Part of the ability to gain insight on how unpopular the Alpha Section is to the united war effort on Hyllis is to listen to the voices of protest on the streets of the Pedestrian District or witness the repeated acts of vandalism on the War posters in the area. It may seem strange at first glance that the people would have any negative feelings or resentment towards the Alpha Section, since this is the force under whose authority the population suddenly finds itself for its own protection. However, this is the case, and as you can see from the above painting, citizens aren't above letting their feelings be known.
The standard propaganda poster for the War is simply an armed solider pointing at the viewer with the title WAR above his head. The addition of a hastily scrawled skull is an obvious finger pointing back, accusing the Alpha Squad of death and brutality. This may or may not be justified. Many of the citizens, most in fact, are completely unaware of the full involvement of the Alpha Squad in the disappearances of people. The truth is shocking, but at this time is not known by many so the supposition is speculative at best.
Now it can be inferred from this poster that a Great Robotic Uprising is in the future, if not inevitable. This is true as well. There are many signs that a robotically policed city is just one step away from having the great iron boot of the robotic oppressor being brought down on its throat. However, that's for another painting.
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