West
West is the city where this role-play takes place. It is fairly large, and is run almost like a city-state by a large, bureaucratic government. There are many places to go and things to see in West, however some things are off limits to characters. The climate is moderate, and temperatures of 30+ degrees Celsius are rare in the summertime. Wintertime temperatures usually hover between -10 and -20 Degrees Celsius; rain is somewhat common, especially during the fall and spring months.

The Metro
A primary mode of transportation (other than walking), the West Metro goes just about everywhere, almost all of the time. A ticket costs 5 Credits and is valid from the time of purchase until you decide to get off. Trains run every 5 minutes during peak periods (6-9 AM and 5-7 PM), and every 15 minutes any other time. Maps and schedules can be checked via your computer terminal, or at any station.

SnowScan Corporation
SnowScan was a relatively late arrival to the cyberware industry. Founded by a group of out-of-work college students as a means of keeping themselves afloat, the company was soon found by a wealthy benefactor of unknown origins. The man requested a piece of software to be built and distributed, something that would serve as "a gateway to new realities". The client specifically asked that his name never appear anywhere. This was the birth of Alterna. Soon after, the company flourished, quickly buying out competitors. Five years after it's creation, SnowScan had a virtual monopoly on the cyberware industry. Their Headquarters, an usual sphere among neighboring skyscrapers, can be reached via the Memorial Square station on line B-6.

Super Happy Fresh
One of the major markets around West with a pretty popular turnout. Though the writing may be somewhat foreign to few, the name isn't. The supermarket is open all 24/7, unless it's a holiday or there is some sort of emergency. They carry many different brands and food types, as well as a few that you may have never heard of. At least the prices are in standard credits..