The Turtle Bay, a neighborhood in Manhattan's East Side. Once a quiet, upscale residential area known for its proximity to the United Nations headquarters and its mix of brownstones, high-rises, and diplomatic buildings, Turtle Bay has become a chaotic battleground in the wake of the viral outbreak.
Pre-Pandemic[]
Before the Green Poison swept through New York, Turtle Bay was a vibrant, upscale neighborhood with a distinct international flavor. It was home to diplomats, professionals, and families. The United Nations headquarters, a global symbol of diplomacy, stood as its most iconic landmark, drawing a diverse community of international workers and visitors. The neighborhood's streets were lined with elegant townhouses, modern apartment buildings, and cozy restaurants, while its waterfront offered serene views of the East River.
Turtle Bay’s residents prided themselves on their community's understated prestige. Local haunts like the Turtle Bay Tavern fostered a sense of camaraderie, where UN staffers mingled with longtime New Yorkers over drinks. The neighborhood's gardens, such as the Katharine Hepburn Garden, provided pockets of tranquility amid the city’s hustle. Yet, beneath its polished exterior, Turtle Bay was not immune to the tensions of a densely packed city - economic disparities, transient diplomatic populations, and the occasional crime hinted at underlying vulnerabilities.
The neighborhood's infrastructure was robust, with well-maintained utilities, a nearby hospital, and a small NYCP precinct ensuring safety. Underground subway tunnels, connected Turtle Bay to the rest of the city, while its elevated position along the East River provided a sense of isolation from Manhattan's denser core. This blend of accessibility and seclusion made Turtle Bay a desirable place to live - until Black Friday, when the Dollar Flu changed everything.
The Green Poison Outbreak[]
When the Green Poison spread through New York City via contaminated currency on Black Friday, Turtle Bay was hit hard. The virus's rapid transmission overwhelmed hospitals, and the neighborhood's proximity to Midtown made it a hotspot for early infections. As panic gripped the city, Turtle Bay's affluent residents and diplomatic community faced a stark reality: wealth and status offered no protection against the disease.
The United Nations headquarters, initially seen as a potential hub for coordinating a global response, became a liability. Diplomats and staff fled or succumbed to the virus, leaving the complex a hollow shell. The federal government's activation of the Strategic Homeland Division and the establishment of the Joint Task Force failed to stem the tide in Turtle Bay. Quarantine measures collapsed, and the neighborhood descended into chaos. Looters targeted abandoned apartments, while desperate survivors formed makeshift barricades in the streets.
The JTF, stretched thin, prioritized securing critical infrastructure elsewhere, leaving Turtle Bay to fend for itself. The neighborhood's isolation was compounded by its geography - cut off from Midtown's main arteries and bordered by the East River, it became a no-man's-land. Power outages darkened the streets, and the once-pristine UN plaza became a grim staging ground for triage tents that soon overflowed with the dead and dying.
The Last Man Battalion[]
The Last Man Battalion, a rogue private military company led by Lieutenant Colonel Charles Bliss, seized Turtle Bay as a key stronghold, drawn by its strategic and symbolic value. Composed of highly trained ex-soldiers, the LMB sought to impose a brutal, authoritarian regime, viewing the crisis as an opportunity to reshape society. They fortified the United Nations headquarters, transforming its halls into a command center.
Gallery[]
Intel[]
Phone Recordings[]
Urban Explorer 1 • Urban Explorer 2 • Urban Explorer 3 • Urban Explorer 4 • Keener's Reports 4 • Keener's Reports 5 • Keener's Reports 6 • Keener's Reports 7 • Directive 51 - 2
Incident Reports[]
Dark Zone • Early Days • The Mission
Survival Guide[]
Survival Guide, Page 50 • Survival Guide, Page 52 • Survival Guide, Page 53
Crashed Drone[]
Missing Agents[]
Robert "Bob" Gonzalez • Seamus O'Riordan
ECHOs[]
United Nations • Midnight Run • Noble Squad, Part 5 • Quartet • Bernard Gamble, Part 1 • Bernard Gamble, Part 2 • Bernard Gamble, Part 3 • Curfew • Fearless • Unbroken
Appearances[]
| Locations in Tom Clancy's The Division |
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| Brooklyn • Chelsea • Pennsylvania Plaza • Garment District • Hudson Yards • Tenderloin • Times Square • Hell's Kitchen • Clinton • Flatiron District • Gramercy • Stuyvesant • Kips Bay • Murray Hill • Turtle Bay • Midtown East • West Side Pier • N.Y.C. Dark Zone |