Whitman Bay

## Lore Overview

**Whitman Bay** is a small coastal town located within the Halfmoon region. It lies on the northern side of the Halfmoon River within the territory of the United States of America (USA). It is a short distance away from the GA-51 power plant, which provides electricity for Chatham County, the northside area of the Halfmoon region. It is known for the commercial port used by the Royal Commerce Organization (RCO), sandy beaches, and most notably the ruined lighthouse on the opposite side of the shore. Whitman Bay is also the location of an FM radio mast belonging to the broadcasting station of 99.7 The Bay FM, a pro-US radio station hosted by a man named Tucker.

## History

### Humble Beginnings

It is unknown when exactly Whitman Bay was founded, though it can be inferenced the founding took place many years after the Flash during the Reconstruction Era, roughly around the same time Southside was founded. Prior to the Flash, the area of Whitman Bay was near the sight of an underground station for the Hyperloop, a system of high-speed rail transportation utilizing vacuum tubes to travel at extremely fast speeds that was seen commonly in pre-Flash America.

Following the Reconstruction Era, the rising population within the Halfmoon region lead to the founding of Whitman Bay. To meet energy needs for the region, the Government Civil Supply Agency (GCSA) began the construction of a fusion power plant known as GA-51, which is just up the road from the town. Things would flow smoothly for Whitman Bay, until the dawn of the Atlanta Crisis in 2096, and the start of the Second American Civil War.

### 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 PRT and MEB crossing the Halfmoon River and the capture of Whitman Bay, and later the subsequent integration into the country. During this time, the CDF would utilize the nearby Fort Wilmington 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. The final pushes within the region took place in Whitman Bay, heavy street fighting taking place. Despite losses on both sides, the MEB and PRT were pushed back across the Halfmoon River, leading to the USCPF liberating Whitman Bay. By the end of the 21st century and into the 22nd, the frontlines had mostly settled down and borders solidified. This left Whitman Bay within the territory of the United States, in which it remains a part of today.

### Post-Atlanta Crisis

Prior to the Atlanta Crisis, the US had began international trade with the Royal Commerce Organization, a large trading company of the United Enclave of British Counties (UEBC). The RCO assisted the US greatly in its war against the Brazilian Republic and the newly formed PRT, sending arms, munitions, food, and many more supplies needed for the war effort, as the US had suffered crippling economic damages from the loss of vital infrastructure and industrial sites in the south that would plague the country for years to come. Though it is unknown when, the RCO would go on establish a presence within Whitman Bay, operating out of the commercial port and a warehouse. This would lead to extensive involvement of the RCO, and even the Royal Army of the UEBC itself, within Chatham County and the Halfmoon region.

With the establishment of Fort Shad on the northern side of the Halfmoon River, patrols from the now United States Military (USM) would be commonplace, and would aid the Chatham County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) in law enforcement of the town and the county. Additionally, the USM would sign a deal with the Desert Corporation (DECorp), a military contractor in both weapons development and mercenaries, to aid the USM in peacekeeping efforts within Whitman Bay.

## Buildings

### Abe's Market

Abe's Market is a small grocery store located in the center of Whitman Bay. Inside the store is a variety of products ranging from organic produce to many name-brand frozen and refrigerated foods and drinks. In addition, many home and camping appliances can be found on some of the shelves like bug zappers, fans, and alarm clocks. A flower market also sits next to the building.

### Whitman Surf

   The Whitman Surf is a store sitting at the north of the town. One of the common past times for many young residents inside the town, reflecting the frequented sandy beaches, is surfing, and the Whitman Surf is more than happy to serve their needs. Among the many surfboards, the Whitman Surf also sells a variety of fishing-related products such as bait and tackle, fishing rods, and much more.

### Swordfish Bar & Grill

The Swordfish Bar & Grill, commonly just referred to as "The Swordfish", is a pub restaurant within Whitman Bay. Reflecting the town's coastal heritage, much of the menu is filled with various seafood options caught fresh from local markets. Live music from various bands are also played at the Swordfish for added ambiance.

### Whitman Bay Apartments

Constructed in the year 2112, the relatively new apartment building in Whitman Bay serves as a cheap and viable option for low-income housing in the town. Though paling in comparison to the apartments seen in Southside, more modern living amenities are more apparent for those who live in the building; an obvious keynote being it's modernist-utilitarian architectural style. It has a total of 12 rooms - 4 on each floor, lobbies/public space areas, and also includes public bathrooms and showers as well.

### Fas-T-Gas

Fas-T-Gas is a regional chain of gas stations and convenience stores and one is found inside Whitman Bay. You can expect to find a large selection of snacks, drinks, frozen meals, and much more. A small beverage station is also available near the back of the store, featuring a coffee maker as well as its signature "Freezee" frozen drinks.

### Deputy Donuts

Part of a small group of steadily growing franchise shops, the Deputy Donuts location in Whitman Bay sees relatively stable service. The chain was initially founded in Charleston, South Carolina as a post-flash spiritual successor to more "traditional" pre-flash coffee chains, operating other locations throughout the southern regions of the US in particular. Alongside being a staple of post-flash America's economic resurgence, it functions as one would expect a simple donut/coffee chain shop would - being on the particularly cheaper end of chain coffee shops and offering relatively simple fare.

### E-Z Storage

    E-Z Storage is a self storage lot for Whitman Bay. Inside the lot are two rows of garages used by residents to store anything that cannot fit in their homes. Occasionally, the lot is a tempting target by common thieves and burglars who try to steal from them, which has been clamped down on by night-shift security patrols and by the sheriff's office, sitting right next to the location itself.

### Whitman Bay Arcade

The Whitman Bay Arcade is a local arcade near the center of town. Originally a garage for autobody work, the new owner transformed the location to be used as an arcade for the locals youth and adults alike, currently featuring many retro-styled arcade machines lining the walls and center. While the graphics are not as good as what you would expect in the bigger cities, you're sure to have a pleasant experience.

### Boat Rental & Repair

The Whitman Bay Boat Rental & Repair is, like its name suggests, a boat rental shop. Many residents around Whitman Bay, alongside surfing, like to take out onto the open waters for either fishing, scuba diving, or simply wanting to enjoy the water. To service their needs, the boat rental offers reasonable prices for many quality boats to rent out for the day and offers many services for repairing damaged ones.

### Whitman Health Center

The Whitman Health Center is a medical clinic located on the far side of Whitman Bay across from the firehouse. While small and in a less-populated area, it is fully up to date with modern equipment and medicine, carrying advanced equipment to treat even the most serious of injuries. It features a room with hospital beds, office, storage closet, and a surgery room equipped with an Auto-Doc.

### The Anchor

The Anchor is a restaurant located in front of the port and next to the health center. It is a rather popular spot for the residents of Whitman Bay, including some sheriffs of the CCSO and even soldiers. The restaurant features both indoor and outdoor patio seating. Currently, The Anchor is involved in a rivalry against The Swordfish, a nearby bar and grill down the street.

### Whitman Bay Firehouse

The Whitman Bay Firehouse is the building of which the fire department for the town is headquartered. It puts Southside's fire department to shame, coming equipped with three emergencies vehicles in its garage, being an ambulance, fire truck, and a utility vehicle. Inside features a lobby, storeroom, bathrooms, locker room, and a break room for some of Whitman Bay's finest to get some well needed rest.

*~~They even got pizza.~~ As of TWR, they no longer have pizza :(*

### RCO Warehouse

The RCO Warehouse is one of two locations inside Whitman Bay that the Royal Commerce Organization operates out of. Its shelves are stacked with many supplies and goods that are used to sell to the residents of Whitman Bay. Alongside the populace, one of the primary customers of the RCO within Whitman Bay is the US government, the GCSA and USM respectively. Weapons and ammunition are also present within the warehouse, and even four fusion rods used to fuel the power plant up the road. The building also contains a helipad the RCO may use to fly in goods, accessible by a set of metal stairs in the back.

### Chatham County Sheriff's Office

Whitman Bay's law enforcement needs are met mostly by the Chatham County Sheriff's Office, which maintains a presence and building inside of the small town. Inside features a small lobby, holding cell, and a section of offices near the back. Next to the offices is a storage room for miscellaneous items. It's not much, but it does its job for the sheriff's deputies patrolling Whitman Bay and the nearby area.

### Whitman Bay Post Office

Alongside the small station the CCSO maintains is the town's post office, managed by the reactivated United States Postal Service. Many boxes filled with mail can be seen through the glass and from the lobby in the back of the building. Residents of Whitman Bay use the post office to send and receive letters, but while paling in comparison to its Southside counterpart, it remains a reliable service.

### Whitman Bay Motel

The Whitman Bay Motel is a motel that both travelers and residents of Whitman Bay use to live from. It has two floors, each floor consisting of three rooms. Each room comes with a bathroom and small bedroom. The lobby on the ground floor also contains a storage room in the back, and grants roof access by a ladder on the side of the building down an alleyway.

### Whitman Bay Port

The commercial port of Whitman Bay is possibly the most recognizable location inside the town. Half of the port is maintained by the Royal Commerce Organization, where the HMS Enfield, a large cargo vessel owned by the RCO, is docked. Civilian goods and military equipment are gathered from this port to be shipped to the US. Alongside the RCO, a civilian marina also operates from the port, including for fishing and ferry services. The most notable business of which is Sons & Daughters Inc, a small fishing business owned by ACMF descendants who have integrated into American society post-Flash.

### The Bay Radio Broadcasting Station

The Bay Broadcasting Station is the main building in which 99.7 The Bay FM, the north side of the Halfmoon's radio station, broadcasts out of. It is maintained by Tucker, a patriotic local, a group of other staff members, who play music 24/7 and have small Pro-US news segments. It sits in the northernmost part of town near the rock formations and the road leading out of town.