Sato estate

The Sato estate is the place of residence for one of Republic City's richest citizens, Hiroshi Sato, and his daughter Asami. Its servants are tasked with the mansion's maintenance as well as fulfilling any requests made by Hiroshi, Asami and their guests.

History
Twelve years prior to Avatar Korra's arrival in Republic City, the mansion was broken into and robbed by the Agni Kai Triad. A member of the triad killed Hiroshi's wife in the process.

After Amon's attack on the Pro-bending Arena claimed Mako and Bolin's home, they moved into the Sato family mansion after Asami's invitation. However, she did not directly ask her father if they could stay, but stated that she would clear it up with her father later. The three, along with Pabu, were swimming in the mansion's pool when Korra arrived. Korra left the mansion soon afterwards, however, having overheard Hiroshi on the phone planning an Equalist strike.

Korra returned to the mansion later with Tenzin and Chief Beifong. Together, they questioned Hiroshi about his possible involvement with the Equalists. Hiroshi quickly dismisses the claim, stating that it was all a misunderstanding, and that he was merely talking business on the phone when Korra had overheard him. Hiroshi then gave Chief Beifong permission to search all of Future Industries' warehouses.

After searching all of Future Industries' warehouses and not finding any evidence linking Hiroshi to the Equalists, Korra, Tenzin, and Lin received an anonymous tip, saying that Hiroshi had a secret factory under his home. Chief Beifong then proceeded to lead the Metalbending Police Force to the Sato estate, and they eventually found the factory beneath. The anonymous tip turned out to be a set-up, however, and Hiroshi, along with the Equalists, ambushed Tenzin, Korra, Lin, and the rest of the police force, defeating them and knocking them unconscious. After a brief fight, Mako, Bolin, and Asami helped Tenzin, Korra, and Lin escape. The rest of the police force, however, was captured by the Equalists. As the group escaped the estate via police airship, Korra told Mako, Bolin, and Asami that they were all welcome to live on Air Temple Island with her and Tenzin's family.

Description


The Sato estate is set up in various levels. The lowest level appears to have an archway and a small tower, the second one has another archway, this time sporting a clock, and the third and final level is where the actual mansion is located. All three levels are in a solid chrome color. The Sato estate has a bathroom on the ground floor and a ladies powder room on the first floor.

The interior of the mansion appears to be elegantly decorated and very beautiful. There is a swimming pool with a large lion turtle statue located next to it. There is also a racetrack located somewhere on the mansion's grounds. In addition to being used for sport, Satomobiles are tested here.

Behind the mansion is Hiroshi Sato's personal workshop. There is a hidden tunnel leading from the workshop deep into the mountain, eventually leading to an Equalist factory, where Equalist weapons such as electrified gloves and mecha tanks were manufactured. The factory has a large, retractable platinum wall, and is unable to be bent via metalbending due to its purity.