Albany Wastes

Albany, New York, sometimes referred to as the Albany wastes, is a location in the state of New York which used to be the state's capital. Shortly after the rise of Cybertheism in the late 2020s, the city was seen by some as a safehaven, since New York's laws on androids and bots were much more slack compared to other states, and the city itself enacted many municipal laws to protect the rights of android citizens. In 2030, 54% of the city's population were androids, and 83% of the population was Cybertheist.

The city eventually became the hub of civil strife between those who defended and those who opposed android's rights. On July 9th, 2038, after years of conflict, the American government dropped nucleogranular bombs over the city and wiped out the entire city and surrounding areas, killing thousands, many of which were androids. Thankfully, news of the incoming bombs leaked hours early and many were able to escape the area.

The 80km² range from the center of the city now contains mostly miles upon miles of sand, rolling hills, sandstorms, and occasional destroyed architecture; It is said to be a forlorn yet strong source of energy among Cybertheists. Many Cybertheists travel there to lament the dead; It is also a scavenging destination for various marauders.

The constant sandstorms have blocked most of the area's cloud cover, allowing the wastes to be one of the only places in the planet to ignore Nuit Infinie's effects.