2046

2046 - The Lost Election Rogue deckers erases California's gubernatorial election results, supposedly aided by Los Angeles street gang. The so-called Lost Election prompts declaration of war on the "criminal element" in Los Angeles Army and corporate mercenary troops raze El Infierno, fighting a losing battle. California's central government declares Los Angeles a Free City, giving up on the city. Para-VITAS outbreak kills 120,000, Tynesprawl (England) . Unidentified eco-terrorists suspected as cause for the outbreak.