With the three nations bearing down on the uprising, they resort to taking hostages. There are 26 hostages being held in a building in the center of the district. Their demands are unknown. "We have suppressed the uprising in the East and have moved our forces to the west, however it has come to our attention that they have taken hostages in the Altan district. We are working to get their demands and get those hostages out alive. Glory to Arstotzka"