Paradise City

Art by Sevenchi

Paradise City is home to Paradise Corporation. The city was constructed specifically for the purpose of housing the corporation. It's exact location is not clear or known, however the original location was known to be somewhere within the Catskill Mountain range of New York state. Similarly, the new location for the city is located somewhere within the mountains of Antarctica.

Most of the populous in the city are workers of the Paradise Corporation, though most just live their lives within the city limits. The few citizens that are not workers are family members of workers. The only requirement of the residents is that if a call to arms is made, that any member of the organization must answer the call. This is their payment for being able to stay within the city rent free (this includes water and electrical as well). Commodities are the only things not provided directly from the Corporation.

## Appearance

The city itself is built within one of the many mountains in the Catskill mountain range. A large portion was hollowed out so that the city could be built. Large stalactites hang from the ceiling of this cave. The main center piece of the city is the large Paradise Tower. This is the true HQ of the Paradise Corporation. Compared to most buildings in the city it is seen as a skyscraper, almost literally.

The other major centerpiece of the city is a large dome like structure that hangs above the center of the city. It acts as both a club and radio station. Originally it was called "Paradise Radio" but during the Dead war, and even afterwards, picked up the new moniker "Dead City Radio." The top half of this club is shut off to light and attached to the ceiling while the bottom dome half is made of glass and other see-through material. This means that besides Paradise Tower the club has the highest view of the city.

As for the rest of the city, there is a large main street that runs from the entrance of Paradise City down to the Paradise Tower. Along this street are the biggest businesses within it. Most of those being casinos and other illicit type establishments. As one goes further out towards the edges of the city it becomes more and more residential.

## History

### **Early History (1990s-2020s)**

The construction of the city took place during the early to mid 90s. It took around 7 years to fully build the city, and slowly over the next decade would be fleshed out more and more. During the construction most notably Mr. Black would find an infant that he would adopt to be his son, Edward Black. Most construction workers and other planners were promised safe haven within the city, and most agreed to stay though few did part ways after the city's completion.

### **Dead War (2024-2025)**

The conclusion of the Dead War ended with a besiege onto Paradise City, causing one of the few call to arms to occur. Due to the sheer size of the invasion, a desperate measure was made by Mr. Black. Due to the nature of the city being inside a mountain, Mr. Black had made sure that during the planning of the city there would be a "Kill Switch." This kill switch was to detonate a small nuclear bomb located directly below "Dead City Radio." It was a bomb just powerful enough to take out the city and the mountain itself. Before using this Mr. Black would be sure to evacuate the city and send those who could not make it out to the vault below Paradise Tower to try and survive the blast. After all members of Paradise Corporation were able to get to safety, Mr. Black ordered Death to go and detonate the bomb since he would be able to survive the blast.

The kill switch was then activated, and the city was destroyed.

### **Anarchy Road (2025 Onward)**

After the events of the Dead War and the collapse of the Lucky 13, the fortress that held the Lucky 13 became the new base of operations for Paradise Corporation. Mr. Black would then plan to construct a new Paradise City in Antarctica just like the fortress. Over the course of 10 years this construction would occur. Eventually ending in a very similar Paradise City being made though this time within the mountains of Antarctica. No major changes were made.