The Slammer
The Slammer started out many years ago as a small speed-metal/punk rock club. Over the years, the constant standing-room-only crowds generated so much income that The Slammer expanded to cover the entire south and east sides of the block were it was located. In the 2020s, the bar and arena was owned by Suds Joliet, a former Booster and Rocker. The venue was favored by Boostergangs, Posers, Chromers, 'dorphers and the occasional Solo, in addition to any other brave souls who loved hardcore punk rock.
During the 2020s, the Slammer was situated in Night City's Upper Eastside sector of downtown. In the Time of the Red, the ganger bar was relocated to the Combat Zone by the southside docks, and continued to be used by boostergangs from all over the city's various Combat Zones to settle their disputes with firepower and rippers.
Although many people come here to drink or meet with prospective contacts, the main attraction of this bar is the Arena, and thankfully so. Were it not for the vicarious pleasure offered by the Arena, there would be constant brawls in the club. The interior of The Slammer is close, due to both the large number of small tables, and the number of patrons. It is a miracle if you can walk to the bar without bumping half a dozen people and getting in the same number of shouting matches or brief scuffles. Pickpockets are common there, though novices don't last long. The structure on the east side of the block is called the Arena, and was built out of several layers of cinder blocks. It is used to settle disputes between gangs (free of charge, but there is a waiting list). These battles usually take place between two or three of a gang's best fighters, but wars of up to ten or fifteen people on a side are known to happen. Under an unwritten code of the street, a gang who accepted a challenge must abide by the "decision" rendered by the outcome of the battle. Between the arena and the club proper are the betting booths (run by the club) and a medical center, which in the 2020s was staffed by a renegade cybersurgeon known as Vaso. There are also glass walkways above the arena where those who can afford the ticket price can also stand and watch the battles below. Those of a rougher edge often engage in intercourse while watching a battle.
Although many people come here to drink or meet with prospective contacts, the main attraction of this bar is the Arena, and thankfully so. Were it not for the vicarious pleasure offered by the Arena, there would be constant brawls in the club. The interior of The Slammer is close, due to both the large number of small tables, and the number of patrons. It is a miracle if you can walk to the bar without bumping half a dozen people and getting in the same number of shouting matches or brief scuffles. Pickpockets are common there, though novices don't last long. The structure on the east side of the block is called the Arena, and was built out of several layers of cinder blocks. It is used to settle disputes between gangs (free of charge, but there is a waiting list). These battles usually take place between two or three of a gang's best fighters, but wars of up to ten or fifteen people on a side are known to happen. Under an unwritten code of the street, a gang who accepted a challenge must abide by the "decision" rendered by the outcome of the battle. Between the arena and the club proper are the betting booths (run by the club) and a medical center, which in the 2020s was staffed by a renegade cybersurgeon known as Vaso. There are also glass walkways above the arena where those who can afford the ticket price can also stand and watch the battles below. Those of a rougher edge often engage in intercourse while watching a battle.
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