Sector 7: Industrial District
High-risk zone tactical assessment and navigation guide
SECTOR 7: INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
Status: 🔴 HIGH RISK
Population: ~2,400 (unverified, likely infected)
Last Secure Contact: 72 hours ago
Infection Density: 78% (estimated)
Geographic Overview
Sector 7 encompasses the former Northside Industrial Complex, a 4.2km² area containing:
- Manufacturing plants (12)
- Warehouse facilities (23)
- Worker housing blocks (8)
- Central power station
Boundaries
- North: Perimeter Wall Delta
- South: Highway 9 overpass
- East: Quarantine Zone border fence
- West: Sector 6 demarcation line
Threat Assessment
Infected Concentration
| Zone | Shrieker Count | Carrier Count | Risk Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7A (Warehouses) | 45-60 | 150+ | 🔴 CRITICAL |
| 7B (Housing) | 80-95 | 200+ | 🔴 CRITICAL |
| 7C (Power Station) | 20-30 | 50+ | 🟠 HIGH |
| 7D (Manufacturing) | 35-50 | 100+ | 🔴 CRITICAL |
Hot Zones
⚠️ Avoid at all costs:
- Zone 7B-3: Abandoned apartment complex. Largest Shrieker nest (~30 specimens).
- Zone 7A-12: Collapsed warehouse. Unstable structure + high infected density.
- Underground tunnels: No visual confirmation of threat level. Presumed hostile.
Key Locations
Safe House Delta-7
Coordinates: 41.2851° N, 74.5012° W
Status: 🟢 OPERATIONAL
Capacity: 15 personnel
Supplies: 2 weeks rations, basic medical kit, radio
Last occupied by Bravo Squad. Left emergency supplies in hidden cache (marked with yellow reflective tape on south wall).
Supply Cache Sites
- Warehouse 7A-4: Canned food, water purification tablets
- Power Station basement: Fuel canisters, batteries
- Housing Block 7B-1 (Roof): Ammunition, flares
Navigation Routes
Primary Route (Day Travel)
Checkpoint Alpha → Highway 9 → 7C Power Station → 7D-2 → Exit via Sector 6
Estimated time: 2.5 hours
Encounters: Moderate (3-5 Carriers expected)Emergency Extraction Route
Any location → Safe House Delta-7 → Radio for evac → Rooftop pickup
Response time: 45 minutes (weather permitting)NO-GO Routes
❌ Underground metro tunnels
❌ 7B apartment complexes after dark
❌ Direct path through 7A warehouses
Resource Opportunities
Despite high risk, Sector 7 contains valuable resources:
- Industrial equipment: Fuel, generators, tools
- Medical supplies: Worker clinic (7D-5) reportedly intact
- Communication gear: Radio tower (7C) functional but unguarded
Recent Activity Reports
Incident #S7-0891
Date: 2025-12-28
Squad: Charlie Team (5 personnel)
Objective: Fuel retrieval from power station
Outcome: SUCCESS - 400L diesel secured, 1 minor injury
Encountered 3 Shriekers near entrance. Used distraction (flare) to bypass. Recommend stealth over engagement when possible.
— Sgt. James Cole
Incident #S7-0905
Date: 2026-01-04
Squad: Echo Team (4 personnel)
Objective: Rescue mission (civilian signals from 7B-3)
Outcome: ABORT - Heavy resistance, 1 KIA
Signal was a trap or bait. Entire building swarming with infected. DO NOT attempt rescue ops in 7B without armor support.
— Lt. Rodriguez
Recommended Loadout
For any Sector 7 operation:
- Weapons: Suppressed firearms (avoid attracting attention)
- Equipment: Thermal scanner, flashbangs, climbing gear
- Medical: 2x trauma kits, antibiotics
- Supplies: 48-hour rations, water, emergency beacon
Field Notes
Sector 7 is a treasure trove wrapped in barbed wire. High reward, higher risk. Never go in alone. Never go in unprepared. And never, EVER enter 7B after sunset.
— Veteran Scavenger's log