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 ===== Overview =====
-Knock and Walk is an illegal and brutal combat sport with roots stretching back to the [[last_frontier|Last Frontier spaceship]]. Revived in the [[the_gamma_age|Gamma Age]] by the [[jane_bold_gang|Jane Mendoza Gang,]] the fights have become a centerpiece of [[firetown|Firetown's]] "Shadow District", drawing high-stakes gamblers and thrill-seekers alike. The sport is notorious for its fatal outcomes and the absence of any meaningful law enforcement intervention due to systemic corruption.
+Knock and Walk is an illegal and brutal combat sport with roots stretching back to the [[last_frontier|Last Frontier spaceship]]. Revived in the [[the_gamma_age|Gamma Age]] by the [[jane_bold_gang|Jane Mendoza Gang,]] the fights have become a centerpiece of [[firetown|Firetown's]] "Shadow District", drawing high-stakes gamblers and thrill-seekers alike. he sport is notorious for its fatal outcomes, the promise of prize money, and the absence of meaningful law enforcement intervention due to systemic corruption.
 ===== Historical Background =====
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   * **Origins on the Last Frontier:** Knock and Walk originated among rebellious teenagers aboard the Last Frontier. The game was a life-threatening challenge, played in secret and relentlessly pursued by the Guardian Troopers as an illegal activity. Despite its danger, the sport cultivated a reputation for testing courage and endurance.
-  * **Reemergence in the Gamma Age:** Thought forgotten during the [[beta_age|Beta Age]], Knock and Walk reemerged in Firetown after the [[great_war|Great War]], adapted into a professionalized, high-stakes betting sport. The Jane Mendoza Gang capitalized on its visceral appeal, turning it into a profitable underground enterprise. [[federal_sheriff|Federal Sheriff]] estimates place the gang’s annual earnings from Knock and Walk bets at 220,000 Kourou. While the game remains a violation of the [[civil_code|Civil]] and [[criminal_code|Criminal Code]] of the [[federal_confederation|Federal Confederation]], the gang’s system of bribes and kickbacks ensures law enforcement rarely intervenes, allowing the fights to persist as a grim hallmark of Firetown’s underworld.
+  * **Reemergence in the Gamma Age:** Thought forgotten during the [[beta_age|Beta Age]], Knock and Walk reemerged in Firetown after the [[great_war|Great War]], adapted into a professionalized, high-stakes betting sport. The Jane Mendoza Gang capitalized on its visceral appeal, turning it into a profitable underground enterprise. The gang organizes up to three fights at least three times a week, ensuring a steady flow of entertainment, gambling opportunities, and income. Fighters earn a prize of 500 [[kourou|Kourou]] for each victory, further incentivizing participation. [[federal_sheriff|Federal Sheriff]] estimates place the gang’s annual earnings from Knock and Walk bets at 220,000 Kourou. While the game remains a violation of the [[civil_code|Civil]] and [[criminal_code|Criminal Code]] of the [[federal_confederation|Federal Confederation]], the gang’s system of bribes and kickbacks ensures law enforcement rarely intervenes, allowing the fights to persist as a grim hallmark of Firetown’s underworld.
 ===== Rules =====
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   * **Special Ingredients:** The host spices up fights with traps or objects, such as tools, obstacles, or the infamous [[spider_web_traps|Spider Web Traps]] sourced from the [[drop-outs|Drop Out Gang]].
   * **Lighting:** The room is dimly lit with [[luminofera|Luminofera Dualis]], adding an eerie, otherworldly glow that heightens the drama of each fight.
+**Access Management and Security Measures**
+__Entrance Process:__
+  * Entry to the Knock and Walk area begins at the men’s restroom inside the Firetown Bowling Alley. Fighters and bettors must locate the far-right toilet cubicle.
+  * The cubicle functions as a soundproof sluice. Entry is granted only when a volcanic stone token is pushed through the slit under the locked door.
+__Soundproof Sluice:__
+  * Once inside, the door seals shut, isolating entrants from the outside world and preventing any noise leakage.
+  * The sluice leads directly to an anteroom, where the first interaction with the doorkeeper takes place.
+__Doorkeeper__
+  * The entrance is guarded by a doorkeeper (e.g. [[Udu|Udu]]) of the Jane Mendoza Gang,
+  * The doorkeeper ensures strict adherence to entry criteria. Only those intending to fight or bet are allowed inside.
+  * Fighters and bettors are separated immediately after stating their purpose, with fighters directed to one door and bettors to another.
+  * Bettors are required to wear plain white masks provided by the doorkeeper
+===== Illegal Betting and the Role of the Jane Mendoza Gang =====
+The Jane Mendoza Gang orchestrates every aspect of Knock and Walk, using the fights as a lucrative revenue stream and a recruitment tool for new members.
+  * **Betting System:** Patrons place bets on the fighters before the match. Bets are taken and managed by a gang-appointed bookmaker. The stakes are high, with significant payouts for correct predictions.
+  * **Audience Dynamics:** The betting audience gathers in a concealed area behind the blind mirrors, cheering or jeering without the fighters' knowledge.
+  * **Gang Control:** The Jane Mendoza Gang uses Knock and Walk as a demonstration of their power and influence in Firetown, cementing their dominance in the Shadow District.
+===== Fighters =====
+Knock and Walk fighters come from a variety of backgrounds, each drawn to the fights by different motivations.
+  * **Amateurs:** Many participants are workers from Firetown’s [[federal_copper_plant|Federal Copper Plant]] or [[federal_courier_service|Federal Courier Service]], tempted by the 500 Kourou prize for each victory.
+  * **Gladiators:** These are individuals indebted to the Jane Mendoza Gang, fighting to pay off their debts. Gladiators are often forced into frequent fights, sometimes with deadly outcomes.
+  * **Semi-Professionals:** Over time, some amateurs have transformed into semi-professional fighters, training regularly and honing their skills to increase their odds of survival and victory.
+==== Demographics ====
+% of fighters are male, reflecting the sport’s dangerous and physical nature.
+===== Tactical Advice for Dungeon Masters =====
+Knock and Walk offers Dungeon Masters a versatile and high-stakes setting, rife with danger, intrigue, and moral dilemmas.
+  * **Combat Challenges:** Create tense, cinematic fight scenes for player characters or NPCs caught in the Knock and Walk circuit.
+  * **Moral Choices:** Players may grapple with whether to participate, disrupt, or exploit the illegal fights for their own gain.
+  * **Investigation Opportunities:** Use the fights as a gateway to uncovering the Jane Mendoza Gang’s operations or as a backdrop for espionage and infiltration.
+  * **Environmental Hazards:** Incorporate "special ingredients" like traps or objects to make fights more dynamic and challenging.
+===== Related Pages and Further Information =====
+  * [[the_gamma_age|Gamma Age]]
+  * [[firetown|Firetown]]
+  * [[firetown_bowling_alley|Firetown Bowling Alley]]
+  * [[kittens_from_space|Kittens from Space]] ([[beta_age|Beta Age]])
+  * [[jane_bold_gang|Jane Mendoza Gang]]
+  * [[udu|Udu]] (Hoa Foluvinta Zapor Udu)