets-- temporary features which come and go at unpredictable intervals, either according to custom randomization settings or as updated by the official content teams. A large user group on FedNet is devoted to theories about whether there is an overarching theme or truth that links and explains all the mysterious secrets.


One instance of this sim is kept running on Holodeck Two of the [[USS Vigilant]] at all times unless special arrangements are in effect. It also serves to provide a home for Bob, the Vigilant's red panda mascot.
One instance of this sim is kept running on Holodeck Two of the [[USS Vigilant]] at all times unless special arrangements are in effect. It also serves to provide a home for Bob, the Vigilant's red panda mascot.
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* and sunny beaches.
* and sunny beaches.


It's large enough to incorporate hidden valleys, deep caves for spelunking, ancient ruins which disappear a week after they're discovered, and broad fields for team sports tournaments. Some parts of the coast suit surf or sailing enthusiasts, other sections favour divers or sunbathers. (Noted marine athlete and extreme sports enthusiast Big Skenemmo, who markets his own series of surfing sims, gave Rubica four boards out of five.) The longest hiking loop is about three days' worth of terrain for experienced hikers, although many shorter and less difficult trails permit users to take advantage of specific views.
It's large enough to incorporate hidden valleys, deep caves for spelunking, ancient ruins which disappear a week after they're discovered, and broad fields for team sports tournaments. Some parts of the coast will thrill surf or sailing enthusiasts, other more quiet sections favour divers or sunbathers. (Noted marine athlete and extreme sports enthusiast Big Skenemmo, who markets his own series of surfing sims, gave Rubica four boards out of five.) The longest hiking loop is about three days' worth of terrain for experienced hikers, although many shorter and less difficult trails permit users to take advantage of specific views.


Users can move from one location to the next simply by telling the computer running the sim to relocate them, but long-term fans pride themselves on walking over to one of the transporter platforms which link the island's various locales, providing a simulated site-to-site transport.
Users can move from one location to the next simply by telling the computer running the sim to relocate them, but long-term fans pride themselves on walking over to one of the transporter platforms which link the island's various locales, providing a simulated site-to-site transport.
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* hot springs, both centrally-located and secluded
* hot springs, both centrally-located and secluded
* a water park
* a water park
* sports fields/courts, golf course, hoverboard park, multiple phasertag venues
* a casino, with an option for users to keep a permanent winnings profile, and track their successes and failures
* a casino, with an option for users to keep a permanent winnings profile, and track their successes and failures
* sleeping cabins
* sleeping cabins
Some sightseeing and hiking/running/walking trails are permanent, some are temporary, giving users a variety of scenery and challenge.


==Secrets==
==Secrets==
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