Bartertown, nestled on the outskirts of a desolate desert, served as a refuge for the remnants of a fallen civilization, carefully preserving the few technologies that remained amid the chaos of lawless marauders. Max found himself embroiled in a struggle for power within the city, a journey that spanned three Mad Max films, each time tasked with safeguarding the town, navigating the treacherous desert, and ultimately rescuing innocent children he encountered along the way.