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: 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
Don't get ahead of yourself m8. The tank is coming from the western side, and charging those positions would make you very brave, and very dead. I'll kinda do a combination of those sort of.
Lieutenant Pouncey motions for you.
"Maryson! You're going with Sergeant Davies to assault the positions to the North. Once those positions are clear, you're to flank the enemy tank and attempt to disable it. Got it?"
Sergeant Davies and his men are beginning to form up, and you join them.
"Good to have you Maryson. Theres an alley right over there, so we're gonna enter from there and clear them house to house. After that its lights out for tank. Hooah?"
The firesquad sets down the alley. Its pretty quiet, as the ARA don't know you're there. Davies points at a door, and you begin to head for it.
It burst open, and four ARA members pour out of it. It looks like they had similar intentions as yours. You and your mates dive behind a dumpster. The pointman wasn't quick enough, and he gets shot. He's only wounded, and is starting to bleed heavily. However, he's too exposed to reach. You need to take out those ARA if you're gonna save him.
Name: Jack Dunn Age: 22 Allegiance: ARA Class: P.I.G. ----- Health: 20/20 Rank: Private Level: 1 EXP: 5/100 ----- Primary: Mk 14 EBR Ammo: 10/30 (7.62 NATO) Secondary: None Ammo: None Pack: 3 MRE, Canteen of Water ----- Head: Ghillie Suit (Head) Chest: Ghillie Suit (Body) Left Arm: Ghillie Suit (Sleeves) Right Arm: Ghillie Suit (Sleeves) Left Leg: Ghillie Suit (Pants) Right Leg: Ghillie Suit (Pants) Hands: Bare Feet: Boots
You consult with Edwards about your idea.
"Thats probally not a bad idea. We obviously can't take this lot out, and if they remained they could hinder our escape. Good thinking (+5 EXP)."
You turn around and find that the patrol is at the foot of the ridge. Your ghillie suits have kept you hidden... for now. If you go loud, you run the risk of alerting the large group of Squints on the road. But if the patrol finds you, you'll be pushing up daisies, if you catch my drift.
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
You alert West to the coming threat.
"Oh ****. And the good news is, they know where we are."
He picks up the radio reciever.
"Warhammer, whats your status? Over."
"I just got airborne. I can be in your vicinity in 20 minutes."
"Copy that. Out."
"Well Rosine, we're on are own. Heres the plan. We'll wait till they stop and the infantry deploys. We'll be able to take them out atleast. The Bradley's armor is too thick for our rounds, so theres no chance of taking them out. Unless you got any better ideas, we better take positions."
Name: Jack Dunn Age: 22 Allegiance: ARA Class: P.I.G. ----- Health: 20/20 Rank: Private Level: 1 EXP: 5/100 ----- Primary: Mk 14 EBR Ammo: 8/10-30 (7.62 NATO) Secondary: None Ammo: None Pack: 3 MRE, Canteen of Water ----- Head: Ghillie Suit (Head) Chest: Ghillie Suit (Body) Left Arm: Ghillie Suit (Sleeves) Right Arm: Ghillie Suit (Sleeves) Left Leg: Ghillie Suit (Pants) Right Leg: Ghillie Suit (Pants) Hands: Bare Feet: Boots
The Patrol begins to make their way up the ridge. You see now that theres eight of them, and they have the obvious intentions of connecting back up with the group on the road. You hear Edwards give the command:
"Do it."
You line up a shot, and send it down range. It hits the lead Squint in the chest, and he falls backwards (+10 EXP, -1 Round). Edwards drops one as well, and the patrol dives at the ground. They don't know where you are yet, but the underbrush coneals them. One pokes his head up, and you give him something to think about (no pun intended, +10 EXP, -1 Round).
They've figured out where you are now, and are hiding behind some fallen trees.
Name: Charles Maryson Age: 34.5 Allegiance: UN Class: Assault ----- Health: 16/20 Rank: Private Level: 1 EXP: 25/100 ----- Primary Arm: SA80 Ammo: 6/30-90 (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
Military Tactics 101: Theres the bad guys, heres your rifle. Figure it out. Though I'll try to describe the locations better. IF the battle scens weren't changing constantly, I'd make maps. Ofcourse, if I was a decent artist...
[/i]Flashbangs come later [/i]
The downed pointman is unconcious, so you decide that giving him your sidearm wouldn't be the best idea...
You peek around the dumpster, and fire a few rounds at the ARA. One is hiding behind the door, and your bullets easily penetrate and kill him (-8 rounds, +10 EXP). Another ARA, pulling out his M1911, fires a few rounds and hits you in the shoulder (-4 HP). Davies shoots, and hits the one that fired at you. He also is killed, and falls into the alley way.
The other two are still behind the other dumpster, and haven't made a move.
What do you do? __________ 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
You look down your scope, and prepare to cut down the infantry as they leave the Bradley. The Bradleys begin to roll across the bridge, and fire smokerounds at the bluff. You can't see anything now...
West shakes your shoulder.
"C'mon, we gotta move!"
The Bradleys begin to open fire on your position. You don't see any signs of the guy who went to snipe from the river bank...
Name: Jack Dunn Age: 22 Allegiance: ARA Class: P.I.G. ----- Health: 18/20 Rank: Private Level: 1 EXP: 5/100 ----- Primary: Mk 14 EBR Ammo: 8/10-30 (7.62 NATO) Secondary: None Ammo: None Pack: 3 MRE, Canteen of Water ----- Head: Ghillie Suit (Head) Chest: Ghillie Suit (Body) Left Arm: Ghillie Suit (Sleeves) Right Arm: Ghillie Suit (Sleeves) Left Leg: Ghillie Suit (Pants) Right Leg: Ghillie Suit (Pants) Hands: Bare Feet: Boots
You move foward, and aim down your sights. Not much happens for a few moments. Then they all rush at your position firing. You're not hit directly, though you take a few grazes (-2 HP).
You fire rapidly, and manage to take down two of them (+20 HP. Edwards takes out the other two. You've eliminated the patrol, but theres commotion coming from the road.
