Austin’s Post-war zones
The Austin, TX of Scattershot is divided into zones that reflect the fractured state of post-war Austin, Texas.
The Eastern Red Zone (ERZO) is a dangerous, lawless area outside the control of the Texas State government. Here, survival is a daily battle, cyberdog patrols and militia raids are constant threats, but the ERZO also offers a semblance of freedom for those resisting State authority.
In contrast, the Green Zone is firmly under Texas State control, embodying the authoritarian rule of religious fundamentalists. It is a place of rigid order, surveillance, and oppression, particularly targeting marginalized groups. The Green Zone's strict enforcement of State ideology makes it a perilous environment for anyone who doesn't conform.
The Green Zone in Scattershot was drawn tightly around the government and corporate districts in downtown Austin.
This area already lies between two highways to the east and west and the river to the south.
working maps of the green zone
out in the ERZO
This is what ChatGPT thinks the ERZO looks like when prompted to create an image of Azure and Mark out driving around. I’d argue they at least need a windshield.
