The Citadel of the House of Uno, Smali rises out of the reddish brown desert rocks. It is hotbed of solar farming and research and repairs. The solar farms bring in large amounts of money to the House even after the House of Hoten to whom they owe their allegiance have collected their tribute.
The solar farms deep in desert face threats from wild weather, terrifying creatures and bandits. The later can vandalise or worse yet set up 'drains' to steal the energy as its produced, filling up their own batteries. As a result a good deal of the citadel is employed in being part of the House's desert patrols which ensure these things don't happen. They will use excessive force in protection of their property.
The House's patrols are famous for their distinctive looking heat suits that almost look like they are fashioned from wood bark. They do serve the purpose of easily distinguishing them from bandits on the battle field making military operations easier. With a shortage of giant serpents they march long distances in these suits with their Houses long spears on their backs.
The citadel employs several envoys from The Society of the Bond and the house has afforded them manpower and large laboratories to research more efficient solar energy harvesting systems.
Heat suits are a necessity for the deserts around Smali otherwise the sun there can be fatal in a very short space of time.