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{{For|other uses|Express}}
{{Quote|Los Angeles bullet train station. Good long to medium engagements up and down the bullet train tracks.|Map description}}
 
 
{{Infobox/map
 
{{Infobox/map
|name = Express
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|name = Express
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|image = <tabber>
|game = [[Call of Duty: Black Ops II]]
 
|image = [[File:Express_Load_Screen_BOII.png|300px]]
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|-|BOII = [[File:Express Load Screen BOII.png]]
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|-|BOCW = [[File:Express MenuScreen BOCW.png]]
|place = [[Los Angeles]], USA
 
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|-|CoDM = [[File:Express Promo CODM.jpg]]
|terrain = Urban
 
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</tabber>
|teams = [[Federal Bureau of Investigation|FBI]] vs [[Mercs]]
 
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|game = ''[[Call of Duty: Black Ops II]]''<br>''[[Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War]]''<br>''[[Call of Duty: Mobile]]''
|minimap = [[File:Express_Minimap_BOII.png|300px]]|combat = Medium to long range|console = mp_express}}
 
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|teams = [[File:FBI Logo BOII.png|50px]] [[Federal Bureau of Investigation|FBI]] vs. [[Mercs]] [[File:Mercs Logo BO2.png|50px]] (''BOII'')<br>[[File:NATO Faction Logo BOCW.png|50px]] [[NATO]] vs. [[Warsaw Pact]] [[File:WarsawPact Faction Logo BOCW.png|50px]] [[File:CIA Faction Logo BOCW.png|40px]] [[Central Intelligence Agency|CIA]]-[[Joint Special Operations Command|JSOC]] OMEGA Task Force<br>vs.<br>[[DGI]] Spider Unit [[File:DGI Faction Logo BOCW.png|40px]] <small>(Multiplayer)</small><br>[[File: Requiem Logo Zombies BOCW.png|50px]] [[Requiem]] <small>(Zombies)</small> (''BOCW'')<br>[[File:Special Forces Logo CODM.png|60px]] [[Special Forces]]<br>vs.<br>[[Guerrilla Squad]] [[File:Guerilla Squad Logo CODM.png|60px]] (''CoDM'')
'''Express''' is a multiplayer map featured in the game ''[[Call of Duty: Black Ops II]]''.
 
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|place = [[Los Angeles]], {{w|California}}, [[United States of America]]
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|date = 2025 (''Black Ops II'')<br>August 20, 1984 (''Black Ops Cold War'') <small>(Multiplayer)</small><br>February 8, 1984 (''Black Ops Cold War'') <small>(Zombies)</small><ref>"February 8, 1984 MEMORANDUM FOR: Grigori Weaver FROM: Requiem COMINT Unit, Los Angeles SUBJECT: CA railway outbreak response Regarding your earlier questions about the granular workings of our Communications Intelligence systems, you may find the timeline of today's event in Los Angeles instructive:..." - [[Zombies Onslaught]] Intel, Express, State Your Emergency</ref>
 
|terrain = Urban
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|combat = Medium to long range
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|modes = All (''Black Ops II'')<br>All (Except [[Combined Arms]] & [[Fireteam]]) (''Black Ops Cold War'')<br>[[Zombies Onslaught]] (''Black Ops Cold War'')
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|console = <tt>mp_express</tt> (''BOII'')<br><tt>mp_express_rm</tt> (''BOCW'')
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|singleplayer = Elements of [[Cordis Die (mission)|Cordis Die]] (''BOII'')
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|minimap = <tabber>
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|-|BOII = [[File:Express Minimap BOII.png]]
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|-|BOCW = [[File:Express MiniMap BOCW.png]]
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</tabber>
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}}
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<choose>
 
<option>{{Quote|Los Angeles bullet train station. Good long to medium engagements up and down the bullet train tracks.|Black Ops II Map description}}</option>
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<option>{{Quote|Reports indicate hired [[DGI]] forces have taken hostages at a Los Angeles train station.|Black Ops Cold War Map Description}}</option>
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</choose>
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'''Express''' is a multiplayer map featured in ''[[Call of Duty: Black Ops II]]''. Express is also available in ''[[Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War]]'' where it was added on February 4th, 2021 as part of the [[Season One (Cold War)|Season One]] update and in ''[[Call of Duty: Mobile]]'' where it was added on September 9th, 2022 as part of the Season 8: Train to Nowhere update. In ''Black Ops Cold War'', the map it is also playable in [[Zombies (Treyarch)|Zombies]] through [[Zombies Onslaught]].
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The map is set at the [[Los Angeles]] terminal for the California High-Speed Rail.
   
 
==Overview==
 
==Overview==
The map is set at the Los Angeles terminal for the California High-Speed Rail. It features fast-moving bullet [[train]]s that can kill. The map is centered around numerous tight corridors and rooms, along with an open area in the middle. There is a stationary train in the arrivals platform that has three accessible partitions that provide access from one platform to the other. The player's whereabouts on the map can be determined by the interiors; a baggage coach, a passenger coach with seating along one side only, and the southern-most one with seats along both sides.
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The map is centered around numerous tight corridors and rooms, along with an open area in the middle. There is a stationary train in the arrivals platform that has three accessible partitions that provide access from one platform to the other. The player's whereabouts on the map can be determined by the interiors; a baggage coach, a passenger coach with seating along one side only, and the southern-most one with seats along both sides.
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==Layout==
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Mostly, the combat occurs outside where the unmovable train is located. However, sometimes there are enemies that fight withing the main hall of the train station.
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===Main Hall===
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The largest building within the map. There is an accessible elevator at the upper central part of the map, great place to call in scorestreaks but vulnerable to enemy fire. It is divided into two divisions: Left and Right, both leading to the main train lanes. There are a variety of ways to access other buildings outside the main hall. There two bridges that overwatches the train lanes, this gives a snipers advantage.
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===Train Lanes===
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There are two train lanes, the first one blocked by the unmovable train and other closed.
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====Lane 1====
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Blocked by a stationary train, there are numerous ways to hop on top of the roof. The train is closly situated at some of the structures that can be access. As stated above, there are three partitions to access said train, it is tight but offers an alternative route.
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====Lane 2====
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This lane is closed and has train barricades. Over the course of time within the match, a dynamic map event will occur where the train barricades will automatically lower down and an active bullet train will pass by rail killing anyone who comes on it's way. When this happens, there are some advantages that can be utilize. One of which is that it gives enemy sight blockage providing enough time to move out of the way. It is possible to throw a C4 to the train and luckliy get a kill. It is possible to survive the fast pace bullet train when one is wedged to the side rail of the main hall and it is also advised to avoid touching the train.
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===Waiting Hall/ Control Room===
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This is another hall where players can access either via bridges or rushing through. At the center, there is a control room that has two broken windows on both left and right sides that looks over the windows of the bridges. At the back side of the control room, it provides alternative passage ways. A ladder leads up to the control room however, there other ways to get inside.
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==Objective Locations==
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In [[Domination]], the flags are located at open outside areas. They come in one direction meaning there in same route and flanking towards the B Flag.
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*A Flag - Located at the right side middle section the train lanes. Two metallic structures acts as barricades to defensively secure the Domination Flag. It is possible to capture said flag on top of the vertical ledge.
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*B Flag - Located at the center of the main waiting hall. The most defenseless Domination Flag due to the wide open area it is placed in. Both A and C Flag Routes are directly leading to the B Flag so staying alert is always advisable. There is a ticket room with two broken windows dividing pathways obscuring enemy sights unless they use the windows, keep this as an advantage.
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*C Flag - Located at the left side middle section of the train lanes. Same rules applied similar to the A Flag.
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Rushing is the most common playstyle when capturing the Flags so it is best to be attentive with the surroinding areas.
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In [[Search and Destroy]],&nbsp;the bombsites are diversly placed meaning one is outside and the other is inside.
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*Bombsite A - Located next to the control room left section. A door is open leaving anyone who comes to defuse the bomb easy access to it.
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*Bombsite B - Located inside the Main Hall placed in the central section. The accessible ticket room can be utilized to defend the bomb if anyone tries to defuse it since it is uncommon place to venture in.
   
 
==Gallery==
 
==Gallery==
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===''Call of Duty: Black Ops II''===
 
<gallery>
 
<gallery>
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Express Arrivals corridor_BOII.png
Express_Arrivals_corridor_BOII.png
 
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Express ticket machine BOII.png
Express_ticket_machine_BOII.png
 
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Express bullet train BOII.png
Express_bullet_train_BOII.png
 
 
Express aerial view.png|An aerial view of Express.
 
Express aerial view.png|An aerial view of Express.
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</gallery>
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===''Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War''===
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<gallery>
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Express Promo BOCW.jpg
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Express Promo2 BOCW.jpg
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Express Promo3 BOCW.jpg
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Express Promo4 BOCW.jpg
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Express Promo5 BOCW.jpg
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Express Promo6 BOCW.jpg
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</gallery>
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===''Call of Duty: Mobile''===
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<gallery>
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Express Promo CODM.jpg
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</gallery>
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==Videos==
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<gallery>
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COD Black Ops 2 - Team Deathmatch on Express gameplay PS3|Gameplay in [[Team Deathmatch]].
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
   
 
==Trivia==
 
==Trivia==
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===General===
*In the info building in the middle of the map, inside, there are two computers that show the [[Lodestar]] plane.
 
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*The map is based on the real-life planned {{w|California High-Speed Rail}} project. Rail maps in the map show the fictional in-game route is identical to the planned real-life one.
*The bullet train runs from Los Angeles to San Francisco and is actually being planned to be built at this time of writing.
 
 
===Call of Duty: Black Ops II===
*Both Arrival and Departure tunnels have movie advertisements about four other maps: [[Hijacked]], [[Turbine (map)|Turbine]], [[Yemen]] and [[Meltdown]].
 
 
*In the info building in the middle of the map, inside, there are two computers that show the [[Lodestar]] plane.
 
*Both Arrival and Departure tunnels have movie advertisements about four other maps: [[Hijacked]], [[Turbine (map)|Turbine]], [[Yemen]] and [[Meltdown]].
 
*One of the advertisements depicts a woman as seen in the Kasimira adverts in'' [[Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3]]''.
 
*One of the advertisements depicts a woman as seen in the Kasimira adverts in'' [[Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3]]''.
*This map is perfectly symmetrical, aside from minor details like trash cans or desks. It is one of four maps that are mostly the same on both sides, the others being [[Plaza]], [[Meltdown]], and [[Hydro]]. Plaza and this map have similar layouts, the two minimap images look very similar.
 
 
*There are trains running throughout the game, with one coming at the first and third quarters of each game. This is not true on [[Search and Destroy]], where trains appear twice a round.
 
*There are trains running throughout the game, with one coming at the first and third quarters of each game. This is not true on [[Search and Destroy]], where trains appear twice a round.
*If the player goes to the bottom of the [[minimap]], they may find a ladder. Climbing up this will bring the player to a board with post-it notes on it reading various messages such as "[[Zombies]] are coming" and "fix turbine.
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*If the player goes to the bottom of the [[minimap]], they may find a ladder. Climbing up this will bring the player to a board with post-it notes on it reading various messages such as "[[Zombie]]s are coming" and "fix [[Turbine (Zombies)|turbine]]".
 
*There is an inaccessible fast food restaurant on the ground level of the terminal.
*If the player looks on the list of stops the train was supposed to take, one of the stops is where the first [[TranZit]] map, [[Green Run]] is set. Also, if they go to the map Green Run, and goes to the bus path between the farm and power station, it is possible to see train tracks.
 
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*If a player is killed by the bullet train, the [[killcam]] will show the train in first person hitting the player.
 
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==References==
*There is an inaccessible fast food restaurant on ground level of the terminal.
 
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{{Reflist}}
*A player can stick a semtex or a c4 to the bullet train.
 
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{{CoD9 Maps}}
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{{CoD17 Maps}}
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{{CoDMobile_Maps}}
 
[[Category:Call of Duty: Black Ops II Multiplayer Maps]]
 
[[Category:Call of Duty: Black Ops II Multiplayer Maps]]
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[[Category:Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War Multiplayer Maps]]
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[[Category:Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War Zombies Onslaught Maps]]
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[[Category:Call of Duty: Mobile Multiplayer Maps]]

Latest revision as of 02:52, 5 September 2023

The subject of this article appeared in Call of Duty: Black Ops II. The subject of this article appears in Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War The subject of this article appeared in Zombies mode The subject of this article appears in Call of Duty: Mobile
For other uses, see Express.

"Los Angeles bullet train station. Good long to medium engagements up and down the bullet train tracks."
— Black Ops II Map description


Express is a multiplayer map featured in Call of Duty: Black Ops II. Express is also available in Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War where it was added on February 4th, 2021 as part of the Season One update and in Call of Duty: Mobile where it was added on September 9th, 2022 as part of the Season 8: Train to Nowhere update. In Black Ops Cold War, the map it is also playable in Zombies through Zombies Onslaught.

The map is set at the Los Angeles terminal for the California High-Speed Rail.

Overview

The map is centered around numerous tight corridors and rooms, along with an open area in the middle. There is a stationary train in the arrivals platform that has three accessible partitions that provide access from one platform to the other. The player's whereabouts on the map can be determined by the interiors; a baggage coach, a passenger coach with seating along one side only, and the southern-most one with seats along both sides.

Layout

Mostly, the combat occurs outside where the unmovable train is located. However, sometimes there are enemies that fight withing the main hall of the train station.

Main Hall

The largest building within the map. There is an accessible elevator at the upper central part of the map, great place to call in scorestreaks but vulnerable to enemy fire. It is divided into two divisions: Left and Right, both leading to the main train lanes. There are a variety of ways to access other buildings outside the main hall. There two bridges that overwatches the train lanes, this gives a snipers advantage.

Train Lanes

There are two train lanes, the first one blocked by the unmovable train and other closed.

Lane 1

Blocked by a stationary train, there are numerous ways to hop on top of the roof. The train is closly situated at some of the structures that can be access. As stated above, there are three partitions to access said train, it is tight but offers an alternative route.

Lane 2

This lane is closed and has train barricades. Over the course of time within the match, a dynamic map event will occur where the train barricades will automatically lower down and an active bullet train will pass by rail killing anyone who comes on it's way. When this happens, there are some advantages that can be utilize. One of which is that it gives enemy sight blockage providing enough time to move out of the way. It is possible to throw a C4 to the train and luckliy get a kill. It is possible to survive the fast pace bullet train when one is wedged to the side rail of the main hall and it is also advised to avoid touching the train.

Waiting Hall/ Control Room

This is another hall where players can access either via bridges or rushing through. At the center, there is a control room that has two broken windows on both left and right sides that looks over the windows of the bridges. At the back side of the control room, it provides alternative passage ways. A ladder leads up to the control room however, there other ways to get inside.

Objective Locations

In Domination, the flags are located at open outside areas. They come in one direction meaning there in same route and flanking towards the B Flag.

  • A Flag - Located at the right side middle section the train lanes. Two metallic structures acts as barricades to defensively secure the Domination Flag. It is possible to capture said flag on top of the vertical ledge.
  • B Flag - Located at the center of the main waiting hall. The most defenseless Domination Flag due to the wide open area it is placed in. Both A and C Flag Routes are directly leading to the B Flag so staying alert is always advisable. There is a ticket room with two broken windows dividing pathways obscuring enemy sights unless they use the windows, keep this as an advantage.
  • C Flag - Located at the left side middle section of the train lanes. Same rules applied similar to the A Flag.

Rushing is the most common playstyle when capturing the Flags so it is best to be attentive with the surroinding areas.

In Search and Destroy, the bombsites are diversly placed meaning one is outside and the other is inside.

  • Bombsite A - Located next to the control room left section. A door is open leaving anyone who comes to defuse the bomb easy access to it.
  • Bombsite B - Located inside the Main Hall placed in the central section. The accessible ticket room can be utilized to defend the bomb if anyone tries to defuse it since it is uncommon place to venture in.

Gallery

Call of Duty: Black Ops II

Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War

Call of Duty: Mobile

Videos

Trivia

General

  • The map is based on the real-life planned California High-Speed Rail project. Rail maps in the map show the fictional in-game route is identical to the planned real-life one.

Call of Duty: Black Ops II

  • In the info building in the middle of the map, inside, there are two computers that show the Lodestar plane.
  • Both Arrival and Departure tunnels have movie advertisements about four other maps: Hijacked, Turbine, Yemen and Meltdown.
  • One of the advertisements depicts a woman as seen in the Kasimira adverts in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3.
  • There are trains running throughout the game, with one coming at the first and third quarters of each game. This is not true on Search and Destroy, where trains appear twice a round.
  • If the player goes to the bottom of the minimap, they may find a ladder. Climbing up this will bring the player to a board with post-it notes on it reading various messages such as "Zombies are coming" and "fix turbine".
  • There is an inaccessible fast food restaurant on the ground level of the terminal.

References

  1. "February 8, 1984 MEMORANDUM FOR: Grigori Weaver FROM: Requiem COMINT Unit, Los Angeles SUBJECT: CA railway outbreak response Regarding your earlier questions about the granular workings of our Communications Intelligence systems, you may find the timeline of today's event in Los Angeles instructive:..." - Zombies Onslaught Intel, Express, State Your Emergency