User:Nashoid/locations
- High class goods and custom work can be bought and commissioned in Brewery Town. Expensive bars and restaurants frequented by local politicians are also found in this area.
- Middleclass goods can be found in Cloverleaf Acres Mall. Anything you would find in an average mall is here along with a blacksmith who will do custom off the books work.
Off the books
- Weapons can be bought from the "Collector" in the south end. Untraceable and high quality for triple the price.
- High quality custom costumes can be commissioned from "Eva" the tailor in Canary Hills. She is very witchy, and does good work for cash, favors, or rare gems. Will also do free work if you are interesting.
- Fencing can be done with "Heinrich" He will give you 30-75 cents on the dollar depending on how respectful you are, the heat of your stolen items, and if you are a repeat client. Can be found in a hidden basement in Brewery Town.
Banking
A special bank account can be opened at the First International Bank of Minnesota on the corner of Sunset and Sycamore. If you open an account you are obligated to respond to any robbery that occurs from a cape offender.
Locations
Meta note: Any faction-specific locations will have a sidebar indicating the owner and mechanical details. This information may not be known in-character, please use your judgement.
Government
City Hall
Douglass Fender Federal Building
In 1890, a US Courthouse was erected here. However, in 1930 the structure was torched and razed by unemployed miners rioting. Six years later, as part of a WPA project, ground was broken at the site for the new "Northern Minnesota Courthouse and Federal Building".
The sixteen-story structure with its bronze spire was the tallest building in Devilfish until the completion of the GPMC Center in 1961. It stands as a magnificent example of the Art Deco style which has been preserved to this day.
In 1996 it was renamed to the Douglass A. Fender Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, after a slain US Marshal who grew up in Devilfish. At that time it was also listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
After a spike in parahuman-related crime in mid-2019, the Devilfish:PRT began exploring site options for a new department headquarters. Options included buying one of several downtown structures, but eventually it was decided that the PRT would take over a portion of the first and second floors of the Federal Building. On July 9 2020, the department officially opened to little fanfare.
- Floorplans (click to enlarge images)
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Devilfish PRTHQ (occupying the first and second floors)
Cook County Courthouse
Public Safety
Devilfish Police Department Headquarters
The city’s police department has unfortunately suffered recent budget cuts, leading to a shortage of trained officers. After a shooting in 2015, all officers have been required to wear body cams.
Fort Calamity
- Mod note: This location has a notably strong security presence. If you are doing an event at this location, ping the Lore Mods and don't expect a fair fight.
This US Army base is located along the shores of Lake Superior, and the original 1800s-era post is preserved as a historic site, with public tours every weekday.
Devilfish Air National Guard Base
- Mod note: This location has a notably strong security presence. If you are doing an event at this location, ping the Lore Mods and don't expect a fair fight.
Located at Devilfish Airport, the 66th Fighter Wing provides air defense and air superiority for the region. They presently fly the F-15C/D Eagle. In addition, the US Coast Guard operates a helicopter detachment here, sharing facilities and resources.
Protectorate/PRT Headquarters
see Devilfish:#Douglass Fender Federal Building
Transportation
Devilfish International Airport (DSH)
The main commercial airport of the city. Primarily served by feeder routes heading to Minneapolis or Chicago.
Devil’s Track Seaplane Base (0G5)
Located on Devil’s Track Lake, this small airport is the core for general aviation traffic in the region. Contrary to its name, it features both a water runway and an asphalt strip along the shoreline.
Imperial Street Station
The city's historic train station, located just east of downtown. Aside from Amtrak service, it's also the central hub to the city's light rail service.
Hospitals
Mercy General Medical Center
The primary hospital in the region, located in the heart of downtown. It is a certified level II trauma center.
Saint René Hospital
An alternative to Mercy General, and operates many satellite clinics in the more remote areas.
Devilfish Health Center
Operated by the Indian Health Service, this small hospital provides medical care to the members of the Grand Portage Reservation.
Education
Eagle Mountain High School
Home of the creatively-chosen Eagles, this high school is the largest in Devilfish, with 3500+ students. A leaked internal memo shows that teachers have recently been required to take the PRT’s Wards Educator Training Seminar.
Divinity School
The local Christian combined school, this facility boasts the highest staff salary rates in the city, and a competitive sports program makes it a favorite for college scouts offering athletic scholarships.
Devilfish State University
The city’s public university, well-known for its mining engineering and geology programs.
Taylor College
Surrounding the shores of Taylor Lake, this community college recently started offering the city’s first PRT-accredited Parahuman Studies program.
Utilities
Blueberry Island Nuclear Power Station
- Mod note: This location has a notably strong security presence. If you are doing an event at this location, ping the Lore Mods and don't expect a fair fight.
Commissioned in 1968, this facility on the shores of Lake Superior supplies all of the region’s power (with the surplus being exported). After a controversial accident in 1989 (a safety interlock failed during routine maintenance, resulting in two worker fatalities), it was taken over by the Department of Energy and is currently run under the Midwest Power Administration.
Brule River Waste Treatment Plant
Brule River Power Plant
The Brule River Power Plant is a large, eight-story brick building that was opened in 1902 by the Porter Light & Rail Company on the titular Brule River. The plant was decommissioned in 1969 as Devilfish phased out coal power in favor of nuclear with the opening of the station on Blueberry Island, and currently the building is in a state of disrepair. The degradation of asbestos used in pipe insulation and heat-resistant cement has led to the building being declared unsafe, but its status as a historical site and the cost of demolition has kept it standing.
Recreation
Northshore Arena
Hockey is the big sport in the city, and this arena is where it all happens. Renovated in 2006, it’s home to the Devilfish Orediggers (and the ladies’ team, the Canaries).
Camp Gunflint Summer Camp
Originally a lakeside resort, financial mismanagement resulted in the properties being sold and renovated. The American Camp association rents out the Facilities to a variety of organizations. Having been utilized heavily by the local Boy-Scout, and Girl-Scout troops, a variety of local church youth groups, as well as the local LGBT-Youth Advocacy coalition.
Rumors have it that the facilities have been used on occasion by Ward teams from across the state of Minnesota. This rumor is unconfirmed, but interested parties willing to do some digging through legal documents, would find that the facilities have passed an inspection by the Youth Guard, and the staff attended a training seminar around the same time.
Historical
The Pit
Officially known as Farquhar Mine, the Pit was at one time the largest operation of the Grand Portage Mining Company. It was closed in 2003 when it became too expensive to operate. Since then, it’s been slowly filling up with putrid brown water.
Colville
A small tourist trap on the shores of Lake Superior, this tiny community is a time capsule back to the early 1900s. Features a candy store (with fresh fudge and taffy!), a narrow-gauge scenic railroad, and a daily shootout at high noon.
Communities
Pineland Colony
The local Hutterite colony, established in 1927. Since their Minister was fatally shot by a drunk farmer a few years back, they’ve become rather isolationist.
Greenwood Lake Ranch
The Lowrys have a small little ranch a few miles out of town. Well-known for being troublemakers, they’re widely believed to be involved in regional organized crime.
The ranch also boasts a small gravel airstrip (MN22), which seems to have a lot of traffic heading to and from Canada with transponders disabled.
Grand Portage Indian Reservation
While most of the tribal lands were annexed during the city’s copper boom, a few square miles of Native land occupy the northeastern chunk of the region. They operate a fairly-successful casino.
Industry
Great Lakes Lumber Company (Logging Operation)
Operating a number of logging operations primarily in the states of Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan. The local operations in Cook County are a relatively new local fixture, having only been established a couple years ago, but treats its employees well enough, and complies with the local union’s better than might be expected of a new addition to the area.
The Local operation covers a 60 acre area, and provides almost a hundred jobs to the residents of Devilfish.
Devilfish Granite Company (Active Granite Quarry)
One of the largest granite mining operations in the state. Providing a consistent source of jobs to residents for many years. Has a rather sizable operation, even compared to the vast majority of industrial quarries.
Vulcan Resources Mining Operation (Active Iron Mine)
Operating for over two decades, the mine has operated normally and without many issues. Has relatively secure facilities, even if their facilities may be slightly outdated. Everything is kept relatively well maintained, and on-site security aren't slackers.
Geopulse Copper Mine (Active Copper Mine)
Opened in the mid-1900’s this mine has been one of the Geopulse Resource Mining Company's most profitable venture’s to date. The pay is good, and they tend to work well with the local unions.
GeoPulse Gold Mine (Active Gold Mine)
A relatively new mining operation, having only been established in the past 3 years. It has rather state of the art facilities and equipment.
Horsehead Mine (Condemned Copper Mine)
Condemned in 1993 after a collapsed tunnel resulted in flooding from a small nearby aquifer. A majority of the tunnels are flooded with the murky waters, there are some relatively tunnels and chambers that remain relatively untouched and usable.
Intrepid Creek Mine (Abandoned Copper Mine)
Abandoned in 2003, the prior owner having closed the operation, when the ore mined was no longer profitable. Proper procedures were followed, and the mining equipment, building facilities, and waste were dismantled or removed. As of now the process of Mine reclamation in in-progress.
Deckard Company Iron Mine (Abandoned Iron Mine)
Abandoned in 1983, when the owner filed for bankruptcy. The location was sold, and then sold again, and then the company it was sold for went under. And as a result the actual ownership of the mine is debatable, and is caught up in a bureaucratic mess.
Mulligan Quarry (Abandoned Granite Quarry)
Formerly the Mulligan Quarry, it was closed after legal troubles, its proximity to the city, and the wide open expanse of flat rock, makes it the ideal spot for unofficial power-testing.
Other
GPMC Center
The former headquarters of the Grand Portage Mining Company, now a multi-use skyscraper with offices, apartments, and a department store.