Name: Originally known as the Tacana Desert, this name is rarely used in the wasteland anymore; most people simply refer to it as Westsand.
Location & Settlements: Located in the west, it is home to multiple small towns and agricultural settlements. Both Dogtown and Drilltown are situated within Westsand.
Activity & Conflict: Westsand is not a truly empty wasteland. Skinner convoys frequently pass through here, often engaging in fierce firefights with the Legion, the PWU, or other raider factions.
Northern Westsand (High Gravel Desert / Reg): The terrain mostly consists of hard, black gravel. The flat surfaces are highly suitable for heavy vehicle acceleration, making it the primary battleground for highway pursuits and vehicular combat.
Southern Westsand (Quicksand & Dunes): Filled with blowing fine sand where vehicles can easily get bogged down, this area serves as a natural hideout for raider camps and illegal safehouses.
Currency (Water & Filters): In Westsand, high-purity water bottles and micro-filtration chips act as the true hard currency.
Hydrology: An underground aquifer, a remnant from a monsoon period or ancient geological era, flows beneath Westsand. Settlements are typically established around deep wells or old wind-powered pumping stations.
Political Status: Nominally, many of the settlements in Westsand operate under the protection of the Legion.