Bricktoria, formerly Ratchakhand, is the capital and largest city of Labublox, which is part of its own district, the Bricktoria District. As of the 2025 Labublox population census (conducted by the Jabatan Statistik Negara), the city is populated by 198,403 residents. It was formally established in the late 600s by the Ro-Indians, and became designated as the capital of Labublox in 1980, following the country’s independence from the Bloxian Empire. Bricktoria is considered the “economic and administrative center of Labublox” due to most governmental buildings of the country being located in the city. The majority of administrative buildings in the city are located in the central and southern areas. Business and commercial areas are clustered along the main boulevards. The city’s central district, which is named Bricktoria Avenue, has a considerable amount of buildings that exceed 50 floors, rest of the city mainly consists of smaller buildings due to the city’s medium sized population, with most residents residing independent houses.
In the city, popular forms of transportation includes buses, taxis, and a light rail system, that operates on the Bricktoria District Railway connecting Bricktoria to nearby suburbs from other districts such as Bloxcha-Bloxcha. The city has also gained recognition in the recent years for a wide range of reputable educational institutions such as the National University of Labublox, which attract students from across the entire country and even worldwide. Recreational areas such as parks are also visible throughout the city. Bricktoria is also famous for its aspects of multi-cultural Labubloxian heritage with some influences from former colonial powers like Bloxia and Ro-Spain. There are numerous museums, art galleries, and theaters, including the National Archive of Labublox in the city. Both tourists and locals enjoy participating in parades and music in the streets which take place in special occasions such as the Luobese New Year, Pesta Kaamatan and Hari Gawai. Despite rapid modernisation and high growth in the recent decades of the city, it is still a home to several historical buildings and temples which are culturally rich.
Etymology
When Bricktoria was formally in the late 1300s, it was named Deletama, which is named after a Labubloxian explorer whose full name was “Karski Deletama”. However, the city was renamed to Bricktoria by the Bloxians in 1905 in order to honor Queen Bricktoria of the Bloxian Empire. The name was given shortly after the city became the state’s capital. While the name Deletama is still used by some locals in cultural events, Bricktoria remains official.
History
Early era
In the olden times, a handful of indigenous Labubloxians travelled towards the eastern coasts in search for new land. Between the 500s to 600s, the settlers began to set up permanent houses and the settlement was eventually named as Ratchakhand, which was named after the Ro-Indian explorer, Navaratchana (612 AD–701 AD), who was one of the earliest and most notable settlers who settled in the region during the Ro-Indian influence period which ended in 1231. Throughout the later part of the century, a considerable amount of houses were built across the coastal lines which made fishing and trading easier. Throughout the following centuries, the place grew as a famous and significant trading post which had marine routes that led to smaller villages nearby, particularly towards the north. However, during this period, the settlement remained relatively small with wooden structures, local markets, and religious sites forming the core of the town. Historical records from this era are limited, but archaeological findings suggest continuous habitation with the population growth being quite slow.
Zargistani and Ro-Spanish colonisation eras
The main city of Ratchakhand was seized by forces belonging to the Sultanate of Zargistan in 1569. Following the complete colonisation of Labublox (except Bloxraman, which was still ruled by the Ottobloxians) by Zargistan, the city was renamed to Halimapura in 1573, named after the sultan at the time, Sultan Halim Ali Bahas.
When the Ro-Spanish forces took control of the land in 1665 after an agreement with the Sultanate of Zargistan, they named the land 'Nueva Ro-Filipinas'. The term 'New Philippines' was used for the territory up until the end of Ro-Portuguese colonisation in the territory. Hence, the city was named Ciudad de Nueva Ro-Filipinas. The city became a hub for slaves from other Ro-Spanish lands, like South Romerica. A massive flood shook the city in 1721, and caused a massive loss for the Ro-Spanish Empire, as Labublox was one of their most prized lands.
From 1778 to 1781, the city was temporarily seized by the Bloxian East Ro-Indian Company (BERC). Historical records from this time in history are either unknown or convoluted, because the siege was uncoordinated.
Ro-Portuguese Empire
The Ro-Portuguese Empire bought Labublox in 1791, hence they renamed the city to Cidade dos Anjos while still retaining the former name for the entire territory. Cidade dos Anjos became the provincial capital of the colony, since the colony became a Ro-Portuguese overseas province. The Ro-Portuguese bought even more slaves from Bloxveld to work in the region. They were all sent back to their home countries in 1808. The city later became a major point for a massive tribal massacre that happened in 1811, which eventually led to the deposition of the Ro-Portuguese government by Bloxian forces.
Bloxian Empire
During the 19th and early 20th centuries, Cidade dos Anjos came under control of the Bloxian Empire. In 1821, the city became the colonial capital of the Crown Colony of Labublox, and two years later, the name was reverted back to its original name, Ratchakhand. The Bloxian administration introduced modern infrastructure, including paved roads, administrative offices, and port facilities. In mid-1905, Ratchakhand was renamed to “Bricktoria” by the Bloxian Empire with the aim to honor Queen Bricktoria who passed away several years before that. At the same year, the settlement was chosen as the territory’s capital due to the Bloxians believing that the location was strategic. Throughout this period, colonial structures and governmental services expanded in the city and surrounding regions. In 1942, the city faced a major flooding which was officially named, 1941 Great Labubloxian Flood, in documents. Numerous buildings, particularly homes, were damaged to never be built again. Some remains and debris of the flooding still remain visible in the 21st century as tourist and historical sites.
Post independence
Following Labublox’s independence from the Bloxian Empire in 1980, Bricktoria was designated as the national capital. Most of the former colonial governmental offices in the city were kept to be reused for the nation’s administrative services. They were refurbished too. The city’s expansion accelerated throughout 1981, quickly after independence, with new residential areas and facilities being constructed. However, from 1982 to 1984, when North Neo-Korbloxia declared war on Labublox, all progress was halted and many buildings were destroyed. Residents of Bricktoria were impoverished and malnourished due to war-induced famine and the weakening of the central government, which prompted international forces to address the issue. Some people even passed away. However, from 1984 to 1985, the city slowly came back to its former glory, as more and more enemy troops left the city. By the late 1980s, politics became more central and divided, with growing figures such as Lim Teng Ong and Kaswi Zakaria. The city's expansion and modernisation accelerated even more as Labublox became more advanced than other nations. The LIM ruled the city for a considerable amount of time in the 1990s, before the DPL and other parties took its place. In the 2000s, tourism rapidly rose as a large amount of tourism-related private companies began owning archeological sites and luxurious hotels began popping up around the city.
Landmarks
These are the most visited landmarks of Bricktoria:
- National Archive of Labublox – Houses artifacts, exhibits on Labubloxian heritage, and displays about the Bloxian colonial period as well as old photos and replicas of the 1982 war.
- Kampung Lama District – Historic neighborhood with preserved temples, old wooden houses, and traditional markets.
- Tower of Bricktoria – A 50-floor observation tower offering high views of the city and surrounding islands.
- Governor's Paradise – Former residence of Bloxian governors, now open for public tours and cultural events.
- National Heroes Square - A space dedicated to famous people who did good things for the country, ranging from philantropists to all presidents with the exception of M.S. Samuel, whose statue was removed from the square following his arrest. The outdoor area is dedicated to the presidents, while others are housed indoors.
- Menara Pelo - Formerly known in development as 'Project 80', this tall skyscraper resembles the first president of Labublox, M.K. Pelo, holding and waving a Labubloxian flag. The shape was made using high-quality, unbreakable glass and precious gems like ruby and topaz.
- Grand Bloxtoria Mall - The second-largest mall in Southeast Baoji and the third-tallest vertical mall in the world. Tenants of this mall include luxury brands like McAshton's and world-famous restaurants like Ptolemy (a Labubloxian restaurant chain owned by an Egyptian refugee, serving high-quality Ro-Arabic and ancient Egyptian food) and Grill Jocks.
Suburbs
- Core of Bricktoria
- New Labublox
- Ashariablox