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The chapter titled "Council to War" in Treasure Island revolves around Jim, the protagonist, telling the captain and his friends about Long John Silver's plan to mutiny. So, in basic terms, the "council" are the good guys, and the "war" is the planned mutiny.
So, I'd say we're looking at a mutiny among the 5th. 5th fighting themselves would explain the extra bases popping up(both sides need bases). And, it would explain why some are surrendering (would rather be arrested than captured by the splinter group).
The question is, how did this mutiny form? The mentioning of the White Rabbit suggests it came from Portals. Possibly Requeim vs. Axis Amerika. Perhaps were/vamps vs. non? Perhaps robots vs. humans.
As a guess, I would say you'll know it's happening when you see 5th fighting 5th in the streets. And, you'll have to choose which side to help(which, btw, leads into Statesman's comments about our decisions affecting the game world, ie, we decide which side survives the 5th vs. 5th battle)
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Excellent post. Perhaps another poster's view that this might introduce SPIDER and what you say here are connected.
In other words, perhaps SPIDER is moving in on 5th C and some of the 5th want to join them, and some don't. If Lord Recluse is as wicked as he looks, he may be causing a ripple of fear through some of the 5th. Some of soldiers who *don't* want the Column to join the 5th may feel so threatened by Recluse and his gang that they welcome a stint in the Zig--at least its safer than the streets.
If, as States has... well... Stated, this is just the beginning, we may hear about a rise in other villan group activities as SPIDER makes moves on them. I wonder if they will start with other groups that have established heirarchies and are well-organized like the 5th. Perhaps the Family will be next (would SPIDER bother with lower level gangs like Skulls and Hellions? If ever, probably not until much much later). Perhaps Nemesis or Freakshow after the Family. I'm not sure where the Crey would fit into all this, but I'd guess that Rikti and DE would not be effected by SPIDER since they seek destruction of humanity, and not power or wealth.
Anyway, I'm making all of this up, but I really like thinking in terms of a mutiny. What would cause the 5th Column to split? Or maybe a better question is, what could be coming in Issue 3 that would cause the 5th Column to split? Who will be the next group to show signs of change or upheaval? I can't wait!
DMC
