Communication Network
Resource Distribution
Regional Threat Matrix
Environmental Analysis
Operational Theater Assessment
Carson County's high desert environment creates a complex operational landscape where geographic advantages and disadvantages shift dramatically with distance from base. The low population density that initially offered protection now presents logistical challenges for resource acquisition and intelligence gathering.
Environmental factors create natural operational windows: extreme daytime temperatures limit infected mobility but also constrain human operations. Clear desert nights offer excellent visibility but sound carries for miles, potentially attracting threats from great distances. Water scarcity makes every source a strategic asset worth defending.
Current intelligence indicates a degrading communication network beyond 15 miles, with most settlements going dark by Day 16. Each expedition beyond safe zones represents a calculated risk where potential resource gains must be weighed against the irreplaceable loss of personnel and equipment.
Desert Bloom Farm & Greenhouse
Pre-Outbreak
Established 2013 for park's farm-to-table operations. Three climate-controlled greenhouses, hydroponic systems, heritage chickens. Young California couple running sustainable desert agriculture.
Current Status
Greenhouses visible from fire tower, appear intact. No movement observed. 5-year exclusive contract meant total economic dependence on park.
Strategic Resources
Abandoned Homestead
Pre-Outbreak
1940s ranch house with outbuildings and working well. Solar panel installation suggests modern upgrades for off-grid living.
Current Status
Empty but intact. No signs of violence or hasty departure. Previous occupants' fate unknown - may have evacuated orderly or simply vanished.
Strategic Resources
Desert Vista Ranch
Pre-Outbreak
Martinez family cattle operation spanning 2,000 acres. Family of 6 plus 2 ranch hands. Large herd, modern equipment.
Current Status
Smoke observed from ranch buildings on Day 15. No radio contact since outbreak. Martinez family fate unknown.
Strategic Resources
Coyote Springs Truck Stop
Pre-Outbreak
Highway fuel stop with convenience store and garage at Highway 50 junction. Strategic location for controlling east-west traffic.
Current Status
Heavily barricaded with clear defensive positions. Signs of organized activity. Unknown occupants - could be staff, travelers, raiders, or military.
Strategic Resources
Pine Creek Forest Service Station
Pre-Outbreak
Fire lookout station with 4-man crew on elevated terrain. Radio relay station for forest service communications.
Current Status
Tower appears abandoned, no radio response. Four-man crew's fate unknown - could have evacuated or joined other groups.
Strategic Resources
Ridgeview Mobile Home Park
Pre-Outbreak
Community of 120 retirees living in 80 mobile homes with shared community center and central well system.
Current Status
Day 8 radio contact: "some got out, heading for hills." Southern section appears compromised. Fate of 120 retirees unknown.
Strategic Resources
Pine Creek Ranch
Pre-Outbreak
Large 5,000-acre cattle ranch with 15 employees plus ranch family. Well-armed personnel including military veterans.
Current Status
Last radio contact Day 12: "holding position, staying put." Complete silence since. Could be fortified, overrun, or abandoned.
Strategic Resources
Ridgeline Copper Mine
Pre-Outbreak
Active open-pit copper mining operation employing 45 workers. 24-hour operations with heavy equipment and explosives storage.
Current Status
Abandoned vehicles at base of access road. Mine status unknown. Explosives storage particularly concerning.
Strategic Resources
Silver Creek - County Seat
Pre-Outbreak Population
8,400 residents. Government center with county courthouse, sheriff's department, 120-bed jail facility.
Current Status
Last contact Day 16 emergency broadcast, then complete silence. Status completely unknown.
Strategic Resources
Reno-Carson City Corridor
Pre-Outbreak Population
650,000+ residents. State capital with extensive government resources, major university, medical centers.
Current Status
Presumed overrun. No communication since Day 4. Massive infected population likely.
Strategic Resources
Las Vegas Metropolitan
Pre-Outbreak Population
2.2 million residents. Major military installations including Nellis AFB. Hoover Dam power generation.
Current Status
Complete communication blackout since Day 2. Presumed completely lost. Too far for practical expeditions.
Strategic Resources
Highway 50 Junction
Strategic Importance
Major intersection controlling cross-Nevada traffic flow. Large truck stop facility with extensive fuel storage.
Current Status
Complete information blackout. Could be operational, abandoned, or controlled by hostile forces.
Strategic Resources
Strategic Assessment Summary
Every location beyond Obsidian Hills represents a critical decision that could determine the community's survival. The Nevada desert offers both opportunities and threats in equal measure. Resources are scattered across vast distances, protected by natural barriers, hostile humans, and infected populations.
Within this harsh landscape lie the keys to long-term survival: fuel, equipment, livestock, and the knowledge needed to rebuild civilization. The question isn't whether to venture out - it's which risks are worth taking, and which opportunities justify the potential cost in lives.
Current intelligence suggests immediate priorities should focus on securing the Desert Bloom Farm for food production, establishing contact with the Pine Creek Forest Service Station for communications, and carefully assessing the Desert Vista Ranch for livestock resources.
Mission Priority Matrix
Priority Alpha - Immediate Action
High Value, Lower Risk Targets
These locations offer critical resources with manageable risk profiles. Recommend immediate reconnaissance missions.
Priority Beta - Calculated Risk
High Value, Unknown Risk
Extremely valuable resources but unknown conditions. Require careful planning and strong expedition teams.
Priority Gamma - Future Operations
Long-term Strategic Targets
Major strategic value but require significant resources and planning. Consider only after securing immediate needs.