The Broken Banks, formerly the Outer Banks, is a region in the former Southeast Commonwealth referring to the barrier islands surrounding the former state of North Carolina. This geopolitical region maintains a trading presence throughout the eastern seaboard, exporting a wide variety of goods, from scrap metal to ammunition to slaves. The waters of the Broken Banks are notoriously dangerous due to shipwrecks, rocks, ruins, and other hazards for travelers. The area is home to multiple trading factions of note, including Elizabeth City. The local vault is Vault 110 on Cape Hatteras.