There are still pockets of apparently zombified Zone residents wandering around. Most are long since out of ammunition but they are still trying to fire their weapons at passers-by. Rewards are offered for an explanation for this phenomenon, a working cure, or the heads of those responsible.

Small groups of Churchgoers have been seen conducting raids from a point to the north-west of the Zone into the southern half. They seem to be stealing supplies from bands of freelancers and have even been abducting people.

The hunt for Howard Moon has yet to bear fruit, but the High Rollers are being quite persistent. Rumours abound that the bounty will be raised at some point soon, it currently stands at the original 12,000 credits.

A bounty of 8,000 credits is offered for the head of Emil Karskoff, a scientist formerly attached to a corporate team. He is believed to have fled his employer, tried to sell data to several factions and stiffed them all on the deal. His present whereabouts are unknown but he lacks the contacts to escape the Zone and has limited experience fending for himself. It is expected he has probably met his end already given his lack of experience and so a secondary bounty of 4,000 credits has been offered for suitable confirmation of death if someone happens across his body.

A bounty of 48,000 credits is offered for the head of the Churchgoer known as the Archbishop. Believed to be the founder of the faction and the figurehead of their religion. 15,000 credits is offered for the location of their main base. This bounty will only be paid out once the information has been verified.

The market for blue and white pills seems to have died off, but rumours abound that four or five freelancers dotted about the Zone have found white and grey pills, and combinations of blue/white, green/white and grey/white in the same bottle alongside other pills. Whilst there is little or no interest in trading the actual pills currently, large sums are available for reliable information about what they do, possible side-effects and where they came from.

The trade in meat continues apace. In order to provide a little variety in the menu, the High Rollers are offering high prices for spices, seasonings and herbs.

A buyer has let it be known they are offering substantial rewards for anyone willing to work as a test subject for a series of medical tests. Apply through the Bar. Additional details are available, but very limited in scope.