Moon

Shackleton
Main article: Shackleton

Large city at the South Pole (Shackleton crater, 21 km diameter), about 80,000 people, constantly growing (lots of construction). Very engaged with earth, first permanent settlement on the moon, which has been expanded over time. City is not self governing, is developed and administrated by TLM. Has a large nuclear power plant, and a launch site for launching into polar orbits (not very common). Most of the people there have something to do with developing the city, but it’s moving towards a place to live just for the heck of it. Most of the city is in the crater, and is in permanent darkness.

Novia
Small community on the far side at the South Pole (Sverdrup crater), about 5,000 people, inhabitants started colony because they disapprove of everything earth stands for, and want nothing to do with earth or space companies. Their location guarantees that they can never see the earth. They are working towards total independence, but are reluctantly reliant on Shackleton for some resources. They don’t trade directly with anyone but Shackleton. Direct democracy, sort of a rebellious commune vibe. Not accessible by rail, not very open to outsiders. Multi-day drive from Shackleton, much quicker to fly, but this is very uncommon. Novians reject their ancestry and nationality on earth. Everyone in Novia speaks Esperanto, and they refuse to use or learn any other earth languages. No buildings taller than 1000 feet above the crater edge, then they’d be able to see the earth.

ELS1, ELS2
Equatorial launch sites; two launch sites at the middle of the far side and middle of the near side, on the equator. High speed rails connect them to Shackleton. They are the main way people and supplies come in and out of the moon. They are very minimally staffed. About an 3 hour train ride from Shackleton to either site.

Apollo Landing Site
The Apollo 11 landing site is a historical tourist destination, which is connected by rail to ELS1. It’s a very popular tourist site, but it’s run entirely by TLM, which some people (like scientists) take issue with. There is a large statue of the Greek God Apollo at the Apollo landing site. The statue is made from Lunar Regolith.

Artemis Landing Site
The landing site of the NASA Artemis III mission is commemorated within the city of Shackleton by a large statue of the Greek Goddess Artemis. The statue is made from Lunar Regolith.

Moon orbit
There are several orbiting research stations, and several orbiting hotels, with varying degrees of luxury. The most expensive place in the solar system is a community in lunar orbit, called Avalon. About 100 people live in Avalon permanently, it can hold about 400 residents and 400 staff. In general, lunar orbit is very busy.