The United Federal States forces were able to hold their northern defensive flank in the summer of ’18, but at a very high price. Unusually hot and humid weather wreaked havoc on both men and equipment frustrating Coalition and Federal command alike.

In a fighting retreat the Coalition armies regrouped and secured I-39, I-74 and I-55 just South of Bloomington, IL establishing a foothold within striking distance of the Federal lines, waiting for the spring weather window to return.

As Federal forces put more and more pressure on both the Coalition and Pacific States Alliance’s MSRs (Major Supply Routes) Coalition planers are looking to lunch a counter offensive this July aided by a classified contracting group.