Yankton (County)

"*The mission of Yankton County is to provide citizens with high quality public services that create a foundation of trust, unity, safety, and collaboration.*"

- Yankton County's Mission Statement from the local government

**Yankton County**, located in South Dakota, is the region in which most of the action in **Strife**, also known as **The Dead Rising**, happens. The region seemed to be miniscule in relevance pre 2000s, but quickly became a region of concern, and eventually, strategic values.

The reason for the non-stop carnage in **Yankton County** is because of one main Infinitum hideout. Infinitum had an underground bunker in the area that eventually was found by the CIA. Infinitum chose this location hoping it would be discreet. With the findings of the bunker, The Federal Government decided to send large amounts of combat ready equipment and troops to the area. Consequently, with the increase of Federal Government troops, USAF Warlords have also upped their manpower in the area. The region is now a giant bloodbath, with a war waging between multiple sides.

Throughout the years in which the general lore is set in, Yankton County has seen many conflicts, varying from major to minor. Some of these major conflicts include something called the '**Whistler's Grove Incident**,' where an **Infinitum** whistleblower reportedly committed suicide in their logging house in the year 2002. However, this may not be what actually happened. Although **Infinitum** claims the man took his own life, the **CIA** claims otherwise. The **CIA** claims the man was assassinated by **Infinitum** agents after his actions were exposed to the organization. The man has been leaking information to the **CIA** for months on end about Infinitum. One main source of information would be the Infinitum bunker's location.

Throughout all the deadly events that partook in Yankton County, the County has lost tons of lives, making the population vary a lot throughout the years. A good average estimate of the population throughout the years would be about 25,000.

## Points of Interest (In-Game)

### Yankton (City)

Pictured here is the city of Yankton, with a population of about 13,500-14,000. It is the majority of the population in Yankton County and has an interesting history within the **Strife** lore. Yankton is currently occupied by Pro-Constitution **USAF**.

### Forward Operating Base McCauly

The National Guard Base is occupied by the **PRSDN**, and is often visited by **USAF**. The base has tons of weaponry, shelter, and supplies.

### Gas Station

The Gas Station is often seemed to be roamed by the **Red Fangs**. It is deemed unsafe to be in this area, as tons of reports of kidnapping, murders, and robberies happen in this area.

### Joint Air Base Sioux

This Air Force Base was originally an United States Air Force base, but when **The Split** occurred, the US forces that were here have remained loyal to the Federal Government, giving up the base to them. The base remains decently supplied with fuel, aircraft, and air defense.

### Yankton County Penitentiary

With the worst kinds of criminals originally being put here to rot before **The Split**, Yankton County Penitentiary was notorious for being a place to avoid being around. However after **The Split** occurred, all prisoners have escaped from the penitentiary. **FEMA** eventually came to occupy the prison, making it a safe zone for citizens.

### Oakwood

Oakwood is occupied by the **Federal Government Forces**, which have committed numerous violations of human rights in this specific area. People who have been only rumored to be infected have reportedly been kidnapped here and never seen again.

### Crofton

Crofton prior to the 2003 was a peaceful area where citizens loved to walk the streets, enjoying the local shops and entertainment that were in the town. However now due to **PRSDN** occupying the area and **FEDFOR** occupying an adjacent location, there have been many firefights across the river.

### Furlow

Furlow, what used to be a gated community, is now the result of a Federal Government fire-bombing operation. The town was reported to have a bunch of infected prior to the fire-bombing. All that remains there are burnt down houses, and lurking scavengers...

*Written by capitaIizer*