This is very interesting stuff. What becomes of Thomason? Do the JCS forgive him? It seems to me that by refusing direct orders from higher command as early as '98, he would basically be considered as having gone rogue and his units classified as enemy combatants by MilGov and/or CivGov. It sounds like he's basically just a "kinder and gentler" American version of the Margrave of Silesia or Black Baron, looking out for his own little cantonment, at the expense (or, at least, neglect) of others. Does the federal government[s] ever lay down the law in SEA?
Or does the national government just consider him the only game in town and overlook/forgive his numerous indescretions?
Also, would a lot of AZ's civilian law enforcement have been called up to active military duty? It seems like a lot of cops are former military. This would reduce the number of folks who could potentially oppose Thomason's rule (or refuse to serve in his forces)?
What kinds of appeals would Thomason use to keep his troops in line, especially officers who might know of his refusal to follow orders? Is he more or a carrot or stick type?
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