Mafia II | RPG

//SETTING: USA, 1951 year, main location is big city named Empire Bay, racism, mafias, TVs becoming start popular. All roleplay actions happens in game Mafia II universe//

More thing about Empire Bay: The City of Empire Bay, commonly known as Empire Bay, is a city on the East Coast of the United States. This thriving East Coast metropolis is home to some of the nation’s tallest skyscrapers and largest corporations. It’s also home to a number of criminal organizations, including three powerful Mafia families that are all trying to take over the city’s smuggling, extortion, and drug rackets.

History of city: Empire Bay was founded in 1547 by the Italian explorer Giulio Contadino and named Porto Romano, after the founder's home town of Rome. Porto Romano served as a simple trading post on the mouth of the Culver River until the start of the 17th century when it came under Dutch rule. Under the rule of the Dutch, the city rapidly grew to be a major colonial metropolis on the East Coast of the Colonies. It would remain under Dutch rule until 1694 when the British came to take over the city. The British governor Sir John Stanmore, who began his rule in 1694, was the one who named the city Empire Bay.

Stanmore governed Empire Bay until 1739. The city remained under British rule until after the American Revolutionary War, during which the British used the city as a place to keep American prisoners of war. Throughout the 19th century, during the immigration booms, many of the city's districts were formed around the waves of immigration. Examples are Kingston, built around the Irish immigration wave, and Chinatown, built after the large Chinese immigration boom.

It was during the 19th century and the start of the 20th century that the city really grew to be a modern, American big city with the construction of the Culver Dam and the famous Empire Arms Hotel, which would burn to the ground in 1942 before it was rebuilt. The rebuilding process was completed sometime between 1945 and 1950.

Today, it is a thriving and economically powerful metropolis among the larger cities of America.

Demographics: Empire Bay is an ethnically diverse city with sizable Italian, Irish, Chinese and Black populations - due to immigration and, in the case of the black population, the Great Migration from the Southern United States to northern industrial cities. Estimates would place the racial division at ~70% White, ~15% Black, ~10% Asian, and ~5% Other. The city is home to seven million residents.

Geographical information: The city is surrounded by countryside, with an area of about four square miles. The city is surrounded by mountains and hills, much like Upstate New York.

neighborhoods/landmarks/outside of Empire Bay Neighborhoods:

Oyster Bay is a poor working class neighborhood located next to Port and South Millville, and is heavily influenced by industrial works.

Chinatown is a neighborhood that borders Little Italy to the north, North Millville to the east, Oyster Bay to the south, and the East Side to the west. The area is a place of compact residence of Chinese immigrants; it has many courtyards and narrow streets. Despite the statement that "Empire Bay Chinatown is the largest gathering of Chinese in the Western Hemisphere," Chinatown's area is about 0.2 km2. Only about two to three thousand people can fit in such an area. The neighborhood is controlled by Chinese gangsters. Significant places in the area — the restaurant "Red Dragon" and the warehouse "Gifts of the Sea" — are under their close attention.

Dipton is an Irish neighborhood located in the northern part of the city. It is named after the world-famous manufacturer John Dipton, who opened his own chain of clothing stores (although there is not one of them in Dipton, but one is present in neighboring Kingston). The area is also known for the fact that the only railway station in the city is located there. There is a gas station. Dipton borders Kingston to the west, Highbrook to the south, and Riverside to the east. There is a rural area to the north of the district; it is inaccessible and separated by fences and buildings. The area has its own metro station, which is not surprising, because those who need to get to the station can easily take the subway. Two other stations are adjacent to Dipton: Kingston and Uptown. Public transport also passes through Dipton, buses stop at the station to drop off or pick up passengers.

East Side is bordered on the north by Uptown and Little Italy, on the east by Chinatown, on the southeast by Oyster Bay, on the west by the West Side, and on the south by Midtown. Metro and railway lines run through the area. It's a very attractive place. It's "calling card" is Lincoln Park.

Greenfield is an upper-class neighborhood located on the bay behind Kingston Stadium. Built in the late 1930s, it is a desirable first step out of the city for many young families.

Highbrook is an neighborhood inhabited mainly by rich and influential people, loan sharks and other citizens with a bulging wallet. Highbrook borders Dipton via the Bridge, Hillwood and Uptown and consists of only four streets. The area is located north of the city, on a hill.

Hillwood is a neighborhood where the elite lives. Most residents of Hillwood believe that this area is very rich. There is a planetarium owned by Carlo Falcone, as well as two houses belonging to the Triad. Hillwood borders Highbrook to the west, Riverside to the northwest, and Little Italy to the south. In the north, the district includes part of a country highway, a dam with a power plant, with virtually no connection. To the east, through a forest and a certain enterprise, the area borders North Millville. Despite its huge size on the map, the district is the smallest and consists of only one street with a small branch.

Hunters point is an neighborhood bordered on the north by Greenfield, on the east by Uptown and West Side across the river, and on the south by Sand Island. In the west of the district there is an inaccessible rural area, separated by fences and buildings. Hunters Point is populated predominantly by African Americans and is one of the poorest and most crime-ridden areas in Empire Bay.

Kingston is the center of Empire Bay's Irish community. Once the site of Empire Bay's garment district, Kingston was where many Irish immigrant families settled when they emigrated to America in the late nineteenth century. The O'Neill Gang have controlled this neighborhood since the 1800s.

Little Italy is one of the residential neighborhoods in Empire Bay. Mostly Italian immigrants live here, which is what the area is named after. In addition to Italians, representatives of other nationalities also live here. Little Italy is bordered to the north by Hillwood, to the northwest by Highbrook (there is no direct connection with them), to the west by Uptown, to the southwest by the East Side, to the south by Little China, and to the east by North Millville. The area does not have its own metro station, but buses stop here. The bus that goes to Little Italy comes from Chinatown, and the bus that goes from the Smallest Italy goes towards the East Side. There is an entrance to the city highway passing through the area. In 1929, the Clemente Family was formed. It quickly took control of Little Italy, and "Freddy's bar" became the base for the family.

West Side is a neighborhood bordered on the north by Uptown, on the east by the East Side, on the south by Midtown and partly by Southport. The area has its own underground subway station (located opposite the West Side Mall), and buses stop here. The bus that goes to Little Italy comes from Chinatown, and the bus that goes from the neighborhood goes towards the East Side. A part of the city highway runs along the west of the district. There is a large port on the river coast, hidden behind fences and buildings. The West Side is located in the western part of the city center. It is known that the area is controlled by the Vinci family. Their base, the "Mona Lisa" restaurant, is located in the area.

Uptown is a neighborhood that is located in the northwestern part of the center of Empire Bay. The area is bordered to the north by Highbrook, to the east by Little Italy, to the south by the East Side and West Side, and to the west by Greenfield and Hunters Point across the river. By its location, it is an intermediate territory between Vinci and Clemente. It is a significant area, as there is a police station, the main hospital and a bus station. There is also a metro station. The eastern half of the Bolshoy Upper Bridge is also laid here.

South Millville is a neighborhood bordered by Oyster Bay to the west and North Millville to the north. An embankment runs along the south of the district, as well as a small port. In the east, the district includes railways and highways, port buildings, but the city is isolated from them by a long fence and all kinds of buildings.

Southport is a big neighborhood. Located in the docks, in the south of Empire Bay. This is where Bruno's office is located.

Sand Island is an neighborhood bordered on the north by Hunters Point, on the east - across the river with the West Side and the Southern Port (Southport). There is an inaccessible rural area in the west of the district, from which the city is isolated by fences and buildings. Mostly African Americans live in this area. This area is under the influence of the black Bomber gang. For certain reasons, this area is dangerous, and many members of other mafia gangs and families try to avoid this area.

Riverside is a neighborhood bordered on the west by Dipton, on the southeast by Hillwood, on the south by Highbrook (there is no direct connection with them) and Little Italy (along the highway). Part of the suburban highway runs east of the district (but not as part of Riverside). In the north there is a rural area and some roads, from which the city is isolated by a fence. Riverside is home to a turntable and a depot for wagons and locomotives, Charlie's auto repair shop, and a scrap yard where Mike Brusky spends his days, often visited by people from the criminal world. In the same area is the Clemente slaughterhouse, which served as a good cover for the dirty deeds of his charges and the sadistic tendencies of his capo Luca.

Port is a neighborhood that was the origin of the settlement, playing a significant role in the development of the city. The port is the gateway of the city through which the influx of immigrants to the United States took place. But the time came, and the port began to attract the attention of mafia families. In the early 20s of the 20th century, the port passed into the hands of Frank Vinci, who later appointed his future capo Derek Pappalardo, who had worked at the port since 1916 and already had experience with smugglers, as head of the docks. Apparently, power and money spoiled Derek, he became a greedy and selfish man who spits on the souls of the hard workers who work for him. Now the port is one of the largest docks in the country. Through it, products of famous corporations such as Swift Cola, Trago Oil, and Big Break Tobacco are shipped all over the world. In addition, Derek uses his position to import or export contraband at the request of Vinci himself. In addition, he stores illegal goods in the port itself, which few people know about.

North Millville is a neighborhood that is an industrial part of the city. There are mainly factories, bars and garages in this area. The entire Millville area is controlled by Greasers. North Millville is bordered on the west by Little Italy, on the south by South Millville and Chinatown. In the north, the district also includes part of a country highway and an enterprise on the riverbank, with which there is virtually no connection.

Midtown is a neighborhood that represents the upper class of the city. A kind of "business district". Bank clerks and money movers live there. It is the financial and cultural center of the city. It is the most famous area because it houses the skyscrapers of financial firms, the headquarters of famous global brands, and landmarks such as the Empire Bay Building and the Culver Building. A network of fashion houses and other well-known clothing companies is developing in the same area. Even though Midtown is the business center of the city, there are no metro stations here, and there is only one bus stop.

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Landmarks:

Culver Dam is a large arch-gravity dam in Empire Bay at the end of the Culver River. It can be traversed by the two lane roadway atop the dam and features an observation area with picturesque views of the river valley and many Empire Bay attractions.

Culver Dam Tunnel is a two-lane underground passage that connects Culver Dam and Little Italy. The tunnel provides one lane of vehicle traffic in either direction but no pedestrian access. The Little Italy entrance is next to The Dragstrip bar, while the Dam side exits into a semi-industrial area.

Culver River is a large flowing watercourse running through Empire Bay, separating the city into two parts. Starting in the northeast, it first flows west, then turns south until emptying into an unnamed ocean between Sand Island and Southport. There are five ways to cross the river, starting in the south there's the Southport Tunnel, the Grand Upper Bridge, the Kingston-Uptown Tunnel, the Highbrook Bridge, the Riverside Bridge, and the Culver Dam.

Grand Upper Bridge is a cable suspension bridge in Empire Bay that connects Uptown with Hunters Point by spanning the Culver River. When completed in 1894, it was the longest suspension bridge in the world and remained so for the next ten years. It runs east to west and consists of four lanes of vehicle traffic, two in each direction, separated by an elevated pedestrian walkway in between. Construction on the bridge was completed in 1894.

Greenfield Park is a picturesque park located in the affluent Greenfield neighborhood of Empire Bay. It includes features such as herringbone brick walkways, lush greenery, and a female sculpture surrounded by a small reflecting pool. On most days a hot dog stand and a shoe shiner can be found here.

Highbrook Bridge is a steel and concrete through arch bridge in Empire Bay connecting Highbrook with Dipton and spanning the Culver River. It consists of two lanes of vehicle traffic with a pedestrian walkway to the southwest. The walkway includes a scenic viewing platform overlooking Culver Gorge on either end. The bridge starts on the southern side just after the Highbrook Empire Diner and ends on the northern side near Union Station.

Hillwood Sign is an Empire Bay landmark located on the hills above Little Italy, adjacent to the neighborhood of Hillwood.

Kingston-Uptown Tunnel is a two-lane vehicle passage that connects Kingston and Uptown by passing underneath Dipton, the Culver River, and Highbrook. The tunnel provides two lanes of vehicle traffic and one pedestrian walkway on the northeast side. The Kingston portal is in close proximity to Kingston Stadium and Union Station, while the Uptown end offers quick access to Empire General Hospital.

Lincoln Park is located in East Side, in the center of Empire Bay, it was named for President Abraham Lincoln. The landscaping of Lincoln Park began in 1867. Named to commemorate the death of the popular president, the large green space was designated by public-minded city planners to preserve a pleasant area in the rapidly expanding metropolis.

Riverside Bridge is a steel and concrete arch bridge in Empire Bay that spans the Culver River and connects Little Italy with Riverside via the Highbrook tunnel.

Southport Tunnel is a four-lane vehicle passage that connects Southport and Sand Island by passing underneath Culver River. The tunnel provides two lanes of vehicle traffic in both directions and one pedestrian walkway on either side. The Sand Island portal is near Maxwell's Supermarket, while the Southport end offers quick access to the Empire Bay Highway and the docks.

Outside of Empire Bay:

Hartmann Federal Penitentiary is the main federal prison serving Empire Bay. As you walk in you walk along the gates of the prison yard which seem to separate the Asian (on the left) African American (on the right) and the White (straight ahead) groups. This could be a reference to gang violence that still exists in prisons today. It is a hell hole in all ways.