The Grand Marquee
The old cinema palace where Benz grew up. Marlowe still runs the projector; the booth is Benz's unofficial office and safest address.
The City
Marquee lights, wet pavement, and everybody playing a part.
Fiction, clearly labeled. Everything on this page is invented lore for the original fictional character Benz — stories, quotes, places, and people. None of it is real-world fact, and none of it is presented as such.
Key locations
Club Deco
The art-deco casino where the city's money comes to be seen. Benz has won — and lost — fortunes here, always on purpose. (Story)
The Meridian Bank
The city's most secure vault, and the site of Benz's masterpiece: the Meridian Reel job. (Story)
The Tunnel
The old service tunnel under the river — the only road out of the city the pursuit cars don't know. Site of the famous Tunnel Run.
The Commissioner's Precinct
Headquarters of Benz's favorite audience. He has walked out of its front door twice. The Commissioner has the incident reports framed — as motivation.
How the city works
- The marquee announces everything: premieres, fights, and — if you know how to read it — Benz's next move.
- The rain is practically a character. Nothing important happens in this city while the pavement is dry.
- The papers print what the Commissioner tells them. The projection booth prints the truth.