Lake Winnipesaukee

Rattlesnake Island enclave

A walled luxury enclave with a private launchpad, identified by Clarissa as the only plausible nearby route from ruined Earth to Luna.

Story so far

Lake Winnipesaukee is a reconstituted lake whose Rattlesnake Island enclave contains roughly fifty protected estates, independent security, private hangars, and a launchpad designed for convenient arrivals from Luna and the Lagrange stations. Clarissa Mao spent summers there and knows a compromised boathouse lock that may allow access without the required security chip.

From Baltimore, the enclave represents a dangerous but concrete escape target: penetrate it from the water, seize a craft that can reach Luna, and leave the disaster zone. The road route is protected by checkpoints, so success depends on Clarissa's old knowledge and the willingness of Amos and Erich to risk the attempt.

Appearance

A reconstituted lake surrounding a guarded island of wealthy estates, private boathouses, hangars, security barriers, and a small launch facility.

Role

Lake Winnipesaukee is the planned launch point for Amos, Clarissa, and Erich's escape from Earth.

Relationships

Clarissa Mao — Clarissa Mao knows the enclave's private routines and the compromised boathouse access from childhood summers.

Amos Burton — Amos Burton needs the lake's private spacecraft as a route off the devastated planet.

Erich — Erich is asked to risk his people on the Lake Winnipesaukee raid in return for leaving Baltimore.

Sources — 1 recorded facts, by chapter

Chapter 38

A walled luxury enclave with a private launchpad, identified by Clarissa as the only plausible nearby route from ruined Earth to Luna.