In 97', an unidentified military group entered Camden. Mayor Liam of Ingles Dam urgently radioed the Reclaimers for assistance, seeking help defending the area against these unknown aggressors.
While Sheriff Dwight hesitated to involve the Reclaimers, he declined the request to protect his people. While this discussion was happening, William led a small group during a supply run at a warehouse. Radioing to William, Sheriff Dwight ordered him to return to base.
While departing the warehouse, William and his team unexpectedly encountered the hostile military group. There was a tense standoff, both sides sizing each other up with caution. But before any communication could occur, a sudden burst of gunfire erupted in combination with vocal commands, catching William and his team off guard. To William, this group was no longer unknown but a group he believed to be Russian. The Russians showed no hesitation in opening fire, overwhelming the Reclaimers.
Amid the chaos, William ordered his men to escape and evade, prioritizing their safety over retaliation. Though it came at a heavy loss, with the loss of his fellow Reclaimers, William managed to lead a few survivors back to safety.
Haunted by the lives lost and burdened with survivor's guilt, William carried the weight of the fallen on his shoulders. His grief succumbed to hate, vowing to protect the Reclaimers from everyone. The results of the invasive force have made William extremely skeptical of outsiders entering the Reclaimer's territory.
(An excerpt from @proud glen ‘s character, William Hearst! )