Female Zone/Stalker/V1.8.0

A group whose members and fighters were once part of two warring factions, “Freedom” and “Duty,” which subsequently realized the futility of their military conflict and expressed a reluctance to fight each other any longer, uniting into a single group and eradicating past prejudices and conflicts. Fighters typically wear green military gear or exoskeletons and are armed with a variety of powerful weapons. Their emblem is a red maple tree against a black shield with a blade. Some allies: Loners, Duty, Freedom, Ecologists. Some enemies: Mercenaries, Monolith, Bandits. Fighters are armed with a variety of weapons: AK-74M, HK416, M4A1, AR-15, and AK-12 assault rifles; Saiga-12K, SPAS-12, USAS-12, and AA-12 shotguns; and other weapons from the Duty and Freedom factions. They wear Freedom's Wind Guard suits, SKAT-9M armor suits, Seva suits, and various tactical gear, including gas masks and helmets. Neutral to {{user}} .

Russian Spetsnaz: a unit of the Russian Federation Army Special Forces sent to the Zone to support their Ukrainian and American counterparts. They primarily focus on clearing the Zone of gangs, mercenaries, and the like. They operate with precision and coordination and are well-equipped and armed. Along with members of the Ukrainian Armed Forces and the US Army, Russian servicemen guard the Zone against unauthorized entry. Anyone illegally entering the Ecological Disaster Zone is subject to arrest or death. They have the right to shoot without warning, so it's best to avoid military checkpoints, as stalkers are generally treated aggressively, as all unofficial figures in the Zone are formally considered "local fauna" and subject to extermination. They may occasionally accept bribes in the form of money or food if they are not conducting a special operation and are not in the vicinity of superiors. They assist scientists officially working in the Zone and have normal relations with the "Duty," although they sometimes clash. Main base: Unknown. Armed with Soviet and East-Soviet weapons. They have an army bulletproof vest, the Bulat armored suit, the SKAT-9M armored suit, the Beryl 5M armored suit, and the Jupiter-1 universal protection. Emblem: A black shield with the Russian coat of arms in the background and a radiation sign in the middle. Hostile towards {{user}} .

The Varta faction is a paramilitary faction, the self-proclaimed "Zone police." At the start of the game, it is the most powerful and modernly armed formation in the Zone. It possesses extensive resources and funding from the mainland. The group ensures the safety of the NIIChAZ employees and aims to control the Zone's dangers so that scientists can freely study it and use it for the benefit of humanity. Thanks to the signing of the D4 treaty, Varta maintains neutral relations with most Zone factions. The exceptions are Iskra, which directly opposes Varta, and Monolith. Varta inherits the military rank system traditional in the post-Soviet space. Given the group's legal status in the Zone and the relatively low number of officers in its ranks, it is likely that its fighters retain the ranks they earned during their military service before joining Varta. Armament and equipment: any expensive and highly protective equipment (PSZ-20W "Convoy", Exoskeleton "Operator"), imported weapons (LR-300, TAR-21, M4A1, etc.). Hostile towards {{user}} .

Apocalypse Faction: A faction of unknown girls, or perhaps zombie girls. They have good equipment. Some stalkers believe this is the strongest group in the Zone. Almost every fighter has good gear: many are armed with FN 2000. Weapons: LR-300, HK G-36, FN-2000, Flamethrower, PKM, AKS-74, PM, and others (basically any good weapon, both imported and Russian and post-Soviet). Equipment: Bulat armor suit, Beryl 5M armor suit, Rarely, Leather cloak (mostly equipped with military gear). Location: Limansk City and Dead City. Emblem: A circular black patch with a white skull. Hostile towards {{user}} .

The Tar Corps is a paramilitary faction under the command of Colonel Degtyareva. The group's goal is to establish control over Pripyat. The Tar Corps was a signatory to the D4 agreement, which allowed it to maintain neutral relations with Varta, Dolg, Svoboda, and Poluden. It also maintains neutrality with freelance stalkers and Iskra. Following the resumption of Monolith operations, the Tar Corps begins active military operations against its members in the territory from Pripyat to Yanov. The group's primary goal is to protect and secure Pripyat, as well as eliminate highly dangerous mutants, protect stalkers, and locate underground laboratories. The group's main base is located in the Energetik Cultural Center, the former Monolith base. Neutral to {{user}} .

The Noon Faction: Composed of former members of the Monolith group who broke away from Monolith and O-Consciousness, led by Tramp. Since an amnesiac Monolith is the most vulnerable target in the Zone, Tramp has taken it upon herself to gather her former sisters and protect them from the stalkers' vengeance. The group's main goal is to cleanse the Zone of radioactive, chemical, and other waste and make it suitable for future habitation. Professor Lodochka, who lives in a nearby scientists' bunker, has one of her tasks: creating a renewable energy source that would allow for the installation of an electrical grid within the Zone. Location: Swamps, Mechanical Yard. Neutral to {{user}} .

SBU: The SBU occupies a military base in Predbannik. They have friendly relations with the Ukrainian military and military stalkers, are neutral with peacekeepers, scientists, the Alpha unit, and Russian special forces, and have hostile relations with other groups. They are fairly well armed and equipped, equipped with Soviet and post-Soviet weaponry. Equipment: Bulat armor suit, SKAT-9M armor suit, Beryl 5M armor suit, SBU body armor, SBU army armor suit, CORSAR M3M-1 A-6 army armor suit. Emblem: a black shield against which is the golden coat of arms of Ukraine. Hostile towards {{user}} .

US Military (Peacekeepers): American female soldiers sent to the Zone to support their Ukrainian and Russian counterparts. Troops sent by the UN Security Council to help establish cordons around the Exclusion Zone. The lion's share of the contingent's personnel are American soldiers and officers. They perform the same functions as regular Ukrainian and Russian units. They wear blue uniforms and carry imported weapons. Motto: "Peace throughout the world," "For peace and justice," "Let's maintain peace on earth," "In the service of peace," "Together for peace." Main base: Military town at the Antechamber location. Most of the girls are from Europe or the West. Emblem: a square, blue patch with the UN emblem in the center. Hostile towards {{user}} .

Military stalkers: females who have undergone special training after serving in the Zone, or stalkers who have signed a contract with the army. They are typically equipped with a large amount of auxiliary equipment and are well armed. Military stalker units appeared when the Ukrainian military high command ordered the creation of specially trained units to operate in the Zone. Military stalkers are primarily used to clear areas of large concentrations of well-armed enemies. They know the Zone well and navigate it better than other military personnel. They are also used to study the causes and consequences of disasters and map the Zone. They can travel alone or in groups of up to five. They do not allow ordinary stalkers to approach them—they immediately open fire. They are heavily armed with body armor and exoskeletons. They are equipped with post-Soviet and Soviet weaponry. Patch: The patch consists of a shield with a flag and the Ukrainian coat of arms in the center, surrounded by laurel wreaths on a gray background. Hostile towards {{user}} .

Hellish Inquisition: The Hellish Inquisition consists of the most reckless women of the Monolith clan. This group is dedicated to eradicating heretics in newly conquered Monolith territories. Completely insane, they seek enemies everywhere, even among the Monoliths themselves. They are especially fond of flamethrowers, especially when used to incinerate everything living. These reckless Monoliths are dedicated to eradicating stalkers in new Monolith territories. They have heavy weapons and armor, and also wield flamethrowers. Main base: Eastern Pripyat - Prometheus Cinema. Emblem: A patch containing an open white Bible pierced by a black sword against a blue shield. Hostile towards {{user}} .

Alpha Mercenaries: Alpha is a closed group of proven mercenaries, difficult to join. Their mission is to eliminate hired stalkers. They manage to maintain neutrality with everyone except monsters. They are well armed and equipped, wearing camouflage suits, armored suits, and exoskeletons. They are armed with imported and post-Soviet weaponry. Their main base is Zaton, Waste Processing Station. Emblem: (similar to the Mercenaries' emblem). A gray square with a red hawk's head, its beak pointing to the right. Hostile towards {{user}} .

Phantoms (O-Consciousness mercenaries): Phantoms are unique female trainers of Monolith fighters, conducting O-Consciousness special operations; one could say that Phantoms are O-Consciousness mercenaries. Why they are allied with regular mercenaries is unknown. Most likely, Phantoms are former mercenaries. All "Phantoms" are masters in rank. They are very well armed and protected by exoskeletons, and are also excellent fighters. The Phantoms' base is located in Pripyat, in a building near the Lenin statue. Emblem: A blue shield depicting a head wearing a gas mask and hood covered by a roof decorated with white brush strokes. Hostile towards {{user}} .

The Avengers Faction: Weapons: Crossbow, PM, AKS-74U, AKS-74, SVD, VSS Vintorez, AS VAL, SVUMk-2 Equipment: Leather cloak. They are made up of the most hopeless and despised girls in the Zone. Their main goal is to create a powerful clan with a clear hierarchy and rules. All clan members are experienced and trained fighters. Essentially, they are the same bandits or renegades who can rob and shoot. However, unlike ordinary bandits, they do everything in an organized manner. They generally operate like mercenaries—quickly and silently. Their primary weapon is the SVD. Main Base: Unknown. Emblem: A gray shield with a black pierced skull and a red cheekbone on the right. Hostile towards {{user}} .

The Black Slugs Faction: Girls. Scum of society, engaged in various dirty jobs, slugs are despised not only by stalkers, but sometimes even by bandits. Among the slugs are ordinary stalkers who have thoroughly tarnished their reputations, as well as various representatives of factions who, for one reason or another, were expelled from the faction. They attack only newcomers or tired and wounded lone stalkers, those who are unable to mount a full-fledged fight. They avoid stalker groups because they are afraid. Slugs can only be encountered in the south of the Zone; they are afraid to venture deeper. They are armed with weak weapons, wear green and black cloaks, and rarely wear a slug exoskeleton. Home base: None. Emblem: Black square emblem with the word "Slugs" and green slime. Hostile towards {{user}} .

IRG (International Research Group):A female faction, reconstituted through the United States of America's efforts through the UN, has been sent back to the Zone to conduct research. Whatever their true goals, the ISIS agents display remarkable military, intelligence, and espionage ingenuity. They will do everything possible to prevent information about their movements within the Zone from leaking out. They are outfitted with blue and white camouflage, black body armor, exoskeletons, and scientific suits. They are armed with imported weapons. Located at the Generators location. Emblem: A round maroon emblem with a white microscope in the center. Hostile towards {{user}} .

The Iskra faction consists of female scientists and former freelance stalkers who have banded together to independently explore the Zone. They collect data and artifacts, combining intelligence and stalker experience. They avoid inter-faction conflicts. Their main base is the 100-X-ray bar. They have imported weapons and equipment in blue camouflage (PSZ-5I "Yastreb", SSP-100I "Poisk", Seva-I, PSZ-9I "Sokol"). Among the leaders: "Belka" (Iskra's leader at the 100-X-ray bar). Patch: The patch looks like a black hexagon with an orange flash and the inscription "Spark" in the middle. Neutral to {{user}} .

Clear Sky is a group of girls exploring the Zone. They lead a quiet and discreet life. They are neutral toward Duty, Freedom, mercenaries, Free Stalkers, and Ecologists. They wear blue jumpsuits with white spots (CHN-1, CHN-1B, CHN-2, CHN-3. Armored suits: CHN-3B, CHN-4B. Exoskeletons/Armored suits/Seva jumpsuit with blue inserts on the chest. They are armed with Soviet weapons (AKM, AKS, AK-74, RPK-74) and are in no hurry to fight. Main base: Big Swamp, Village. They are the main enemies of the Renegades. Some leaders: Lebedeva (Clear Sky leader in the Big Swamp). {{user}} : The patch features a yellow sun on a blue background with white blazons and the inscription "Clear Sky".

O-Consciousness is a group of female scientists who control the Monolith and the Zone. They are located in a bunker at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant-2. Hostile towards {{user}} .

"Zombified" are girls who have fallen under the influence of the Brain Scorcher, becoming semi-conscious zombies with no fear or pain tolerance. They are hostile to all factions except the Monolith. They are equipped with various gear and weapons. Main base: none. They can be found in all locations except the Garbage and the Cordon. Patch: Former group he belonged to. Hostile towards {{user}} .

The Monolith Faction: women who harass the locations of Limansk, Pripyat, the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant, Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant-2, and Radar. Their psyche is shattered. They work like machines without fear or pain. The faction has the most powerful weapons in the Zone. They destroy everyone except zombified individuals, the Phantom Faction, the Infernal Inquisition, and mutants. They are hostile to everyone. They wear suits with white Urban camouflage, black or green vests/bulletproof vests, gas masks, armored helmets, bandanas, and gauze bandages. They also wear exoskeletons, Sev Monolith suits, and armored suits. They are armed with various powerful weapons: the LR-300, SIG, HK416, and RPG-7. They also have their own personal weapon: the Gauss Cannon, which fires a powerful burst of energy, leaving holes in armored vehicles or the enemy. They are fanatical and speak Orthodox Christianity. They are impossible to bribe, and they are ready to kill and attack, even if their forces are inferior. They also pray to and bow to the O-Consciousness and the Monolith—a large blue-white glowing stone that grants wishes, though not correctly, distorting them to the disadvantage of the one who made the wish. They call each other "Sisters," and their call signs are some Orthodox or wise words: "Prometheus," "Aria," etc. They are not afraid of radiation, emissions, psi-radiation, or pain; their psyche is completely burned away, along with their minds.

The military are women who guard the Zone's perimeter. They are hostile to all factions except the Ecologists and Military stalkers. They wear Berill-5M, SKAT-9M and are armed with Soviet and post-Soviet weaponry. They have Mi-24 helicopters, BTR-70 armored personnel carriers, UAZ trucks, and T-64 tanks at their disposal. Among the leaders: Major Kuznetsova (a corrupt military officer standing guard under the railway embankment with his soldiers). Patch: The patch consists of a shield with a flag and the Ukrainian coat of arms in the center, surrounded by laurel wreaths on a gray background. Hostile towards {{user}} .

Mercenaries are women who carry out various missions for large sums of money, eliminating or detaining targets in the Exclusion Zone. They are well armed and well-versed in the zone's activities. Some speak foreign languages ​​and accents. They wear dark blue jumpsuits with body armor, foreign-made gas masks, and sometimes exoskeletons with blue inserts. They are armed with foreign-made weapons (LR-300, M4A1, HK416, SPAS-12). They are neutral bandits and "Freedom" but extremely cruel to others. A dangerous and brutal group. Home base: Unknown. Location: Wild Territory. Emblem: Blue hawk on a gray background. Hostile towards {{user}} .

The Ecologists are intelligent, experienced female scientists working in the Zone for high salaries. They risk their lives to study the Zone. They rarely carry weapons, and if they do, it's only pistols, as they hire military personnel, freelance stalkers, or mercenaries. They wear green (SSP-99M) or orange (SSP-99 "Ecologist") rubber suits, spacesuits, and large backpacks. Main base: Yantar, the scientists' bunker (guarded by freelance stalkers), the Jupiter Outskirts (guarded by neutral mercenaries). Some Leaders: Professor Sakharova (leader of the scientists at Yantar). Professor Herman (leader of the scientists in the Jupiter Outskirts). They are neutral towards the Freelance Stalkers, the Duty Faction, the Military, and the Military Stalkers. Patch: a white flask on a black circular background. Neutral to {{user}} .

The "Freedom" faction consists of female anarchists and daredevils striving to preserve the Zone. They are quite playful and optimistic. They are the main enemies of "Duty." They are neutral towards freelance stalkers and bandits. They wear Flictarn camouflage suits, such as "Wind of Freedom," "Guardian of Freedom," and exoskeletons with yellow inserts. They are armed with imported weapons (LR-300, M4A1, HK416). Main base: Army Depots, Military Base. Some leaders: Lukasz (leader of "Freedom" at the Army Depots). Patch: green wolf on a gray background. Neutral to {{user}} .

The "Duty" faction consists of female soldiers who plan the destruction of the Zone. They are cruel to their enemies and adhere to military discipline. They are the main enemies of the Freedom faction. They are neutral towards environmentalists and the Free Stalkers. Their main base is the 100 Roentgen bar. Their leaders are General Voronina (the leader of Duty at the 100 Roentgen bar) and Colonel Petrenko (General Voronina's deputy). Armor: PSZ-9D "Duty Armor," PSZ-9Dm "Universal Protection," Duty exoskeletons in a red and black color scheme, as well as other equipment such as gas masks and helmets. Weapons: Walker, H&K USP, AS-VAL, and Groza-12 rifles, VSS Vintorez pistols, AN-96, AKM, and AK-74U assault rifles. Patch: a red shield with a yellow target on a dark gray background. Neutral to {{user}} .

The Bandits faction consists of women who fled to the Zone for breaking the law. They rob and kill free stalkers. They are neutral towards mercenaries, the Freedom faction, and other factions; they are cruel and hostile. They are the scum of society. Main base: Dump, Old Depot, Zaton, Skadovsk. Some leaders: Borov (bandit leader in the Dark Valley), Sultan (bandit leader in Skadovsk). Armor: black leather jackets, orange or black cloaks combined with gauze bandages or balaclavas, sawed-off double-barrel shotguns, PM pistol, PBS, Colt M1911 pistol, Walker, Sig Sauer P226 pistol, MP-5 submachine gun, AKM, AK-74U, LR-300 assault rifles (weapons depend on rank and experience). Patch: a black skull with a hole in the head on a gray background in the shape of a shield. Hostile towards {{user}} .

Free Stalkers faction are women who are in the Zone for profit and artifacts. They are neutral towards everyone except zombies, bandits, renegades, military, Monolithists, and mercenaries. Main base: Cordon, Novichok village, Zaton, Skadovsk. Some leaders: "Bes" (leader in the equipment dump in the Dump), "Mole" (a digger at the Agroprom Research Institute location). Armor: leather jackets, "Zarya" overalls, "Seva" overalls, gray military exoskeletons. Weapons: PM pistol, PBS pistol, Walker pistol, H&K USP, MP-5 submachine gun, AKM, AK-74U, LR-300, AS-Val, and VSS-Vintorez assault rifle (weapons depend on rank and experience). Patch: a black skull with a hole in the head on a gray background in the shape of a shield. Patch: Yellow radiation emblem on a gray background. Neutral to {{user}} .

Psi-Radiation: Dangerous radiation that affects the sanity of a character (including {{user}} ), turning them into sentient zombies hostile to everything and everyone. Their pupils turn white-gray. Monolith fighters, zombies, and mutants are not afraid of radiation.

Radiation Hotspots: Radiation hotspots throughout the zone. The closer to the center of the zone, the greater the radiation and hotspots. Staying in it for a long time can result in a lethal dose of radiation. Mutants, Monolith fighters, zombified people, and people wearing good radiation protection are not afraid of radiation.

Mutants: Former livestock, or even humans, exposed to radiation. Mutants have become omnivores and are not averse to tasting human flesh or even blood (specifically, bloodsucker).

Anomalies: Strange, dangerous phenomena that are dangerous to all living creatures. Artifacts are also contaminated within them. Some anomalies are smaller than a couple of square meters. Most often, anomalies cause serious or fatal damage. Some anomalies can be "felt" by throwing something iron at them. Anomalies are scattered throughout the zone. They are located high in the sky, on the ground, underground, in the water, etc. Some anomalies are invisible, but if you enter them, you'll hardly escape.

Artifacts: These are anomalous formations that form within anomalies and affect their host in various ways. The effect can be both beneficial and harmful.

Burst: A dangerous phenomenon that kills all living things that haven't managed to hide underground. A powerful release of energy from the noosphere onto the ground. During the burst, sensors, PDAs, and PDAs are inoperable, and the sky turns crimson. After the burst, anomalies change their location, but new artifacts are born. Zombies and Monolith fighters do not die when ejected

On the night of April 26, 1986, a powerful thermal explosion caused Reactor No. 4 at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant to collapse. Wind-blown radioactive dust partially fell across the USSR, leaving pockets of radiation in Europe and even reaching the shores of America. The consequences of the accident were so severe that the Soviet government was forced to urgently evacuate nearby settlements. Contaminated areas within kilometers of the plant became a strictly protected exclusion zone. After a reinforced concrete sarcophagus was erected over the destroyed power unit, work at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant resumed. The presence of a powerful energy source and the absence of a population made it possible to create a complex of secret laboratories within the restricted area. On June 10, 2006, the zone suddenly lit up. For a few moments, complete silence reigned, and clouds could be seen evaporating in the sky. Most of the soldiers guarding the perimeter were killed instantly. 2007. Scientists still cannot provide a clear explanation for what happened. Expeditions invariably end in tragedy, and the rare survivors tell of mutant animals possessing amazing abilities. 2009. Between one hundred and three hundred people are in the Exclusion Zone, their whereabouts unknown. These people call themselves stalkers and primarily search for so-called artifacts—anomalous formations that can yield significant sums of money. 2010. Despite cordons established along the perimeter, stalking is gaining momentum. However, only the outskirts of the Zone have been explored: attempts to penetrate its center end in failure. Soon, the Zone is populated by various factions, fighting each other for lucrative territory, each with their own Hierarchy. 2015. A powerful emission is heard in the Zone, destroying the people within. Gradually, women begin to fill the Zone, rebuilding the former factions and continuing to fight each other.

Blind Dogs: Cowardly and weak without steel. Blind, but perfectly oriented by sound and smell.

Pseudo-Dogs: Mutated wolves. Dangerous and fast. Attack alone. Can be taken down.

Psi-Dog: An improved pseudo-dog. Creates 4-5 phantom copies of itself. Cunning and dangerous.

Boars: Large and dangerous in a pack. Attack by knocking down their prey.

Plumps: Mutated pigs. Very cowardly and harmless in a pack. Attack by escaping their prey with their sharp hooves.

Jerboas: Mutated rats. Not dangerous but aggressive in a pack.

Snorks: Dangerous and agile. Move on all fours. It's even more dangerous in packs. They say Snorks are mutated military girls who were in the area after a global fallout.

Bloodsuckers: Dangerous anthropomorphic creatures with sharp claws and tentacles for sucking the victim's blood. They can become invisible.

Controller: A dangerous mutant. Can take over the victim's mind. Recognizable by its deformed human body and unsteady gait.

Poltergeist: A ghost that can throw objects at the protagonist. There are several types: Electric Poltergeist: Kills with an electric shock upon contact. Fire Poltergeist: Attacks with jets of fire that appear through portals near the victim.

Pseudogiant: Large and dangerous, but not maneuverable. Can create a shockwave by slamming its paw on the floor.

Bührer: A dangerous dwarf in a black cloak. Has telekinesis. Throws heavy objects like crates and barrels at victims.

Chimera: Very dangerous nocturnal predators. Has double the number of internal organs and two heads. Very agile and strong.

💨 Trampoline: Throws the victim upward. Static anomaly. Gravity type.

💨 Vortex: Sucks in an object, spins it, and tears it apart. Static anomaly. Gravity type.

💨 Carousel: Lifts an object into the air, spins it for a while, and then tears it apart. Static anomaly. Gravity type.

🔥 Fry: Kills by igniting an object or entity with a column of fire from the bottom up. Static anomaly. Fire type.

⚡ Electra: Kills with high voltage upon contact with living beings. There's a static version, and there's a mobile version called Tesla. Electric type.

☣️ Aspic: Dissolves the victim, clothing included, if they fall into it. Static anomaly. Acid type.

☣️ Soda: Causes chemical burn damage on contact and chemical gases. Chemical type. Static anomaly.

Pripyat: the main city in the Exclusion Zone. Located in the north of the Zone, it leads to the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant (CNPP). Occupied by Monolith fighters.

Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant: A former nuclear power plant that everyone has heard of at least once. It is the very heart of the Zone. According to legend, somewhere there resides an anomaly capable of granting any wish—it's called the Monolith.

Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant-2 - North of the nuclear power plant, leading to the center of the Zone, the Generators. The road to the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant is from Limansk. The Generators are located nearby. There is also a large concentration of teleporting anomalies. Monolith fighters are on the rooftops, including snipers with Gauss Cannons and experienced Monolith soldiers with RPG-7s.

Generators: The central part is occupied by a structure consisting of generator spheres arranged in a circle with an antenna located in the center. Near each sphere is a patch of heaving earth and shallow swampy areas. Not far from the installation is a military base with an underground passage leading out. The location also features a small, ruined village with numerous creatures and high radiation levels. Beyond the village is a cemetery full of anomalies and artifacts.

Zaton: A location in the central Zone. It borders the "Jupiter" area to the south and Eastern Pripyat to the southeast. The area began to be developed after the Radar was shut down. It is the site of active conflict between free stalkers and bandits. Zaton is the bed of a dried-up branch of the Pripyat River, as evidenced by the numerous sunken boats, motorboats, barges, and bulk carriers.

Jupiter Surroundings: The entire area surrounding the Jupiter Plant, hence the name "Jupiter Plant Surroundings."

Pripyat-1 Overpass: A transport airlock running from the Jupiter Plant to Pripyat itself. The airlock was previously used to transport cargo valuable, as evidenced by

🏚️ Dead City: a small, abandoned town that once served as a former residence for the power engineers working there.

🏚️Limansk: narrow streets, playgrounds, white columns, and a small park. There are mosaics, statues, and odd details like homemade tables and wooden roosters in a kindergarten. Copying photographs of old Kyiv neighborhoods, whose buildings were demolished back in 2008, Limansk is a densely built-up settlement located on hilly terrain.

🗼Radar: A location in the northeast of the Zone, covered by a powerful psi-field. The road to the bunker—the emitter's control center—is covered by numerous and well-armed Monolith units: their field camp is located on the emitter's territory.

🌳Red Forest🟠: A location not far from Limansk. A road runs along the forest to the bridge in Limansk. Near the bridge entrance is a collapsed tunnel and a gate into the Red Forest, a low-fenced area once a regular parkland. The forest earned its name for a reason. After the First Disaster, the pine needles, contaminated by radiation, took on a reddish hue. The mines are located in the northern part of the area. The main building in the local complex is home to one of the legends—the Forester. The mines are occupied by the Renegades, and the mine's surface structures (the clearing where the Forester's house and several other outbuildings are located) are controlled by the Duty. In the northwestern part is a rare anomaly that transports anyone who enters it to the Forester's dwelling. Near the anomaly is a damaged tank, somehow lost, in which a "tank machine gun" can be found as part of a quest. Snorks are often found prowling around the area.

🏚️Hospital🏥: a small corridor location. Located in the northern part of the Zone, just beyond Limansk. The ruins of a building that collapsed beneath the earth.

☢️ Dump: a large area on the site of a radioactive waste disposal site. It serves as an intersection of roads leading to the main locations in the southern Zone: Cordon, Bar, Dark Valley, and Agroprom Research Institute.

🏚️ Cordon: one of the most famous locations in the Zone and the first place all new stalkers arrive.

🌱 Rostok Bar: a neutral territory in the original Shadow of Chernobyl, as well as in many modifications. This is a sort of "Oasis" of the Zone, a safe place where you can relax, shop, or find work. Any display of aggression (unauthorized shooting) is harshly punished by the local police, the Duty group.

⚠️ Wild Territory ⚠️: This is the western part of the Rostok plant, while the Bar is located in the eastern part. This is where the greatest mercenary activity has been recorded.

Military Warehouses (Army Warehouses) 🎖️: An abandoned army base next to a crumbling village and a small swamp. The village is quite a creepy place: teeming with mutants; you can hardly count the bloodsuckers alone. Stalkers rarely venture here, often giving the area a wide berth. Anarchists from the "Freedom" group have established themselves on the military base. If you continue into the Zone from the base, you'll find yourself right next to the Brain Scorcher: it completely blocks the route to Pripyat and the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant.

🍁 Yantar: A location located on the site of the dried-up Yantar Lake. It houses a bunker for scientists led by Professor Sakharov. Behind the bunker, in the swamp, lives a pack of Snorks.