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[[File:Brockton-bay-territories-arc201.jpg|thumb|Brockton Bay]] | [[File:Brockton-bay-territories-arc201.jpg|thumb|Brockton Bay]] | ||
Brockton Bay is a fictional coastal city located in the US Northeast and is the city in which most of | '''Brockton Bay '''is a fictional coastal city located in the US Northeast and is the city in which most of Worm takes place. It is in the top 10 US cities in terms of total cape population.<ref>Gestation 1.3</ref> | ||
It is home to the Protectorate East-North-East. | It is home to the Protectorate East-North-East. | ||
==History== | ==History:== | ||
===ABB Bombings=== | ===ABB Bombings:=== | ||
After Bakuda's scuffle with the Undersiders, she went on a bombing campaign, indiscriminately targeting several major locations across Brockton Bay. Initially, targets included a power transformer, a school, a bridge, train tracks, and other major services. At least 27 people were reported to have died in the attacks.<ref>Shell 4.11</ref> | After Bakuda's scuffle with the Undersiders, she went on a bombing campaign, indiscriminately targeting several major locations across Brockton Bay. Initially, targets included a power transformer, a school, a bridge, train tracks, and other major services. At least 27 people were reported to have died in the attacks.<ref>Shell 4.11</ref> | ||
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The ABB terror campaign climaxed when Bakuda attempted to hold the city for ransom with a threat of a 'superbomb', one authorities feared to be equal to a nine megaton bomb. Through a concerted effort between the Protectorate and the Wards, both the ABB leader Lung and his lieutenant, Bakuda, were apprehended.<ref>Tangle 6.4</ref> | The ABB terror campaign climaxed when Bakuda attempted to hold the city for ransom with a threat of a 'superbomb', one authorities feared to be equal to a nine megaton bomb. Through a concerted effort between the Protectorate and the Wards, both the ABB leader Lung and his lieutenant, Bakuda, were apprehended.<ref>Tangle 6.4</ref> | ||
===Leviathan Attack=== | ===Leviathan's Attack:=== | ||
In May 15, 2011, Brockton Bay became the target of an Endbringer attack. | In May 15, 2011, Brockton Bay became the target of an Endbringer attack. | ||
===Slaughterhouse 9 Attack=== | ===Slaughterhouse 9 Attack:=== | ||
Capitalizing on the chaos wrought by [[Leviathan]] , the [[Slaughterhouse Nine|Slaughterhouse 9]] choose to visit Brockton Bay in order to recruit a ninth member. | Capitalizing on the chaos wrought by [[Leviathan]] , the [[Slaughterhouse Nine|Slaughterhouse 9]] choose to visit Brockton Bay in order to recruit a ninth member. | ||
==Geography== | ==Geography:== | ||
Brockton Bay is located in the northeast of the United States. Its state is never mentioned. The Atlantic Ocean lies to its East and is surrounded by mountains/hills. | Brockton Bay is located in the northeast of the United States. Its state is never mentioned. The Atlantic Ocean lies to its East and is surrounded by mountains/hills. | ||
===Climate=== | ===Climate:=== | ||
Being a coastal city along with its surrounding geography, Brockton Bay has fairly mild climate. The summers are comfortably warm and the winters are one of the mildest in the Northeastern States.<ref>Gestation 1.2</ref> | Being a coastal city along with its surrounding geography, Brockton Bay has fairly mild climate. The summers are comfortably warm and the winters are one of the mildest in the Northeastern States.<ref>Gestation 1.2</ref> | ||
==Resident Groups and Organizations== | ==Resident Groups and Organizations:== | ||
===Heroes=== | ===Heroes:=== | ||
*[[New Wave]] | *[[New Wave]]: | ||
*[[The Protectorate]] East-North-East | *[[The Protectorate]] East-North-East | ||
*[[The Wards]] | *[[The Wards]]: | ||
===Villains=== | ===Villains=== | ||
*[[Azn Bad Boys]] (ABB) | *[[Azn Bad Boys]] (ABB): | ||
*[[Coil's Organization]] | *[[Coil's Organization]]: | ||
*[[Empire Eighty-Eight]] (E88) | *[[Empire Eighty-Eight]] (E88): | ||
**[[Fenrir's Chosen]] | **[[Fenrir's Chosen]]: | ||
**[[The Pure]] | **[[The Pure]]: | ||
*[[Faultline's Crew]] | *[[Faultline's Crew]]: | ||
*[[The Merchants]] | *[[The Merchants]]: | ||
*[[The Undersiders]] | *[[The Undersiders]]: | ||
*[[Travelers]] | *[[Travelers]]: | ||
*Über & Leet | *Über & Leet: | ||
===Other Groups & Organizations=== | ===Other Groups & Organizations:=== | ||
*Parahuman Response Team | *Parahuman Response Team: | ||
==Points of Interest== | ==Points of Interest:== | ||
===Main Areas=== | ===Main Areas:=== | ||
*Downtown | *Downtown | ||
*The Docks | *The Docks | ||
===Landmarks=== | ===Landmarks:=== | ||
*Captain's Hill | *Captain's Hill | ||
*Crater Lake | *Crater Lake | ||
*Protectorate Headquarters | *Protectorate Headquarters | ||
*The 'Scar' | *The 'Scar' | ||
===Memorials=== | ===Memorials:=== | ||
*Endbringer Fight Memorial (Captain's Hill) | *Endbringer Fight Memorial (Captain's Hill) | ||
*Regent's Memorial (Crater Lake) | *Regent's Memorial (Crater Lake) | ||
*Time-distortion Memorial (Boardwalk) | *Time-distortion Memorial (Boardwalk) | ||
===Schools=== | ===Schools:=== | ||
*Arcadia High | *[[Arcadia High]] | ||
*Immaculata High | *Immaculata High | ||
*Winslow High | *[[Winslow High]] | ||
===Other Locations=== | ===Other Locations:=== | ||
*Boardwalk | *Boardwalk | ||
*Brockton Bay Central Bank | *Brockton Bay Central Bank | ||
Revision as of 03:41, June 25, 2014
Brockton Bay is a fictional coastal city located in the US Northeast and is the city in which most of Worm takes place. It is in the top 10 US cities in terms of total cape population.<ref>Gestation 1.3</ref>
It is home to the Protectorate East-North-East.
History:
ABB Bombings:
After Bakuda's scuffle with the Undersiders, she went on a bombing campaign, indiscriminately targeting several major locations across Brockton Bay. Initially, targets included a power transformer, a school, a bridge, train tracks, and other major services. At least 27 people were reported to have died in the attacks.<ref>Shell 4.11</ref>
Soon after, the bombs became coordinated against other gang and villain organization fronts. This led all the other villains of Brockton Bay to ally themselves against ABB.
The ABB terror campaign climaxed when Bakuda attempted to hold the city for ransom with a threat of a 'superbomb', one authorities feared to be equal to a nine megaton bomb. Through a concerted effort between the Protectorate and the Wards, both the ABB leader Lung and his lieutenant, Bakuda, were apprehended.<ref>Tangle 6.4</ref>
Leviathan's Attack:
In May 15, 2011, Brockton Bay became the target of an Endbringer attack.
Slaughterhouse 9 Attack:
Capitalizing on the chaos wrought by Leviathan , the Slaughterhouse 9 choose to visit Brockton Bay in order to recruit a ninth member.
Geography:
Brockton Bay is located in the northeast of the United States. Its state is never mentioned. The Atlantic Ocean lies to its East and is surrounded by mountains/hills.
Climate:
Being a coastal city along with its surrounding geography, Brockton Bay has fairly mild climate. The summers are comfortably warm and the winters are one of the mildest in the Northeastern States.<ref>Gestation 1.2</ref>
Resident Groups and Organizations:
Heroes:
- New Wave:
- The Protectorate East-North-East
- The Wards:
Villains
- Azn Bad Boys (ABB):
- Coil's Organization:
- Empire Eighty-Eight (E88):
- Faultline's Crew:
- The Merchants:
- The Undersiders:
- Travelers:
- Über & Leet:
Other Groups & Organizations:
- Parahuman Response Team:
Points of Interest:
Main Areas:
- Downtown
- The Docks
Landmarks:
- Captain's Hill
- Crater Lake
- Protectorate Headquarters
- The 'Scar'
Memorials:
- Endbringer Fight Memorial (Captain's Hill)
- Regent's Memorial (Crater Lake)
- Time-distortion Memorial (Boardwalk)
Schools:
- Arcadia High
- Immaculata High
- Winslow High
Other Locations:
- Boardwalk
- Brockton Bay Central Bank
- Brockton Bay Central Library
- Earth Gimel Portal
- Forsberg Gallery
- Fugly Bob's
- Lord Street Market
- Local PRT Division Building
- Ruby Dreams casino
- Somer's Rock
References
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