The city, shaped like a large X, is divided into four separate boroughs or "Blocks." * A and B Blocks are civilian areas where the regular population of Nortune lives. * C Block is the "Battle Arena" block, this section of the city is run by the Imperial Battling Committee and is centered around the massive Battle Arena where Gears compete in one-on-one arena matches. * D Block is a massive prison district, civilians live among prisoners in this block, however the prison population (many of whom are falsely imprisoned demi-humans) are kept in check by high explosive collars placed around their necks upon incarceration. A prisoner condemned to D Block can win their freedom by competing in and winning the annual Battling Championship that takes place in C Block.