Chapter 2

“News 54 reporting—”

“We interrupt this broadcast with urgent news. We have just received word that a Dogtown squad responsible for transporting weapons was attacked by unknown assailants in the Badlands.”

“The casualty count is still being confirmed. The surrounding area has already been placed under the control of troops dispatched by Colonel Kurt Hansen. Unfortunately, our reporters have still been unable to establish a live connection with this highly ambitious strategist.”