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 2: At the Three Palms casino-city, Tommy plays poker with the mayor and infuriates him by not only by walking away with all the money on the table, but also the prettiest girl in the casino. On the way out of town, This leads to trouble.