I've been planning this for awile, and I've decided to take a break from my usual zombie RPGs. With the US Economy down, and our debt expected to reach 100% of the US GDP by early August, the economy is forefront on all American minds.
So I decided to play out a few scenarios of what would happen. This RPG is based on one of the more extreme ones I could come up with. Its based slightly on the downfall of the Roman Empire, and the USSR.
This has been a big project for me as I wrote out the rather long story portion of the OP. I set it for slightly in the future, around 2014 or so. I hope you enjoy it. -Mav _________________________ The Story
March 11th, 2012 New York Stock Exchange, New York City, United States
(Commissioner takes the floor and halts trading)
"In light of recent events, and in order to preserve the world market, I must close the NYSE at 11:17 this morning. The Economic Crisis currently faced by the United States has grown to such a point that the continued buying and selling of shares in this market would only serve to decrease the economic stability of our great nation."
"I now declare that this days' trading is closed.
*solemnly rings closing bell*
March 15th, 2012 British Broadcasting Corporation, London, England
(Female TV Anchor)
"This is a Breaking News Update"
"In a surprising move today, OPEC has announced that it will halt the sale of Oil to the US. Masoud Mirkazemi, the Iranian Chair of OPEC, released in a statement today that the main reason for such a stance is the US' inability to pay adequately for oil.
"Already, foreign holders of the US' debt are calling for payments on their loans. The fear that the US will be unable to operate and pay off existing loans has driven the international community into a near frenzy.
"The ramifications of this are only just appearing, though many experts aggree that nothing good can come from it.
March 17th, 2012 Formal White House Press Conference in the Rose Garden, Washington D.C., United States
(President Obama walks up to the podium)
"Good evening. Before I take your questions, I'd like to make a few remarks about the current struggles our nation is facing."
"OPEC has recently announced that it will cease the sale of petroleum products to the US. This will give the US one of the greatest hurdles we have ever faced.
"With the funds given to Green Energy, and the reserves our Nation has established for times of Emergency, I hope to ease the burden that the American family will have to bear in these harsh times.
"Last night, I signed into law legislation that will prioritize oil and petroleum consumption to our military and national services. A rationing program will be put into affect in the near future, and will limit the weekly consumption of oil by consumers.
"I hope that together, American know-how and that American spirit can come together and help us get through this. I will now take your questions...
*Not his usual long-winded opening statement, but I figured no one wanted to read too much. :P
---------- 2 Years Later ----------
This is where our story takes place. The United States of America, in a Soviet-style collapse, found itself over extended and under-funded, declared bankruptcy several months after the OPEC situation formed. President Obama declared bankruptcy, and fled to Sweden, where he remains the de-facto President.
China and Russia, in the name of preserving the humanitarian rights of the American peoples, declared a resolution to take control of the former United States. Such an action was denounced by the rest of the Security Council, accusing both nations of imperialistic motives. The International Community then watched in horror as Russia forcibly annexed Alaska in a surprise assault. The oil-deprived forces stationed there were quickly overwhelmed, and Russia took back what it sold in the 19 century.
China took a bolder step: an all-out assault on the West Coast. Again, the military units avaliable were unable to operate efficiently, as there was simply no oil to fuel their war fighting machines. China quickly took the West Coast, before making it past the Rockies and setting up permament lines where the Rockies and the great plains met. In order to counter China's militiristic actions, the UN launched a peace-keeping Expeditionary force led by the UK. It too was met by American-Resistance (crazy yanks :P) and set up oposite postions to the Chinese where the Appalacians and the Plains met.
What remained of the US Armed Forces, after abandoning their heavy equipment and their positions, settled inbetween the two giants. Joined by those more patriotic Americans, the American Resistance Army, or ARA (*coughIRAcough*) was formed. Hostile to both the Chinese and the UN, they just want their country back. _________________________ Registration
Name: (This is fairly obvious. If you need help on this...) Age: (Again, you shouldn't need help with this.) Allegiance: (PLA[People's Liberation Army], ARA[American Resistance Army, UN[United Nations] Class: (see below) ----- Health: 20/20 Level: 1 EXP: 0/100 ----- Primary Arm: (see below) Ammo: (see below) Secondary Arm: (see below) Ammo: (see below) Pack: 3 MRE, Canteen of Water ----- Head: Kevlar Helmet Chest: Flak Jacket Left Arm: T-Shirt sleeves Right Arm: T-Shirt sleeves Left Leg: Tactical-Cargo Pants Right Leg: Tactical-Cargo Pants Hands: Bare Feet: Boots
IF YOU PICKED CEF AS YOUR ALLEGIANCE:
Assault Class Primary Arm: QBZ-95 Rifle Ammo: 30/120 (5.8mm) Secondary Arm: Type 54 Pistol Ammo: 8/32 (7.62mm)
Close Quarters Primary Arm: QCW-05 SMG Ammo: 50/150 (5.8mm) Secondary Arm: Type 54 Pistol Ammo: 8/32 (7.62mm)
Name: Charles Maryson Age: 34.5 Allegiance: UN Class: Assault ----- Health: 20/20 Rank: Private Level: 1 EXP: 15/100 ----- Primary Arm: SA80 Ammo: 14/30-90 (5.56 NATO) Secondary Arm: P226 Ammo: 12/12-24 (9mm) Pack: 2 MRE, Canteen of Water (Mostly Full) ----- Head: Kevlar Helmet Chest: Flak Jacket Left Arm: T-Shirt sleeves Right Arm: T-Shirt sleeves Left Leg: Tactical-Cargo Pants Right Leg: Tactical-Cargo Pants Hands: Bare Feet: Boots
You take cover behind a small wall on the edge of the town. You fire into a window, and see a body flop out of it (+10 EXP, -8 rounds). You've been noticed, and the ARA start to pick on your position.
You see Pouncey on the radio. You over hear the conversation:
"Shredder this is Oxide-6. Requesting a flyby over sector Sierra-Delta. Hostiles are in the houses on the edge of the town. Over."
"Roger that. Going in hot."
"Guns, guns, guns."
You see the Warthog line up with the houses, and release a few rockets. They slam into the houses with deadly effect. Much of the upper floors are destroyed, and the first floors are blocked off with rubble. Pouncey gets back on the radio.
"Good kills Shredder, good kills. Thanks for the assist."
"Roger that. Heading back to base to refit and refuel. I won't be avaliable for some time."
The threat has been neutrilized, and Pouncey issues some orders:
"Break into two groups. Group Alpha, you'll go secure a foothold in the town. Group Bravo, you finish clearing up the remains of those houses."
Name: Shaun Jackson Age: 20 Allegiance: UN Class: Close Combat ----- Health: 20/20 Rank: Private Level: 1 EXP: 0/100 ----- Primary Arm: M1014 Ammo: 7/28 (12 Gauge) Secondary Arm: P226 Ammo: 12/24 (9mm) Pack: 3 MRE, Canteen of Water ----- Head: Kevlar Helmet Chest: Flak Jacket Left Arm: T-Shirt sleeves Right Arm: T-Shirt sleeves Left Leg: Tactical-Cargo Pants Right Leg: Tactical-Cargo Pants Hands: Bare Feet: Boots
WHY were they POINTING at the DOOR? That will only result in getting SHOT by someone coming IN who keeps their COOL! The fact that my TEAM didn't was their failure, and why I DIDN'T was that I was USING a ******* SHOTGUN! Something that PointMan would say.
Name: Charles Maryson Age: 34.5 Allegiance: UN Class: Assault ----- Health: 20/20 Rank: Private Level: 1 EXP: 15/100 ----- Primary Arm: SA80 Ammo: 14/30-90 (5.56 NATO) Secondary Arm: P226 Ammo: 12/12-24 (9mm) Pack: 2 MRE, Canteen of Water (Mostly Full) ----- Head: Kevlar Helmet Chest: Flak Jacket Left Arm: T-Shirt sleeves Right Arm: T-Shirt sleeves Left Leg: Tactical-Cargo Pants Right Leg: Tactical-Cargo Pants Hands: Bare Feet: Boots
You head with Group Bravo to clean up the mess left behind by Shredder. Theres not much to do. The upper floors are completely obliberated, so only those on the first floor are left. They're mostly dazed by the explosions and some are wounded.
A few crawl out of the rubble, only to be met by pistols to the head. You walk into one of the remaining structures and find a wounded ARA member. Hes crawling towards his rifle, which must have been blown out of his hands. You notice the trail of blood he leaves as he slowly crawls towards the rifle.
What do you do? __________ Name: Shaun Jackson Age: 20 Allegiance: UN Class: Close Combat ----- Health: 20/20 Rank: Private Level: 1 EXP: 0/100 ----- Primary Arm: M1014 Ammo: 3/28-28 (12 Gauge) Secondary Arm: P226 Ammo: 12/24 (9mm) Pack: 3 MRE, Canteen of Water ----- Head: Kevlar Helmet Chest: Flak Jacket Left Arm: T-Shirt sleeves Right Arm: T-Shirt sleeves Left Leg: Tactical-Cargo Pants Right Leg: Tactical-Cargo Pants Hands: Bare Feet: Boots
You poke the barrel of your Shotgun around the door frame and unleash a few rounds. (-4 rounds). You hear a few cries, and poke your head around the door. Theres four ARA members: 3 wounded, and one dead (+10 EXP). A few members of the team come around the corner behind you, and apprehend the 3 remaining members.
Captain Robinson, your leader, calls out from the antechamber.
"Right. I'll stay here with Private Constantine, Corporal Li and Medic Roberts. The rest of you, clear out the rest of this building, and keep in eye out for anything useful."
You break down the remaining door, and the team enters the stairwell. Theres no one in it, but you see that it extends up to the fourth, top floor. Theres three doors to choose from, each leading to their respective floor. (You broke door 1, on floor 1. Door 2 is on floor 2, etc).
Name: Charles Maryson Age: 34.5 Allegiance: UN Class: Assault ----- Health: 20/20 Rank: Private Level: 1 EXP: 15/100 ----- Primary Arm: SA80 Ammo: 14/30-90 (5.56 NATO) Secondary Arm: P226 Ammo: 12/12-24 (9mm) Pack: 1 MRE ----- Head: Kevlar Helmet Chest: Flak Jacket Left Arm: T-Shirt sleeves Right Arm: T-Shirt sleeves Left Leg: Tactical-Cargo Pants Right Leg: Tactical-Cargo Pants Hands: Bare Feet: Boots
I take his rifle. I throw it away in the rubble. I then hand him a hand, if he accepts I take him to a safe place and give him my canteen of water and one MRE pack. If he doesn't accept I just leave him on the ground and throw him the canteen and a MRE pack and hea to my troop. I then go with my squad.
Yeah, its open. interesting how no one has chosen the Peoples Liberation Arma as an Allegiance. Oh well.
Name: Talow Rosine Age: 17 Allegiance: UN Class: Scout Sniper ----- Health: 20/20 Rank: Private Level: 1 EXP: 0/100 ----- Primary: Barret M82 Ammo: 10/20 (.50 BMG) Secondary: None Ammo: None Pack: 3 MRE, Canteen of Water ----- Head: Kevlar Helmet Chest: Flak Jacket Left Arm: T-Shirt sleeves Right Arm: T-Shirt sleeves Left Leg: Tactical-Cargo Pants Right Leg: Tactical-Cargo Pants Hands: Bare Feet: Boots
Opening:
From the creators of Dead Legions and Flyboys, Rebel Studios is proud to present...
Crash RPG.
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"Overlord, this is Butcher-2, how do you read? Over."
"Loud and clear Butcher-2. Whats the problem? Over."
"Yeah, we got multiple tangos and armor confirmed exiting the Rally Point. Requesting immediate air support, Fire Package: Foxtrot, Danger Close. Over."
"Copy that. Switching you to an Apache Gunship. Callsign 'War Hammer'. Good luck. Out."
You're apart of a four-man sniper team observing ARA Positions on the opposing bank of the Mississippi River from a bluff. The ARA currently possesses Arkansas, and the UN occupies Mississippi. Inbetween your positions is the largest bridge in the area.
Both of you want it.
The ARA has been attempting to blow the bridge up, though sniper fire from Butcher-1, Butcher-3, and Butcher-4 have kept them from getting too close. This time, however, they've managed to get some armor mobile and are going to take and destroy the bridge by force.
"Butcher-2? This is Warhammer. Heard you could a little help."
"True that Warhammer. I've got eyes on Enemy Footmobiles and armor making their way across the bridge."
"Uh... Copy that. They're comming up on the screen."
"Fire Package: Foxtrot. Permission to go hot. Over."
"Copy that. Bringing the rain, over."
The ARA notices the Apache as it comes closer to the bridge, and begin to fire at it. The Apache remains largely unscathed, and unleashes a barrage of Hailfire Missiles at the armor and surrounding footmobiles. Its a direct hit, and most of them are wiped out as they attempt to retreat off the bridge.
"Good kills Warhammer, good kills. Thanks for the assist."
"Copy that. Heading back to base to refit and refuel. Out."
Lieutenant West gets off the radio.
"Right, that takes care of that. Someone should get scope out their positions across the river from here on top of the bluff, and then someone should do the same from nearer the bank. Any volunteers?"
What do you do? (I'll give you options for now, until you get the hang of the game. After that, you're on your own. If you have any questions as to what something is, I'll be conversing with you in Italics; you should do the same.)
A) Volunteer to snipe from the Bluff. B) Volunteer to snipe from the riverbank. C) Make your own option!
Name: Talow Rosine Age: 17 Allegiance: UN Class: Scout Sniper ----- Health: 20/20 Rank: Private Level: 1 EXP: 0/100 ----- Primary: Barret M82 Ammo: 10/20 (.50 BMG) Secondary: None Ammo: None Pack: 3 MRE, Canteen of Water ----- Head: Kevlar Helmet Chest: Flak Jacket Left Arm: T-Shirt sleeves Right Arm: T-Shirt sleeves Left Leg: Tactical-Cargo Pants Right Leg: Tactical-Cargo Pants Hands: Bare Feet: Boots
thanks for the options, though i do have a tendency to base my choices off options, they're rarely straight through. i Volunteer to snipe from the bluff.
Name: Charles Maryson Age: 34.5 Allegiance: UN Class: Assault ----- Health: 20/20 Rank: Private Level: 1 EXP: 15/100 ----- Primary Arm: SA80 Ammo: 14/30-90 (5.56 NATO) Secondary Arm: P226 Ammo: 12/12-24 (9mm) Pack: 1 MRE ----- Head: Kevlar Helmet Chest: Flak Jacket Left Arm: T-Shirt sleeves Right Arm: T-Shirt sleeves Left Leg: Tactical-Cargo Pants Right Leg: Tactical-Cargo Pants Hands: Bare Feet: Boots
You kick away the rifle, and turn back towards the ARA member. He's attempting to draw a knife from its sheath, though his wound is clearly preventing him doing so quickly or painlessly. Its clear hes going to kill you, or atleast try, before he bleeds out.
Before you can do anything though, a fellow squad member walks in.
"Maryson, everythings clear so were heading out- WTF?"
At this, he pulls out his issue sidearm, and shoots the ARA member in the back. He sighs, and then collapses, dead.
Name: Charles Maryson Age: 34.5 Allegiance: UN Class: Assault ----- Health: 20/20 Rank: Private Level: 1 EXP: 15/100 ----- Primary Arm: SA80 Ammo: 14/30-90 (5.56 NATO) Secondary Arm: P226 Ammo: 12/12-24 (9mm) Pack: 1 MRE ----- Head: Kevlar Helmet Chest: Flak Jacket Left Arm: T-Shirt sleeves Right Arm: T-Shirt sleeves Left Leg: Tactical-Cargo Pants Right Leg: Tactical-Cargo Pants Hands: Bare Feet: Boots
Wait, so the squad member kills the ARA member and then he sigh and collapse dead? Or did the ARA member sigh and collapse dead? I'm a little confused.
Anyway, it looks like being human will make matters even worse. So I guess I'll go back to my squad.
Name: Talow Rosine Age: 17 Allegiance: UN Class: Scout Sniper ----- Health: 20/20 Rank: Private Level: 1 EXP: 10/100 ----- Primary: Barret M82 Ammo: 10/20 (.50 BMG) Secondary: None Ammo: None Pack: 3 MRE, Canteen of Water ----- Head: Kevlar Helmet Chest: Flak Jacket Left Arm: T-Shirt sleeves Right Arm: T-Shirt sleeves Left Leg: Tactical-Cargo Pants Right Leg: Tactical-Cargo Pants Hands: Bare Feet: Boots
No problem. There not always going to be there though, so don't get too used to them.
You set up on the bluff, a short distance away from the camp.
You peer down the scope, and begin to watch the enemy fortifications. Theres not much to look at. A few weeks of bombardment has rendered many of the positions useless. You see some movement, and pan over. Its an ARA member attempting to crawl out onto the bridge.
You line up the shot, and fire. Its a direct hit, and hes stopped before he makes it out onto the bridge (+10 EXP).
You scan back up the road, and see a large body of ARA Members prepping up for an assault on the bridge. You also see some more armor, what appears to be two M2 Bradley APCs. The ARA Footmobiles get into the Bradleys and they start across the bridge.
What do you do?
A) Continue watching the Bradleys. B) Tell Lieutenant West of the coming threat. C) Make your own option!
Name: Charles Maryson Age: 34.5 Allegiance: UN Class: Assault ----- Health: 20/20 Rank: Private Level: 1 EXP: 15/100 ----- Primary Arm: SA80 Ammo: 14/30-90 (5.56 NATO) Secondary Arm: P226 Ammo: 12/12-24 (9mm) Pack: 1 MRE ----- Head: Kevlar Helmet Chest: Flak Jacket Left Arm: T-Shirt sleeves Right Arm: T-Shirt sleeves Left Leg: Tactical-Cargo Pants Right Leg: Tactical-Cargo Pants Hands: Bare Feet: Boots
It was the ARA member who sighed and collapsed. Sorry if that wasn't clear.
You join up with the Group, and head back to the squad. You round the corner to see them taking heavy fire. You dash over and take cover amid the rubble.
"Woah! Someone just fired an RPG."
It looks like you've just walked into an ambush, and its not going to well. You see Pouncey on the radio.
"Overlord? Do you copy! I repeat! Do you copy!"
Pouncey drops the reciever.
"Comms are down. Were on are own."
Your being attacked from three sides, and retreat isn't an option.
Name: Charles Maryson Age: 34.5 Allegiance: UN Class: Assault ----- Health: 20/20 Rank: Private Level: 1 EXP: 15/100 ----- Primary Arm: SA80 Ammo: 14/30-90 (5.56 NATO) Secondary Arm: P226 Ammo: 12/12-24 (9mm) Pack: 1 MRE ----- Head: Kevlar Helmet Chest: Flak Jacket Left Arm: T-Shirt sleeves Right Arm: T-Shirt sleeves Left Leg: Tactical-Cargo Pants Right Leg: Tactical-Cargo Pants Hands: Bare Feet: Boots
I need to know from which sides we are being attacked (north, south...etc), also the estimated amount of enemies soldiers. And lastly I need to know if the ARA is attacking from buildings or not . I gather some comrades and try to neutralize small weakish Yank (I love calling them Yanks, seems so fitting! XD) troops.
Name: Charles Maryson Age: 34.5 Allegiance: UN Class: Assault ----- Health: 20/20 Rank: Private Level: 1 EXP: 15/100 ----- Primary Arm: SA80 Ammo: 14/30-90 (5.56 NATO) Secondary Arm: P226 Ammo: 12/12-24 (9mm) Pack: 1 MRE ----- Head: Kevlar Helmet Chest: Flak Jacket Left Arm: T-Shirt sleeves Right Arm: T-Shirt sleeves Left Leg: Tactical-Cargo Pants Right Leg: Tactical-Cargo Pants Hands: Bare Feet: Boots
Your at the Eastern-most point of the town, fighting from positions in the rubble of the houses recently destroyed and slightly in the town on Mainstreet. The ARA Forces are to the North, West, and South. Those in the North and South are fighting from concealed positions inside and ontop of small businesses and houses. Those to the West have taken up positions opposite yours in the rubble of the Clock Tower.
You try and gather up some comrads to follow you.
"Maryson, what do you think you're doing? I'm the one in charge here!" Your rank isn't high enough. Advance it by leveling up and killing OpFor, completing missions, and doing corageous actions.
Your reprimandation is cutshort by a paniced cry:
"TAAAAAANNNNKKKK!"
The ARA is really going to town: A M1Abrams has just crested the rubble and fires in your direction. It lands short, and sends a cloud of dust and rubble into the air infront of your position.
"We don't have antitank weapons! How are we gonna take that out?"
Name: Charles Maryson Age: 34.5 Allegiance: UN Class: Assault ----- Health: 20/20 Rank: Private Level: 1 EXP: 15/100 ----- Primary Arm: SA80 Ammo: 14/30-90 (5.56 NATO) Secondary Arm: P226 Ammo: 12/12-24 (9mm) Pack: 1 MRE ----- Head: Kevlar Helmet Chest: Flak Jacket Left Arm: T-Shirt sleeves Right Arm: T-Shirt sleeves Left Leg: Tactical-Cargo Pants Right Leg: Tactical-Cargo Pants Hands: Bare Feet: Boots
I detach from the Squad (maybe with a few friends for back-up, let's hope sarge in a good mood XD) and try to kill snipers from the Western side. I take there guns and return to the group. I give a few to some teammates and try to snipe a few from the North and Southern side. Or I can try to find an RPG-7 from a dead ARA laying around and blow the ****-out of that tank. You choose the most realistic one. Or I can just take
