There has always been an enmity between the western mega-cities and the Sov Block. Most of the time this mutual distrust has merely simmered, but in some instances the cold war has boiled over, leading to catastrophic exchanges and horrifying violence. Mega-City One has suffered these exchanges many times, with Sov attacks ranging from nuclear…
Covering the entire east coast of America, Mega-City One needs an exhaustive road system. A labyrinth of zoomtubes, meg-ways and zipstrips, this arterial network connects every citi-block, mall and plaza in the sprawling metropolis. By extension this allows citizens—and perps—access to every nook and cranny of the mega-city. The Justice Department, therefore, needs a vehicle…
We’re looking at Judge Grice, a formerly influential Judge vehemently opposed to a restoration of democracy in Mega-City One, earning the ire of Dredd. Vote ‘No’ to Democracy! Mega-City One’s pro-democracy activists had, by the year 2113, gained enough momentum to pose a dilemma to the Judges of Mega-City One. The movement demanded a referendum on…
We’re taking tentative steps into the Cursed Earth lest we set upon by Raiders, and meeting one of its most infamous crims, Mean Machine Angel. Hit and Run: Mutant Sky Raiders Plunder Mega-City One The pressure of a burgeoning population saw the mid-21st century United States of America create two mammoth cities along the east…
Take a peek into the wretched depths of the megalopolis. We’re looking at the crazed and sometimes bored individuals who stir up violence in MC-1. The Block Gangs of Mega-City One Unemployment levels in Mega-City One stand at approximately 98%, making it virtually impossible for the average citizen to secure a job. This makes the…
The Justice Department is sometimes not enough to stave off criminals, mutants and otherworldly invaders. Enter the Citi-Def, armed and dangerous! The Judges of Mega-City One’s Justice Department are not only the city’s de-facto rulers and guardians, but they also serve as its armed forces. Conflagrations such as the Apocalypse War, Judgment Day and many…
The legendary, but somewhat unconventional Psi-Judge of Justice Department, Cassandra Anderson, ensures the safety of MC-1. Cassandra Anderson is, after Dredd himself, perhaps the most storied of Mega-City One’s Judges. Born with the powers of telepathy and precognition, she is one of the special individuals recruited by Justice Department’s Psi-Division. As the name would suggest,…
The time-bending Johnny Alpha has made many excursions into the past to MC-1, putting him squarely in the sights of Judge Dredd. A mutant from Earth’s late 22nd century, Johnny Alpha is just one of many bounty hunters known as Search / Destroy agents. These S/D agents are empowered to travel throughout the galaxy in…
The citizenry of Mega-City One are used to being under the boot of the Judges, but few have looked upon Judge Death and lived to tell the tale. The citizens of Mega-City One are all too familiar with stringent laws and the Judges who enforce them, but one Judge, in particular, has proven to be…
We’re delving back into Mega-City One with a look at the personnel and equipment of the Justice Department. Enter the judges! Across the Earth of the 22nd century, the planet’s population is concentrated in a small number of Mega-Cities. Each of these mammoth conurbations covers hundreds of square kilometres, their ever-growing populations squeezed into thousands…
Dan Hewitson