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The further group emerged shortly after the turn of the century, following a rift between the two coalition factions - It was initially somewhat of an off shoot of the two, mainly comprised of old members of the coalition.

this group was formed in two communities in the north zone, from which all members of any other faction were expelled, causing to an intense and bloody war between the factions which has lasted years. From 2005 many significant factions, began to suffer territorial losses at the hands of the Militias. arrow-back       arrow-forward

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