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Class: location

Name: The Enclave

Brief: The Enclave is the hiding spot for an elusive organization of the same name.

Seven words: secretive, technopolis, cybernetics, hidden, dangerous, cold, dark

Detailed: The Enclave is located deep under the district of Crystal City, in what would approximately be sublayer four. Three entrances exist to this underground haven, the first near the Rockmill industrial complex. It is located nearly flush with the river that runs through the area, and in fact during heavy rains this entrance is inaccessible. It does not flood the city however, thanks to a complex systems of drains; most of the Enclave’s fresh water comes from this same system. The second entrance is near downtown Crystal City, located in a small gap near the bottom of the Wall. Razor-edged tripwire and heavy-mount needle turrets protect against outsiders. The third entrance is from within the Wilds, located in a small valley. This is the most common entrance, though armed guards are present and keep undesirables on the outside.

Once within the Enclave visitors are treated to a view straight out of sci-fi. The settlement of sorts is carved directly into the earth and buildings are seldom perfectly squared, though this is a result more of aesthetics than lack of ability. A small space is carved above the highest point in the city, creating an artificial cavern and giving the illusion of a sky. The rock is curiously electrified, and neon is woven into the surface to provide light and atmosphere.

Natural borders within the Enclave itself occur where new construction is underway, though progress on this is measured in years thanks to a very slow growth rate. The city is trying to expand downwards to sublayer five as well, though this seems unlikely due to the current conditions.

Technology levels within the city range from high to experimental, and absolutely anything is possible if one wanders long enough. Many people bear biotech enhancements, though pures are welcomed in most areas.

Police coverage is totally nonexistant, though council-certified and heavily-equipped mercenaries are employed whenever tensions rise or trouble seems likely.

Historically, the Enclave was formed nearly fifty years ago, though the exact date is uncertain. The original structures were carved by hand, making for sharp corners and sweeping curves. As time passed, chemical carving became the norm, resulting in slightly less exact edges and significantly rougher curves. Synthetic rock capable of transmitting electricity has been developed, and is occasionally used in place of the natural rock, aiding in the establishment of lighting effects and repairs from over-sculpting.

An interesting geographical anomaly lies near the center of the Enclave, a small “park” of sorts just about the size of a 20th-century city block. The “park” actually contains petrified trees and bushes, and is forested rather thickly. The anomaly defies any sort of explanation, and as such the origins, natural or otherwise, are unknown.