Camp Hudson is a social hub area with some PvE to the East of the camp. The area acts as a Safe House for the Chelsea Park area, though with more vendors available and a larger social hub.
Origins in Crisis[]
Camp Hudson, located in the Hudson Yards area of Manhattan, emerged as a critical stronghold in the aftermath of the Green Poison outbreak. The catastrophic smallpox variant, unleashed during Black Friday, decimated the population and plunged the city into chaos. As society unraveled, the Strategic Homeland Division activated it's agents to restore order. Camp Hudson was established as a forward operating base by the Joint Task Force (JTF), a coalition of first responders, military, and Division agents, to secure Lower Manhattan and support survivor evacuation efforts.
The camp was strategically positioned near the Hudson River, leveraging the waterfront for supply deliveries and evacuations via ferries. It's proximity to Penn Station and major transit hubs made it a natural rallying point for survivors fleeing the escalating violence in Midtown and beyond. The JTF repurposed shipping yards and warehouses into a fortified encampment, complete with medical tents, supply depots, and defensive perimeters to withstand raids by Rioters.
Role in the Outbreak[]
Camp Hudson became a beacon of hope for civilians and a staging ground for Division operations. The JTF prioritized processing refugees, providing medical care, and coordinating safe passage out of the city. Division agents used the camp as a hub to launch missions into the surrounding neighborhoods, combating looters and gathering intelligence on the virus’s spread. The base’s medical facilities were instrumental in early attempts to study the Green Poison, with scientists working alongside Division tech specialists to analyze samples and develop countermeasures.
However, the camp faced relentless pressure. Overwhelmed by the influx of refugees and under constant threat from hostile groups, resources dwindled. The JTF’s limited manpower struggled to maintain security, and morale plummeted as the city’s situation deteriorated. Stories of betrayal and desertion began to circulate, with some JTF personnel abandoning their posts to join rogue factions. Despite these challenges, Camp Hudson held firm, largely due to the resolve of Division agents and dedicated JTF officers who refused to let the camp fall.
The Graves[]
In the first chaotic weeks following the outbreak, Camp Hudson was overwhelmed. JTF forces, already stretched thin, struggled to maintain order. Food and medical supplies dwindled, and winter descended early and brutal.
The first graves were dug for victims of the Green Poison - those who didn’t make it through quarantine. Among them were children, the elderly, and the immunocompromised. Soon, others followed - not just civilians, but soldiers and medics who died protecting the camp from Rioters.
A small group within the JTF took it upon themselves to ensure every body received a respectful burial.
Appearances[]
| Safe Houses in Tom Clancy's The Division |
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| Plymouth Rock • Kerman Station • The Cavern • The Meat Locker • Dante's Run • Autumn's Hope • Wolves Den • Madison's Stand • The Last Call • The Ward • Southpaw • The Grindhouse • The Firewall • The Crypt • Camp Hudson • Camp Clinton |