Southside

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## Lore Overview

**Southside** is a small town located within the Halfmoon region. It lies on the southern side of the Halfmoon River within the territory of the People's Republic of Tidewater (PRT). Due to its close proximity to the demilitarized zone, Southside is a hotspot for activity from the People's Republic of Tidewater: Military (PRT:M), and has been a target for the United States' offensive activities due to being on the road toward the PRT's capital, New Atlanta. It is most notable for its water tower, which stands as the tallest structure inside of Southside.

## History

### Humble Beginnings

Prior to the Flash, the area where Southside now stands was nothing but a strip of road connecting going through both ends of the river and leading to the Halfmoon Correctional Facility, now Fort Wilmington. It was also the site of a highway that went above the forested areas of Chatham County, Georgia and across the Halfmoon River as well as pre-Flash ruined buildings following the road from the Demilitarized Zone on the bank of the Halfmoon River. The ruins of the overpass can still be seen today across from the Southside Gas Station, which remains an iconic landmark of the town today.

Southside was founded during the Reconstruction Era in 2081, when the United States was beginning to ramp up its effort to rebuild the country decades after the Flash and the subsequent end of the Third World War. Its inception lead to the resettlement of the area by rural town folk and other opportunistic survivors reintegrating into civilization. By the time of the Atlanta Crisis, Southside had its own police department, volunteer fire department, clinic, and its own post office.

### Atlanta Crisis

With the capture of New Atlanta by the newly-founded People's Republic of Tidewater in the fall of 2096, and the rapid advance of the Civilian Defense Front (CDF) and Maior Exército Brasileiro (MEB), the United States Civilization Preservation Force (USCPF) retreated across the Halfmoon River and eventually out of Georgia. This would lead to the capture of Southside by the PRT, and later the subsequent integration into the country. During this time, the CDF would utilize the nearby prison as a base of operations for its continued offensive into Georgia. Military convoys would be a common sight for the populace residing inside the town. This would not change until the USCPF began its offensive to reclaim the deep south.

Beginning in the early months of 2098, the United States had began its offensive to reclaim the deep south. However, by the fall, the war was already beginning to slow down into a war of attrition, as increased activity by the MEB was hampering the Americans' ability to further its push. After a US victory in Whitman Bay, the MEB and PRT were pushed back across the Halfmoon River. Battles would continue to occur along the river, which would result in the destruction of many buildings located on the eastern side of the town by artillery fire. By the end of the 21st century and into the 22nd, the frontlines had mostly settled down and borders solidified. This left Southside within the territory of the People's Republic of Tidewater, in which it remains a part of today.

## Buildings

### Justice Department

   The Justice Department is the main building within the town, where the current government of Southside is seated. It serves as Southside's town hall, court, and police station. It stands as one of the largest buildings within the town, with a flagpole flying the Bonnie Blue Flag adjacent to the pillars. Within the Justice Department is a courtroom, holding cell, and several offices for both TIFEPOL and government entities. Additionally, an air raid siren sits on top of the roof, warning Southside's civilians of any danger, be it natural disasters or an attack.

### Southside Hospital

The Southside Hospital is a smaller sized two-story hospital located north of town across from the town's signature overpass. It is administered by the Tidewater Health Service, a government-funded healthcare organization, and well equipped to meet the needs of its patients around the surrounding area, featuring several examination rooms, an elevator, and an operating room with a fully functional autodoc. It's outdoor parking lot also houses a THS ambulance.

### Southside Gas Station

The Southside Gas Station is a gas station located next to the ruins of the pre-war ruins of the overpass. It serves as both a place to pump gas and a convenience store to purchase snacks, drinks, and among other things. It was once a common stop for travelers to stop at on their way to New Atlanta.

### Southside Apartments

The Southside Apartments are one of the tallest buildings inside of Southside, seated along the main road. While not exactly the most luxurious or modern place to live, constructed on the basis of mass housing, the apartments themselves are very affordable and host a much wider availability of amenities and surface area per room, each coming equipped with a private bathroom, kitchen, bedroom, and living room.

### Southside Pawn Shop

The Southside Pawn Shop is a store between the gas station and the Justice Department. It serves as the towns general store, offering products such as firearms, ammunition, and clothing. It comes with the addition of a large apartment located on the second floor, as well as roof access directly off the stairs. Adjacent to the doorway to the apartment is a storage closet with a safe. Furthermore, the Southside Pawn Shop is also featured by "Charlie" as a sponsor for FN 102.9 "Sunburned", a Pro-PRT radio station that plays within Southside and the PRT controlled side of the Halfmoon Region.

### The Soup Shark

The Soup Shark is an iconic restaurant within Southside located on the western side of town. It is a popular spot to grab a bite to eat for both civilians and military alike, featuring both indoor and outdoor dining options. Alongside serving seafood, The Soup Shark serves many other options, including hunted game. There truly is food to be served to suit anyone's appetite.

### Southside Bar

The Southside Bar is a bar located on the corner across from The Soup Shark. Founded in 2089, it is owned by the Southside Brewing Company, a front company used by the Tidewater Brewers to conceal its Dew operations within the Halfmoon Region. It is a popular destination for both civilians and off-duty soldiers to calm their spirits and find a drink. The room next to the main bar area consists of a billiards table and several arcade machines.

The second floor houses the industrial grade brewing stills for the alcoholic beverages provided by the bar staff to its patrons, some of which is also used for the production of Dew. The third floor, the top floor, is another large apartment, presumably owned by the Tidewater Brewers.

### Chris' Pharmacy

Chris' Pharmacy is a drug store located on the corner across the street from the Justice Department. Established in 2095, the pharmacy serves as Southside's go-to place to acquire medication as well as other health products a consumer may need. Adjacent to the counter is a refrigerator where medicine and other items are kept. The second floor comes with a large apartment with two bedrooms, one of them consisting of bunks. The exterior of the pharmacy comes with a ladder, granting roof access.

### Southside Post Office

The Southside Post Office is a post office located in the middle of Southside facing opposite of the Justice Department. It serves as Southside's main source of sending and receiving mail. It is inferenced that Southside has a functional postal service outside of the post office, as several mailboxes are seen scattered around the town.

### Halfmoon Bank & Trust

The Halfmoon Bank & Trust is a bank located in between the Southside Bar and the Southside Post Office. It serves as Southside's main source of handling money in any shape or form. It comes with an office floor located above the lobby, as well as a vault in the backroom, monitored by CCTV cameras.

### Nelson's Barber Shop

Nelson's is a barber shop located adjacent to the pharmacy and is frequent with customers within the town looking for a haircut. It can seat up to three customers at a time with a seating area for those next in line. Above the store itself is a decently-sized apartment with bedroom, bathroom and kitchen area.

### Oyster's Hardware

Oyster's Hardware is a small hardware store located on the easternmost part of Southside across from the Ruritan Fire Station. It comes with a variety of different construction materials as well as tools and other parts for construction or home improvement tasks. Often you will find some appliances available for purchase. The building also has a back lot with garage access to allow for easier loading of products.

### Ruritan Fire Station

Following the destruction of the older fire station during the Atlanta Crisis, which can be found on the opposite side of town, a new fire station, known as the Ruritan Fire Station, was built next to the Justice Department. Compared to its counterpart in Whitman Bay, it is much smaller and is more akin to a volunteer fire department, with only a small office space and lounge area near the center and having a row of hospital beds inside one of the garages. In total, it houses two vehicles; a single fire engine and an ambulance.

### Uncle Spidey's Used Cars & Auto Shop

Uncle Spidey's Used Cars & Auto Shop is a smaller sized car dealership located south of Southside. Much like the name, most of the vehicles available to purchase at the dealership are used, and have various degrees of rusting on them. However, it is possible to find brand new vehicles available at the dealership for those who have the money to spare, one of which on display is a brand new pickup truck. Furthermore, the dealership also doubles as an autobody shop, with a garage space available for cars needing maintenance.

### Underwood Farmer's Market

The Underwood Farmer's Market is a farmers market on a street corner by the Southside Bar and car dealership. Its purpose is to service its customers with a variety of farming-related products as well as purchasing fresh crops such as fruit, vegetables, and much more. A garage space is also available out the back of the market for easier offloading of products. Due to the nature of Southside's more rural and agricultural environment, including being surrounded by farmsteads, many of the local farmers frequent the shop to sell their stock while locals of the town come to get a taste of local produce.

### Southside Greenhouse

The Southside Greenhouse is a communal greenhouse that sits next to the farmer's market. Due to the town's more agricultural roots, many of the towns residents like to express their green thumb's and plant their own fruits and vegetables, avoiding having to pay for fresh produce. It isn't always a bustling location, but a quiet little spot for some to relieve stress.

### Southside Diner

The Southside Diner is an unmarked restaurant at the southernmost point of the town across from the car dealership near Fort Wilmington. Several booths line the walls of the diner seating up to four per table, with another space up at the counter across from an open kitchen, where many patrons seated there can watch as their food is being prepared.

### Jameson's Electronics

Jameson's Electronics is an general electronics store located next to the Southside Bar. It sells a variety of products of varying use, from small camping stoves to computers and televisions, and including a variety of personal devices like watches or cell phones. In general, in the PRT, many high-end electronics are more expensive compared to the US, which is only amplified in Southside specifically due to the rural area that the town sits on. Nonetheless, it is a popular spot for those searching for a suitable device for their needs.

### Southside Appliances

Southside Appliances is a appliance warehouse in Southside across from the many ruined buildings that dot the western side of town. It has a fairly large and spacious interior and houses a variety of different appliances like sinks, refrigerators, bathtubs, and much more inside boxes and crates of differing sizes. A large parking lot with a fence allows for parking of larger vehicles, with a garage space also available for offloading and loading of products.