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{{Other uses|this=the Greater Badlands region where much of the [[Storyline#Gravel War|Gravel War]] takes place|Badlands|l1=Badlands (disambiguation)}} | {{Other uses|this=the Greater Badlands region where much of the [[Storyline#Gravel War|Gravel War]] takes place|Badlands|l1=Badlands (disambiguation)}} | ||
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! colspan=2 style="background-color:#F3A957; border:none" | '''Badlands''' | ! colspan=2 style="background-color:#F3A957; border:none" | '''Badlands''' | ||
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|colspan=2 style="border:none" |'''Country:''' [[w:United States|United States]]<br />'''State:''' [[w:New Mexico|New Mexico]] | |colspan=2 style="border:none" |'''Country:''' [[w:United States|United States]]<br />'''State:''' [[w:New Mexico|New Mexico]] | ||
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| − | '''Badlands''' is a fictional geographic region, nominally placed in [[w:New Mexico|New Mexico]]. | + | {{Quotation|[[Saxton Hale]], preeminent Badlands resident|Only a moron would live here.}} |
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| + | '''Badlands''' is a fictional geographic region, nominally placed in [[w:New Mexico|New Mexico]], USA. Referred to as the [[Media:Item icon Silver Tough Break Campaign Stamp.png|Casualty Capital of the West]], it is the location of several game maps, the city of [[Teufort (city)|Teufort]], Mann Co. headquarters, and hundreds of other Mann Co facilities. It is the location of several elements of the [[Storyline]]. | ||
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== Geography == | == Geography == | ||
| − | + | {{See also|Map of Badlands}} | |
| − | The Badlands Region encompasses a central valley surrounded by several forested mountain ranges. | + | The Badlands Region encompasses a central valley surrounded by several forested mountain ranges. Most of the larger population centers are within the central valley; but smaller settlements, valuable resources, and key facilities are located in the mountains and beyond. To the west and northwest lies a major river, navigable to ocean-going vessels. |
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== Geology == | == Geology == | ||
| − | [[File:Badlands5.png|200px|thumb|right|Badlands feature canyons, ravines, gullies, and [[w:Hoodoo (geology)|hoodoos]] ]] | + | [[File:Badlands5.png|200px|thumb|right|Badlands feature canyons, ravines, gullies, and [[w:Hoodoo (geology)|hoodoos]]]] |
| − | The term [[w:Badlands|''badland'']] normally refers to an area where thick deposits of soft rock or soil have been deeply eroded. Such areas are generally an impediment to transportation and unsuitable for agriculture. | + | The term [[w:Badlands|''badland'']] normally refers to an area where thick deposits of soft rock or soil have been deeply eroded. Such areas are generally an impediment to transportation and unsuitable for agriculture. Badlands are often in arid or desert climates. |
| − | This | + | This Badlands region features such geology. Badlands often have impressively colorful [[w:Shale|shales]]; but in this region [[w:Dakota Formation|red sandstones]] and thick blue shales are predominate, favoring formation of steeper bluffs, hoodoos, and [[w:Balancing rock|balanced rocks]]. Such features aside, the Badlands is large region that encompasses other terrains, including red granite [[w:Tor (rock formation)|tors]] ([[Badwater Basin]]), mountains ranges ([[Thunder Mountain]]), and broad, flat farmland ([[2Fort]]). |
== Environment == | == Environment == | ||
[[File:Mannslandmap.png|200px|thumb|right|Map of Badlands]] | [[File:Mannslandmap.png|200px|thumb|right|Map of Badlands]] | ||
| − | Much of the region is arid and largely devoid of vegetation. | + | Much of the region is arid and largely devoid of vegetation. However, there is a broad fertile valley from [[Well]] to [[Teufort]]. This valley is bounded in places by forested mountain ranges; the [[Thunder Mountain]]s to the Northwest are high enough to achieve an [[w:Alpine climate|Alpine]] environment.{{clr}} |
== Settlements == | == Settlements == | ||
| − | *Badwater Basin | + | * Badwater Basin |
| − | *Dustbowl | + | * Dustbowl |
| − | *Gravel Pit | + | * Gravel Pit |
| − | * | + | * Teufort, Pop. 1280 |
| − | * | + | * Well |
== Industry == | == Industry == | ||
;Agriculture | ;Agriculture | ||
| − | While much of Badlands is soil-less, there are areas of significant agricultural production, notably in the northeast around [[Teufort]]. | + | While much of Badlands is soil-less, there are areas of significant agricultural production, notably in the northeast around [[Teufort]]. Major [[w:Red Wheat (disambiguation)|red wheat]] and [[w:Blue corn|blue corn]] crops are handled for ocean export through the large, modern facilities at [[Granary]]. |
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;Gravel | ;Gravel | ||
Extensive gravel deposits are extracted at [[Gravel Pit]]. | Extensive gravel deposits are extracted at [[Gravel Pit]]. | ||
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;Mining | ;Mining | ||
| − | There is considerable mining of coal, gold, and other minerals. | + | There is considerable mining of coal, gold, and other minerals. Operations include those located at [[Badwater Basin]] and [[Dustbowl]]. |
== Media == | == Media == | ||
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== Points of interest == | == Points of interest == | ||
| − | *[[w: | + | * The [[w:Alamo Mission|Alamo]] |
| − | *[http://www.teamfortress.com/war/administrator/03.htm Eye Museum] | + | * [http://www.teamfortress.com/war/administrator/03.htm Eye Museum] |
== Sports == | == Sports == | ||
| − | *[[Non-player characters#Badland Brawlers|Badland Brawlers]], a sports team. | + | * [[Non-player characters#Badland Brawlers|Badland Brawlers]], a sports team. |
== Notable people == | == Notable people == | ||
| − | * | + | * Saxton Hale, CEO of Mann Co. |
* Blutarch Mann, owner of [[BLU|Builders League United]]. | * Blutarch Mann, owner of [[BLU|Builders League United]]. | ||
* Redmond Mann, owner of [[Red|Reliable Excavation Demolition]]. | * Redmond Mann, owner of [[Red|Reliable Excavation Demolition]]. | ||
== Notes == | == Notes == | ||
| − | *The existence and geography of the region are revealed by the [[Map of Badlands]] in the [[Engineer Update#Update Gallery|Engineer Update pages]]. | + | * The existence and geography of the region are revealed by the [[Map of Badlands]] in the [[Engineer Update#Update Gallery|Engineer Update pages]]. |
| − | *[[Mann Co. Supply Crate/Retired series#Series #60 – Select Reserve Mann Co. Supply Crate|Select Reserve Mann Co. Supply Crates]] list Teufort, Gravelpit, Badwater Basin, and Dustbowl as addressable | + | * [[Mann Co. Supply Crate/Retired series#Series #60 – Select Reserve Mann Co. Supply Crate|Select Reserve Mann Co. Supply Crates]] list Teufort, Gravelpit, Badwater Basin, and Dustbowl as addressable settlements. |
| − | *[[Merasmus]]' [[Media:Halloween Transmute Envelope.jpg|return address for Trade-up]] is in Gravel Pit, | + | * [[Merasmus]]' [[Media:Halloween Transmute Envelope.jpg|return address for Trade-up]] is in Gravel Pit, New Mexico, USA. |
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== See also == | == See also == | ||
| − | *[[Badlands maps (Shadow Boxers)]] | + | * [[Badlands maps (Shadow Boxers)]] |
| − | *[[Storyline]] | + | * [[Storyline]] |
| − | *[[Teufort (city)]] | + | * [[Teufort (city)]] |
[[Category:Background]] | [[Category:Background]] | ||
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This article is about the Greater Badlands region where much of the Gravel War takes place. For other uses, see Badlands (disambiguation).
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Badlands is a fictional geographic region, nominally placed in New Mexico, USA. Referred to as the Casualty Capital of the West, it is the location of several game maps, the city of Teufort, Mann Co. headquarters, and hundreds of other Mann Co facilities. It is the location of several elements of the Storyline.
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Geography
See also: Map of Badlands
The Badlands Region encompasses a central valley surrounded by several forested mountain ranges. Most of the larger population centers are within the central valley; but smaller settlements, valuable resources, and key facilities are located in the mountains and beyond. To the west and northwest lies a major river, navigable to ocean-going vessels.
Geology
Badlands feature canyons, ravines, gullies, and hoodoos
The term badland normally refers to an area where thick deposits of soft rock or soil have been deeply eroded. Such areas are generally an impediment to transportation and unsuitable for agriculture. Badlands are often in arid or desert climates.
This Badlands region features such geology. Badlands often have impressively colorful shales; but in this region red sandstones and thick blue shales are predominate, favoring formation of steeper bluffs, hoodoos, and balanced rocks. Such features aside, the Badlands is large region that encompasses other terrains, including red granite tors (Badwater Basin), mountains ranges (Thunder Mountain), and broad, flat farmland (2Fort).
Environment
Much of the region is arid and largely devoid of vegetation. However, there is a broad fertile valley from Well to Teufort. This valley is bounded in places by forested mountain ranges; the Thunder Mountains to the Northwest are high enough to achieve an Alpine environment.
Settlements
- Badwater Basin
- Dustbowl
- Gravel Pit
- Teufort, Pop. 1280
- Well
Industry
- Agriculture
While much of Badlands is soil-less, there are areas of significant agricultural production, notably in the northeast around Teufort. Major red wheat and blue corn crops are handled for ocean export through the large, modern facilities at Granary.
- Gravel
Extensive gravel deposits are extracted at Gravel Pit.
- Mining
There is considerable mining of coal, gold, and other minerals. Operations include those located at Badwater Basin and Dustbowl.
Media
The Alamo, won by Saxton Hale in a poker game and relocated to the Badlands.
Points of interest
- The Alamo
- Eye Museum
Sports
- Badland Brawlers, a sports team.
Notable people
- Saxton Hale, CEO of Mann Co.
- Blutarch Mann, owner of Builders League United.
- Redmond Mann, owner of Reliable Excavation Demolition.
Notes
- The existence and geography of the region are revealed by the Map of Badlands in the Engineer Update pages.
- Select Reserve Mann Co. Supply Crates list Teufort, Gravelpit, Badwater Basin, and Dustbowl as addressable settlements.
- Merasmus' return address for Trade-up is in Gravel Pit, New Mexico, USA.
