Devilfish - Revision history

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	'''Devilfish''' is a city in the US state of Minnesota and the county seat of Cook County. Its metropolitan area comprises the third-largest in the state, after [[Minneapolis]] and (narrowly) [[Duluth]]. It is also the third-largest city on Lake Superior with a population of 252,447 in 2020.		'''Devilfish''' is a city in the US state of Minnesota and the county seat of Cook County. Its metropolitan area comprises the third-largest in the state, after [[Devilfish:Minneapolis]] and (narrowly) [[Devilfish:Duluth]]. It is also the third-largest city on Lake Superior with a population of 252,447 in 2020.

	The city has a rich history of mining dating back to the 1800s, however changing economic times have left the city in a financial slump. While reclamation (and associated industries) continue in some limited fashion, tourism and agriculture are beginning to take a larger share of the city's wealth.		The city has a rich history of mining dating back to the 1800s, however changing economic times have left the city in a financial slump. While reclamation (and associated industries) continue in some limited fashion, tourism and agriculture are beginning to take a larger share of the city's wealth.
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	=== Changing Times ===		=== Changing Times ===

	As the rest of the world reeled from the advent of parahumanity, Devilfish found itself relatively isolated, as few members of the emerging "cape culture" found themselves attracted to the former economic powerhouse. PRT records suggest that there weren't even any capes in the region until the 1992 trigger of the villain [[Tyrannochorus]], although the common consensus is that those who triggered in Devilfish found better opportunities elsewhere.		As the rest of the world reeled from the advent of parahumanity, Devilfish found itself relatively isolated, as few members of the emerging "cape culture" found themselves attracted to the former economic powerhouse. PRT records suggest that there weren't even any capes in the region until the 1992 trigger of the villain [[Devilfish:Tyrannochorus]], although the common consensus is that those who triggered in Devilfish found better opportunities elsewhere.

	However, as of 2019 a surge in parahuman activity has been seen in the Devilfish area, with the local [[Devilfish PRT\|PRT field office]] reporting a startling rise in parahuman-involved crime. The cause of the spike seems unclear, but ongoing plans are being made to address it.		However, as of 2019 a surge in parahuman activity has been seen in the Devilfish area, with the local [[Devilfish:Devilfish PRT\|PRT field office]] reporting a startling rise in parahuman-involved crime. The cause of the spike seems unclear, but ongoing plans are being made to address it.

	== Geography ==		== Geography ==
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	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 {{wp\|Works Progress Administration\|WPA}} project, ground was broken at the site for the new "Northern Minnesota Courthouse and 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 {{wp\|Works Progress Administration\|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\|GPMC Center]] in 1961. It stands as a magnificent example of the {{wp\|Art Deco}} style which has been preserved to this day.		The sixteen-story structure with its bronze spire was the tallest building in Devilfish until the completion of the [[Devilfish:#GPMC Center\|GPMC Center]] in 1961. It stands as a magnificent example of the {{wp\|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 {{wp\|National Register of Historic Places}}.		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 {{wp\|National Register of Historic Places}}.

	After a spike in parahuman-related crime in mid-2019, the [[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.		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.

	<gallery caption="Floorplans (click to enlarge images)" widths="480px" heights="261px">		<gallery caption="Floorplans (click to enlarge images)" widths="480px" heights="261px">
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	==== Protectorate/PRT Headquarters ====		==== Protectorate/PRT Headquarters ====
	''see [[#Douglass Fender Federal Building]]''		''see [[Devilfish:#Douglass Fender Federal Building]]''

	== Transportation ==		== Transportation ==

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Transportation

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	== Transportation ==		== Transportation ==
			[[File:Devilfish light rail map.png\|thumb\|right\|''The Pike'' is Devilfish's light rail transit system. Click for a larger view of the system map.]]
	==== Devilfish International Airport (DSH) ====		==== Devilfish International Airport (DSH) ====
	The main commercial airport of the city. Primarily served by feeder routes heading to Minneapolis or Chicago.		The main commercial airport of the city. Primarily served by feeder routes heading to Minneapolis or Chicago.

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	==== Brule River Waste Treatment Plant ====		==== 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 ==		== Recreation ==

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	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.		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 ==		= 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.		''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 ===		== Government ==

	==== City Hall ====		==== City Hall ====
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	==== Cook County Courthouse ====		==== Cook County Courthouse ====

	=== Public Safety ===		== Public Safety ==

	==== Devilfish Police Department Headquarters ====		==== Devilfish Police Department Headquarters ====
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	''see [[#Douglass Fender Federal Building]]''		''see [[#Douglass Fender Federal Building]]''

	=== Transportation ===		== Transportation ==

	==== Devilfish International Airport (DSH) ====		==== Devilfish International Airport (DSH) ====
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	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.		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 ===		== Hospitals ==

	====Mercy General Medical Center ====		====Mercy General Medical Center ====
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	Operated by the Indian Health Service, this small hospital provides medical care to the members of the Grand Portage Reservation.		Operated by the Indian Health Service, this small hospital provides medical care to the members of the Grand Portage Reservation.

	=== Education ===		== Education ==

	==== Eagle Mountain High School ====		==== Eagle Mountain High School ====
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	Surrounding the shores of Taylor Lake, this community college recently started offering the city’s first PRT-accredited Parahuman Studies program.		Surrounding the shores of Taylor Lake, this community college recently started offering the city’s first PRT-accredited Parahuman Studies program.

	=== Utilities ===		== Utilities ==

	==== Blueberry Island Nuclear Power Station ====		==== Blueberry Island Nuclear Power Station ====
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	=== Recreation ===		== Recreation ==

	==== Northshore Arena ====		==== 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).		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).

	=== Historical ===		====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 ====		==== The Pit ====
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	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.		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 ===		== Communities ==

	==== Pineland Colony ====		==== Pineland Colony ====
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	==== Grand Portage Indian Reservation ====		==== 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.

	~~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~~.		====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 ===		== Other ==

	==== GPMC Center ====		==== GPMC Center ====

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Off the books

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	*Weapons can be bought from the "Collector" in the south end. Untraceable and high quality for triple the price.		*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.		*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.		*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====		====Banking====

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Economy

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	== Economy ==		== Economy ==
			===Commercial===
			====Shopping====

			*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.

			====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 ==		== Locations ==

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	==== Fort Calamity ====		==== Fort Calamity ====
			{{fuck around and find out}}

	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.		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 ====		==== Devilfish Air National Guard Base ====
			{{fuck around and find out}}

	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.		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.

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	==== Blueberry Island Nuclear Power Station ====		==== Blueberry Island Nuclear Power Station ====
			{{fuck around and find out}}

	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.		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.