City Fifteen

Saddam Hussain's ruthless hold on the nation of Iraq took somewhat of a different twist. When the Black Mesa Incident occurred in late 2001, it was the prime recipe for the Iraq Regime to virtually remain unopposed, with much of the population swarming to the side of its Monarchist Dictator. During which, Saddam was able to unify Iraq under his banner. Despite the many backdrops occurring within the United Nations and NATO during the early 2000s, there would virtually be no Iraq War occurring within 2003.

Saddam's foothold in Iraq was seriously strong despite the wavering loyalties trimming down over the years leading up to the Seven Hour War. The serious presence of overwhelming Xenian growth and infestation put the security forces to the absolute test, mostly being overrun by countless creatures and an almost infinite swarm of antlions.

The Regime met their end during the Seven Hour War as synthetic footsoldiers fought in close-quarters urban combat in Baghdad with the Revolutionary Guard. The palace defences were overrun and Saddam was ultimately captured, ending the fighting almost immediately.

For a time, Saddam was appointed still as the defacto leader under the imagery of the Combine's grasp. Baghdad operated as it did, but with exotic technologies available to the regime, solidified their hold. During an event known as 'The Culling', much of the administration here was eliminated, and Baghdad swiftly fell into chaos. The city was swiftly abandoned - its recipients fleeing in all directions afterwards, consumed by antlion swarms and sand barnacles in the process.