Violence and crime are rampant. Metrozones rule through martial law. Metrozones and scavenger gangs battle among one another in competition for scarce resources. Warfare has become continual. Wargames train children for a combat role in society.
Small value is paid to human life.
The average number of children in a family is 9. The life expectancy for males is 39, for females 35. Orphan children and homeless people are common sights. 2110 - Military service has become the only way to receive an education. Military academies grow in importance.