Prologue
Greetings fanfic readers. The Marshal proudly presents the continuation to A Simple Kind of DEAD. The collective worked very hard of this and my comrade editors deserve so much more than the poor state housing they are forced to reside in.
As a primary note, be aware that understanding a number of the events in this arc are based upon events that happen in the previous HotD story On Her Majesty's DEADly Service and it's follow-up/sequel Comrades in DEADs. While not absolutely essential, it is most helpful in understanding why some of the minor characters say and do as they do. Also, be aware that this story arc takes place alongside, but somewhat tangentially, to events that will happen in a collaboration project the Marshal is engaged in with Dante-SonofSparda-EX21 (of HotD Semper Fidelis fame) under the pen name of Marshal Sparda. While both stories can stand alone, fuller enjoyment can be had if both are read.
If you have not taken the time to read them, please do so. Your time and patience with the collective's early works is greatly appreciated and you can see the Glory of State Planning as it evolves into the masterpiece you have before you.
As a final parting, I wish to thank most profusely Draco38 and jm1681 for beating me up when I failed to deliver quality product into their mailboxes on a constant basis.
Thank you to all the readers who have taken the time to read and review all the stories I have written. Your comments help me grow as an author and I really do take them into consideration as I write.
Marshal Zhukov