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Is Torn on the Brink of War?

sugarvalves [1963573] — In April 2016 Torn's military personnel numbered more than 80,000 for the first time in the city's history, maintaining an upwards trend which has seen a steady increase ever since the mass desertion incident of November 2011. At the present rate we could see a force of over 100,000 soldiers before the year is out, which begs the question, why is the military so attractive to Torn's citizens? And also who, if anyone, are they preparing to fight? The attractiveness of a military career is plain for all to see, and in November 2014 the military overtook Torn City Hospital to become the city's largest employer. Whereas Torn's citizens were historically described as too deranged, drunk and incapable of following simple instructions, this sudden period of mass military employment has flown in the face of such observations, but to what end? A continuous recruitment drive such as this does not merely occur; it is deliberately planned and executed ...

Question Time with chedburn

IIIlusionist [253384] — The United Kingdom's European union referendum and the United States presidential election pale in comparison to Torn's news bulletin announcing the current and upcoming projects that are in the works. Many projects were mentioned - from missions to other "2.0" revamps - no doubt stirring things up a tad and raising a number of questions in the community. As a result, the Torn City Times will be compiling a number of questions to pose to Chedburn regarding the latest bulletin. So, for all you players with burning questions that you need answered in order to sleep soundly at night, now is your chance. Send your questions to myself ( IIIlusionist - 253384) and a select few questions will be chosen to be answered. Deadline for questions: 06/06/2016 Original article