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: Aiguo Deming Li. Age: 19. Allegiance: PLA. Class: Light Gunner. ----- Health: 20/20 Rank: Private Level: 1 EXP: 0/100 ----- Primary Arm: QBB-95 LSW Ammo: 75/75-225 (5.8mm) Secondary Arm: Type 69 RPG Ammo: 1/3 (85mm Warhead) 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
C) Make your own option! Fall back and look for an opportunity to flank them or whatnot. I get the feeling that a gunner won't do so good in hand to hand combat. Also: is the PLA Russian people, or Chinese?
Name: Talow Rosine Age: 17 Allegiance: UN Class: Scout Sniper ----- Health: 20/20 Rank: Private Level: 1 EXP: 30/100 ----- Primary: None Ammo: None Secondary: None Ammo: None Pack: Empty ----- Head: Bare Chest: T-Shirt 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 laces)
Lavell begins to chuckle.
"Lets find out, shall we?"
He begins to walk down the hill, with Boomer and Radical following. This doesn't look good...
What do you do? __________ Name: Charles Maryson Age: 34.5 Allegiance: UN Class: Assault ----- Health: 14/20 Rank: Private Level: 1 EXP: 75/100 ----- Primary Arm: SA80 Ammo: 21/30-90 (5.56 NATO) Secondary Arm: P226 Ammo: 8/12-24 (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
As the GM, it is my responsibility to understand all my constituents.
You gather some ammunition to replenish your supplies and reload your weapon. You begin to fire at the machine gunner. You score hits, and he slumps over, dead (+10 EXP, -9 rounds).
The remaining ARA notice you, and begin to fire at you. The Tank begins to swing its turret around... :O
What do you do? __________ Name: Aiguo Deming Li. Age: 19. Allegiance: PLA. Class: Light Gunner. ----- Health: 20/20 Rank: Private Level: 1 EXP: 0/100 ----- Primary Arm: QBB-95 LSW Ammo: 75/75-225 (5.8mm) Secondary Arm: Type 69 RPG Ammo: 1/3 (85mm Warhead) 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
Chinese. I didn't know how to personify them, so I just went with it...
The lines are too extensive; you can't flank them without going into Canada or Mexico.
As you contemplate this, an Officer grabs you and shoves you towards the lines.
"Go! Now!"
What do you do?
A) Go with the Officer's suggestion B) Stay where you are, and give some suppressing fire. C) Make your own option!
Name: Charles Maryson Age: 34.5 Allegiance: UN Class: Assault ----- Health: 14/20 Rank: Private Level: 1 EXP: 75/100 ----- Primary Arm: SA80 Ammo: 21/30-90 (5.56 NATO) Secondary Arm: P226 Ammo: 8/12-24 (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 look around for a grenade/anything that goes BOOM and if do I find anything, I throw it to the tank hoping it goes BOOM. If I don't have any luck, I'll try to kill some more ARA members.
Name: Talow Rosine Age: 17 Allegiance: UN Class: Scout Sniper ----- Health: 20/20 Rank: Private Level: 1 EXP: 30/100 ----- Primary: None Ammo: None Secondary: None Ammo: None Pack: Empty ----- Head: Bare Chest: T-Shirt 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 laces)
go with them, and try to stop them. "maybe we should check to see if we can't just get away with stealing some clothes from them and going to town disguised?"
Name: Charles Maryson Age: 34.5 Allegiance: UN Class: Assault ----- Health: 14/20 Rank: Private First Class Level: 1 EXP: 100/250 ----- Primary Arm: SA80 Ammo: 21/30-90 (5.56 NATO) Secondary Arm: P226 Ammo: 8/12-24 (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 look around the Crows Nest, and see a stockpile of AT4-CS rocket propelled grenades. You pick one up, and fire at the tank. It slams into the side of the tank, causing it to rock.
Smoke begins to wisp out the engine block, and the hatches open. The crew begins to climb out, and your team cuts them down. The tanks starts to catch on fire, leaving it inoperable. You've gotten a disability kill (+25 EXP).
Level Up! (Shop will be displayed at the end of the mission)
What do you do? __________ Name: Talow Rosine Age: 17 Allegiance: UN Class: Scout Sniper ----- Health: 20/20 Rank: Private Level: 1 EXP: 30/100 ----- Primary: None Ammo: None Secondary: None Ammo: None Pack: Empty ----- Head: Bare Chest: T-Shirt 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 laces)
Lavell keeps walking.
"Have you gone soft? They are the enemy, as they support the enemy. We need there stuff, and we are more important than them. No one has to get hurt, provided they give us what we want, when we want it. If you want to leave, then get out of here. We don't need you to get out of here."
What do you do? __________ Name: Aiguo Deming Li. Age: 19. Allegiance: PLA. Class: Light Gunner. ----- Health: 20/20 Rank: Private Level: 1 EXP: 0/100 ----- Primary Arm: QBB-95 LSW Ammo: 75/75-225 (5.8mm) Secondary Arm: Type 69 RPG Ammo: 1/3 (85mm Warhead) 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
As you run towards the line, the ARA begin to flee. Those who remain at their positions are quickly overwhelmed, and incapacitated. You meet up with your Company, and Lt. Kim.
"They're retreating into that town. Surround it, and we'll finish them off!"
Several companies surround the small town, and yours is selected to lead the assault. The signal is given, and your unit begins to charge at the buildings. The ARA open fire, and several men are cut down.
What do you do? __________ Name: Jack Dunn Age: 22 Allegiance: ARA Class: P.I.G. ----- Health: 14/20 Rank: Private Level: 1 EXP: 110/250 ----- Primary: Silenced Mk 14 EBR Ammo: 6/10-30 (7.62 NATO) Secondary: M9 Ammo: 15/15-30 (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
As you watch them, they stop and begin to talk. You can't tell what they're saying, but they begin to lay down their weapons and set their packs down. Its clear they're stopping for a break.
You could take them out, or go around. Neither will be easy.
What do you do? __________ Name: Sam Grene Allegiance: ARA Class: Light Gunner ----- Health: 20/20 Rank: Private Level: 1 EXP: 35/100 ----- Primary Arm: M429 SAW Ammo: 120/200 (5.56 NATO) Secondary Arm: 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
Charlie Squad and Delta Squad begin to climb the hill. As you climb, a camoflaged tarp slides away, and another bunker appears. This one opens up on you, and slices through Charlie Squad.
A few are killed, and most are wounded. Those towards the rear dive at the ground, as does Delta.
In a twist of fate, the Charlie's dead and wounded provide you with enough cover to save you from the fire... for now.
What do you do? __________ Name: Shaun Jackson Age: 20 Allegiance: UN Class: Close Combat ----- Health: 20/20 Rank: Private Level: 1 EXP: 10/100 ----- Primary Arm: M1014 Ammo: 7/7-28 (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
You look out the window, and see a house across the street. You duck back in just in time; the ARA have your location locked.
The house is quickly becoming targeted by the ARA in the area, and are doing a good job of remaining in cover. You need to move, and fast.
Name: Talow Rosine Age: 17 Allegiance: UN Class: Scout Sniper ----- Health: 20/20 Rank: Private Level: 1 EXP: 30/100 ----- Primary: None Ammo: None Secondary: None Ammo: None Pack: Empty ----- Head: Bare Chest: T-Shirt 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 laces)
"then at least think before you leap..."(guess i go with him and maybe we can sneak up on the family and knock them out, one by one, then put them to death... i really hate killing innocents... *sighs*)
Name: Jack Dunn Age: 22 Allegiance: ARA Class: P.I.G. ----- Health: 14/20 Rank: Private Level: 1 EXP: 130/250 ----- Primary: Silenced Mk 14 EBR Ammo: 4/10-30 (7.62 NATO) Secondary: M9 Ammo: 15/15-30 (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 aim at what appears to be the leader, and fire. The round hits him in the head, killing him instantly (+10 EXP, -1 Round). This sends the group into chaos as they dive towards their weapons and cover.
They can't tell where you are yet, as your weapon is silenced. This gives you the chance to fire another round, taking out another patrolman (+10 EXP, -1 Round).
By now, they've figured out where your general area is. They're not firing, incase they alert others, but are trying to figure out your precise location.
What do you do? __________ Name: Shaun Jackson Age: 20 Allegiance: UN Class: Close Combat ----- Health: 20/20 Rank: Private Level: 1 EXP: 10/100 ----- Primary Arm: M1014 Ammo: 7/7-28 (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
Front door? Or back door? It may seem frivolous, but it makes more of a difference than you may realize. __________ Name: Talow Rosine Age: 17 Allegiance: UN Class: Scout Sniper ----- Health: 20/20 Rank: Private Level: 1 EXP: 30/100 ----- Primary: Hunting Knife Ammo: N/A Secondary: None Ammo: None Pack: 1 Bag of Trail Mix, 1 Pack of Jerky, 2 Bottle of Water ----- Head: Bare Chest: T-Shirt 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 never said you had to kill them. I was looking like you were going to pass up a ripe opertunity is all. Sorry if I misunderstood you.
And Lavell is walking brazenly down the hill; its a little late for being sneeksy like a Bagginses.
Lavell, Boomer, and Radical reach the camp, with you closely behind. Its a father, and he's out camping with his three sons, ages ranging from about 12 to 17. They're clearly terrified, though they try to hid it.
Lavell speaks:
"Hello. It would appear as if we're... lost. Yes, lost. We're in desperate need of supplies, and would be much obliged if you could spare us some."
The father looks nervous, but resolute.
"... No."
Lavell sighs.
"I'm sorry it had to come to this. Boomer? Go."
Boomer walks over, pauses a second, and then punches the father in the face. He collapses onto the ground, and groans. His sons are mortified, though they do nothing. Lavell begins to issue orders.
"Right kiddies. We need boot laces, food, weapons, and anything else I think is important. You can give them to us now, or I'll let Boomer 'knock some sense into you', if you catch my drift."
At this, Lavell winks, and the three boys scurry about, forming a pile of everything they have.
You get: Shoe laces, a hunting knife, a bag of trail mix, a granola bar, two water bottles, and some Jerky.
