Tensions are High June 28th, 1878

Hi pardner! In the Maze as of late tempers are rising. The Blue-coats are bringing in troops daily. Fort Lincoln is becoming a tent city with the increase in men. The Rebs are trying to match the Union's numbers but so far pardner they have not been able to. But watch out for those Mexicans they have increased their presence as much as the blue-coats. Their "Armada" has been seen all over the Maze raiding mining towns that are currently not allied to any of the major powers in the Maze. Reverend Grimme has also made a proclamation to remind the world that California is free from the United States, the Confederate States of America, and the Mexican Empire. The avenging angels of Lost Angels have been seen more frequently in all the areas of California not just the Maze. Nothing has really been heard from Shan Fan, but many wonder what Warlord Kang plans to do with the increased tensions in the Maze. Violence is always good for business for the Triad.

Also it has been heard from many parts of California that there should be a caucus to have a new referendum to see if California will join the Confederate States or the United States. It seems many people are not happy with their current form of government, Governor Mark Stapleton of the Commonwealth of California has stated, 'We listen to the will of the people, if they want a new election after having one a few years back, than so be it, We are a commonwealth built on our people."

It looks like the escalating actions by all parties involved could bring about more chaos than the Voting Riots of 1876. The Commonwealth has only been in existence for a few years and already it has begun to crumble at its edges. I tell you pardner, violence is in the wind.