The other form of encouragement for people to migrate to Mexico was to grant anyone skilled in a trade (ie. Building) was granted immediate citizenship for them and their families. Providing that they could get to where the work was and prove that they had moved out of South America. However not all of these migrants moved into Mexico to work many set themselves down in the hills and forests, and account for 30% of Mexico’s bandit problem.

The rest of the bandits are either deserters and/or black ops sent south by US corporations (normally punishment detail), which account for approximately 50% of the recorded bandit attacks. The remaining 20% of bandits are believed to be, existing groups that have been raiding convoys since before the SCACW.

As well as this many of the nomadic workers have never settled down in one area, and still cross the county going from job to job. These Worker Gangs are very similar in content and organisation to America’s various Nomad Packs. These must be treated with the same caution in the open country, as they are very aggressive towards unknown groups approaching their temporary camps.

With its population swelling, Mexico needed more money to pay for the rebuild so decreed that all natural resources are the sole property of the Mexican Government. So all foreign industries (except for Australian Corporations.) have to pay huge fees before extracting any of Mexico’s resources, and have huge penalties if they exceed the allotted yearly quotas. However the mineral resources are well worth the fees, as there are large deposits of Gold, Silver, Copper, Iron, Zinc, Graphite, Uranium and Amber. Mexico still has oil resources left in the East Coast States of Tamaulipus and Veracruz; these are highly guarded areas and are subjected to more spot checks than anywhere else.

The country has also suffered mass deforestation and disastrous levels of environmental pollution, which Mexico needs to finish cleaning up if its population is to grow. Large Australian Corp’s have assisted financially and technologically, in the clean up of Mexico and they have achieved great gains from doing so. (Mining with light duties and almost no existent import duties.) Mexico has also launched an ambitious re-forestation program and aim to get the areas of rain forest back to that of Feb. 1976. The Lumber must come from sustainable forest, not the new preservations. Also the Australian Bio-engineering firms especially Nature Recreated Ltd, have used the wildlife DNA libraries to recreate the species that had become extinct and to pull back those that were on the brink of dieing out, all be it slightly enhanced to cope with the pollutants that still remain.

This might appear to have been a smooth transition from U.S. corporate rule to Mexican home rule, but in the second year of independence, the U.S. corporations were nearly invited back in by the first Mexican Prime Minister, Huraclaise Mandosia. He started talks with the same U.S. corps that had been expelled by the uprising of the populace in the SCACW. The Mexican armed forces got wind of these talks, and were backed up in the storming of the governmental encampment by the Australian/ South East Asian peacekeeping presence and Russian Siberian troops that were training in Mexico at that time. These all now wish to expel the U.S from the international Mutual Defence System set up in 2009 owing to the damage done to the Central American Nations before the SCACW, and have embargoes set up against US Corporations owing to their flagrant breach of the Human Rights act in these countries and other developing nations, which have nearly been bled dry by the US corporations.

The battle that followed lead to the public executions of the first Prime Minister and all of the American representatives, plus their bodyguard. Following this the Mexican military organised the first true elections for all governmental ministerial positions, every one in the country had to vote and the military moved around the country taking the populations ballot to them, as many of the people had never been able/allowed to vote before. At the same time they continued assisting the aid work and rebuild program, with far more efficiency than the disposed government. They continued ruling Mexico until they last vote was counted six months later, and stepped down and the new government took over.

In the time when the military ruled was when Mexico declared that all resources within their territory were owned and controlled by the government, this has never been repealed and they rules of election have changed slightly. This time period has since been referred to as ‘The Mexican Revolution of Independence.’

“Three can keep a secret, as long as two are dead"

twenty nine palms.

There is a small branch of Trauma Team operating within Mexico, but if you are over 30 miles away from the nearest large town there is only a 40% chance that they will arrive (1d6+1*10mins.) There is also a "Flying Doctor" service available in all but a few outlying areas, which have branches in most towns. These will come when called (1d6*10mins.), which charge between 2000-6000Eb per year. This depends on how much cyberware you have implanted. However they have earned the nick-name "The Flying Rippers," but at least they get there 9 times out of 10.

WNS are the only out side media agency operating within Mexico’s borders, but they are only allowed to relay reports that have been sanctioned by the Mexican government. The reports that are produced by WNS are sketchy in comparison to those given by Mexican Productions. There are also a few licensed freelance medias in the country, however all of their footage is viewed by Mexican Productions, for approval to sell in their own format, it must be submitted as full program, and most footage is returned for them to sell else where in the world.

It is also rumoured that they Mexican government use their media’s for black-OP’s filming. Utilising a variety of ‘chips’ controlled by the main media offices and by an implanted cyberware control systems computer. The ‘chips’ controlled are a combination of ‘combat chips’ and a novel twist to the ‘Komand Kill’ which is referred to as the ‘Komand Film.’

This concoction of chip ware and computer programs means that the reporter will stick to filming, the exact requirements of the Mexican Government, if they so desire. This has most been utilised in the still U.S. held Panama Canal Zone, where they have been reported to film to the bitter end, and fight like professional killers.

“You would, I would never had expected a bloody media of all things to do so much damage to a border patrol. I mean the troopers had years of combat experience, they were veterans for Christ’s sake. All they did was go to arrest a three strong film crew, one of the bastards a kid’s presenter of all things”

Sarg. Maj. Massimo, after the massacre of border patrol 37 Beta Alpha.

These escapees have since spread out and made The Bad Lands their homes, where they roam freely picking off livestock and unwary travellers. Their main attacks on people and livestock have occurred mainly just after sunset and just before dawn, but please note that attacks from these can happen at any time so it pays to be wary.

1} Hounds, these are larger and tougher than normal guard dogs and live in large packs, with around 25 on the hunt at any one time. These have mostly been reported to attack individuals who are out of direct contact with other humans. They also have been seen going on the aggressive if gunfire is near by. This leads to aggressive pack behaviour, leading to attacks and subsequently death to the people that disturbed them. The few surviving witnesses have reported seeing the hound’s skin bubbling as their wounds heal. These animals are found in all areas of Mexico, but seem to be wary of people clad in metal gear or equivalent armour.

2} Hunter~killers, approximately the same size as a Gemini Borg, although possibly bigger, these are bi-pedal reptilians which share the same camouflage capabilities as the chameleon. The HK, will attack individuals and small groups, armour seems to have little or no effect on these invisible killers. The main areas of habitation appear {by reported attacks} to be in dense forest and the high mountain passes, which afford them the best cover and background colour for the ambush attacks in which they seem to relish. However there are also rumours that they can also be aquatic. The larger APCA suits have had no reported attacks by HK’s.

3} B>M>B’s, our sources claim that these creatures are a bio construct designed to be a match for the best APCA’s on the market. These are no doubt the toughest of the "constructs" to be roaming Mexico. They are rarely seen outside the rainforests and have disappeared back into cover when spotted. The only reliable eyewitness report to have come back from a violent encounter with these is as follows: "The suits peeled like butter, the suits peeled like butter" this was however the last and only coherent statement. However there are reports that they are curious animals and only attack if provoked, and if you move slowly and they don’t feel you pose them any threat they will leave you alone. These B>M>B’s take the appearance of a huge Minotaur covered in crocodilian armoured plating.

4} Lickers, these appear to be a half way between the Hunter killers and a human, who has translucent skin wolver sized claws. There has been some information received that indicates that these are the result of trying to recreate the regenerative properties of the Hunter Killers in a human, it is obviously not the desired result.

5} Some travellers have also reported seeing a strange bird like creature soaring above the highest mountain passes. They claim that it resembles a mythical dragon or wyvern and are about the same size as a condor, one report stated they were fire breathing this is yet to be confirmed.

The rest of the city has been built to be modern and up to date, except for the tail end of the poor quarter, which is made up of traditional mud brick houses or pueblos. The ‘work ganger’s’ built these for temporary accommodation, whilst the main construction work took place. However more people added to these houses, so that they could provide services for the work crews, this lead to more people arriving poring out of the Bad Lands. Subsequently the intended buildings, partly due to construction funds being relocated have never replaced the temporary housing.

New Mexico City has the largest ‘shanty towns’ or faravelas in Mexico. It is built upon floating platforms, tethered to the banks of the moat surrounding the city. This has, been demolished and cleaned out many times in the past and now has been left alone, partly due to the tenacity of it’s inhabitants. However many of the people living here are employed in the many ‘sweat shops’ and low-grade jobs such as garbage clearance and sewerage maintenance.

The entire city is encircled by a huge moat and then by impressive 100-250 foot walls, with regular guard posts on top, which give impressive views over the surrounding basin. It is worth remembering that the whole city is 2200 meters above sea level and provides oxygen for its visitors on all of its data terminals. The walls have large chimneys protruding from them at regular intervals, which are connected to fans, which are designed to pull the pollutants out of the city. To further reduce to levels of pollution within the city, the industrial complex has been sighted away from the rest of the city and is surrounded by it’s own high walls, and even higher chimneys.

Specialist mining corporation whose unofficial motto is "If it’s in the ground we’ll get it out." All forms of mining are undertaken including sub-aqua, and off world, This firm have also got the best prospecting teams, who travel constantly finding new deposits and hard negotiators to get the best deals to mine, whatever the location. These are also in talks with the Mexican Space agency to develop zero gravity mining equipment and processes.

Australian Choo2 and Av-gas producer, who also have access to many of the South American Oil fields. Also rumoured to have deep space drilling interest.

Mexico’s best personal investment agency, for secure personal advice (with only a 25% cut.)

Mexico’s leading body sculpting company, specialising in exotic bio-packages, for humans and other animals.

Castile’s Children: An arrogant booster gang, which consider a good night out as one with a high body count. To join all members must have served a minimum of two days in the arena.

Umajyids: Mostly organise protection rackets, and have also been known to kidnap on occasion.

Mudejars: High profile crime especially slavery.

Alauda Arvensis: A female only gang that has been likened to a pack of feral cats, who can attack anyone, especially males without provocation. This gang is also prone to in fighting.

Toledo Tagus: The largest and most feared gang in the city, who rum Blood Sports and most of the crime rackets in the city. Their main other source of income is from illegal pit fights. To join this gang you must have spent at least two weeks in the arena.

American Terrorist Cells: Although American Corporations will deny this; they all seem to have small groups of Black Op’s within every strategic city or town. These are here to sabotage the Mexican industries, utilities and law enforcement agencies. They will supply booster gangs with guns and ammunition in exchange for various hits to be under taken. It’s worth remembering that these groups do not rely on ‘boosters’ to do their dirty work, often the gang attacks are to draw attention away from the real target.

The Children of The Sun: These are the official law enforcement agency of the Neo-Mayans who, because of the poor levels of policing in the furthest reaches of the poor ¼, took control of this section themselves. They also claimed that area as a Mayan province and have since set booster gangs and other criminals to work walling their area away from the city. As far as New Mexico City’s police force is concerned they can keep it, especially as the crime rate in this area has dropped.

Cuban Terrorist Cells: Cuba was the most ravaged country in the SCACW with large areas carpet bombed to remove all of the recreational and combat pharmaceutical plants, which had kept the countries economy going. Now Cuba has a larger vendetta against the U.S. than ever before and repeatedly hits the U.S. with terrorist attacks. Many of these terrorist cells head to Mexico before moving to either Cuba or the U.S. for another attack. The Mexican Government refuses to do anything about these cells, as there have been no attacks by them on Mexican soil. As well as this they get large deliveries at discount prices of the best Cuban Combat drugs for their military personnel. The law enforcement agencies overlook great many infringements to the Mexican Laws and Ordinances.

(Mutants: Since the end of the SCACW there has been a great many reported cases of human mutations. There are around 5-15% of births being mutated, 25% of mutations develop after puberty. It is believed to have started after biological waste material leaked from U.S research labs. The mutants, having been shunned by the population, band together for mutual protection. These are the ones that evaded the culling that happens to babies born with obvious mutations, the parents are led to believe that the baby was stillborn or died shortly thereafter.

Mutation is perceived as being a mark of deviance and is heavily suppressed, so most surviving mutants try to hide their "heritage" from prying eyes, especially as some mutations do not appear or become apparent until adulthood. The people affected by this are basically fugitives, especially if there is no power, money or high position family to hide behind. In the poorer end of society they are put to death as soon as they are discovered.)