A bitter personal dispute has erupted between established Terminus residents the Holy Smokes, and newcomer Delaque gang the Straylight Runners.

In a move that demonstrated all the hallmarks of the traditional Delaque mindset, the Runners attempted to ambush the Van Saars before they even realised the newcomers existed.

Unfortunately for them, the Runners failed to achieve the success they hoped for - in fact, their scouts managed to miss seeing one of the Smokes? heavies and his bodyguards, as they were concentrating too much on the gangers they could see!

Quickly realising what was going on, the three took up firing positions on the Delaques, then quickly raised the alarm.

The ensuing firefight was predictably brief, and ended with the Straylight Runners fleeing the site in panic - leaving one of their heavies in the hands of the Smokes!

Although the heavy was ransomed rather than sold into slavery (or becoming lunch), nothing could diminish the Runners anger, and they made a second attempt to take on the Smokes a day later, in Bigpant Pass.

Once again, the Delaques decided to adopt a sneaky, backstabbing approach, this time with somewhat more success.

The Holy Smokes were apparently caught by surprise, not expecting a second attack from the Delaques after their previous defeat. The Runners, meanwhile, had decided to take out a water still the Van Saar gang were emptying at the time.

After a brief firefight they achieved this aim, but unfortunately their run of bad luck was not over yet. Apparently, it was not until the gang met up at their hideout that they realised one person was missing - their leader!

The Holy Smokes have since confirmed that they hold the Straylight Runner?s leader captive, but no word as to his fate has yet been received.

Whatever the outcome of the hostage negotiations, The Holy Smokes have once again proved themselves to be one of the most highly capable gangs in the Terminus area.

However, the Straylight Runners, have yet to prove themselves up to the tough challenge of surviving in Terminus - and they need to start by either getting their leader back, or (prefably) finding a new one!

This Week?s Special Event - Enforcers Clean Up!

After a robbery at the Guilder bank in Ptang City last week, the Hive Primus enforcers have been very busy rounding up the usual suspects.

As a result, a lot of the underhive scum, ratskins and other undesirables have either been taken in for questioning, or else are lying low. In addition, a number of bounty hunters have taken up Guilder contracts.

Cawdor Preachers Arrive in Terminus Area

A Cawdor gang known as Act of God has recently arrived in Terminus, apparently determined to ?spread the holy word of the Emperor to the heathens?.

After opening a church on Side Street in Terminus itself, the group has began travelling

This Week?s Gang Ratings!