Dallass

Dallass is a fictional city used as a setting in various speculative works, particularly in science fiction and fantasy. Because different authors construct their own world-building around the name, there is no single canonical description. Some interpretations place Dallass in a large coastal nation; others set it inland. Its size in different stories ranges from mid-sized metropolis to sprawling megacity.

The name appears to be a constructed variation of Dallas, or a deliberate re-spelling to distinguish it from the real city; however, there is no universal etymology established across works.

In many depictions, Dallass features a dense urban core, a reliable transit network, and a mixed economy that may include technology, education, finance, and trade. A central institution such as a university, think tank, or research complex is common, as is a waterfront or riverfront district and diverse neighborhoods. Governance is equally varied, with mayor-council systems, city councils with technocratic advisory bodies, or hybrid arrangements.

Dallass is typically used as a backdrop to explore themes of urban life, governance, social change, and technological innovation. Because its portrayal differs by author, readers encounter different political histories, cultural climates, and architectural styles within the same name.

See also: Dallas; fictional cities; urban fiction.