# Territory (*teritorija*) Overview

> A *teritorija* is a polygon on the map that a gang can own. Owning a zone grants rep, mission access, and bragging rights. It also paints a target on your back.

![Screenshot: the tablet map view with 3-4 colored zones visible](../screenshots/03-territory/tablet-map-zones.png)
*Screenshot needed: the tablet's Territory map showing 3-4 colored zone polygons.*

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## What is a zone?

A zone is a defined area of the map (polygon, sometimes circle) representing a "block" or "neighborhood." On gangwars, zones map roughly to Kaunas districts:

| Zone (preset) | Kaunas equivalent |
|---|---|
| Vinewood Park | Senamiestis (Old Town) |
| Strawberry | Vilijampolė |
| Mirror Park | Žaliakalnis |
| Sandy Shores | Šilainiai |
| Paleto Bay | Aleksotas (across the river) |
| Davis | Dainava |
| Rancho | Eiguliai |
| Chamberlain | Petrašiūnai |

(Mapping varies; check the tablet for current zones.)

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## How zones load

On first server start, zones load from `data/preset_zones.json` — a hand-curated list. After that, zones live in the database. Admins can:

- Create new zones via the tablet's admin tab
- Adjust polygons via the zone creator UI
- Reset all zones from the preset file (destructive operation)

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## What zone ownership unlocks

When your gang owns a zone:

- **Zone reputation** accumulates from activity inside (see [zone-rep-heat.md](zone-rep-heat.md))
- **Delivery missions** can start from your zone — driving cargo to fence routes
- **Gang upgrades** can be placed inside (crafting bench, stash, safe, garage, doctor)
- **Rep multipliers** apply when your gang is active here (NPC robberies, drug sales)
- **Saturday war** considers your zones for kill objective tallies
- **Heat** tracks per-zone — too much crime here attracts cops

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## Public vs. claimed zones

- **Public/neutral zones** — no gang owns them. Activity gives base rep with no multiplier
- **Your gang's zones** — bonus rep + mission access
- **Rival gang's zones** — robbing here gives 2× rep + visible hostility from any AI

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## Max zones per gang

Default cap: **3 zones per gang**. Configurable by admin.

This means a gang can hold a "neighborhood + 2 outposts" config, or "downtown + suburb + transit corridor." Strategic choice.

### What if you try to claim a 4th?

- You can't. The tablet shows "Max zones reached"
- You must abandon a zone first (Tablet → Territory → "Abandon")
- Abandoned zone becomes neutral, available for anyone

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## Zone aesthetics

On the map (tablet + minimap):

- **Your zones** — outlined in your gang's theme color
- **Rival zones** — outlined in their theme color
- **Neutral zones** — outlined in grey
- **Contested zones** (capture in progress) — pulsing color blend

![Screenshot: minimap fragment showing a colored zone overlay](../screenshots/03-territory/minimap-zone-overlay.png)
*Screenshot needed: minimap with a gang-color zone outline visible.*

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## How zones interact with other systems

| System | Zone interaction |
|---|---|
| Drug sales (pug-drugsales) | 2× rep in rival zones (configurable) |
| NPC robberies (pug-gangs) | +2 rep in rival, -1 in own, +0 in neutral |
| Pickpocket (if installed) | Bonus rep in your gang's zone |
| Delivery missions | Must start from owned zone |
| Raid contracts | Spawn anywhere; not zone-gated |
| Airdrops | Spawn anywhere; not zone-gated |

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## Common questions

**Can a zone have multiple owners?**
No. One gang owns at a time. Two gangs can fight over it (contest), but only one wins.

**Do zones expire?**
If your gang doesn't have any activity in a zone for ~14 days (configurable), the zone becomes contestable. Sustained inactivity → zone becomes neutral.

**Can solo players claim zones?**
No. Zones are gang-owned. Solo players can roam them but not own them.

**Can a gang share zones?**
Not officially. Alliances are roleplay-only — the system doesn't recognize shared ownership.

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## Related

- [capturing-zones.md](capturing-zones.md) — how to claim a zone
- [zone-rep-heat.md](zone-rep-heat.md) — what builds in a zone
- [saturday-war.md](saturday-war.md) — the weekly territorial event
- [../02-gangs/upgrades.md](../02-gangs/upgrades.md) — what you can place in your zones