Power. Control. Dominance.
Scourge defeated, Mayor exultant.
Missing Jessica: Kidnap theory.
A new motorway menace.
Explosion destroys abandoned colliery.
Arrested members of Yellers Gang freed.
One dead as Marauders strike again.
Tycoon's son killed - daughter missing.
Riding with Lackhart's Lancers
The cracking of super-heated air makes my head snap round. A flash of searing light lances across the landscape, followed by a second. In the distance, I see a body crumple.“Down and out!” The excitable voice of Rich Lackhart bursts from the radio speaker. “Let’s keep it moving, Lancers.”
Another morning’s commute for a mid 21st Century haulage gang.
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Motorway Patrol interview
It is 4am on a cold September morning. Patrol Sergeant Dave Chapman takes a deep draught of hot tea, standing at the service station in the shadow of the Severn Bridge. For the past two hours, he has driven from London at a sedate 55 mph, showing the flag and protecting his patch. Now he takes a well-earned break.“Everyone seems to think that we have high-adrenaline lives; that the excitement never stops. We have our moments, but actually, most of what we do is just remind people that we are here; that there is a law; and that someone cares if they break it. That is often enough.”
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23/9/55: Babylon is a true inspiration in these times of darkness. Under the dynamic leadership of Sir Hector McDonaugh, the company has thrived while so many others failed. Read more
20/9/55: Mayor Rod is victorious. The battle against an insidious foe has been won, and Mayor Forrester-Smythe’s aggressive policies have been vindicated. While others dithered, Mayor Rod took action. The result? Londoners are safe from a creeping infection that has decimated nations, destroyed civilisations and ripped communities in half. Read more
18/8/55: The recent attacks on everyday citizens have shocked the nation. The brutal slaying, just yards from his own doorstep, of Dominic Bruehl, a student with a glittering academic career, has deprived a young man of a brilliant future. On the same day, the gang that style themselves the Motorway Marauders have killed a working driver just weeks away from his retirement. Read more
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Sandek
The Sandek, designed and built by French firm JST, is an economical and effective rig designed to be independent. Although both tractor and trailer can be bought separately, it is rare to see them except as a unit. The sleeping area for the crew, spare ammo and tyres, solar panels and toolkit are all offered as standard, allowing the Sandek to continue working even when miles from a service station.Sandek tractor: Sleeper cabover,
extra-heavy chassis, large truck power plant, 10 solid tyres, driver,
gunner, 2 turreted RRs with HEAT, improved fire extinguisher, sleeping
area. Armour: F50, B30, L40, R40, T40, U25, 20-point fifth wheel armour,
6 10-point wheelguards. Top speed 160, HC 0. 14,135 lbs., $87,200.
Personal equipment: 85 lbs., 1 space.
Sandek trailer: 40’ van trailer, 8 solid tyres, 2 turreted RRs with HEAT TB, 2 RRs with HEAT B smart-linked to turret, flechette gun FL and FR, 3 linked MDs (B, L, R), gas streamer loaded with paint B, linked to MD B and all MDs, 14 flechette grenades (four linked T, 4 linked L, 4 linked R, F, B, all linked), bulk ammo box carrying 2 loads of RR HEAT ammo, flush solar panel mounted TF, IFE, 2 spare solid truck tyres, toolkit. Armour: F30, B60, LF45, RF45, LB45, RB45, TF30, TB45, UF30, UB30, 4 10-point wheelguards. 15,240 lbs., $59,050.
Sandek rig: Top speed
100, HC 1. 29,555 lbs., $146,250.
Cargo capacity: 30,445 lbs., 58 spaces.