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| Population | 6.800.000+
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| Density | 3.716 per people/km² (267.276 per people/km² District Berlin-Mitte) |
| Income (per capita) | 34.000¥/€ |
| Corporate-Affiliated Population | 16% |
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Berlin is a metroplex in the north eastern area of the AGS (Allied German States) and is a Free-City-State that doesn't belong to the to the AGS itself. Though not the capital of the CFS (that would be Sacramento), it is a highly important city, being the country's economic and cultural nexus since the loss of Los Angeles in 2046. Years of conflict have shaped the sprawl, and it has changed regimes several times through the wars it has seen over the last five decades. When it comes to understanding the balance of power in San Francisco today, think of this history.
History
Geography
Crime
Interest Groups
Services
| Service | Provider |
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| GridGuide | Ætherlink, MSI (Vision Berlin) |
| Traffic Management | ALI (Renraku) |
| Puplic Transport | BERVAG-Transportservices (BVB, ESUS) |
| Matrix Services | Network Berlin (BERVAG) |
| Power | Ruhr-Nuklear (Saeder Krupp) |
| Police Normdistrict | Main Police Department Berlin (HPDB, Sternenschutz) |
| Police Alternativedistrict | registered alternative policeservice (APDB, Kiezwehr) |
| Prisons | Sternenschutz |
| Water/Canalisation | Berlin Waterworks (Proteus) |
| Sanitation | Berlin City Cleaning (BSR, Shiawase) |
GM Tips
Run Inspiration
- Ares, the Japanacorps, and the PPG are all struggling for control of the city's market. Things are probably going to get shaken up as Ares collapses.
- The Karatsa-gumi and Black Chrysanthemum have a power balance based on that of the megacorps, so they'll probably see some fighting as that power balance shifts. The Mafia may attempt to make a move in the ensuing chaos or after both sides have exhausted themselves.
- A gang war is brewing. The Cutters are strong and liked by the locals, but they're pissing off the local Chulos at the same time they're at war with the Ancients. The Ancients, though weak now, have an alliance with the First Nations, who have a lot of weapons and are looking to expand their local presence.
- The MPA wants to drag war criminals into the light (or worse), and Mothers of Metahumans has a bunch of money towards the same goal, though they care more about optics. If these groups can work together, they might get some major work done. Either way, shadowrunners are in demand to steal old data, some of which is pre-Crash.
- Humanis is baiting people to attack it, and no one wants them around. Bash the fash, etc.
Level Design
- San Francisco is full of hills and steep streets, making it hazardous for vehicle chases. On top of that, there's a giant bay in the middle of everything, so Pilot Watercraft is a pretty important skill when operating here.
- The SF sprawl is home to the regional HQs of several tech giants. There is a lot of opportunity for datasteals and heavy Matrix/drone opposition.
- A lot of munitions are floating around the city due to civilian resistance during the war, so expect street fights to get deadly. This is extra true with the syndicates having a reputation for extreme violence.
- For social encounters, note that local attitudes can be pretty radical. The war was only a few years ago, and metahumans remember what it was like, so you tend not to see much corporate apologia or people insisting the system can't be changed. It can, and they were there to make it happen. Furthermore, the metahuman communities are fairly united in their resistance to human oppression and are not so easily swayed to target other groups of metahumans.
- The most popular magic traditions aside from Hermetic and Shamanic are Wuxing (due to the large Chinese population) and Shinto (due to the large Japanese population).