Chapter 265

Urgent Notice from the Sumec Security Committee "Due to biochemical contamination of unknown origin within the Mining Area, the Committee has decided to place the region under control. Armed forces will soon be deployed to station in and blockade the area, effective late March. Once the area is blockaded, any personnel and factions are strictly prohibited from trespassing. Violators will do so at their own risk, and all consequences and dangers arising therefrom shall be borne by the trespassers. All currently active personnel and organizations in the Mining Area are requested to evacuate starting today. Anyone experiencing abnormal physiological reactions should report to the Committee's office outside the Mining Area in a timely manner." Signed: Sumec Security Committee As soon as this notice was issued, the Mining Area was thrown into an uproar. Miners stopped what they were doing, their faces filled with shock and worry. Some experienced veteran miners began packing their bags, preparing to evacuate, as they were well aware of the terrifying nature of such biochemical contamination.