San Francisco

Lore & Background

The battle for San Francisco is legendary among survivors and Monarch researchers alike. It was here that the first true test of human-Titan cooperation occurred, albeit chaotically. The destruction of the Golden Gate Bridge stands as a grim monument to the event, symbolizing the shattering of old borders between man and beast. Following these events, the city became a focal point for Monarch's operations, transforming from a victim of Titan wrath into a strategic hub for understanding and managing the new global order.

In Their Own Story

The fog rolled in thick off the bay, hiding the trembling ground beneath the tourists' feet. Suddenly, the water didn't just churn; it erupted. A shadow, vast enough to blot out the sun, rose from the depths as a roar shook the glass of every skyscraper from Pier 39 to Chinatown. The Golden Gate Bridge groaned under an impossible weight, its red steel twisting like wet paper before snapping with a sound that drowned out the sirens. In the chaos, amidst falling debris and fleeing crowds, a single silhouette emerged from the smoke—not a monster, but a guardian standing tall against the rising tide of destruction.

Reader's Guide

San Francisco is characterized by its steep hills and iconic bay views, which become treacherous terrain during Titan encounters. The city's layout features narrow streets that funnel panic and wide boulevards that serve as runways for massive creatures. The most significant hazard in the story is the structural instability caused by seismic activity generated by Titans. When a giant steps into the city, the resulting shockwaves can collapse buildings miles away, turning safe zones into death traps instantly. The bay itself becomes a dangerous zone when aquatic Titans emerge. Historically, the Golden Gate Bridge serves as the primary landmark of destruction in the narrative. Its collapse is often used to mark the escalation of conflict. Other notable areas include Fisherman's Wharf, which frequently sees water-based attacks, and the downtown financial district, where ground battles take place.

Did You Know?

• The City and County of San Francisco first leased a 150-acre cow pasture at the present airport site on March 15, 1927, for a temporary and experimental airport project.
• The airport's name was officially changed to San Francisco Airport in 1931 upon the purchase of the land, and 'International' was added at the end of World War II.
• In July 1959, the first jetway bridge was installed at SFO, one of the first in the United States.
• During World War II, the airport was used as a Coast Guard base and Army Air Corps training and staging base, called Naval Auxiliary Air Facility Mills Field and Coast Guard Air Station, San Francisco.
• The first service by foreign carriers was on Australian National Airways Douglas DC-4s flown by British Commonwealth Pacific Airlines, with the first flight leaving Australia on September 15, 1946.