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The year is 2050. To some, Seattle is a paradise of free love, free money, and all the useless gizmo-tech that can be integrated into your smart condominium. To the rest, its a slum littered with excrement, used needles, and used condoms, washed away only by the perpetual rain. Unfortunately, the human filth never washes away into the sea.  They are broke, lonely humans, working dead-end jobs for a boss that hates them, pushing them closer and closer to the edge every day, while the rich glutton in every pleasure of the flesh, every vice, and every bad thing that makes life feel good is catered to. With a simple “Alexa, order me the usual,” and he gets whatever his heart desires, delivered by drone, to his hole-in-the-wall coffin.

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Gang Areas

Places

Arcades

JoystixThe go-to arcade for after school kids and bored out their mind adults that want to get their minds off of the real world, porn, and corruption.

Augmentations

DarkwireThe most popular place for cybernetics and augmentations. It’s metal walling and chill neon glow are all a customer needs to see to know he’s in good hands.

Bars

Music BarJust as it sounds. The current stream of music, drinks and designer drugs are purchased here. This isn’t a grungy place for rough housing, and sometimes a younger crowd will run through here without much of a notice. The atmosphere is for fun, nothing shady.

Crooked HookAlways heavy on the alcohol, the Crooked Hook is what the Music Bar is not. A rowdier crowd runs through here, often times looking for trouble or hiding from the law. Be careful, though. The bartender has been known to put special recipes in the drinks to get his customers to spill any secrets they could be wanting to hide

Bowling Alleys

Loose PinsA front for something more than just a bowling alley. If you know what it is, you’re inclined to keep it to yourself. The bowling alley is shabby, but people still play. In the backrooms, there’s a bar and Dead Pool bid. Mercenary jobs can be found by chatting with the bartender.

Clubs

CyberiaIts one of those clubs that somehow manages to stay open even though middle schoolers find a place at their bar area. It’s probably because the young have a knack for transporting sensitive small tech without getting as much attention. A two-story dance area, complete with fog, lights, and the occasional burlesque show.

Silver HelixA Netters Only Club. This sophisticated style has the aesthetic appeal of Greco-Roman cybernetics and technological advancements. Private rooms for private meetings are subject to immediate sanitization after each use.

The White RabbitThe most popular club in Seattle. It doesn’t matter who you are, if you want to be part of the scene, you’ve stepped foot in here or at least gotten caught trying. It has three different bar area. One large dance floor, a foam pit, and an upstairs meeting room. The smoking lounge outside is complete with a shower.

Coffee Shops

The Black HoleStarsoft’s only competition. The coffee comes faster, blacker, and more burnt. But, it’s actually affordable. Thursday nights are dance nights in the back warehouse, all attendees get half-off their drinks for participating. In the warehouse, light augmentations are performed in the back room all night other than Thursdays.

StarsoftAn electronic coffee shop workspace. Private simulator rooms, pre-programmed Cybercoms, and Smart Glass stalls are available for rent, and the coffee is always on point, in whatever color, taste, and mood personalized for each order. Other electronic devices (such as Cybercoms) can be purchased here.

Restaurants

Happy NoodleA Japanese noodle truck, always parked in its regular location. Rumor has it, if you know the secret phrase, the cashier will serve you from the secret menu.

The ShackEveryone loves tacos, and The Shack knows it. Glow-in-the-dark beer and margaritas are also on the menu. It’s cheap and filling with neon grease. What’s not to love?

Clothing Stores

ThreadsA popular neo-goth brand that boasts quality and affordability. Graffiti decorated the dressing rooms, and the shopkeeper is willing to haggle on prices.

Malls

Wasteland CenterA building with a conglomerate of shopping stores not much different than Thread. Although, the shopkeepers won’t haggle. Have a suggestion? Let us know.

Tattoo Parlors

Death NeedleBeautiful fine point, non-toxic, PermaInk that has the option to flow, flicker, and change colors. Netters are prone to scheduling appointments here.

The Prickly PearThe owner’s not a bad guy, but he definitely plays by his own set of rules. Piercings and light augmentations are performed here, as well. To know more, keep scheduling appointments.

Smoke Shops

The AtriumSeattle’s deadliest hook-up. Shopkeeper Gustava knows everyone, and everyone knows Gustava, but no one’s willing to admit it — even the Netters. Get to know her for secrets, inside deals, and a trip that no one survives twice.

High TimesThe classical smoke shop with eyes everywhere. Need a small break? Can’t get it on the street? Find a substitute here. Also, light augmentations and other adult materials can be purchased here.

Schools

Graham Hill Elementary SchoolThe elementary school for Surplus. If your character is a Surplus in elementary school, this is where he goes during the day, if he wants.

Aki Kurose Middle SchoolThe middle school for Surplus.  If your character is a Surplus in middle school, this is where he attends school during the day, if he wants.

South Lake High SchoolThe high school for Surplus. If your character is a Surplus in high school, this is where he goes during the day, if he wants.

Net UniversityThe only university in all of AutoAmerica. Only the top 5% can attend. There are rumors of Surplus attending and becoming a Netter, but these rumors remain rumors.

Strip Club

Axion Droid ShopAn adult only bar for pure pleasure with any set or number of androids. Open 24/7.

Electric RoseA quiet bar and strip club joint with a showcase of pretty male strippers. Certain Netters are known to frequent the place.

Weapons

The Bug CatcherAll the gear for a great electronic heist can be purchased here. But first, you might want to check out the bedbug section, in case the Police are scoping the place again.

FriskoscalesThe bad stuff is sold here. You name it, if they don’t have it, they’ll get it. It might cost extra, but they do not disappoint.

Vehicles

United BlueYour go-to place for automechanics. Of course, there are some sketchy places which may offer some alternatives, but can you really trust the quality? Some can. Some can't. If you're not feeling risky, United Blue plays by the same rules as Big Brother.

Don't see a place? Let us know!

MicrozonThe largest distributor of technologies. From small tech to big tech and anything else under the sun. With that said, Microzon is largely responsible for Seattle never seeing the Sun. But, who needs the sun when Microzon makes sure you never have to leave your chair? Order now for free same-day deliveries.

NintendoWhat happened to Atari? Who cares when family friendly Nintendo has become the risen sun. Never feel bored with new games, gameplay, extensions, and modifications at your fingertips. Tours of Nintendo AutoAmerica can be scheduled weekly.

PinkfongCapitalist AutoAmerica never wants your family to think you aren't important. Acquired from the ChinKorea and distributed as a school education program, Shark Tank is no longer just for adults.

StarsoftCoffee and tech, anyone? Starsoft resulted in a merger of Starbucks and Microsoft. What Amazon could not merge with Microsoft, Starbucks could. Evrey Starsoft has the most up-to-date office and workspaces to help promote Capitalism.

United BlueThe travel Industry's finest, from ground-based one-wheeled HoloCycles to flying TeslaMobiles to commercial Valcolm Jets to public transportation. You aren't going anywhere fast unless you ride on something made by United Blue. Oh wait, their tech isn't up to your standards? No worries, there are hole-in-the-wall shops just for your maintenance needs.

Heavenly HostsThe home of Capitalist AutoAmerica’s favorite and most profitable religion. If it’s not working, it’s not making money, and boy, is Heavenly Hosts (H2) working. Think of every religion merging together for mind control and money, and this is what you get. Fog machines, laser shows, radio popular music and a podcast sermon conducted by a Cyber Commedian surrounded by a professional dance group. If you think that’s too unhinged, take a step into another room of a H2 building, where incense, black lights, and a a glowing buddishava sporting a crucifix is directing your meditation needs. And that’s only the first two rooms. Inquire for more by picking up a cyber-pamphlet at the front desk.

Cyber-9 Hoover CriminalsThey were supposed to bring justice to the people and be a safe haven for those that were wrongly persecuted. However, now its just a questionable group of thugs who are self-serving and altogether way too violent.

The Black ProphetsThe mystics of foretelling the future through divination and drugs. Their Patron Saint is Saint Moses the Black, thief-murdered turned monastic who had no problem beating people up and dragging their unconscious bodies to Church. Needless to say, killing in the name of God is what they do.

South ParkAn old school gang that existed before the New Order took place. They have now turned into a technologically obsessed group that wishes to exploit the weakness of human flesh and the strength of the ver growing techno and cyber world.

West Side Blood Gang-

Corporate Security BThe highest grossing mercenary group in Seattle. Their goal is to buy out a corporation and take over from there. Of course, some say the group itself is controlled by the corporations and keep their distance. Others take advantage of the power and credit. Mercenaries in this group have higher Life Points.

G.H.O.S.T.S.No one actually knows what the acronym stands for, unless you’re in the group. These mercenaries are stealthy, and if you see one, you’re probably dying. Many of them operate through Netrunning and use various technology to disguise their own.

Icons for HireJust as it sounds, they are mercenaries for hire, bringing their own avatar masks justice. They boast themselves as Saviors of Seattle, and their main rivals are the Black Prophets and Heavenly Hosts, the the Megachurch that keeps you enslaved.

Guard DogsThese mercenaries usually profit from guarding someone who is feeling extra vulnerable who knows what reason. They put on the tank and protect the individual until he feels safe and sometimes, that means killing some of the threats to ensure a safer mindset in his client.

Freemen’s Book ClubDodging the CyberK-9 Units who sniff out for books and other paper articles, the Freemen’s agenda is to keep literature alive. It doesn’t matter who they kill to make this happen, and sometimes, that means helping smuggle loose leaf paper drugs from shop-to-shop. Of course, everyone’s got their own way of preserving pen and paper as a Freemen. The choice is theirs.

The ResistersIt started as an Underground Basball league and slowly morphed into something more. The Resisters believe that taking advice from Aunt Nettie is taking away their freedom of choice. For this reason, they have the least amount of Life Points, for disobeying Aunt Nettie — the distribute or Life Points. It’s safe to say they rule certain sport fields, and you shouldn’t double cross them.

SamuraiCorporate mercenaries. Aunt Nettie’s favorite niblings. They are not loyal to one corporation and take to the highest bidder or whatever matches their values at the time. Because they are favored by Aunt Nettie, they have an abundance of Life Points to spare and illegally share, if they so desire.

Cosa NostraOriginating from the Old School Italian Mafia during the Old Days, this organization is all the more lethal, seflish, and wealthy. They can make delivering a pizza for a birthday party a deadly ordeal. You do not want to mess with them.

@Lucky, 

Thank you for your interest! Here are the answers to your questions. Feel free to ask more whenever you get curious.

Connecting my cyber deck to the interest check! Tried to run in another one but I worry it is DOA. Also been playing Cyberpunk 2077 a lot the past two weeks so I have a lot of inspiration!

I can see some similarities and differences already. I do have questions if you don’t mind so soon.
I took inspiration from Cyberpunk 2077, Shadowrun, Fahrenheit 451, The Resisters, Blade Runner, and 1984. Also, this is a growing world, and so would love the players to interact with the storyline. OOC is almost done, and if you have suggestions or ideas — please let me know. On the Discord, I have a channel set up for those to go along the way, as well.

Are we gonna be able to do various roles, such as Netrunner, Hired Muscle, etc?
Yes! You can be a multiple roles, even a Netter if you desire. You can also make multiple characters. I don’t have a cap for characters yet, but just don’t overwhelm yourself. (In case you do, we can always find a way for an unwanted character to die, tho, which is only more plot.)

Approximately how long has AutoAmerica been established?
Around 2028. Pulling the black satire card on today’s economy.

Are we at the point of flying vehicles (at least for the rich and mega corps)?
Yes, unhacked flying vehicles operate on a grid and go about 95 mph. If your character hacked his vehicle or purchased a hacked vehicle, the operations can leave the grid and fly faster, if that’s part of the hack. Be warned, the Police Force will arrest you if they notice you, but if you are feeling lucky, then maybe your dice roll will let you get away with it.

Edit: If your flying vehicle isn’t up to your standards, you can always earn some money (or Life Points) to get it upgraded or better rigged.

Edit to say that I love Rabbit Junk. Was introduced to them about 7 years ago. WDKYWMYAK is my go-to RJ song.
Right? The beats got good with RJ.

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