Population: 60,000. Madison is a city largely located on a land-bridge between two lakes. As such, it is one of the most impregnable natural-defense fortress towns in the world. It still remains the seat of state government, and the center of the State Patrol. Duelling Facilities: As the center for duelling in central Wisconsin, there are several arenas in Madison, the largest being built on the ruins of the old Truax Field airport. Other Facilities: A TV station, two hospitals (one with Gold Cross- the U. of W. Clinic) and the University.

Gang Activity: Light. State Patrol helicopters prowl within a 10-mile radius outside the city, and the gangs go elsewhere to avoid tangling with them.

St. Louis is more a collection of neighborhoods than a unified city. Most of the inhabitants live outside the central city. The fortified neighborhoods have become "micro-cities" on their own and operate independently of each other - not much different from the old days, really. The residents of Maryland Heights, Creve Coeur, Olivette and Kirkwood look down on the central city dwellers as the lowest sort of scum ("city rats"), while the city dwellers share...

WISCONSIN Government: Weak. State control covers the three largest cities and not much else. The government's most notable activity is the production of national TV commercials, advertising the delights in store for the tourist in Wisconsin.

Duelling Climate: Favorable.

Gang Activity: Medium to Light.

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ILLINOIS Government:

Weak but trying. The few remaining

cities manage their own affairs, and the few inhabitated areas outside these cities tends towards anarchy.

Duelling Climate: Neutral. The residents take the view that if you don't bother them, they won't bother you.

Gang Activity: Heavy. The state patrols 1-55, but once off that you're on your own.