Across the globe, the Kingdom of Crossroads is in deep political crisis. Rebels are threatening to overthrow the governing dynasty; while the dynasty, supported by the army, is retaliating by indiscriminate attacks on Northern Crossroads, an identified rebel stronghold. For over a year the civilian population has been fleeing Northern Crossroads. This mountainous region is a traditional mining territory with rich uranium reserves. However, because of the civil war, the mines have not been operating and the labour force—from unskilled to the highly educated and specialised engineers—are all out of work.