Home is where the WAR is. Max 4 active players, 5 if I choose. Based on the Homefront game, coming out the 15th (Tuesday) in NA.
Timeline:
* 2011: North Korea faces another UN sanction over its latest nuclear test. * 2012: Kim Jong-Il passes away, he is succeeded by his son Kim Jong-un. * 2013: Kim Jong-un is awarded the Nobel Peace Prize and featured on the cover of Time Magazine for his accomplishment of Korean reunification. * 2014: American military withdraws from the Korean Peninsula. General Motors declares bankruptcy for the second time. * 2015: The effects of peak oil are felt as gas prices reach up to 20 dollars a gallon due to a war between Iran and Saudi Arabia.
Russia cuts off all oil trade with Europe. Survivalist literature become bestsellers in America. China's influences diminish.
* 2015: Slavery is reinstated in the United States. Peace is achieved. Everyone is happy. America is once again the leader of the free world. * 2016: America withdraws its military from Japan and other countries overseas, focusing on its instability back home. Texas splits from the United States, border bloodshed takes place as refugees from other states attempt to enter Texas. * 2017: Martial law is declared in the United States as its infrastructure crumbles due to financial deficiencies. * 2018: After the destruction of one its nuclear facilities by Korean special forces, Japan surrenders to the Greater Korean Republic and is capitalized into a vassal state. * 2019: The UN goes out of commission. * 2020: Canada closes its borders to Americans. The US military takes over the functions of many emergency services, as well as the distribution of basic goods. This causes many Americans to abandon the suburbs in exchange of the military-managed urban centers. * 2021: Korean forces succeed in annexing many countries in Southeast Asia. A new pandemic known as the Knoxville Cough begins to spread in the United States. * 2022: To prevent the contagion of the Knoxville Cough, Mexico closes its borders to Americans. Hyperinflation pushes the US dollar to the edge of collapse. * 2023: The Knoxville Cough ravages the American public. The Korean People's Army reaches 20 million total personnel. * 2024: Using the captured M-V rockets at the Uchinoura Space Center, Kim Jong-un announces a new space satellite program, under the pretense of replacing the decaying GPS system, which America could no longer afford to maintain. * 2025: A thermonuclear device is detonated by one of the Korean satellites 300 miles above Kansas, blanketing America with an EMP that wipes out its power grid and most of the electronics above ground. The US infrastructure is virtually in ruins. This is followed by the Korean seizure of Hawaii and landings in San Francisco. Korean paratroopers are dropped into central United States. The economic downfall in Europe prevents its nations from intervening. * 2026: The United States is split into two as the KPA irradiate the entire Mississippi River, as a fortification for their control of the western side. * 2027: The United States Armed Forces are completely scattered.
^Read all that. Or else.
Rules: *You must or should drink water every 2-3 days, food every week. Daily is ideal, and your ability to do certain tasks will decrease depending on the last time you ate. *Disease and Wounds are not things to be taken lightly. Without an effective healthcare system, lack of medical personnel (In most cases), and a collapsed economy, even in stable areas it will be hard or expensive to find medication, a doctor or medical supplies, if at all. If untreated you can and will die, though see Perks for ways to prevent this. *Biographies are preferred, though anything like 'i have a whole plan complete with 1 year's supplies, an armored hummer, and a minigun all in my garage' I will simply ignore the whole post. Keep it realistic to whoever you are creating (So a survivor/civilian will not start out with a Military-issue assault rifle, for example, but a shotgun or pistol ((Below .50 cal) would be reasonable). Biographies are optional, you can get an extra perk based on it. *Ill-thought out responses, you can and will die. I will be generous at first, but continued stupidity will get you killed... I will allow 2 rewinds, that is it. *Custom classes and/or perks are fine, but they must be approved by me first or an appointed delegate if I choose to. *Have fun.
Now, the character sheet:
Name: Age Gender: Class: See below Biography: see above =-=-=-=Class=-=-=-=( Again, customs are fine) Class: copy from above Former Job: Possibly gives perks. Soldier is obviously soldier. Weapons: See classes Weapon quality: Clean(cleanliness, whether it's beat up or not, etc.) Armor/clothing:See classes Equipment:See classes. Other: A catch-all category. =-=-=-=Location=-=-= *Note: The Invasion starts in Hawaii, San Francisco and the Midwest if you didn't read, which you should have. If you are a soldier, you are more than likely at an Emergency service (fire, police, ambulance, etc.), not at a military base. Location: (City, town, or area) Location status: Uneasy (unless in mentioned areas, in which case I will adjust) Current Location: (Home, store, anything in your daily routine according to whoever you are) Status: (I fill in) Invasion threat: (I fill in) Other: (Other notable things) =-=-=-=-Group=-=-=-= *This is entirely dependent on your scenario, so I will fill in this section after you do all the above. Please note if you are taking your family with you and #, unless you are a soldier.
That should be it..... AGAIN, 4 players max.
Classes:
Soldier (1-2 people, first come first serve) Starting equipment: 1 Assault rifle or standard-issue gun (This is 2026, have some fun with this but NO lasers, plasma, etc. Any futuristic guns should be described somewhere in your post. Include clip size.), Canteen [full], Light Kevlar vest [can be traded out for a Handgun or other equipment, though must be approved], Helmet, Combat pack [Bedroll, Ration[1m], 2 signal flares, Small radio]. Perks: pick 3 from Soldier category, 1 from General. Alternative 2 from Soldier, 2 from General. Customs are allowed.
Civilian: Unlimited amount of these Starting Equipment: Go wild, just BE REALISTIC. Perks: 5 from General. Alternative: 2 from General, 1 from soldier.
Those are the two basic classes, though here are some suggestions (Hint hint): Combat Medic Hunter Gangster Doctor Construction Worker USAF Pilot Pilot Teacher Beggar etc.
General Perks: Hacker: Can hack computer terminals. Criminal at heart: Can hotwire vehicles, break into locked buildings/vehicles, and use melee weapons much easier. Any other criminal-related tasks also are easier. Scavenger: Can find supplies much more easily. Brute: Very strong and intimidating. Medical expertise: Can heal wounds (stop bleeding, prevent infection, etc.) and treat them with the proper supplies. Redneck: Get an All-terrain Pickup truck [2005-2020, state the year] complete with a Huntin' Roffle, Chained tires [can be removed] and A 24 PACK OF BEER! Busy Bee: Know where ALL the stores and important locations are at by heart, at least in your area.... Pistol Proficiency: Can use pistols with much more accuracy. Mad Driving Skillz: Self-explanatory Gun Nut: Can maintain your guns extremely more easily. Also gets 1 Handgun. Athletic: Run farther and faster, carry more, catch-all. Go Lucky!: Less likely to be shot or become ill. Savings(C): Start with an extra 1500 dollars Animal Lover(C): 1 Free trained pet, be reasonable. Customs are allowed
Soldier Perks: Leadership: You are a great speaker and like getting sh*t done. People will listen to you most of the time even when panicked, and get 1 free group member (can be redeemed at any time) Inspiring Presence: People will rally around you even in the face of imminent defeat or death. Armory thief: 2 free attachments, 3 extra clips of ammo [ not including the ones given to you automatically, which I determine], 1 other piece of equipment of your choice. Savings(M): Start with an extra 2000 dollars. Survivalist: Self-explanatory. 1 extra survival-related equipment Bear Grylls-style: ^ but more BA. No extra equipment. Hoarder: Extra 2w of rations (put a +2w next to the +1m), 1 basic medical kit Animal Lover(M): ATTACK DOG! Or any other Military task-trained dog, like a bomb sniffer.
Name:James Randol Age:34 Gender:M Class: Civilian Biography: Growing up on a farm in Louisiana, James had plenty of time with his guns and knives to get better than most others. When America started to fall into ruins, he started getting ready. After the invasion, this good ole boy left Louisiana to defend what is left of his beloved country. =-=-=-=Class=-=-=-= Class: Civilian Former Job: Mechanic Weapons: 12 Pump Shotgun (5 round capacity), 30-06 w/ mid-range scope (perk, 4 round cap), .38 Revolver (perk, 6 round cap) Weapon quality: Clean Armor/clothing:Camo, steel toes and a hat. Equipment: Several knives, spade Perks: --Redneck: Pickup and hunting rifle. --Hunting Rifle Profficiency: Increased accuracy with hunting rifle. --Gun Nut: Better gun upkeep, handgun. --Medical Expertise: Can tend wounds, etc. --Knife Nut: Better with all uses of knives. --Mechanic (job given): Can fix cars and hotwire. Other: 2015 F-150 (perk) =-=-=-=Location=-=-= Location: San Fran Location status: Chaotic Current Location: Parked on the roadside in front of Store Status: Inside Invasion threat:MORBID. =-=-=-=-Group=-=-=-= John Berkes, M Weapons: RPG [1/1, 2], .38 revolver [6/6, 18], knife Ian Mueller, M Equipment:Large Potato sack
"How did--Where- GOD DAMMIT why didn't you notice that Sherry?!" "I...I don't...." Shotgun trembles more. " WHAT THE F***!" "....." He starts yelling at her and the shotgun trembles like it was in an earthquake or something.... take action?
Grab the shotgun and throw it in the back. "Listen!!! I know you are scared and want to get out as soon as you can! I'm here to stop this! Three people are left in that building depending on me!! If you don't go back, they WILL DIE!!!!!"
Name:James Randol Age:34 Gender:M Class: Civilian Biography: Growing up on a farm in Louisiana, James had plenty of time with his guns and knives to get better than most others. When America started to fall into ruins, he started getting ready. After the invasion, this good ole boy left Louisiana to defend what is left of his beloved country. =-=-=-=Class=-=-=-= Class: Civilian Former Job: Mechanic Weapons: 12 Pump Shotgun (5 round capacity), 30-06 w/ mid-range scope (perk, 4 round cap), .38 Revolver (perk, 6 round cap) Weapon quality: Clean Armor/clothing:Camo, steel toes and a hat. Equipment: Several knives, spade Perks: --Redneck: Pickup and hunting rifle. --Hunting Rifle Profficiency: Increased accuracy with hunting rifle. --Gun Nut: Better gun upkeep, handgun. --Medical Expertise: Can tend wounds, etc. --Knife Nut: Better with all uses of knives. --Mechanic (job given): Can fix cars and hotwire. Other: 2015 F-150 (perk) =-=-=-=Location=-=-= Location: San Fran Location status: Chaotic Current Location: Parked on the roadside in front of Store Status: Inside Invasion threat:MORBID. =-=-=-=-Group=-=-=-= John Berkes, M Weapons: RPG [1/1, 2], .38 revolver [6/6, 18], knife Ian Mueller, M Equipment:Large Potato sack
The man draws a pistol and aims it at you, looking your way. "I TOLD YOU GET THE F*** OUT!" He seems very panicked+stressed.
Name:James Randol Age:34 Gender:M Class: Civilian Biography: Growing up on a farm in Louisiana, James had plenty of time with his guns and knives to get better than most others. When America started to fall into ruins, he started getting ready. After the invasion, this good ole boy left Louisiana to defend what is left of his beloved country. =-=-=-=Class=-=-=-= Class: Civilian Former Job: Mechanic Weapons: 12 Pump Shotgun (5 round capacity), 30-06 w/ mid-range scope (perk, 4 round cap), .38 Revolver (perk, 6 round cap) Weapon quality: Clean Armor/clothing:Camo, steel toes and a hat. Equipment: Several knives, spade Perks: --Redneck: Pickup and hunting rifle. --Hunting Rifle Profficiency: Increased accuracy with hunting rifle. --Gun Nut: Better gun upkeep, handgun. --Medical Expertise: Can tend wounds, etc. --Knife Nut: Better with all uses of knives. --Mechanic (job given): Can fix cars and hotwire. Other: 2015 F-150 (perk) =-=-=-=Location=-=-= Location: San Fran Location status: Chaotic Current Location: Parked on the roadside in front of Store Status: Inside Invasion threat:MORBID. =-=-=-=-Group=-=-=-= John Berkes, M Weapons: RPG [1/1, 2], .38 revolver [6/6, 18], knife Ian Mueller, M Equipment:Large Potato sack
"LIKE I SAID, TOUGH WORLD!"
A fallen skyscraper piece looms directly in front of the truck, the truck quickly approaching it. And he isn't watching the road.
Name:James Randol Age:34 Gender:M Class: Civilian Biography: Growing up on a farm in Louisiana, James had plenty of time with his guns and knives to get better than most others. When America started to fall into ruins, he started getting ready. After the invasion, this good ole boy left Louisiana to defend what is left of his beloved country. =-=-=-=Class=-=-=-= Class: Civilian Former Job: Mechanic Weapons: 12 Pump Shotgun (5 round capacity), 30-06 w/ mid-range scope (perk, 4 round cap), .38 Revolver (perk, 6 round cap) Weapon quality: Clean Armor/clothing:Camo, steel toes and a hat. Equipment: Several knives, spade Perks: --Redneck: Pickup and hunting rifle. --Hunting Rifle Profficiency: Increased accuracy with hunting rifle. --Gun Nut: Better gun upkeep, handgun. --Medical Expertise: Can tend wounds, etc. --Knife Nut: Better with all uses of knives. --Mechanic (job given): Can fix cars and hotwire. Other: 2015 F-150 (perk) =-=-=-=Location=-=-= Location: San Fran Location status: Chaotic Current Location: Parked on the roadside in front of Store Status: Inside Invasion threat:MORBID. =-=-=-=-Group=-=-=-= John Berkes, M Weapons: RPG [1/1, 2], .38 revolver [6/6, 18], knife Ian Mueller, M Equipment:Large Potato sack
You lunge for the wheel but grab short (too much leg-room between the seats...) and get knocked right in the temple with the pistol, dazed. Through your blurred vision, it looms closer....
Name:James Randol Age:34 Gender:M Class: Civilian Biography: Growing up on a farm in Louisiana, James had plenty of time with his guns and knives to get better than most others. When America started to fall into ruins, he started getting ready. After the invasion, this good ole boy left Louisiana to defend what is left of his beloved country. =-=-=-=Class=-=-=-= Class: Civilian Former Job: Mechanic Weapons: 12 Pump Shotgun (5 round capacity), 30-06 w/ mid-range scope (perk, 4 round cap), .38 Revolver (perk, 6 round cap) Weapon quality: Clean Armor/clothing:Camo, steel toes and a hat. Equipment: Several knives, spade Perks: --Redneck: Pickup and hunting rifle. --Hunting Rifle Profficiency: Increased accuracy with hunting rifle. --Gun Nut: Better gun upkeep, handgun. --Medical Expertise: Can tend wounds, etc. --Knife Nut: Better with all uses of knives. --Mechanic (job given): Can fix cars and hotwire. Other: 2015 F-150 (perk) =-=-=-=Location=-=-= Location: San Fran Location status: Chaotic Current Location: Parked on the roadside in front of Store Status: Inside Invasion threat:MORBID. =-=-=-=-Group=-=-=-= John Berkes, M Weapons: RPG [1/1, 2], .38 revolver [6/6, 18], knife Ian Mueller, M Equipment:Large Potato sack
He couldn't understand you, but he looks anyway. "OH SH**!!" He yanks the wheel violently to the left, and the truck skids in that direction. Through very clear driving skills, he maneuvres the truck around the piece, skidding to a halt on the other side, panting. From the hard turn the pistol flew out the window.
Name:James Randol Age:34 Gender:M Class: Civilian Biography: Growing up on a farm in Louisiana, James had plenty of time with his guns and knives to get better than most others. When America started to fall into ruins, he started getting ready. After the invasion, this good ole boy left Louisiana to defend what is left of his beloved country. =-=-=-=Class=-=-=-= Class: Civilian Former Job: Mechanic Weapons: 12 Pump Shotgun (5 round capacity), 30-06 w/ mid-range scope (perk, 4 round cap), .38 Revolver (perk, 6 round cap) Weapon quality: Clean Armor/clothing:Camo, steel toes and a hat. Equipment: Several knives, spade Perks: --Redneck: Pickup and hunting rifle. --Hunting Rifle Profficiency: Increased accuracy with hunting rifle. --Gun Nut: Better gun upkeep, handgun. --Medical Expertise: Can tend wounds, etc. --Knife Nut: Better with all uses of knives. --Mechanic (job given): Can fix cars and hotwire. Other: 2015 F-150 (perk) =-=-=-=Location=-=-= Location: San Fran Location status: Chaotic Current Location: Parked on the roadside in front of Store Status: Inside Invasion threat:MORBID. =-=-=-=-Group=-=-=-= John Berkes, M Weapons: RPG [1/1, 2], .38 revolver [6/6, 18], knife Ian Mueller, M Equipment:Large Potato sack
"Fine.." Menacing glare. He turns around and heads there, complete silence the whole way there. He stops and looks. "Where are they?" You look and don't see anyone outside the store. (p.s pick up that shotgun you threw away)
Name:James Randol Age:34 Gender:M Class: Civilian Biography: Growing up on a farm in Louisiana, James had plenty of time with his guns and knives to get better than most others. When America started to fall into ruins, he started getting ready. After the invasion, this good ole boy left Louisiana to defend what is left of his beloved country. =-=-=-=Class=-=-=-= Class: Civilian Former Job: Mechanic Weapons: 12 Pump Shotgun (5 round capacity), 30-06 w/ mid-range scope (perk, 4 round cap), .38 Revolver (perk, 6 round cap) Weapon quality: Clean Armor/clothing:Camo, steel toes and a hat. Equipment: Several knives, spade Perks: --Redneck: Pickup and hunting rifle. --Hunting Rifle Profficiency: Increased accuracy with hunting rifle. --Gun Nut: Better gun upkeep, handgun. --Medical Expertise: Can tend wounds, etc. --Knife Nut: Better with all uses of knives. --Mechanic (job given): Can fix cars and hotwire. Other: 2015 F-150 (perk) =-=-=-=Location=-=-= Location: San Fran Location status: Chaotic Current Location: Parked on the roadside in front of Store Status: Inside Invasion threat:MORBID. =-=-=-=-Group=-=-=-= John Berkes, M Weapons: RPG [1/1, 2], .38 revolver [6/6, 18], knife Ian Mueller, M Equipment:Large Potato sack
They hesitantly follow you in.
The boy is awake now, with JB talking to him quietly. JB looks up and at the 2 behind you, instantly tensing up and grabbing for the revolver. "Who are they?" Pointing the revolver at them.
Name:James Randol Age:34 Gender:M Class: Civilian Biography: Growing up on a farm in Louisiana, James had plenty of time with his guns and knives to get better than most others. When America started to fall into ruins, he started getting ready. After the invasion, this good ole boy left Louisiana to defend what is left of his beloved country. =-=-=-=Class=-=-=-= Class: Civilian Former Job: Mechanic Weapons: 12 Pump Shotgun (5 round capacity), 30-06 w/ mid-range scope (perk, 4 round cap), .38 Revolver (perk, 6 round cap) Weapon quality: Clean Armor/clothing:Camo, steel toes and a hat. Equipment: Several knives, spade Perks: --Redneck: Pickup and hunting rifle. --Hunting Rifle Profficiency: Increased accuracy with hunting rifle. --Gun Nut: Better gun upkeep, handgun. --Medical Expertise: Can tend wounds, etc. --Knife Nut: Better with all uses of knives. --Mechanic (job given): Can fix cars and hotwire. Other: 2015 F-150 (perk) =-=-=-=Location=-=-= Location: San Fran Location status: Chaotic Current Location: Parked on the roadside in front of Store Status: Inside Invasion threat:MORBID. =-=-=-=-Group=-=-=-= John Berkes, M Weapons: RPG [1/1, 2], .38 revolver [6/6, 18], knife Ian Mueller, M Equipment:Large Potato sack
Look of disbelief. "And you're seriously letting them be with us?" JB. "'Ey, what the hell crawled up your a** and died today?" "SHUT UP I WILL PUT A 38 THROUGH YOUR SKULL IF YOU DON'T." They go at it, and You sense it will only get worse....
