> Carson County Intelligence

OPERATIONAL STATUS: COLLECTING DATA

LOCATIONS: 12
THREATS: HIGH
GEOGRAPHIC INTELLIGENCE :: CARSON COUNTY, NEVADA :: HIGH DESERT OPERATIONAL ZONE
2,400
Square Miles
High Desert Territory
43,000
Pre-Outbreak Pop.
Status Unknown
Day 19
Since Outbreak
Communications Dark
12
Known Locations
Intel Available

Communication Network

Local (0-5mi) STRONG
Regional (5-15mi) MODERATE
Extended (15-25mi) WEAK
Long Range (25+mi) CRITICAL

Resource Distribution

Food Production
40%
Fuel Reserves
70%
Medical Supplies
25%
Heavy Equipment
60%

Regional Threat Matrix

Safe Zone
0-5 Miles
SECURED
2 Locations
Caution Zone
5-15 Miles
UNCERTAIN
3 Locations
Danger Zone
15-25 Miles
HIGH RISK
3 Locations
Unknown Zone
25+ Miles
NO DATA
4 Locations

Environmental Analysis

110°F / 35°F
Day / Night Temps
Extreme Variation
4,200 ft
Base Elevation
High Desert
15+ Miles
Clear Visibility
Advantage
< 8 in/year
Annual Rainfall
Water Scarce

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.

TACTICAL RANGE :: 0-5 MILES :: NO VEHICLE REQUIRED :: IMMEDIATE AREA RECONNAISSANCE

Desert Bloom Farm & Greenhouse

1.5 MI SE

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

3 Greenhouses Hydroponics 50-100 Chickens Solar Power Water Collection Seed Stocks
Unknown Risk
Critical Food Production

Abandoned Homestead

3.0 MI NE

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

Hand-Pump Well Root Cellar Solar Panels Workshop Space
Low Risk
High Value
SHORT VEHICLE RANGE :: 5-15 MILES :: HALF-DAY EXPEDITIONS :: MODERATE FUEL CONSUMPTION

Desert Vista Ranch

8.0 MI N

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

200 Head Cattle Horses Solar Array Multiple Wells Ranch Equipment Vehicles
Unknown Risk
Extremely High Value

Coyote Springs Truck Stop

12.0 MI E

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

8000 Gal Diesel 6000 Gal Gasoline Supply Store CB Radio Base
High Risk
Critical Value

Pine Creek Forest Service Station

15.0 MI W

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

High Elevation Radio Equipment 4WD Vehicles Regional View
Medium Risk
High Value
EXTENDED RANGE :: 15-25 MILES :: FULL-DAY OPERATIONS :: HIGH FUEL CONSUMPTION

Ridgeview Mobile Home Park

18.0 MI NW

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

Backup Generators Mobile RVs Community Well Medical Supplies
High Risk
Medium Value

Pine Creek Ranch

22.0 MI S

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

800 Head Cattle Heavy Equipment Fuel Storage Defensible Position
Unknown Risk
Extremely High Value

Ridgeline Copper Mine

25.0 MI SW

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

Heavy Mining Equipment Diesel Depot Explosives Magazine Industrial Generators Machine Shop
Unknown Risk
Industrial Assets
MAJOR REGIONAL CENTERS :: 25-100+ MILES :: MULTI-DAY OPERATIONS :: EXTREME RISK/REWARD

Silver Creek - County Seat

45.0 MI NW

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

Regional Hospital National Guard Armory Supermarkets Fuel Depot Communications Hub Power Plant
Unknown Status
Major Resources

Reno-Carson City Corridor

120 MI W

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

Air National Guard Army Depot Major Highways Commercial Airport Industrial Base
Major Urban Area
High-Value Targets

Las Vegas Metropolitan

280 MI S

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

Nellis Air Force Base Hoover Dam Major Hospitals Distribution Centers Research Facilities
Total Collapse
Massive Resources

Highway 50 Junction

30.0 MI NE

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

Traffic Control Fuel Storage Trade Position Communications
Completely Unknown
Traffic Control
THREAT ANALYSIS :: RISK ASSESSMENT :: OPERATIONAL RECOMMENDATIONS

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

Abandoned Homestead Desert Bloom Farm Forest Service Station

These locations offer critical resources with manageable risk profiles. Recommend immediate reconnaissance missions.

Priority Beta - Calculated Risk

High Value, Unknown Risk

Desert Vista Ranch Pine Creek Ranch Coyote Springs Truck Stop

Extremely valuable resources but unknown conditions. Require careful planning and strong expedition teams.

Priority Gamma - Future Operations

Long-term Strategic Targets

Silver Creek Ridgeline Mine Highway 50 Junction

Major strategic value but require significant resources and planning. Consider only after securing immediate needs.