Mankind failed to transcend the Petroleum Age. The Die Off killed 95% of the human population. 175 years later, mankind consists of scattered nomadic tribes, isolated casino-cities, and roving swarms of predatory bandits. This is the world of the Black Dog Clan.
Chapter 4: Tracy and Bevan enjoy their time together, but Lamont is able to track them down. But a swarm of Roaches have found them, too. Bevan leads them into an ambush. The Clan is able to defeat the Roaches, but pay a high price in casualties.
