The rumors of gas turning people into zombie patriots and of weapons of mass destruction reached the frontline.

The rumors of gas turning people into zombie patriots and of weapons of mass destruction reached the frontline. Overcome with fear, officers from both sides plotted together and started a coup. But after they arrested the current governments and announced the end of the war, they lost control of their respective countries. Mass desertions from both armies paved the way for chaos, and marauders and bandits seized the arsenals of both nations and took control. Unfortunately, the constantly changing leadership of both countries made it impossible to turn either economy around. Unemployment, overpopulation, and hunger are still at epidemic levels.