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{{Quotation|'''Miss Pauling''', [[:File:Unhappyreturns59.jpg|on keeping the mercenary's minds sharp as tacks]]|That's why we give you guys bottled water.}} | {{Quotation|'''Miss Pauling''', [[:File:Unhappyreturns59.jpg|on keeping the mercenary's minds sharp as tacks]]|That's why we give you guys bottled water.}} | ||
| − | '''Teufort''' ''(also known as "America's Gravel Basket"<ref name="c_mtd_p1" />, "The City That Never Seeps"<ref>[http://www.teamfortress.com/pyromania/cityonfire/ Update page], City on Fire, [[Pyromania Update]]</ref>, "The Big Gravel"<ref>[http://www.teamfortress.com/pyromania/cityonfire/ Update page], City on Fire, | + | '''Teufort''' ''(also known as "America's Gravel Basket"<ref name="c_mtd_p1" />, "The City That Never Seeps"<ref>[http://www.teamfortress.com/pyromania/cityonfire/ Update page], City on Fire, [[Pyromania Update]]</ref>, "The Big Gravel"<ref>[http://www.teamfortress.com/pyromania/cityonfire/ Update page], City on Fire, Pyromania Update</ref>, and "Manhattan of the Badlands"<ref name="c_mtd_p1" />)'' is a fictional town, located in the [[Badlands (region)|Badlands]] region in the [[w:Southwestern United States|American Southwest]]. The town itself adjoins the [[2Fort]] facilities. Some historical events related to the Gravel Wars take place in the environs and institutions of the community. Teufort is also the city that held the trials as well as the attempted hangings of [[RED]] [[Spy]] and [[Scout]]. The town also has a large landfill in the center of the town blocking multiple businesses such as Giuseppe's Pizza. The residents accused the mercenaries of turning the school into a parking lot and many other things. These were in fact the major's imbecilic doings, the mayor in his ignorance using [[wikt:alegal|alegal]] methods in running the town, in executions, and in education. |
== History == | == History == | ||
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Several local and area publications are essential in communicating local events and promoting businesses and products. | Several local and area publications are essential in communicating local events and promoting businesses and products. | ||
;Local Newspapers | ;Local Newspapers | ||
| − | *''Teufort Times''<ref>[http://www.teamfortress.com/asmissmasstory/?p=14 Comic page], A Smissmas Story</ref> | + | *''The Teufort Times''<ref>[http://www.teamfortress.com/asmissmasstory/?p=14 Comic page], A Smissmas Story</ref> |
| − | *''Teufort Bystander''<ref>[http://www.teamfortress.com/tf02_unhappy_returns/#f=28 Comic page], Unhappy Returns</ref> | + | *''The Teufort Bystander''<ref>[http://www.teamfortress.com/tf02_unhappy_returns/#f=28 Comic page], Unhappy Returns</ref> |
| + | *''The Teufort Reader''<ref>[https://www.teamfortress.com/wizardcon/ Hidden page]，[[Spectral Halloween Special]]。</ref> | ||
;Area Newspapers | ;Area Newspapers | ||
*''The Gravel Pit Gazette''<ref>[http://www.teamfortress.com/war/part1/ Update page], [[WAR! Update]]</ref> | *''The Gravel Pit Gazette''<ref>[http://www.teamfortress.com/war/part1/ Update page], [[WAR! Update]]</ref> | ||
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== Government == | == Government == | ||
| − | *Mayor and Judge, [[Non-player characters#Mayor Mike|Mayor Mike]]<!-- add bio to NPC --> ([[Storyline#Late 1972|1972]])<ref>[http://www.teamfortress.com/tf02_unhappy_returns/#f=29 Comic page], Unhappy Returns</ref> | + | * Mayor and Judge, [[Non-player characters#Mayor Mike|Mayor Mike]]<!-- add bio to NPC --> ([[Storyline#Late 1972|1972]])<ref>[http://www.teamfortress.com/tf02_unhappy_returns/#f=29 Comic page], Unhappy Returns</ref> |
| − | *Teufort Police Department | + | * Teufort Police Department |
| − | *Teufort Department of Corrections<ref name="c_ass_5" /> | + | * Teufort Department of Corrections<ref name="c_ass_5" /> |
| − | *Park Ranger Service<ref>[http://www.teamfortress.com/doommates/#f=11 Comic page], [[Doom-Mates]]</ref> | + | * Park Ranger Service<ref>[http://www.teamfortress.com/doommates/#f=11 Comic page], [[Doom-Mates]]</ref> |
== Education == | == Education == | ||
| − | *Elementary School<ref>[http://www.teamfortress.com/tf02_unhappy_returns/#f=44 Comic page], Unhappy Returns</ref> (later rezoned into a parking lot<ref>[http://www.teamfortress.com/tf02_unhappy_returns/#f=53]</ref>). | + | * Elementary School<ref>[http://www.teamfortress.com/tf02_unhappy_returns/#f=44 Comic page], Unhappy Returns</ref> (later rezoned into a parking lot<ref>[http://www.teamfortress.com/tf02_unhappy_returns/#f=53 Comic page], Unhappy Returns</ref>). |
| − | *Public Library<ref>[http://www.teamfortress.com/tf02_unhappy_returns/#f=43 Comic page], Unhappy Returns</ref> (location of the world's largest continuously burning book fire). | + | * Public Library<ref>[http://www.teamfortress.com/tf02_unhappy_returns/#f=43 Comic page], Unhappy Returns</ref> (location of the world's largest continuously burning book fire). |
[[File:Postcard raccoon.png|right|250px]] | [[File:Postcard raccoon.png|right|250px]] | ||
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== Transportation == | == Transportation == | ||
| − | *Teufort is served by the [[Train|Northern Express]] Railroad. | + | * Teufort is served by the [[Train|Northern Express]] Railroad. |
| − | *Passenger jet service is available at the city's airport.<ref>[http://www.teamfortress.com/tf02_unhappy_returns/#f=45 Comic page], Unhappy Returns</ref> | + | * Passenger jet service is available at the city's airport.<ref>[http://www.teamfortress.com/tf02_unhappy_returns/#f=45 Comic page], Unhappy Returns</ref> |
== Notable people == | == Notable people == | ||
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* The Mysterious Teufort Arsonist. Teufort seems to have the world's most pro-active arsonist, starting fires in barns just about every night. This is not aided by the fact that Teufort does not actually have a fire department.{{Citation needed}} | * The Mysterious Teufort Arsonist. Teufort seems to have the world's most pro-active arsonist, starting fires in barns just about every night. This is not aided by the fact that Teufort does not actually have a fire department.{{Citation needed}} | ||
| − | * [[Merasmus]]. Cross-dressing,<ref>[http://www.teamfortress.com/bloodmoney/#f=5 Comic page "Don't worry , ma'am." ], Blood Money</ref><ref>[http://www.teamfortress.com/bombinomicon/?p=7 Comic page "some old idiot in a dress" ], [[Gargoyles & Gravel]]</ref> Scottish immigrant magician and entrepreneur, local enterprises included the local [[DeGroot Keep|Renaissance Festival]] and [[Carnival of Carnage|Haunted Theme Park]]. He is suspected of involvement with organized crime<ref>[http://www.teamfortress.com/bloodmoney/#f=8 Comic page], | + | * [[Merasmus]]. Cross-dressing,<ref>[http://www.teamfortress.com/bloodmoney/#f=5 Comic page "Don't worry , ma'am." ], [[Blood Money]]</ref><ref>[http://www.teamfortress.com/bombinomicon/?p=7 Comic page "some old idiot in a dress" ], [[Gargoyles & Gravel]]</ref> Scottish immigrant magician and entrepreneur, local enterprises included the local [[DeGroot Keep|Renaissance Festival]] and [[Carnival of Carnage|Haunted Theme Park]]. He is suspected of involvement with organized crime<ref>[http://www.teamfortress.com/bloodmoney/#f=8 Comic page], Blood Money</ref><ref>[http://www.teamfortress.com/gargoyles_and_gravel/#f=18 Comic page], Gargoyles & Gravel</ref> and was incarcerated for the murder of [[Non-player characters#Tom Jones|Tom Jones]]. |
<!-- [[Guiseppe]], not notable, minor foil to Mayor Mike thread --> | <!-- [[Guiseppe]], not notable, minor foil to Mayor Mike thread --> | ||
<!-- Mayor Mike -- covered under Government --> | <!-- Mayor Mike -- covered under Government --> | ||
Revision as of 11:31, 18 May 2020
This article is about the town of Teufort. For the game map, see 2Fort. For other uses, see: Teufort (disambiguation).
| Teufort, New Mexico | |
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| Country: United States State: New Mexico Population: 1280[1] (1968) |
| “ | That's why we give you guys bottled water.
— Miss Pauling, on keeping the mercenary's minds sharp as tacks
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Teufort (also known as "America's Gravel Basket"[1], "The City That Never Seeps"[2], "The Big Gravel"[3], and "Manhattan of the Badlands"[1]) is a fictional town, located in the Badlands region in the American Southwest. The town itself adjoins the 2Fort facilities. Some historical events related to the Gravel Wars take place in the environs and institutions of the community. Teufort is also the city that held the trials as well as the attempted hangings of RED Spy and Scout. The town also has a large landfill in the center of the town blocking multiple businesses such as Giuseppe's Pizza. The residents accused the mercenaries of turning the school into a parking lot and many other things. These were in fact the major's imbecilic doings, the mayor in his ignorance using alegal methods in running the town, in executions, and in education.
Contents
History
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According to local publication[4], the settlement was founded by Claude Huggins, of whom was the lone survivor of a bear attack, who originally named the town "Hugginsville". He later renamed the town to "Two Farts" in 1847 during an incident with a group of teenage bullies where he was forced to. Huggins, whom was afraid to return the establishment's name to Hugginsville due to his incident, renamed the town to "Teufort"[4].
Geography
Teufort is situated within the northeast Badlands region of New Mexico.
Demographics
Population: 1280
Economy
Teufort is located in a fertile agricultural area within the Badlands.
The community boasts an incredibly active economy given its small population. Major commercial enterprises include the modern Teufort Mall[5] and a large bank.[6]
Points of interest
- The Alamo
- Town Square City Dump[7], featuring a statue of founder Claude Huggins[4], commemorating "A Proud Legacy of Hiding".
- The "Tom Jones Museum"
- Renaissance Festival
- Merasmus's Ancient Sumerian Carnival[8]
Media
Several local and area publications are essential in communicating local events and promoting businesses and products.
- Local Newspapers
- Area Newspapers
Government
- Mayor and Judge, Mayor Mike (1972)[14]
- Teufort Police Department
- Teufort Department of Corrections[5]
- Park Ranger Service[15]
Education
- Elementary School[16] (later rezoned into a parking lot[17]).
- Public Library[18] (location of the world's largest continuously burning book fire).
Environmental issues
- The city's reputation for improper environmental control has earned it the moniker "Home of the Eternal Sewage".
- The facilities at 2Fort have contaminated the Teufort water supply with lead for over a generation.[19]
- The John Doe Raccoon Sanctuary is currently housing every raccoon in the greater Badlands area.
Transportation
- Teufort is served by the Northern Express Railroad.
- Passenger jet service is available at the city's airport.[20]
Notable people
- The Mysterious Teufort Arsonist. Teufort seems to have the world's most pro-active arsonist, starting fires in barns just about every night. This is not aided by the fact that Teufort does not actually have a fire department.[citation needed]
- Merasmus. Cross-dressing,[21][22] Scottish immigrant magician and entrepreneur, local enterprises included the local Renaissance Festival and Haunted Theme Park. He is suspected of involvement with organized crime[23][24] and was incarcerated for the murder of Tom Jones.
Trivia
- Miss Pauling went on her vacation in Teufort during the Tough Break Update and sent the team several postcards.
- Northwest of Santa Fe, a suspected location of Teufort, is a historic farmstead and sprawling subdivision of the Santa Fe named "Los Dos", literally translated "The Two".
See also
References
- ↑ a b c Comic page, Meet the Director
- ↑ Update page, City on Fire, Pyromania Update
- ↑ Update page, City on Fire, Pyromania Update
- ↑ a b c Comic page, A Cold Day in Hell
- ↑ a b Comic page, A Smissmas Story
- ↑ Comic page, Unhappy Returns
- ↑ Comic page, Unhappy Returns
- ↑ Tough Break Postcard
- ↑ Comic page, A Smissmas Story
- ↑ Comic page, Unhappy Returns
- ↑ Hidden page，Spectral Halloween Special。
- ↑ Update page, WAR! Update
- ↑ Comic page, Ring of Fired
- ↑ Comic page, Unhappy Returns
- ↑ Comic page, Doom-Mates
- ↑ Comic page, Unhappy Returns
- ↑ Comic page, Unhappy Returns
- ↑ Comic page, Unhappy Returns
- ↑ Comic page, Unhappy Returns
- ↑ Comic page, Unhappy Returns
- ↑ Comic page "Don't worry , ma'am." , Blood Money
- ↑ Comic page "some old idiot in a dress" , Gargoyles & Gravel
- ↑ Comic page, Blood Money
- ↑ Comic page, Gargoyles & Gravel
