An exquisite structure situated in the center of a moderately-sized island off of the coast of Netopia, this is the site of the first tournament hosted by RockSteady Technology International! A test of mettle and wit for Operator and Navi rages on inside, the entire world's eyes on them whether from the safety of their own homes or in the large building itself.

Remember folks, Operator interaction is encouraged just as much as Navi interaction. This isn't just a 'beat everyone else up' competition, have fun and make some friends... or enemies. Your choice.

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ACDC Town is a simple, but very popular suburban town. It's also home to Higsby's Battle Chip shop and the DenTown academy school. Its park has a squirrel statue which is a popular gathering spot and the town has many residential areas.

SciLab is a huge complex that employs many of the top level scientists in Electopia and is equipped with the latest in cutting edge technology. Many technological advancements the world knows were spawned there, like the NetNavis and PETs. There are, however, some projects which ended up becoming dangerous, such as Alpha and Bass. It is also home to the mother computer for Electopia. The complex has been attacked many times in attempts to sabotage the Net and steal technology. Since the Alpha Incident, it has been working independently of the government as its own privatized company.

A massive complex, this is the bastion of the Official Net Battlers. Everything from their navi training facilities to the testing center for new applicants are located here. The security is top notch, and in the case of an attack, the entire facility can be locked down to prevent entry... Or escape.

Having been more or less abandoned for years, Oran Island was perhaps one of the least-touched parts of the world by the Alpha Incident, only having one real connection to the Net that could be affected. Heavily mined for years prior, Oran Island is visited by the rare person on occasion as vacation, ordinarily. Half of the island is comprised of the old mining ways above and underground that were built on it in the past, and the rest of it is beach. They say the fishing's pretty good here...

More or less the cultural hub of Electopia, End City is built upon the foundation of the country's ancient history, a tribute to its mystical culture of long ago. Much of the city looks ancient but is in reality rather new, various methods being employed to 'age' the location's architecture so as to look authentic. The one thing that has always been in End City ever since the beginning, however, is the towering Gargoyle Castle, named as such for the many gargoyle statues looking out on the city on the castle's roof. Inside is a collection of ancient Electopian history, replete with ancient armor and weapons, cultural decorations, and the like. Additionally, Gargoyle Castle has been upgraded over the years, acting as the computer security of End City's internet.

A popular tourist spot in Electopia, Yoka isn't a particularly large town but it is quite popular for its zoo and the famous Yoka Inn, which houses their legendary hot springs. The air is pure, serving as a good place of relaxation for all who come to it to let go of their troubles for a time. At one time, the Undernet's servers were housed somewhere here in Yoka... but of course, they say that isn't the case anymore.

Capital city of Electopia, Elec City is, in comparison to much of the rest of the country, quite modern, and filled with things to make its namesake: electronics. From common household appliances to computers, the newest PETs, Battle Chips; you name it, it's here. An old purple tower looks over the rest of the city, run down but still standing strong. With a large speaker built into it, the tower is occasionally used for city-wide announcements. Off to the side is Beach Street... which perhaps isn't so much of a street as it is almost a small town in itself, famous for its Seaside Hospital and being the home of the DNN production studios, one of the most popular TV networks in Electopia.

Not even a city, Cyber City is the most oddly-named place in Electopia. Instead, it actually is made of four different cities to the north, south, east and west. Each of them are famous for various reasons and have their own fields of study that they focus on. Though it holds itself to a high standard of progress, after the Alpha Incident, Cyber City collapsed into a state of complete chaos, perhaps taking it worse than most of the world. While its education is sound, as a place to live Cyber City has become a lot less desirable to be.

Yumland is a highly religious country, with many ruins that hold historical significance to the country. It suffered very little from the Alpha Incident since many systems are run independently of the net, and because the country itself was not very technologically advanced.

The Country's bustling capital. Tall buildings and criss-crossing roads make this place a maze for anyone who isn't familiar with the area.

The Headquarters of the Guardian Knights. Here, they gather and plan the various ways to protect the net, and coordinate with their working members across the 'net.

An old Coliseum that has been modernized with the latest technology. This landmark is constantly used as the battle grounds for tournaments worldwide.

An entire city made of one big slum. A constant breeding ground for criminals and thugs alike. Unless you got a tazer or a solid pair, don't go here. This is often where illegal items and some very sketchy people can be found.

This is one of the nation's most famous cities. Cram-packed with business, art, culture, and so much more, NewGen City lives up to its name in the fact that if there's some new trend out there, NewGen was the source of it. Many fashionistas travel across the globe to come here and buy the best clothes money could buy. It's also known for its vibrant club scene, some which cater to very specific tastes.

Often joked as a rather dreary place to be, Kingland is often anything but that... except in the winter and fall seasons, but hey. The air of Kingland is a bit more of a stoic one than most countries, its history showing that it has kept this stoic, almost regal tradition befitting its name since its beginning. Filled with historic landmarks of beautifully carved stone and modern structures which seek to emulate it, Kingland is more of a place to be if you enjoy history... or politics. They definitely like that stuff here.

Ordinarily a legendarily-neutral nation, Creamland was most famous in the past for its firewall that it had constructed in the Net. Following the Alpha Incident, the damage was such that even now they are still reconstructing it to restore the firewall to be capable of the level of protection that it once had. The people of Creamland are very polite and hospitable, and also superb NetBattlers. Don't underestimate them just because they like things to be organized and aesthetically appealing!

The capital city of Nation Z. Unless you've been living here for a loooong time, you might feel a bit uncomfortable with the atmosphere. Some regard it as eerie, stoic, almost with a sense of foreboding. The thought that you might be under watch at any time weighs heavily on most, perhaps even the residents of the city. Some have grown accustomed to it, but most have not.

A large amount of Nation Z's land is actually not filled with large cities, the nation instead opting for several, more massive ones. Nation Z's countryside is a bit more cheery, though quite often the sun doesn't seem to shine on it. When it does, people run right outside and spend as much time in the sun as they can.

As do the other two Triumvirate security forces, the Pantheon has their own building to call headquarters. Perhaps the most under-surveillance building in the nation, if not some parts of the world, the Pantheon is very serious about security. If you're in here for a reason they don't deem acceptable, you might want to run if you don't want to get arrested... Or worse.

The cultural capital of Nation Z, DeResden is where all the smart folk come to for study. Filled with places of learning, most people living in the city are students - there are now more students living in DeResden than non-student residents. Go figure. The schools are rather large despite how important they may or may not be in comparison to others, and much time is spent maintaining their appearances.

A large, elevator-like structure that leads out of the Earth's atmosphere, away from Earth's gravitational pull. What else does it do other than that? You decide. Why does it exist?

Because science.

Perhaps one of the toughest nations in the world, and certainly one of the toughest nations in the world to live in, thanks to its climate, Sharo is well-renowned for its military power and the prowess of its NetBattlers. After the global disarmament, however, it didn't really have much military power to speak of anymore. So now it's just known for its NetBattlers, not to mention the scientific advancements that the country has made over the years.

An incredibly large country, NetFrica takes the award of most sparsely-populated nation on the planet. There aren't really cities except for a few exceptions - most people cling to the old ways of making many small settlements instead. Much of NetFrica is covered by unsettled plains or jungle, but the people are friendly and know how to live in this hot, sometimes-dry country.

The go-to company for all of your BattleChip needs! Directly connected to the various distributors and merchants around the world, you need to but press a few buttons to have the BattleChip data of your choice sent right to you! ExchangeNet has also been kind enough to allow people from around the world to exchange information about various tips and topics, and talk about the latest happenings and rumors!

The Net areas for ACDC Town. Despite the town's average size, its Net areas would be far larger. Not much of mention here, but it's pretty peaceful most of the time.

Connected to the many computer systems in SciLab are of course its Net areas. Used for transfer of many important scientific projects, the 'streets' are still a bit bare compared to how things used to be.

The Officials have their own Net servers now, the security in general being just as top of the line as its Real World counterpart. As such, often times they don't like you just walking in...

Despite being an abandoned island, Oran Island has a rather large Net area for itself. It was rather popular during the days before the Alpha Incident, and as such has become popular once more.

It's an Internet area that looks all Japanese-y and ancient and stuff. And it has a big castle in the middle of it. Oh and it's also big and complicated! So awesome, this totally isn't like half of the other areas out there.

Modest and subdued rather like its Real World counterpart, the Yoka Internet is much like a place of relaxation, in a way, for Navis. The program that controlled the Yoka Inn hot springs before the Alpha Incident has been remade, sitting near the center of the area. Navis still hold endurance contests, seeing who can bear its heat the longest.

Bustling and modern, the Elec Internet mirrors the Real World in which it is based. Nothing really of importance here, except every merchant from freaking everywhere comes here to peddle their wares, it seems.

The largest portion of Cyber City's internet areas, Central Internet stays true to its name as it is connected to all other parts of Cyber City's Net - even a few other Net areas are connected to it. The largest part of Central Internet has an enormous gaping hole in the ground - ominous, but all Navis are kept away from it by Officials on watch. Nobody will say why.

True to its name, Seaside Internet reminds Navis passing through it as if they were spending a day on the beach, the smell of salty sea air prevalent to those Navis with a sense of smell. Many winding pathways make this area a bit fun to explore. At the edge sits a great fountain eternally pouring water which is rumored to have special properties when drank by Navis...

Green Internet is well... really green. Like, REALLY green. Humans have even taken the time to program cyber trees all along the road, adding to the area's beauty. At Christmas time, many Navis flock to Green Internet where ornaments and lights are hung upon them and the enormous tree in the center.

Much like its Real World counterpart, Sky Internet appears to most Navis as suspended high in the air as they walk along, even able to see clouds float by them. It can be a bit confusing to navigate, but the Cyber Cafe makes most Navis willing to bear it.

Peaceful and quiet, Yumland Internet is where Navis come to for a bit of rest. Well, not much anymore. Now there's just a bunch of Buddhas lining the roads, staring you down. Creepy.

The Net portion of Heaven's City. Yeah. Nothing really special here.

The Net headquarters area of the Guardian Knights. Much like the ONB's internet, they don't really like it too much when you poke around...

Perhaps the only special thing about this section of the Net is that it's used all of the time for NetBattles. On occasion it is used for tournaments, but as of late that hasn't been happening.

Dark and seedy, the Underground Internet is the slums of the Net. Watch out, you just might get jumped. In fact, you probably will.

A lively, bustling corner of the net, filled with business and culture. A fitting parallel to this Net area's Real World counterpart. Still, NewGen Internet is still growing from after the Alpha Incident...

Filled with ancient-looking statues of Navis past who did their duty well, Kingland Internet is admittedly not too special otherwise. But it's the mood that counts.

The site of a in-reconstruction firewall, Creamland Internet is renowned for both its defense force and its firewall. A firewall that, unfortunately, was destroyed in the Alpha Incident. Hence, being reconstructed.

Perhaps as stuffy and foreboding as its Real World counterpart, Perlin is rather heavily watched by unseen forces. Best tread your steps carefully if you don't want to rub the wrong people the wrong way...

Wait, really? Bare land has its own Net areas? Go figure. Apparently it's more computerized than meets the eye.

The Internet framework of the Pantheon headquarters, if you can manage to get in here... well, hopefully you're good at running or defending yourself, because chances are you won't survive for too long otherwise. The Pantheon doesn't like when people poke around where they're not supposed to...

This little corner of the Internet tends to be populated with the Navis of pretentious students, usually art students. They're not too pleasant to talk to, unless you're one yourself or you happen to run into someone who's actually pleasant. Not really too often does that happen, though.

... Really? An elevator gets its own Internet? What is this world coming to?

Even Navis can feel the unparalleled cold of Sharo, and its Net climate reflects such. Almost completely covered in ice, most Navis have a bit of a hard time trying to deal with such terrain.

Hot as all hell just like the country, plenty of lava terrain calls this place home. Much like NetFrica, its internet is wide-stretching, with plenty of variation throughout. Every year, Navis gather in the center to have a contest to see who can find the avatar of their water god, which is launched into the air, landing in a random part of the Internet.