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Trail to Eden.
Trail to Eden.
Hello lifeforms. And welcome to a post-apocalyptic RP!
Don't we already have a apocalyp-
That's a zombie one. I mean a nuclear one because Bethesda has lost my faith thanks to fallout 76 and The Outer Worlds by Obsidian has yet to be released so this is my way of coping till then!
*Ahem*
The year was 2577 when a new fuel sorce was discovered. Hydrozen. A powerful, long-lasting, wasteless, compound that seems to be abundant. Due to fossil fuels running out and renewable energy not reaching the needs of the people. This resource was sought out for by the most powerful countries. Agreements couldn't be made on how to distribute between The United States, Great Britain, Russia, China, Afghanistan, and Japan and tension was on the rise. In 2682. World War IV, dubbed The Hydrozen War, began. With the USA, Japan, and Britain on one side. And Russia, China, and the Middle East on the other.
A stupid, pointless, war....
Hydrozen; what began as a hope for humanity soon became it's demise. As new Hydrozen technologies were made to make life easier at home. Weapons were made for the war. First the Hydrogen weaponry like the EM7 and the EAR-45 and the DRC .22 and with it the invention of the Infusers. A mix of Hydrozen and chemicals that add effects like fire or poison. Then came the Androids, what started as servents soon became war machines. The US and Japan invented the Vessel Assault Scout, or V.A.S. For short. Machines e break the laws of robotics to kill enemies. Designs were stolen and restolen as more deadly troops were trained and built. Power Armor, Hydrozen Katanas, the war went on and on. The First Hydrozen nuke, called the Joy-Killer, was built and tested in 2723.
All heck broke loose.
Increased AI, Deadlier weapons, more powerful bombs, underground city bunkers built.
The war went on without end.
In 2745 at the peak of the war. All the Nukes went off at once.
No one knows who launched the first one. But it didn't matter, Billions died, cities destroyed. Death everywhere.
But life remained.
Those who were in the bunkers won't come out til another 300 years. Any creatures who survived the blasts outside were either killed due to the engineered unstable Hydrozen or were mutated.
The wastelands became a deadly place. The creatures outside either became savage beasts, or intelligent humaniods that formed tribes and made due with humanity's leftover technology and weapons. V.A.S.'s and other androids were rebooted, some are still dormant. And in 3026, the bunkers opened and the last humans stepped foot into this new world.
a chaotic, deadly, unforgiving world.
But legends says somewhere in western Canada, lies Eden. A land untouched by the bombs and war. Where no beasts are there to hunt you and plenty of food and clean water.
You are one of those who believe.
This is your story.
Ok, how was that? Good?
The point of this rp is simple, find Eden. Should be easy in this blood thirsty world.
Your character will start in the eastern USA.
Some rules.
any kind of character is allowed. Yes that includes plant based mutants and any kind of Android, you don't have to be a V.A.S.
androids can NOT get mutations, they are robots and don't have organic cells
If you choose for your ORGANIC character to have/develop a mutation, it has to be scientificly explainable. NO magic! If your character can summon fire in their plams, they must have glands in their hands or something for example.
Androids are fueled by Hydrozen, they don't need food or water but to save energy can enter "sleep" mode, they are also more resistant to unstable Hydrozen but it can fry their circuits.
if you are human, you are either leaving your bunker for the first time or your bunker has already opened a while ago and are living in a settlement.
Only weapons with live ammo can have infuser modules to insert Infusers. Melee Weapons that aren't made of energy can also use infusers.
The year is 3067.
The currency is soda tabs
Please, if you want to join, bookmark so this thread won't sink. You can com!ent after the "sink" comment is posted.
character sheet
Name:
Gender:
Species or Model:
Appearance:
Personality:
Gear:
Reason to go to Eden
Backstory:
Mine
Name: V.A.S-531 or Sel.
Gender: Male by design.
Species or Model: V.A.S.
Appearance: Pale white "Skin", blonde "Hair", green eyes. Wears blue sweatpants, black A-shirt, and a blue cap with white front that says "VAS" on it.
Personality: Shy, but friendly does get nervous and "freezes" due to old circuits but can and will fight if need be. Mostly wants to avoid unnecessary conflicts. Quite literal.
Gear: Spare Hydrozen battery. A EM7 and EAR-45.
Reason to go to Eden: He heard from a transmission that his team was heading there.
Backstory: V.A.S-531 was sent with three others to retrieve information of a new type of Hydrozen Bomb and destroy the blueprints and the bomb back back in 2740. Fiive years before the peak of the War. However before the heli could cross the Atlantic Ocean. The Heli was shot out of the sky and crashed into the sea. In 3067, he reboots in what used to be Cape Cod in Massachusetts. With a transmission from V.A.S-733 that she was heading to western Canada in a place they call Eden and to meet her there.
submitted by The Writer, age Eons
(December 7, 2018 - 12:34 pm)
(December 7, 2018 - 12:34 pm)
Gamma~
Nobody has noticed me in my comfortable position on top of a large beam. High above the heads of the crowd below, I can see everything. Two girls are pining for Ki's favor, begging him for something. He looks deeply disturbed. They don't look particularly dangerous, so I return my attention to 531. I whimper quietly as I scan him, sleeping soundly in a glass protection case without a move. Actually, he looks dormant. Hm. Out of the corner of my eye, I glimpse a stranger, cloaked in black, enter and look around. He's wearing a hat, so I can't see his face, but something's up with him. Checking my sensory input, I sniff slightly. There's a lot of scents here, most of them sweat and bad breath. Ew. I close my eyes for optimal focus and precision. Underneath all of the major smells, I detect gentler, more discreet scents. A woman trying out her new perfume. A child eating a fresh cookie. A man in a black coat. A heavily washed black coat. He's trying to hide something. Maybe he's being hunted. Hunted by what? If he's trying to hide something with the scent of another... Hmmm. His hunter can smell as well as I can. As well as I can. My eyes narrow tighter. Slowly, I take a deep breath in. Underneath the smell of the coat, I detect... Polyethlyene, and a light layer of metal. Why would he be wearing...? My eyes snap open.
A haz-mat suit.
I quickly search the crowd for the man. He's standing right where I feared he would be. Right next to 531, looking around with something in his hand. I stalk as fast as I can over beams and rafters to get to the man before he gets to my friend. He pulls out a device and places it on the keypad lock. A slight click that only I hear, and the door that seperates 531 from the rest of the world opens an inch. The stranger pulls something out of his coat pocket. A Shredder. I've got one, and I know what it does. Plug a Shredder into any AI and it'll take the AI apart, piece by painful piece. If the AI tries to take it out it explodes.
Without moment's notice, I launch myself at 531's attacker's throat. I don't care about the numerous shrieks that immediately ring out and the multitude of people rushing to get away from my feirce wrath coming down upon the stranger's head like dark lightning. They'll live. This man definitely won't.
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Whee.
(December 28, 2018 - 1:39 pm)
Awesome new posts! Can’t post now, but possibly tonight or tomorrow morning. Thanks for bringing him in the story JBE!
I like how action oriented your posts are, Rogue! Cause’ it’s from a wolf’s perspective. That makes a lot of sense ;D
And it’s great that we have a kid in this. Different dynamics... fun!
(December 28, 2018 - 4:04 pm)
Thanks Tux Cat!
(December 28, 2018 - 7:44 pm)
Carson~
"Go right ahead," I said.
Then I realized that he had company. They sat down and Plant Man got a large glass of water and the child was offered a cookie. She gladly took it. I looked up surprised at Plant Man.
"You often bring six year olds to pubs?"
"You see-"
"Nevermind, no need to explain. Hay! You were with that VAS werent you?"
"Your correct.." He half smiled.
"Well nice to meet you!" I shook his hand. "Carson.''
"Ki. This is uh, Lucy and Chyla."
"Nice. So, what are you doing here? Sort of strange company for a VAS."
The fox lady looked slightly offended. I put my hands up and shrugged. "No harm meant." Jeez crystal foxes too touchy these days.
"Anyway," Fox Lady said turning to Ki, "About Eden- "
She was cut off by Ki giving her half exasperated and stern look. He was about to say something to her, but I beat him to it.
"Eden you say? Interesting... you know, Ive always wondered what it would be like."
Suddenly, from the other deck was a loud howl and a few screams. And from that, a whole chain of events happened.
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Argh I have to go now! This is pretty rough, but hopefully its good enough lol Sorry! Im really bad at dialogue.
(December 28, 2018 - 8:00 pm)
I'm not going to post something for Chyla until Tux's post shows up (at which point I will probably be off for the day), so I'm going to write this instead:
The black android stood seep inside one of the shadows covering the walls of the ship, unseen by the many people passing it.
"Target found." It said, speaking softly into a built-in headset.
"Situation?"
"Target is with two others. One young girl, power level 50. One plant-based mutant, power level 800. Total power level 7150. Chance of completing mission: 17.8%."
"Acknowledged. Chance of mission completion if all three are present?"
"83.4% Chance of detection 2.6%, assuming stealth mode active. Chance of losing target 15.4%."
"Remain on target, but do not engage. Target will be engaged after leaving settlement."
"Acknowledged."
(December 28, 2018 - 8:48 pm)
Up, up and away!!
(December 30, 2018 - 9:50 pm)
(December 30, 2018 - 11:13 pm)
Sorry for posting twice in a row, but no one has posted for a few days and I don't want this to die. Also, this is pretty small.
"What was that?" Chyla asked, standing up and turning on her scouter. "Let's see ... Looks like a big puppy is fighting a guy in a hazmat suit over there. Do you know either of them, Ki? I think you were talking about ..." Chyla froze as her scouter picked up a specific energy source. "Ohnonopleaseno." she wispered. "Not them. Not again. Please, not again."
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The android stepped out of the shadows and walked towards Gamma and the hatmat guy. "Situation updated." It said in a metallic voice, drawing a katana in each hand. "Chance of losing target in confusion: 45.6% Calculating best course of action ... Course found. Eliminate all obstacles, beginning with cause of confusion." The android leapt toward Gamma, its swords glowing purple from their acidic Infusers.
(December 31, 2018 - 5:35 pm)
Gamma~
With pandemonium broken out like acne on the teenage face of most humans and the man in the hazmat man sufficiently, um, put out of action, I step back to admire my work, but not for long. A slight, acidic, bubbling sound fills the air. I turn just in time to see a ton of men in black jump towards me, weapons purple and glowing and DRAWN AND READY TO ATTACK. My frill starts to vibrate and I growl, blood dripping from my jaws. My ruff lifts and I can almost feel the burning rage shining madly from my eyes. I believe this is what would be called 'beast mode'. They've pushed me too far, the madmen. One lands just next to me, katana cracking the ground with the sheer force of his strike. the others surround me. I count twenty. I look at the man next to me. He's pried his weapon out of the ground and is watching me carefully, katana raised. I lash my tail, and he jumps to the side. Jumpy. Fast. I size him up. Strong. Possibly the leader; either that or the most skilled. I sniff. The acid - I know it. My growl turns into some sort of mocking laugh. That's no ordinary acid. That's Hydrozinc. Ohhhhh, you've made a grave mistake, madmen. I think I'll just wait this fight out. I sit down. Shock appears on the man's face, but he attacks anyway. The blade cuts through my thick fur, but not well. It doesn't break the skin that deeply. The wound should heal by the end of the day. My laugh grows louder and more insane. I get up and start to walk slowly towards the man, his fellows looking at each other with sheer terror on their faces. Hydrozinc is strong enough to kill (almost) anything within seconds, no matter how big or strong the opponent may be. However, these assasins must not be versed in the characteristics of the most rare and possibly the most powerful type of mutant there is on this bomb-flattened, life-forsaken wasteland that people once called 'Earth'.
"Run, filth." I whisper hoarsely.
"Power level unknown, retreat immediately!" One man shrieks and they disperse, jumping out of windows and cramming through doorways. I am now alone in this place, with the exeption of 531, Ki, who is up on a rafter, and the two girls, who are hiding behind a crate.
"Gamma good now." I declare, sitting down in front of 531's door. He's still asleep.
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Hehehehehehehe
(December 31, 2018 - 8:29 pm)
Ki~
"Are we going to get attacked everywhere you go, Gamma?" I ask cautiously, leaping down from the rafters. "Because if so, I might need to rethink this partnership."
"You not in any partnership with Gamma," Gamma snaps gruffly. "Gamma keep 531 safe. That is all."
"Then is this a bad time to mention that I picked up a few more Eden hopefuls while you were scaring away patrons?"
"She needn't take all the blame for the chaos," Chyla speaks up. "I was the target of those androids, not her. And I can understand if you don't want to work with me either."
"No, no, no, I don't have a problem working with anybody," I raise my arms in defense. "I'm sure you're all wonderful people, targets or not. It's just that if we hang around in big population centers like this one, we're pretty much asking for trouble. Right now we should probably get out of Wreaks and go some place where nobody wants to kill us."
"You mean we're not staying the night here?"
"Too risky. If those androids know we're here they could easily come back with reinforcements. Not to mention this whole town seems to have it out for a certain canine."
"I thought you said you couldn't travel at night, Ki."
"Usually not. But given the circumstances, I can make this work."
I insert my shortsword back into its scabbard and turn a small rotary switch on the side. A dull snapping sound is heard as my steel blade is swapped out with a different one. I draw the sword again, this time with a silicon blade that is only a few inches long and ends in an angled square point. I take a moment to brace myself, and plunge the blade into the back of my neck. It hurts for just a few seconds before the pain dissipates.
"Now why would you go and do something like that?" Carson wonders, with more bemused curiosity than concern in his voice.
"My scabbard is equipped with solar panels," I explain. "They collect light energy during the day and store it in my silicon blade at night. Then I can use it as a last-resort energy source if I need to, like a battery. I don't have to do this very often, so we're lucky there was a lot of sun today."
"How many blades you got in there, anyway?"
"Even I don't know the answer to that, I'm afraid. This sword is the last thing I have left of my old master, and he loved his secrets. There's a chance I haven't found all the secrets he left behind yet."
"We should be leaving soon, if we want your plan to work," Chyla says urgently, putting a hand on my shoulder. "Gamma?" she looks at the wolf with lingering wariness. "Would you wake up your friend for us so we can get going?"
"Oh and by the way, I have a tank," mentions Lucy.
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Happy 2019!
(January 1, 2019 - 1:01 am)
"Waitaminute, you have a TANK?" Chyla said excitedly. "An actual working tank? Can I see it? Please?" "Of course, once we get there." Lucy answered. "Then let's get going already! I need to see the tank!" Chyla ran towards the door, then stopped. "Where is it anyway?" "It might be better if we ALL go see the tank." Ki said. "Yeah, you're right." "By the way, you said you were being hunted by those things. What are they?" "I - I don't really want to talk about it now." Chyla sat down and turned away, her excitement disappearing. "Tell me when you're ready."
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"Report recieved from Shilari unit 238." The android folded up the portable reciever and jumped down to the other android. "Active camo usable, but ineffective. Camo units showed signs of emotion." "Then the camo is unuseable. Emotion is inacceptable." "New mutant was also detected guarding target. Power level incalculable due to weapon ineffectiveness. Unit 238 remaining on target to collect new data. One of the target's protectors also is in posession of a tank." "Tell unit 238 to not engage until ordered to, but to send all data on unknown mutant for analysis. Then find the tank and destroy it." "Acknowledged." The first android leapt back up onto the rock and ran off. The second android opened another portable radio and began transmitting binary code towards the west.
(January 1, 2019 - 3:55 pm)
Honestly, I have no idea how to insert my character in the situation, but I'll try.
Aries~
Time: 6:43 pm
Date: March 26th, 3067
Location: Harison St, Wreaks settlement, 15 kilometers away from Mars.
Out of the corner of my eye I saw a fight break out in the street. Something about a wolf thing, I believe. CONDUCTING INVESTIGATION. STATUS: AGRESSIVE FORCE WAS USED ON A SCIENTIST IN ORDER TO FREE AN AMALGAMATION. OUTCOME: SUCCESS FOR AGRESSOR. FURTHER SURVEILLANCE IS RECOMENDED PROCEED WITH CAUTION.
As I follow the group into a pub I notice them go different ways. The Plant man goes of with two children MIGHT BE A PE- shut up Athena I'm keeping track of them. The VAS goes off somewhere, and the Amalgamation goes onto the rafters. Suddenly, a group of rouges enter the room
Man I have to go now.
(January 2, 2019 - 7:33 am)
Going off of what I posted earlier,
Aries~
<IT IS RECOMMENDED TO STAY OUT OF THE FIGHT UNTIL YOU HAVE DETERMINED THE STATUS AND ABILITIES OF THE ROUGE-LIKE ANDROIDS> Fine, I'll wait. But as I said that that fight almost immediatly ended. The androids, and everyone else, stampeded out of the restaurant, leaving only myself, the plant guy, the VAS, the Amalgamation Gamma, who's name I learned as it was shouted during the brief brawl, and the two girls hiding behind a crate.
"-be better if we ALL go see the tank", one of the girls said. Wait a minute. She has a TANK?! Slowly I stand up from where I was sitting and walk toward the group. Gamma notices my presense and snarls. And with that, everyone in the bar is staring at me, the VAS points his EM7 in my direction. "Who the Heck are you and how long were you standing there?" "If you would stop pointing the EM7 at my head and I'll tell you."
some time later
"And that is the reason why I am in front of you all and foR GOD'S SAKE STOP POINTING THE HECKIN' GUN"
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(January 2, 2019 - 12:32 pm)
Gamma~
I whisper in 531's ear-like module.
"Gamma no like this newcomer. Swears too much too often. Gamma have memories with people who swear like newcomer. Bad people. Not to be trusted.
~
(January 2, 2019 - 7:53 pm)
How should I introduce Jeka? I’ve been stuck on this simple introduction for a while and have absolutely no ideas, help please?
(Also sorry for being absent, I’ll try to be more active, sorry!)
(January 2, 2019 - 7:03 pm)