The Rotten Apple, questions about New York in 2063 Options

[Crimson Jack]

I'm writing a solo adventure for a new character my friend created. He wanted to play in New York City so I said, "sure, why not?" I forgot that there was next to no information on the Big Apple (or Rotten Apple as its referred to). Here are a few questions I had that I hope some of you may know:

1. Passcards are mentioned as being used to control who belongs in certain areas of the city. This doesn't mean that there are walled areas of the city does it? Are people allowed to roam freely (honor system) and if stopped, need to produce a valid passcard to show to the security officer?

2. What is known about the big quake that levelled the city? Was this a natural occurence or was it caused by something paranormal? Are there any references to the quake besides what's mentioned in the guide to North America? I would imagine that most of the sewer systems and/or subway systems were severely damaged in this quake... but I could be wrong.

3. Is there some reason why Winter Systems has the account for security in NYC over Lonestar? What do you people know about Winter Systems?

4. Another passcard question. Are passcards difficult to duplicate... or at least as difficult as credsticks? Also, what are the penalties for being in the wrong zone at the wrong time? The book is a little unclear about this.... summary execution? (don't get me excited!) 8)

5. Does the Statue of Liberty still exist?

6. Are there any problems relating to NYC that anyone knows of?

Your help is appreciated. Danke.