City Sixteen

When the British Empire first colonised the new world, Boston was one of the first established settlements within the thirteen colonies. It was this one particular city which ultimately became a seat of power used by the British. The army and navy, massing their forces within the colonial states were forced into perpetual war with not only the natives... but the Spaniard and the Franc.

But, it was this city where the revolution first begun. 1689, the year of the first Boston revolution against British rule had succeeded in overthrowing His Majesty's rule. The British were merciless, as they returned with the favour in restoring order with both Musket and Cannon.

1773, the Boston Tea party which sparked the revolution once again and slowly but surely, the British were driven back. Three years later, the Americans had been committed towards their Declaration of Independence which formed the United States. But now, that is nothing more than a spent memory of what was.

The Combine's invasion left parts of the inner city intact. Despite the military resistance throughout the various river cities and islands from the National Guard, the battle was short. It had been not worth noting as resistance was swept aside virtually quickly... yet the city is no longer the same as what it once was.

Two years of occupation saw the citizens of City Sixteen be treated fairly, despite the indications proving otherwise by Civil Protection. The city itself even proved its worth due to its geographical location. The former bunker hill is utilised as a Union command post with each bridge connected to the city under heavy guard.

Large tankers that once shipped trade through the strait of Boston lay still in their dockyards to this day. The rust of the vessels permeates the water and multitudes of dropships ship resources in and out of the city.

The city population has been kept marginally the same as many have been relocated. But for those that have stayed, they had been given a chance to at least put their pride in the United States behind. City Sixteen was their home, yet it sits idly by as daily life is a normal routine of receptivity and limbo.