In the Valley of Shadow
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SoldierChild
Anarchist
SWAS ORDERS 0
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orangelex44
Partisan
Sure, I can do orders...
Orders for Nation, turn zero:
Orders for Nation, turn zero:
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Icekommander
Colonel
Spoiler Orders :
Nation Name: The Empire of Ned
Government: Elected Dictatorship
Capital City Name and Type: Ruined City, The City of Ned
Background: The Empire of Ned was born out of the end of the Empire of Tom. The Empire of Tom, which was founded by the first survivor to leave the mine and shelter of the nearby Grayback Mine (Tom Yates was his name). As he ventured up to the surface, along with a small group of likewise adventurous followers, he set out to find what became of civilization on the surface. After a few days of hiking, he came across what we now know as The City of Ned, which at the time before the bombs dropped was known as Bahndorf. Tom, seeing the stretch of a vast, uninhabited city before him, immediately declared himself the leader of the city, and renamed it after himself.
Through strength, loyalty to his followers, and great charisma, he was able to forge a survivable city in the ruins of old Bahndorf. Travelers making their way to the City of Tom were greeted with, for the most part, hospitality and welcomed, though if the travelers appeared dangerous at all they were refused access to the city (or as much as the Tomites were able to control by setting up fences and roadblocks) and either proved their worth and trust to the citizens of Tom, were turned away, or shot.
So, as the story went along, Tom held regular elections every year, and each year he was was reelected by his now steadily growing population of loyal followers (it helped that Tom's name was the only one on the voter's pamphlets, though this seemed to not bother the citizens of Tom at all.) Eventually, however, Tom died after he came down with a rather bad case of pneumonia. Before his untimely death (at the age of 52), he proclaimed his eldest son, Ned (aged 30) with taking over leadership of the Empire of Tom, now renamed the Empire of Ned and the city's name changed to the City of Ned as well. For now, the citizens are happy, as Ned has continued to the responsibility of leading the great people of the Empire of Ned just as well as his father, Tom, led the people of the Empire of Tom, though with a larger population then that under Tom's rule, Ned has to come up with some decisions: spread out and start new settlements, or not.
((OOC: Sorry for the longish story))
Map: I circled Grayback Mine, originally planning to claim that as my starting point, instead I'd like to claim the city south west of it on the coast.
Government: Elected Dictatorship
Capital City Name and Type: Ruined City, The City of Ned
Background: The Empire of Ned was born out of the end of the Empire of Tom. The Empire of Tom, which was founded by the first survivor to leave the mine and shelter of the nearby Grayback Mine (Tom Yates was his name). As he ventured up to the surface, along with a small group of likewise adventurous followers, he set out to find what became of civilization on the surface. After a few days of hiking, he came across what we now know as The City of Ned, which at the time before the bombs dropped was known as Bahndorf. Tom, seeing the stretch of a vast, uninhabited city before him, immediately declared himself the leader of the city, and renamed it after himself.
Through strength, loyalty to his followers, and great charisma, he was able to forge a survivable city in the ruins of old Bahndorf. Travelers making their way to the City of Tom were greeted with, for the most part, hospitality and welcomed, though if the travelers appeared dangerous at all they were refused access to the city (or as much as the Tomites were able to control by setting up fences and roadblocks) and either proved their worth and trust to the citizens of Tom, were turned away, or shot.
So, as the story went along, Tom held regular elections every year, and each year he was was reelected by his now steadily growing population of loyal followers (it helped that Tom's name was the only one on the voter's pamphlets, though this seemed to not bother the citizens of Tom at all.) Eventually, however, Tom died after he came down with a rather bad case of pneumonia. Before his untimely death (at the age of 52), he proclaimed his eldest son, Ned (aged 30) with taking over leadership of the Empire of Tom, now renamed the Empire of Ned and the city's name changed to the City of Ned as well. For now, the citizens are happy, as Ned has continued to the responsibility of leading the great people of the Empire of Ned just as well as his father, Tom, led the people of the Empire of Tom, though with a larger population then that under Tom's rule, Ned has to come up with some decisions: spread out and start new settlements, or not.
((OOC: Sorry for the longish story))
Map: I circled Grayback Mine, originally planning to claim that as my starting point, instead I'd like to claim the city south west of it on the coast.
At the time of this posting all stats are updatd as is the political map on the first page. I have added a couple of sections within the rules. First, I've added the new Bazaar/Marketplace/Mine Expansions building for the capital city. This is to provide at least some possibility of economic growth to ruined cities. I have also made the "victory conditions" for the NES official. You can work together to destroy the Watchers first, or you can fight each other. Completely up to you.
See below for starting spot.
germanicus12
First Citizen of Rome
If you still have room for one more....
Nation Name: The Legions
Government: Military Hierarchy
Capital City Name and Type: Legions HQ (or Headquarters), Oil Derrick(Bottom small island, Middle circle.)
Background: Will fill out later. (Just need to eat and get my brain working.)
Nation Name: The Legions
Government: Military Hierarchy
Capital City Name and Type: Legions HQ (or Headquarters), Oil Derrick(Bottom small island, Middle circle.)
Background: Will fill out later. (Just need to eat and get my brain working.)
There's plenty of room for people here. For any newcomers who may read this, don't be afraid to get nice and close to other factions, makes things more challenging.
The Supreme Courts Jurisdiction: Warman17
Government: Kritocracy
Capitol City: Deeplaw (Mine)
Capitol City Possessions: Underground Shelter (1)
Economic Points: 5 (+2)
Population: 5 (+1)
Oil: 1 (+0)
Watcher Attack Risk: 0% (0%)
Army: none
Navy: none
Government: Kritocracy
Capitol City: Deeplaw (Mine)
Capitol City Possessions: Underground Shelter (1)
Economic Points: 5 (+2)
Population: 5 (+1)
Oil: 1 (+0)
Watcher Attack Risk: 0% (0%)
Army: none
Navy: none
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Shadowbound
Incorrugible
- Joined
- Mar 4, 2007
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The New Church: Shadowbound
Government: Theocracy
Capitol City: The City on the Hill (Ruined City)
Capital City Possessions: Neighborhood (1)
Economic Poits: 5 (+1)
Population: 5 (+2)
Oil: 1 (+0)
Watcher Attack Risk: 0% (+1%)
Army: none
Navy: none
Government: Theocracy
Capitol City: The City on the Hill (Ruined City)
Capital City Possessions: Neighborhood (1)
Economic Poits: 5 (+1)
Population: 5 (+2)
Oil: 1 (+0)
Watcher Attack Risk: 0% (+1%)
Army: none
Navy: none
Spoiler :
orangelex44
Partisan
What are the naval transport capacities?
Can any of the mechanized units transport infantry (say, Technicals...)?
Are cavalry really "cavalry" (fight ahorse), or "dragoons" (use horses for transport only)?
Should Elite Infantry be considered as special forces, or maybe something like Marines or Airbourne? Or are they just better-equipped "regulars"?
Can I assume that planes aren't going to be making an appearence (under our armies, anyway...)?
Can any of the mechanized units transport infantry (say, Technicals...)?
Are cavalry really "cavalry" (fight ahorse), or "dragoons" (use horses for transport only)?
Should Elite Infantry be considered as special forces, or maybe something like Marines or Airbourne? Or are they just better-equipped "regulars"?
Can I assume that planes aren't going to be making an appearence (under our armies, anyway...)?
germanicus12
First Citizen of Rome
A History of the Legions and the resulting Orderset.
The Legions came into existence following the death of their former soldiers, The Legions could also be known among the older people that survived all the destruction of the last 50 years, as the Soldiers of Death. A Mercenary group that worked with various government agencies to carry out assassination orders, rescue missions, infiltration and extraction missions, and other missions that said nation did not want their own special forces involved with.
But with the death of the former soldiers who survived the wars that destroyed the world and escaped the watchful eyes of the Watchers by staying at sea in their Cargo ship. The heirs, or sons and daughters of these soldiers were raised from childbirth in fighting tactics and warfare. These young boys and girls are all that is left of a great military organization that put the fear of God in every Government Agency on Earth. With a new leader and a new name, The Legions plan to bring themselves back to the same level of fear around the world or even surpass it, but in recent letters from the outside world, shows that there are more than just other people, there are the Watchers.... a strange group of people or creatures that have far more firepower and weapons so advanced that the soldiers of Soldiers of Death feared that their own children may not be able to possess the skills or weapons to beat them.
As a result, they landed on an empty island to the south of the major island and sent a skeleton crew of sick and elderly people out to blow the ship and sink it. In their new base of operations they will prepare to meet the threat and gather enough resources and manpower to overcome the Watchers.
The Legions: Germanicus12
Government: Military Hierarchy
Capitol City: Legions HQ (Oil Derrick)
Capital City Possessions: Habitat (1)
Economic Points: 5 (+1)
Population: 5 (+1)
Oil: 1 (+1)
Watcher Attack Risk: 0% (+2%)
Army: none
Navy: none
Orders:
The Legions came into existence following the death of their former soldiers, The Legions could also be known among the older people that survived all the destruction of the last 50 years, as the Soldiers of Death. A Mercenary group that worked with various government agencies to carry out assassination orders, rescue missions, infiltration and extraction missions, and other missions that said nation did not want their own special forces involved with.
But with the death of the former soldiers who survived the wars that destroyed the world and escaped the watchful eyes of the Watchers by staying at sea in their Cargo ship. The heirs, or sons and daughters of these soldiers were raised from childbirth in fighting tactics and warfare. These young boys and girls are all that is left of a great military organization that put the fear of God in every Government Agency on Earth. With a new leader and a new name, The Legions plan to bring themselves back to the same level of fear around the world or even surpass it, but in recent letters from the outside world, shows that there are more than just other people, there are the Watchers.... a strange group of people or creatures that have far more firepower and weapons so advanced that the soldiers of Soldiers of Death feared that their own children may not be able to possess the skills or weapons to beat them.
As a result, they landed on an empty island to the south of the major island and sent a skeleton crew of sick and elderly people out to blow the ship and sink it. In their new base of operations they will prepare to meet the threat and gather enough resources and manpower to overcome the Watchers.
The Legions: Germanicus12
Government: Military Hierarchy
Capitol City: Legions HQ (Oil Derrick)
Capital City Possessions: Habitat (1)
Economic Points: 5 (+1)
Population: 5 (+1)
Oil: 1 (+1)
Watcher Attack Risk: 0% (+2%)
Army: none
Navy: none
Orders:
Spoiler :
Abaddon
Deity
Wish I could have got involved with this, sadly no time :/
Empire of Ned: bestshot9
Government: Elected Dictatorship
Capitol City: City of Ned (Ruined City)
Capitol City Possessions: Neighborhood (1)
Economic Points: 5 (+1)
Population: 5 (+2)
Oil: 1 (0)
Watcher Attack Risk: 0% (+1%)
Army: none
Navy: none
Government: Elected Dictatorship
Capitol City: City of Ned (Ruined City)
Capitol City Possessions: Neighborhood (1)
Economic Points: 5 (+1)
Population: 5 (+2)
Oil: 1 (0)
Watcher Attack Risk: 0% (+1%)
Army: none
Navy: none
Spoiler :
The Golden Horde
Capital City Name: The Golden Halls
Capital City Type: Mine
Background:
[-7 years from current age] The Elders of the refugee camp would tell stories of how fire rained from the skies and all life was driven out of the world, how 'they' came and took our world as we were helpless to defend ourselves... As Ragen listened to these stories, a teenager just fourteen years old, plotted revenge on the world for being so weak and letting these things take over.
[- 2 years from current age] Ragen gathers some friends, he was merely nineteen years old but physically strong and many saw him as a great leader. Ragen leads a small group of these refugee's to find a safe shelter to hide incase the enemy from the stories cames back.
[-2 years from current age] The mine is found.
[-2 years from current age] Ragen names the mine The Golden Halls as this is where he would found his great empire, his Horde, to cleanse the world that so easily fell.
[-2 years from current age] Ragen founds The Golden Horde and his people rejoice as their time has come to cleanse this world.
[-1 year from current age] Ragen leads The Golden Horde deep into the mine and settles it.
[Current age] Ragen sits, waiting on his throne, as the time has come for his Horde to cleanse the world...
Map Placement:
On the large middle part of the main continent I want the southeastern mine just above the ruined city. (I know it sucks for me to describe it I just can't figure out on this comp to edit the map
sorry EQ).
Capital City Name: The Golden Halls
Capital City Type: Mine
Background:
[-7 years from current age] The Elders of the refugee camp would tell stories of how fire rained from the skies and all life was driven out of the world, how 'they' came and took our world as we were helpless to defend ourselves... As Ragen listened to these stories, a teenager just fourteen years old, plotted revenge on the world for being so weak and letting these things take over.
[- 2 years from current age] Ragen gathers some friends, he was merely nineteen years old but physically strong and many saw him as a great leader. Ragen leads a small group of these refugee's to find a safe shelter to hide incase the enemy from the stories cames back.
[-2 years from current age] The mine is found.
[-2 years from current age] Ragen names the mine The Golden Halls as this is where he would found his great empire, his Horde, to cleanse the world that so easily fell.
[-2 years from current age] Ragen founds The Golden Horde and his people rejoice as their time has come to cleanse this world.
[-1 year from current age] Ragen leads The Golden Horde deep into the mine and settles it.
[Current age] Ragen sits, waiting on his throne, as the time has come for his Horde to cleanse the world...
Map Placement:
On the large middle part of the main continent I want the southeastern mine just above the ruined city. (I know it sucks for me to describe it I just can't figure out on this comp to edit the map
sorry EQ).
@orangelex44:
1. If you have ships you can transport troops.
2. Yes, infantry will go faster if accompanied by vehicles.
3. Whichever you prefer.
4. Let's just say "yes."
5. For me to know and you to find out.
I will start updating now while I wait for remaining orders for ABNW.
1. If you have ships you can transport troops.
2. Yes, infantry will go faster if accompanied by vehicles.
3. Whichever you prefer.
4. Let's just say "yes."
5. For me to know and you to find out.
I will start updating now while I wait for remaining orders for ABNW.
AMURE UNIVERSITY FALCULTY PROTECTORATE.
-Has taken no action this turn, all stats have been banked.
DEFENSE INSTITUTE INCORPORATED.
-DII Infantry move in and occupy nearby oil derrick. A surplus of other resources and materials has been discovered within the quarters and facilities of the abandoned site. (+1 EP)
EMPIRE OF NED.
-Imperial troops occupy Grayback Mine to the northeast, and the local workers who have taken refuge there have pledged allegiance to the new nation. (+2 Population)
RAPTURE.
-Rapture militia occupy an abandoned mining facility.
SWAS.
-SWAS Infantry move in and secure a nearby oil derrick.
THE GOLDEN HORDE.
-Horde troops seize abandoned city to the south of their capitol. A surplus of oil was scavenged from the ruins of the settlement. (+1 Oil)
THE LEGIONS.
-A Bazaar is constructed in the Legions Headquarters, providing new wealth to the settlement.
-An oil derrick to the north is occupied without major incident.
-An oil derrick to the Southeast is occupied, and a crew manning the installation has pledged their allegiance to the Legions. (+2 Population)
THE NATION.
-Nation infantry move in and occupy nearby oil derrick. A massive stockpile of existing oil reserves is found and put into capitol storage. (+5 Oil)
THE NEW CHURCH.
-Converts are found from newly occupied mine to the north, small settlement of those who now desire to bask in the light. (+2 Population)
-Minor but shocking mine collapse takes place in southwestern mine, though it was eventually cleared. There were no deaths in the collapse, but the major dust thrown into the air has been observed (+5% Watcher Attack Risk)
-Wealth of minerals is discovered within mine to the south, providing vast funds to the New Church. (+3 EP)
THE SUPREME COURTS JURISDICTION.
-Court militia seize control of mine to the east without issue or note.
-Court militia seize control of mine to the south without issue or note.
-Court militia seize control of mine to the west. A large vein of untapped ores has been discovered, leading to a major influx of wealth. (+2 EP)
WATCHERS REFUGE.
-Anti-Watchers seize control of oil derricks. A major stockpile of existing oil reserves has been found and put into storage. (+6 Oil)
-Anti-Watchers seize control of a nearby mine to the south.
YAHKMAN GROUP FOR SURVIVAL AND PROSPERITY.
-Yahkman seize city to northwest along coast. Oil stockpiles are discovered amidst the ruins. (+3 Oil)
-Gangs collectively known as Reavers repulse Yahkman effort to move north, secure control of ruins of city for themselves.
Continental Map
OOC Notes
I am sure that this is not quite the style of update from me that most of you are used to. I would like to reemphasize the fact that this NES focuses on killing things and gaming more than just the progression of events. Some minor changes are being added to the rules, including the introduction of the Irregulars, a Army unit which only costs population to build.
I hope to have at least three updates a week, as an NES of this style must keep moving. Therefore I set the next deadline at 7 PM EST on Friday. As with ABNW, the deadlines will remain on the top of the first page. The quicker a majority (not everyone, so be aware) of orders are put in, the quicker the updates will be done.
-Has taken no action this turn, all stats have been banked.
DEFENSE INSTITUTE INCORPORATED.
-DII Infantry move in and occupy nearby oil derrick. A surplus of other resources and materials has been discovered within the quarters and facilities of the abandoned site. (+1 EP)
EMPIRE OF NED.
-Imperial troops occupy Grayback Mine to the northeast, and the local workers who have taken refuge there have pledged allegiance to the new nation. (+2 Population)
RAPTURE.
-Rapture militia occupy an abandoned mining facility.
SWAS.
-SWAS Infantry move in and secure a nearby oil derrick.
THE GOLDEN HORDE.
-Horde troops seize abandoned city to the south of their capitol. A surplus of oil was scavenged from the ruins of the settlement. (+1 Oil)
THE LEGIONS.
-A Bazaar is constructed in the Legions Headquarters, providing new wealth to the settlement.
-An oil derrick to the north is occupied without major incident.
-An oil derrick to the Southeast is occupied, and a crew manning the installation has pledged their allegiance to the Legions. (+2 Population)
THE NATION.
-Nation infantry move in and occupy nearby oil derrick. A massive stockpile of existing oil reserves is found and put into capitol storage. (+5 Oil)
THE NEW CHURCH.
-Converts are found from newly occupied mine to the north, small settlement of those who now desire to bask in the light. (+2 Population)
-Minor but shocking mine collapse takes place in southwestern mine, though it was eventually cleared. There were no deaths in the collapse, but the major dust thrown into the air has been observed (+5% Watcher Attack Risk)
-Wealth of minerals is discovered within mine to the south, providing vast funds to the New Church. (+3 EP)
THE SUPREME COURTS JURISDICTION.
-Court militia seize control of mine to the east without issue or note.
-Court militia seize control of mine to the south without issue or note.
-Court militia seize control of mine to the west. A large vein of untapped ores has been discovered, leading to a major influx of wealth. (+2 EP)
WATCHERS REFUGE.
-Anti-Watchers seize control of oil derricks. A major stockpile of existing oil reserves has been found and put into storage. (+6 Oil)
-Anti-Watchers seize control of a nearby mine to the south.
YAHKMAN GROUP FOR SURVIVAL AND PROSPERITY.
-Yahkman seize city to northwest along coast. Oil stockpiles are discovered amidst the ruins. (+3 Oil)
-Gangs collectively known as Reavers repulse Yahkman effort to move north, secure control of ruins of city for themselves.
Continental Map
OOC Notes
I am sure that this is not quite the style of update from me that most of you are used to. I would like to reemphasize the fact that this NES focuses on killing things and gaming more than just the progression of events. Some minor changes are being added to the rules, including the introduction of the Irregulars, a Army unit which only costs population to build.
I hope to have at least three updates a week, as an NES of this style must keep moving. Therefore I set the next deadline at 7 PM EST on Friday. As with ABNW, the deadlines will remain on the top of the first page. The quicker a majority (not everyone, so be aware) of orders are put in, the quicker the updates will be done.
thomas.berubeg
Wandering the World
Gah! could have waited all of 3 more minutes! 
oh well.
oh well.
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