Eden City features in Grand Theft Auto: Gangland. |
Eden City (Maori: Taonganui), renowned as the City of Sirens and now notorious as "Gangland," sprawls magnificently at the tip of the North Island of New Zealand. This metropolis weaves an intricate tapestry of global cultural diversity, graced with iconic landmarks and an unparalleled legacy of innovation. Initially poised to become the next Liberty City with its burgeoning technology, inventive spirit, melting pot of cultures, and robust economic vigor, it has now transformed into a sprawling battlefield where rival gangs and law enforcement wage their battles, with the innocent population caught in the midst of this chaos.
In the wake of Eden City's rise to prominence, particularly in 2017 under the leadership of then Prime Minister Katey Laurell, the city was poised to take its place as the nation's new capital, drawing over 3 million residents and international immigrants from the country's total population of 7 million. This transition symbolized a grand vision for the city's future, which was tragically diverted by the influx of criminal gangs seeking to establish a new dominion.
In its current state, Eden City stands not only as an urban hub of remarkable vitality but also as a stark embodiment of the complex struggle between law enforcement and an array of global criminal factions. The city's vibrant population, once the heartbeat of aspiration and innovation, now finds itself navigating a dangerous reality where crime lurks around every corner. The once-thriving metropolis has become a battleground where the forces of order and chaos clash, shaping an unforeseen chapter in the country's cultural fabric.
History
Early history
The Eden isthmus, first settled by Māori around 1350, was known as Taonganui, or the "place of many treasures." Its rich, fertile land, natural defenses, and abundant seafood made it a prized location. Volcanic peaks dotted the landscape, hosting fortified villages that became the sites of fierce battles between various Māori tribes vying for control. By the early 1700s, the confederation of tribes known as Te Tuatoru—including Ngā Tu, Ngā Oho, and Ngā Mataara—rose to prominence, becoming the dominant force on the Eden isthmus and shaping its legacy as a land of both beauty and fierce competition.
Modern history
2017
Eden City's derogatory reputation as "Gangland" stems from its tumultuous history of violent gang warfare which was escalated when the borders of New Zealand were opened to any and all. The city's streets and alleyways have borne witness to fierce territorial battles as various street gangs from across the world have converged on this urban arena, vying for control and power. These gangs, each with their distinct identities, origins, and criminal pursuits, have transformed Eden City into a battleground for dominance, debauchery, and survival.
Starting in 2017, after the then liberal Prime Minister Katey Laurell opened the country's borders with open arms, various criminal organizations seized the chance to set up operations in Eden City. Vying to be the first, and establish not only a enterprise but to take over a city and even an entire country to call their own, New Zealand's population skyrocketed from 5 million to 7 million in 3 years. From the Yakuza of Japan, who brought their disciplined criminal expertise, to the biker gangs of the USA such as the Angels of Death NZL, who imported their rebellious spirit, to the violent cartels of Latin America, such as the Cresta Cartel with their drugs and ruthlessness, these are only a few of the many global factions who have joined the local underworld's power struggle.
Geography
Regions
Demographics
According to the 2023 national census, Eden City had a population of 3,602,275. The real figure, however, was estimated to be approximately 4 millions.
Regions | Population |
---|---|
Eden City Metropolitan Area | 3,602,275 |
Central Eden | 766,308 |
East Eden | 798,867 |
North Eden | 463,287 |
South Eden | 915,372 |
West Eden | 658,441 |
Ethnicity
Eden City was predominantly European prior to the open border policy. In 2013 census, they made up of 55% of total population. However, in an updated census a decade later, the number had dwindled to roughly 39%.
Ethnicity | Number | Percentage | Dominant areas |
---|---|---|---|
European | 1,426,501 | 39.6% | City-wide |
New Zealand European | 32.1% | City-wide | |
British and Irish | 2.5% | West Eden | |
Eastern European[1] | 2.1% | East Eden | |
American and Canadian | 1.3% | West Eden | |
Asian | 1,001,432 | 27.8% | City-wide |
Chinese | 273,773 | 7.6% | Central (Chinatown), East |
Indian | 212,534 | 5.9% | |
Japanese | 190,921 | 5.3% | Central, East |
Southeast Asian[2] | 162,102 | 4.5% | |
Korean | 79,250 | 2.2% | Central, East |
Other Asian | 83,752 | 2.3% | City-wide |
Māori | 410,659 | 11.4% | City-wide |
Pacific peoples | 371,034 | 10,3% | City-wide |
Samoan | 5,6% | ||
Latin America | 255,761 | 7.1% | East, South |
Other | 136,888 | 3.8% | City-wide |
Trivia
- Eden City is based on Auckland, New Zealand.
- The motto "City of Sirens" is a parody of Auckland's "City of Sails" motto.