Jimmy Nuclear Power Plant

The Jimmy Nuclear Power Plant, an imposing industrial complex in the heart of Brahmin Beach, is one of the most significant and controversial landmarks in New Orange City. Constructed in 1974 by IronBat Corporation to meet the region’s growing energy demands, the facility remains privately owned, though ShireWire oversees the city’s power grid. Despite ongoing concerns about its safety and environmental impact, the plant remains fully operational, providing a substantial portion of the city's electricity.

Origins & Construction

The rapid industrialization of New Orange City in the mid-20th century led to soaring power consumption. To address the demand, the Oranjestad government approved IronBat Corporation’s proposal for a nuclear facility, despite opposition from environmental groups. The plant was constructed in just three years, with rumors of cost-cutting and rushed approvals surrounding the project.

Brahmin Mutation Theory

One of the most persistent urban legends linked to the plant is the Brahmin Mutation Theory—the idea that radiation leaks from the facility led to the bizarre two-headed Mooshroom Cow population known as Brahmin. While no official study has confirmed a direct correlation, the proximity of the mutated herd to the plant has fueled decades of speculation. Plant officials vehemently deny responsibility, but the mutation rate in the area remains anomalously high.

Public Tours & Safety Concerns

In an unusual move for a nuclear facility, the Jimmy Nuclear Power Plant offers public tours, allowing visitors to view containment chambers, cooling towers, and operational areas. Some critics argue that this is merely a public relations stunt to distract from potential safety hazards. There have been minor incidents over the years, including a coolant leak in 1998 and a temporary shutdown in 2011 due to regulatory concerns.

2025 Chemical Leak

In summer 2025, the plant was widely suspected to be the source of a mysterious chemical leak that devastated Brahmin Beach. The incident effectively denatured the neighborhood’s landscape, killing off nearly all vegetation and leaving lawns, trees, and parks barren. While officials never formally confirmed the plant’s role, environmental activists and local residents continue to cite it as the most likely origin.

The chemical disaster was compounded by severe flooding later that year, which left lower Brahmin Beach in crisis. The city’s response — a sweeping flood-control overhaul — permanently altered the neighborhood, transforming large portions into sunken spillways beneath elevated roads and homes. The plant’s reputation, already contentious, was further damaged, with renewed calls for stricter oversight, independent investigations, and even partial decommissioning.

Despite ongoing criticism, the Jimmy Nuclear Power Plant continues to operate, a symbol of both Oranjestad’s energy ambitions and its environmental controversies.