After the Mule Mutiny and resulting protests sparked conflict between armed citizens and government troops in Skotino Steno (for more information see Bonaugure's Lost in Wilderness thread), Darkstrait has entered a period of civil war. The current situation is shown on this map:
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Here's a rundown of each side in the conflict:
Government Forces
Archchancellor Ridcully's socialist government troops. They currently hold Octavo Square (the center of government) and the surrounding areas, including embassies. Unfortunately, the embassies cannot be evacuated, as any helicopters leaving would have to pass over rebel-held areas. However, the government forces are well equipped, with modern tanks and aircraft.
Communist Revolutionaries
Several communist revolutionary groups (Red Fist, People's Hammer, Marx's Heirs) have made themselves openly known in the confusion following the riots in Skotino Steno. These groups for the most part act in union, but maintain independence from one another. Some of the politicians in the Communist Party of Darkstrait support these groups and are assisting them. These groups have gotten their hands on old tanks and weapons and fiercely defend the streets they hold, mostly west of Octavo Square.
Wolframist Militia
The wolframist militia group Tung Sten (see the Factbook Wolframism), along with armed pro-wolframist citizens and smaller militia groups, has seized the street areas northwest and southwest of Octavo Square. This group has more advanced battle equipment and is looking to take over the government, or at the very least to put their leader, Rhen Wolfram, in the Archchancellorcy.
Citizen Rebels
This category basically fits any combatant who is not in one of the groups mentioned above. They are not united in cause, but just want to see their areas independent of the current government. They will aid or accept aid from the communists and wolframists in keeping the government off their street. They fight with whatever weapons they can get their hands on.

Please help us end this rebellion.