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Introduction
I grew up in Lafayette, Louisiana. I have read and love the world and mythos of the world of Shadowrun,
but I've never lived in Seattle. I don't know the first thing about Seattle, but I know Lafayette!
So Lafayette must still be around. So I picked up the "Shadows of North America" and with a little imagination I re-made my home town.
I hope you enjoy it!
Law Enforcement
Lafayette Police Department
Unlike Seattle the natural police department still runs the show in Lafayette, for the most part.
Except for two special duties, the Lafayette Police Department polices both the whole of Lafayette Parish, and the City of Lafayette.
Lone Star
Lone Star is hired to protect the Mayor of Lafayette, and to protect the Interstates.
Note: LAPD and Lone Star are competitors with each other and are after each other's jobs.
As you will read later the Northside Sprawl is a very dangerous part of town where not even LAPD or Lone Star care to venture.
Unfortunately Interstate 10 & 49 intersect on the Northside.
Lone Star is charged with keeping it clear of mischief. It is verysafe, but if you venture further away into the Sprawl,the chances are that not even Lone Star or the LAPD will come to save you!
Knight Errant
Knight Errant is the Private Police Force of Damien Knight of Ares Macrotechnology.
Due to the Politics between that particular Corporation, its close relationship with the U.C.A.S., leaves them to have little or no room in the C.A.S. This can be used in story plots!
You will only find Knight Errant in their privately owned areas.
Areas of Lafayette
Northside Sprawl
The Northside Sprawl is the "bad" part of town. The only 'safe' are in the Sprawl is around the interstates, other than that you are on your own. Lone Star and the LAPD will not venture into the area without a good reason, and then only with reliable back-up. The Northside Sprawl has a large population of Meta-Humans, especially Orcs.
Around the Interstates you will find Lone Star Patrols. They will deal quite aggressively with those who disturb the peace, and hence commerce, and hence the financial well being of the city and its corporations.
Back-up is minutes away: riot gear, mages, shamans, VTOL's etc.
Southside
The Southside of Town is home to the more affluent residence in Lafayette.
The Acadiana Arcology exists in the Southiside, and Meta-Humans are found here for brief shopping visits. See the Specific Sites section for the Acadiana Arcology.
It is primarily populated with Humans, although Dwarf and Elves are in the mix.
Few Trolls or Orcs live here, and those that do are often watched carefully by law enforcement. Meta-Human shadowrunners will have problems running the Southside, especially the one's who like to show off thier gear!
Oil Center
The Oil Center houses most of the Corporate offices for the Cororations in Lafayette, although a good number have their Presidential offices in the upper floors of the Acadiana Arcology.
Although not large enough to hold an actual arcology, there are impressive structures nonethelss, with ample security precautions.
Downtown
Downtown Lafayette holds the Governmental Office for the City-Parish Council, the Mayor's Office, and the LAPD's main Reserve. Also the Lafayette Prison System is located here.
Specific Locations
The Cathedral and the Awakening
Since magic returned to the World the Cathedral (located downtown) has undergone some amazing changes. The Great Oak Tree blossomed to life and is now as tall as the Cathedral itself.
Since the awakening many claim the tree has magical properties. There are also 'rumors' of strange occurences and creatures seen, especially at night in the graveyard.
The Graveyard behind the Cathedral now extends to Congress Street! Only the house on the corner of the Congress and University still stands; nestled by the graveyard.
Acadiana Arcology
The Acadiana Arcology IS NOT a true arcology. It is the old Acadiana Mall.
It IS a gigantic structure that houses shops, bars, offices, theatres, etc. It is a great economic and cultural center of Lafayette.
Cowboys
A popular bar on the north-west outskirts of Lafayette Parish.
Known (in 2070ad) for wet t-shirt contests, gambling casinos, and party central.
Also boasts of fine cuisine, with scantily clad waitresses.
Mr. Johnsons are not unknown here.
Surrounding Areas
Duson
A bad part of town similar to the Northside, but nowhere near as bad.
Holds a large Meta-Human population, most live around the poverty line.
Carencro
Large Elf Population. Also, in the fields around it and near the Northside of Town exists a clan of Dwarves; many of whom are Shamans and Mages.
Breaux Bridge
Above average Troll population. Suspected home of the "TROG CONFEDERATION" or an orc/troll gang that is known for violent crimes from Breaux Bridge to the Northside Sprawl.
Politics
The Mayor of Lafayette is Mayor Frank Menard
There are other officials from around the CAS contending for the presidency,
Ares Macrotechnology is on 'shaky' ground with the CAS because of their close
He is a contender for the Presidency of the Confederation! The only mayor in Confederation history to be a contender, he is called "The Black Horse" by the media.
He is known for his hardline stance against Aztlan, and peace with the UCAS as long as they agree to neutrality with the Confederations enemies, or face full economic embargoes, and possible military strikes.
He is independantly wealthy.
I will make a full list later.
affiliation with the UCAS. There are Ares facilities here, but are closely monitored outside of thier territories, and Knight Errant is 'never' found outside Ares soil.
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