Millennium City Star Issue 22

PACIFYING FORCE - US troops stand ready to assist in Bahilia/Movilia Crisis by Ian Gomez SANTA PRISCA. As the crisis between the South American states of Bahilia and Movilia continues at a slow burn - with certain neighboring states, such as Val Verde, threatened to be caught in the crossfire - US forces are moving into the area.

As of this writing, several destroyers and carriers have been stationed off the coast of Santa Prisca. "We're merely in the region to provide a stabilizing influence", a spokesperson for the US armed forces stated to the press.



FOURTH "WICKER MAN" VICTIM FOUND - Serial killer still on the loose by Scott MacReady VIBORA BAY. The "Wicker Man" claimed another victim last night. The body was found near Cypress Grove Cemetery, with the same horrible wounds, same horrible M.O. The victim - Hale Richards, 32, a former Reverend - was a recent arrival to Millennium City, but was well-liked.

Police Chief Thomas "Iron Tom" Buford has promised swift action, but what can the fair citizens of Vibora Bay expect at this point?



AIMLESS - People turn to charitable organizations during harsh times by Ted Brubaker MILLENNIUM CITY. As trying times fall upon us, many are turning to charitable organizations, such as religious groups - churches and philosophical groups, such as the New Church of Unity - and self-help groups - such as Mind, Inc.

"We are just trying to help people", a spokesperson for one of these organizations stated. "You can start by helping yourself. It all starts from there, doesn't it?"