» Mon Jan 12, 2015 5:28 am Now this is a place for my Fan Lore, but any suggestions will be welcome. I intend to use this in a few RPs that I may currently be in, or have planned. Some may make the cut, others are just for fun.
Updated At December 19th
Let me take a minute to thank my contributors in no particular order.
AnimeSniper
bosmight342
Prizrak232
Schmuty Buncis
WastelandMadGod
And a few friends from work
Flora and Fauna
From the common squirrel, to the Great Mountain Bear. We shall talk about the dangers that await. The most common predator is the wolf, pack hunters by nature they can surround and overwhelm any foolhardy adventurer.
Animal: The Great Mountain Bear
Animal: The Wendigo
Plant: Devil's Club
The Plant the Devil's Club. Is a carnivorous plant, mutated by radiation. It's long stem is covered in spines, as well as the bottom part of the leaves. It uses nectar to lure small birds or animals into it's trap. It closes it's leaves forming a spiked club, in a matter of seconds which it uses to bludgeon it's prey. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Devil%27s_Club
Is a carnivorous plant, mutated by radiation. It's long stem is covered in spines, as well as the bottom part of the leaves. It uses nectar to lure small birds or animals into it's trap. It closes it's leaves forming a spiked club, in a matter of seconds which it uses to bludgeon it's prey. It has a rather thick stem, which has vines wrapped around it that contract and expand to control the club. It has many long hair like strings that detect the movement of prey. It has many believed medicinal purposes that make gathering it worth the dangers.
Plant: The Forget Me Not
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forget-me-not
Next we have the mutated Forget Me Not which has turned into a mess of tangled poisonous vines, these vines have small poison tipped barbs on them which if you're not careful walking through the forests will begin to wrap themselves around nearby objects. Including you.
Other Plants:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eskimo_potato
Animals: Dogs
The three most common breeds of dogs are the http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alaskan_Malamute, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alaskan_Husky and the http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alaskan_Klee_Kai. There are many dog breeds but these populate the most among them. They are used from Sled dogs to Guard dogs, and everything in between. Many run wild, and are corralled and captured to be domesticated for use.
Taken from the Wiki.
The Malamute personality is one of strong independence. If a dog owner cannot cope with a dog that will not comply with the owner's every command, a more submissive breed should be selected. This dog has a long genetic foundation of living in the harshest environment imaginable, and many of its behaviors have adapted to survive in such environments. Independence, resourcefulness, and natural behaviors are common in the breed. Because of their intelligence, they can be difficult dogs to train. However, if the trainer understands Malamutes and how to keep them motivated, success is possible.
Malamutes, like other Northern and sled dog breeds, can have a high prey drive, due to their origins and breeding. This may mean in some cases they will chase smaller animals, including other canines, as well as rabbits, squirrels, and cats; however, this has been difficult to document in detail beyond anecdotal, observational data and many Malamute owners have observed varying levels of prey drive between individual dogs. So while Malamutes are, as a general rule, particularly amicable around people and can be taught to tolerate smaller pets, it is necessary to be mindful of them around smaller animals and, as always with the larger breeds (and some others such as the Chihuahua), supervised around small children.
Malamutes are very fond of people, a trait that makes them particularly sought-after family dogs, but unreliable watchdogs. Malamutes are nimble around furniture and smaller items, making them ideal house dogs, provided they get plenty of time outdoors meeting their considerable exercise requirements. If they are year-round outdoor dogs, letting them play in a baby pool filled with cold water in summer keeps them cool. In the winter, they love snow.
Malamutes are usually quiet dogs, seldom barking. When a Malamute does vocalize, it often appears to be "talking" by vocalizing a "woo woo" sound. It may howl like a wolf or coyote, and for the same reason.
Taken from the Wiki
The Alaskan Klee Kai is a highly intelligent, curious and active breed. Unlike Siberian Huskies, whom they closely resemble, Alaskan Klee Kai can be standoffish and cautious around unfamiliar individuals. Because of their inherently reserved disposition in the presence of strangers, continual socialization throughout an Alaskan Klee Kai's life is highly encouraged. They are moderately active and have a strong prey drive. This means unless they are properly introduced and raised with smaller animals such as rabbits, hamsters, cats and birds, they will hunt them.
They can be a great family dog if raised with young children who are careful with animals: Alaskan Klee Kai are not likely to tolerate being mistreated and should be monitored when with children. Because of their intelligence, they do well in obedience classes and have a high drive to please their owners which helps them to excel in this area as well as many other types of activities. Another such activity is agility in which the Alaskan Klee Kai almost seems to have been bred to take part in.
Other dogs nearly as common. The German Shepherd although not as common, they are the third most common dog in Alaska and are used mainly as guard dogs. And are very aggressive if untrained properly or wild.
Then we have the St. Bernard, and Akita, which is not native to Alaska. It was introduced by dog owners mainly due to increasing popularity in 2030.
Animal: The Wolverine
Writer's note
The American marten, and Fisher, are just two of the animals hunted for their furs.
Now we have the http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bison, and http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muskox. Which are more common if not outnumbering most cows or brahmin. It is unclear if the radiation affects them. Unlike the Brahmin.
And finally we have Bighorners and http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mountain_goat or Mountain Bighorners. Mountain Bighorners are very similar to regular Bighorners, except for their long black horns.
There are other mammals like the North American porcupine and various rodents but they are largely unchanged by radiation.
Walruses and Seals are other animals who've gained a higher intelligence, but rare encounters have made in difficult to understand how intelligent they really are.
Animal: Stone Sheep
Radroaches, Brahmin, Giant Ants, and Mole Rats are common as well.
Animal: The Marabunta or Army Ants
Giant Ants live in huge underground nests, connected by long winding tunnels and offshoots where food is stored, or eggs hatch. From the workers, to soldiers, and the Armored Ants that protect the Queen.
There are three types of Ants all of which follow a Queen.
The Winged Ants, scouts gatherers and the eyes of the colony. They lay the scent trails for those to follow. They are the workers, who care out the spiraling tunnels, and scout for new nests and food sources.
The Soldier Ant, the protectors of the colony. They form a strong offensive against all that threaten their home and Queen.
The Armored Ants. Thier exoskeletons guard against even the highest of caliber bullets. Their exoskeletons have been used to line buildings as they often shed to regrow and strengthen their armor. Either it becomes too tight, or gets damaged during various activities. Falling rocks or even gunfire. Their armor is highly prized for it’s natural defense, making it very suitable for protective gear.
Although they are highly territorial, they are a passive species, and outside of the colony. Won’t show any unaggravated aggression. Some have even said that they touched a few of them before, so long as they didn’t feel threatened. However, they all posses strong mandibles which chew through steel like clay. And often nest in cities, or even settlements. In truth they tend to nest everywhere there’s food, which a large city has in abundance.
Radroaches are very common, though small compared to their counterparts of the lower states, what they lack in size they make up in numbers. A single female can lay over a hundred eggs, many will hatch, and they spread like wildfire. Thankfully many natural predators exist for them.
Animal: The Carrion Pigeon
Animal: The Bald Eagle
Writer's note
The Bald Eagle. America’s symbol of all that is Freedom. But not anymore! Once the majestic bird of prey flew through the skies drawing awe and wonder. Now it’s shadow casts only fear.
It is unknown what caused it’s change into an abomination. What is known, is that it’s the most feared bird in the sky. Torso of an Eagle, legs of a lion, or something close. It is reminiscent of the mythological Griffin. It walks around on the tips of it’s wings, which have a pair jointed fingers, they are the greatest danger of the sky. Reaching the size of a mountain lion. They perch upon the highest vantage points they can find, while they scan for prey.
Plant The Crimson Death:
http://der-reiko.deviantart.com/art/Spider-shroom-469868222 just pest eliminating spiders, nothing more, things that mainly kill insects.
Animal: Ice Lurks
Animal: The Tyrant or Kushtaka (The Otterman)
Animal: The http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Qalupalik, Or Mirelurk King.
Qalupalik is an Inuit mythological creature. They are human-like creatures that live in the sea, with long hair with green skin and long finger nails. The myth is that qalupaliks wear an amautiit (which is a form of pouch that Inuit parents wear to carry their children) so that they can take babies and children away who disobey their parents. The story was used to prevent children from wandering off alone else the qalupalik would take the children in her amautik under water and keep them forever.
Qalupaliks are supposed to have a distinctive humming sound so they can be heard before they appear. Of course that is just a Myth given more credence due to the Mirelurks appearance. http://www.inuitmyths.com/images/stories_qua.jpg.
Animal: the Narseal
Animal: Alaskan Emperor Penguins
Animal: Worca
Intelligent or Humanoid creatures
Writer's note
Ghouls
Humanoid: Ice Wraiths
Humanoid: The Autleeir Tah
Writer's note
Yeah they're a bit out there, though I wanted them to be the Super Mutants of Alaska, as I couldn't for the life of me come up with a valid reason why there'd be more Super Mutants let alone living in Alaska. So they are an experiment by the German Think Tank Scientist Dr. Winfried Stroheim. Who kept testing his modified F.E.V. Formula to fix it's sterility, and promote the growth of life. Through immoral human experiments of course.. What else would a mad scientist use. So far they are his best creation, and one step closer to being God.. Yeah he's a mad scientist and his only goal is creating mythological creatures.
Considering we had talking Deathclaws, Harold, Big Mt, and Vault Tec. And cut content for intelligent animals. Goat People aren't the weirdest things, imagine if Dr. Mobius never reprogrammed his fellow Scientists? What horrors they could bring. I was going for an example of just what one of them was capable of.
The Autleeir Tah. Created using a variety of genetic research, they are a anthropomorphic mountain goat people. With a generally high level of intelligence. With thick muscular Plantigrade legs, and color variations regarding fur. They were not some hairless creature, no head to toe they were covered in fur. The only places where the fur was thinnest were at the head, and hands. The head appeared to be that of some demon with human like facial features with the exception of a rather large jaw and long horns which defined certain characteristics.
If the horns wrapped upwards curling around and pointing in front of their face, they were a more dominant and aggressive by nature.
If they wrapped downwards towards the jaw pointing in front of them, they were more docile and submissive. A trait more often associated with females.
And if they wrapped towards the back of the head and pointed in the back they were more intelligent and possessed more human thought processes than usual.
They're hands have rough with hard tipped fingers, almost like their horns. But only on the skin surface.
While they were generally intelligent and possessed human speech. They don't like humans and prefer to live on their own back in the mountains.
The culture divaricates not just amongst the two genders male and female. But between the different traits and ethos that diverge from them. For example females are often submissive and their horns grow to shadow that trait, males even the more intellectual among them who often lack the physical strength and stature of the more dominant find proper mates from this particular trait pool, giving enough diversity to keep different traits alive and evolving. They are omnivores and make their own weapons aside from when they find firearms. The technology they have is rather advanced, but no more so than the Humans that live in this radioactive world.
The Autleeir Tah from sub groups where certain aspects stand out. There are at least four known to man. The Huerra which are the war like and dominant among them, battles rage between them and other sub groups like them. They naturally seek out challenges from dangerous predators, the Great Mountain bear for instance. Hunting is done alone to prove one’s worth and strength. Any weapon may be used so long as it’s found or made during the hunt. Any weapon placed by others is strictly against their set of codes. Similar the the bushido code, Justice, Courage, Mercy, Honesty, Politeness, Honor, Loyalty, and Character. It was assumed that they modeled themselves after the Samurai of ancient Japan. How they knew so much about them is a fact shrouded in mystery.
They are war like indeed, yet never incite it. Raiders and hunts are their main forms of excitement. They fiercely protect their own, even if they’re from another sub group. They rarely interact with humans aside from raiders who meet their end at the tip of their blades, guns. Should the off chance that they associate with Humans they act affably until such a time where the human party shows hostilities. However their disdain of humans forces the to keep their distance and rarely make contact with them.
Then there is the Bruttahs. Despite the violent sounding name they are the most peaceful of the Autleeir Tah. Farmers and gatherers mostly. They provide food for most of their kind, not just for their sub group. They are docile and fearful of other races, and cower at most natural occurrences, such as storms where strong winds or fire. The gene pool survives by their cowardly nature oddly enough. Males of either the dominant or intellectual nature find obtaining a potential mate easier, and males of the Huerra sub groups despite their strong ethos find protecting weaker females coincides with their war like and protective traits.
Now the Cserit. Or the wise ones, collect knowledge and create new uses for technology. Well versed in the Human language they experiment with new contraptions and tech, such as computers and robots. They also make decisions that have a great impact on their race, where to live, where to hunt. And when to make outside contact.
Then the last ones the Graten. The most common, they live with different and clashing cultures, like the culture of per-war life. They coexist in relative peace. Managing laws and order with a council.
With the Diverse beliefs and cultures they live in different territories often on the edge of another’s. Where they meet and trade goods, sometimes conflict breaks out, but this too is another facet of life for them.
The Autleeir Tah, have certain physical characteristics. They have an average height of about 12 feet, and under the layers of fur, which often time lead most to believe that they are excessively muscular, is quite the opposite. They have small skeletal frames, which are mostly comprised of muscle, to very little fat. Making them very lean, yet still stronger than any average Human. And while they may not be as strong as a Super Mutant, they have certain features that more than make up for that. Other features are a short tail, and long arms and legs.
They’re feet, have three toes, which they normally walk on, that allow movement on rock faces, and even buildings. It in conjunction with their hands which have calcium built up, almost like scales covering the hand, wrist, and feet. Allow them to scale sheer rock faces, and most building with ease. Thier fur may vary in coloration, but brown, black, and gray is the most common, with white being among the least. They are exceptionally quick and agile, and make for tough enemies. Should one anger them.
They have a first, last, and clan. Name. The first is simple enough, it’s what they call each other. The last name, is something that connects them thier birth parents, it also becomes the clan name, should one start a new clan, or become the new head. And the clan name identifies who they serve. With the long lifespan, about 130 years, though only the wise ones live that long, the others either wage war, or flee in terror, only to find something worse waiting for them. Sickness and disease are common for them, while they can deal with most illnesses they often succumb to them, if they can’t receive treatment with herbs, or pre-war medicine.
The Autleeir Tah; Reuut. Reuut is a coming of age ceremony for young Huerra, during this time their cognitive functions delve into utter madness as they begin exhibiting signs of mental instability. During this time their testosterone levels spike, and they become mad with anger. As the ceremony is underway their Horns are sawed off, and bodies restrained. As they take herbs for a month to calm themselves. And return their minds to normal. It is speculated that Reuut, is the rutting season that our descendants once underwent each year after maturity. Why only the Huerra? That is unknown.
Mating seasons last about two weeks in the early spring, and partners are chosen about a week before.
The Tahs mate in new pairs every year to diversify the gene pool, back when the first of their race stepped out into the world, there were only twenty, ten male ten female. They were ‘Pure’ And only had the best qualities. But as time went on they quickly realized that they needed to diversify the gene pool least they face an early extinction. Thus Lifemates rare but not entirely uncommon.
We were hunted and killed like animals, stuffed and mounted. Solomon hungered for war and conquest, as he tried to rally The Autleeir Tah into enslaving the humans. But Genghis defied him and showed the Tahs a better way of life. Tahs do not interbreed, they have no interest in human partners, there have been several cases though, most during their darker years when they were enslaved and hunted, where man has experimented. To say the least, no young was ever produced from such a pairing, as their DNA is too different from a human's.
As Kasta suggested. The clippings of Tahs, could be used for scrimshaw since there will be variations in keratin. Having carved their own symbols or hunting marks as a way to boast to others. then as they get older the marks get carved away to make room for elaborate designs to signify rank and name. like the ivory carvings of elephant tusks sometimes have and the carving of finger bones in the 13th and 14th century. It is a really cool idea Kasta, thanks for that.
Basically they file and trim their armor, otherwise it causes overgrowth. The Race took inspiration from Saytrs, Gargoyles the T.V. Series, Abominable Snowmen, Sheepsquatch which has had apparent sightings in Alaska as well. And good Ol Krampus from the folklore of Alpine countries. So Basically a Goat Humanoid creature. With Demonic features.
"They came from the Mountains, the cliffs and peaks. They're Demons with black horns, and they'll kill us all." Referring to the Autleeir Tah and their first appearance. Around 183 years ago. Or in 2117.
Intelligent: The Ghost wolf
Factions
The Arctic Rangers
Vault 118 commissioned in 2069 after several successful Vaults in the lower 48 states, the project is to be finished by 2081 located in Denali National Park. The Vault itself lacks, a waterchip, and food stores. While it has a door, and power, much of the inner walls are bare, with missing panels and very few furnishings. Much of what is there was added afterwards. Vault 118, is the main military compound of the Arctic Rangers, a branch of the Texas Rangers, and Alaska State Troopers.
The Arctic Rangers officially founded shortly after January 2077, when the city of Anchorage was finally liberated and the Chinese presence was removed.They were the combined forces of the Rangers, and the Alaska State Troopers. They were mobilized to control the pockets of the Canadian freedom fighters. They saw many successful operations, but a redesign was needed for Alaska's harsh climates. They were shipped out in March. to and a few factories were made on base to produce more of the prototype Ranger Armors.
The armor the Rangers wear varies between Rangers themselves. All of them line their armor with fur. While some remove the Dusters, in favor of fur coats. The helmets have blue tinted lenses, and are narrower. their armor is white/gray camo armor.
Vault 118 the military compound of the Arctic Rangers, and the best land for farming. It's citizens and military personal live a hunter gatherer lifestyle.
The Rangers form various military units. The Bear Guard are the Infinity they use mostly leather style armors, crafted by Natives. Many have the look of barbarian, like armors, with patches of metal, and furs lining the armors.
The second Unit is the Ghost Squadron, as the name implies the specialize in Stealth, Espionage, and Assassinations. With Females leading the Males in numbers. The wear light leather armor with ballistic vests or ceramic plates.
The Elite Bear Guards Wear Combat armor, and use heavier weaponry.
The last, is the Arctic Rangers, they are the best of the best from each squad. Capable of filling multiple roles, and are equipped with the Arctic Ranger Veteran Combat Armor. With blue tinted narrow lenses. They are equipped with whatever they have and need. Most choose Bolt action rifles, but many choose what they want. The Rangers are often called Arctic Wolves. Depending on rank or experience.
The Clan Bearhorn
The Clan Bearhorn founded by Morton Bearhorn, rule their Raider Tribe from the Beartooth Theatrepub. Believing heavily in Gods and Religion surrounding a Great Mountain Bear God called Vltron, and his Pseudo Valkyries the Vulpines. Fox like creatures. They live a lifestyle similar to the Norse Vikings of Legend. Many Raider Tribes call Anchorage their home. But Morton Bearhorn was one of the few with the men and power to hold the title of King. They are widely the largest and most powerful Raider Tribe in Anchorage holding most of the city under their power.
The Bush Company
Located in Anchorage, the Bush is a local brothel, where the customers Always come first. Unless they violate the rules. Owned and operated by Madam Valmet. A strong fierce and capable woman, with both brains and brawn. Her primary skillset is knives, blades, and swords. Suggesting she once had formal training with such items. Well into her forties, she has a remarkable well toned figure, one could easily mistake her for one of the service girls. With an athletic physique, short black hair, and tattooed body. She stands a cut above the brutes that may endanger her girls. She is of caucasian descent, with light fair skin, and amber eyes.
Don’t cross the Bush Company, sixy as they may be? They are well trained in the use of guns, blades, and stealth. And are often employed as Assassins, or Spies.
North Pole Alaska or Santa’s Sweatshop
North Pole Alaska, home to Santa’s Workshop and House. This idyllic town once known for as the home for Santa himself, has since became the largest slaver base in Alaska. People are kidnapped every day and hauled off to the North Pole. Every person, Ghoul, or even the mysterious Autleeir Tah are rounded up at every chance. One could barely fathom what horrors await those subjugated and brutalized. Some say wealthy individuals have certain tastes to be fulfilled, others just need manual labor. Whatever the case, the leader, always known as St. Nick. No matter the year or decade. Fills that need. The Slavers of Santa's Sweatshop have only existed because of their high security. Towers with MGs, and walls of steel. It is a very well guarded town, where the wicked do business. And slaves of all types are bought and sold. Located in North Pole Alaska, the Rangers have been spread too thin for a proper assault.
Armor 44 NOTE Idea needs expanding
Chinese Detainee Remnants NOTE Idea needs expanding
Individuals: The Sourdoughs
The term Sourdough was and still is used to describe any Old or Long time Alaskan. The name is derived from the yeasty starter many early pioneers carried with them. Now a days the term is used to describe Medicine Men. These often Older Men or Women in some cases, either live as hermits or along the outskirts of settlements just bordering the Wilds. It depends on the Man and environment.
These Sourdoughs craft herbal medicine in the form of tonics, potions or tea. They use their knowledge of plants and animals to promote healing and cure the sick. Often for a price. Since these men live almost solitary lives either as a Widower or by choice they hardly ever venture much into civilized lands unless they need supplies. They are heavily dependent on what people bring as tribute to heal their sick and thus provide the best care they can muster in exchange.
Dragon Zars NOTE Idea needs expanding
The Vanderbilts NOTE Idea needs expanding Also I've been thinking of turning the Buckner Building into a settlement/gambling hall. Under Management of Barron Vanderbilt, and his crime family. They'll run Chems, make counterfeit ammo, and working girls. Still playing around with that idea. It'll be Barron, his on again off again girlfriend Carol, his Underboss Smithe, and his Street Boss, who may be an Autleeir Tah. Need to work that out if I include one or not.
NOTE Idea needs expanding Now as for new factions. Located off Bayshore and Klatt, is the Grindhouse Orchestra. A band of Raiders known for their love of heavy weapons. Hold up in the old Anchorage City Church. And the surrounding areas. They strike out at random travelers and plunder old ruins.
NOTE Idea needs expanding I've also had the idea of Werewolves. But only in namesake. Since Fallout 3 has the Family. I figure there would be those hyped up on enough chems to believe they're Werewolves. Add in fur armors and battle claws. Things made of bone, metal whatever. And they are in all but form. I think they could be cannibal raiders, spread all over the state. They act like wolves, think like wolves. Perhaps called Lythropes?
Location Sully's Slaughterhouse. Or http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sullivan_Arena. http://image1.stadiumjourney.com/images/stadiums/879_0773f95a6ca0bad57b6be60f644331e10393917d http://media.trb.com/media/photo/2010-10/147640040-04225501.jpg.
Sully's Slaughterhouse is a area where combatants are pitted against
each other, and whittled down to 12. Then which they enter the final rounds.
The area is staffed by raiders of all types. The Floor Master Mr. Dandy who despite his name is anything but. The man is a middle age Caucasian with black graying peppered hair. The man wears a red and white stripped prison uniform tattered and worn. With scarp metal greaves covering his legs. He has dual Chinese pistols attached to chains mounted on his torso. The pistols chambered in .45 colt deal significant damage. With rough beard and hazel eyes.
The Slaughterhouse is a faction in of itself, many of the raiders are loyal to the Floor Master. Who are rewarded with guns and ammo. Each winner of the area is awarded great prizes. The Floor Master Mr. Dandy is violent and protective of his people and home. It is rumored he had a daughter out there somewhere.
The man Mr. Dandy is generally a decent guy, but his temper and violent urges make him dangerous and unpredictable.
Timeline
Alaska was granted statehood on January 3, 1959. And by this time Alaska had it's own culture, yes it had the culture of the 50s, but it at this time lacked many of the iconic themes, the classic Dinner, wasn't introduced into Alaska until early 2000, there were only three of them. Until they died off in popularity.
In the 1890s Alaska had a booming gold rush which many answered the call for gold and glory, they staked their claim and slaved for their riches. It was during this time that many settlements and camps were born only to be abandoned later. Towns such as Skagway, owe their existence to the Gold Rush. Still towns that sprung up during this time were later left to be reclaimed by nature, some still existing as ruins after the Great War.
Vault 118 commissioned in 2069 after several successful Vaults in the lower 48 states, the project is to be finished by 2081 located in Denali National Park. The Vault itself lacks, a waterchip, and food stores. While it has a door, and power, much of the inner walls are bare, with missing panels and very few furnishings. Much of what is there was added afterwards. Vault 118, is the main military compound of the Arctic Rangers, a branch of the Texas Rangers, and Alaska State Troopers.
Between the years 2052 and 2053, Alaskans watch A television documentary revealing the withered husk of the Texas oil fields brings the oil shortage into American households and reveals how deep the energy crisis runs. Many Oil Slope workers wonder how long their Oil wells will last. During this time The New Plague was unleashed upon the United States, Alaska's border was closed, even though the Plague never spread that far.
In 2074 June 24: Negotiations between the U.S. and other world powers come to a dramatic end, with the president walking out of oil talks with the other world powers. After a much heated debate, the president stormed out of the meeting and declared that the last known supply of petroleum will be used exclusively by the U.S. and the U.S. will not sell or trade any oil to outside parties. Alaska is still the only petroleum producing state.
By October 23 2077, the Great War reaches it's peak. Several bombs hit Alaska, most strike their intended targets. It is unknown what military bases survive.
December 2077, Native Mushers, run their dogs across the state looking for survivors. Radiation is confined to hot spots, around the bombed military bases. Radiation as a whole is low. Due to the large expanse of land.
April 2078, many Native villages join hands, and begin what would later be known as the Native Alaskan Federation. Many Villages are still not contacted, and they are left to themselves. During this time, raider tribes grow in strength in the former cities of Alaska, mainly Anchorage, and Juneau.
2077. The unfinished Vault 118 is settled by the Remnants of military personnel, and refugees from Anchorage fleeing the nuclear fallout. Soon the Arctic Rangers. Are reformed and one day begin farming the lands of Denali National Park. They manufacture ammo, using ammo presses and other tools and machines scavenged from nearby bases, after the radiation settles down nearly forty or so years later.
2091. Raider tribes make contact with Vault 118, and the Rangers. The Rangers drive them off, sustaining minor injuries. A month later they begin offensive measures against the hostile tribes, and send word out to the Native Villages.
There is a story of the earthquake of 2240, in which a coastal settlement fell into the sea, a few days before a Ghost Wolf began roaming just outside of town, and out of the two thousand inhabitants, only six hundred chose to leave. It is one of the many stories that are told, in which they foreshadow a disaster.
Anchorage has a few local landmarks, places like the Forth Avenue Theatre, which was built in 1947, by Austin Eugene "Cap" Lathrop, is a movie theater, also known as the As the Lathrop Building, the complex included facilities for Lathrop's radio and television stations, a restaurant, and a penthouse apartment added in 1959-1960. By 2000, the building has been owned and renovated several times. But never completely. Changing owners before restoration is complete. It isn't until 2017. That the buildings new owner, finishes renovation, and turns it into a upscale hotel, restaurant, and functional theater. It is assumed that after the war, it lays abandoned. Left to crumble.
In 1964 A burger joint called the Arctic Roadrunner, was built by the Sanches. With two locations. One on Arctic Blvd that is more of a 1950’s style drive in and the other is on Old Seward Hwy that is chocked full of Alaskan history. Walk through the front doors and immediately you are greeted with pictures of Alaskan residents and long time customers dating back to the 60’s.
Another local landmark, or landmarks is the The Moose's Tooth Pub and Pizzeria built in 1996, and Bear Tooth Theatrepub in 2000. It is no coincidence that these two share a similar name, they are co-owned by the same people. Matt Jones, Rod Hancock and his brother Warren Hancock. The Bear Tooth is a 265-seat, with 125-seat balcony. These landmarks have been left on their own after the war, who knows what became of them in the years that followed.
According to records. A Corporation called Mountain Genetics, opened it's doors in 2058. Since, it has been under scrutiny as employees have stated questionable practices on animals. The facility headed by a German Scientist. Dr. Winfried Stroheim. Studied animal DNA in a supposed attempt to unlock it's natural healing potentials among other benefits. It is unclear to what extent the research progressed. Some who travel in Post-War downtown Anchorage where the laboratory is located say those who enter never return. Oddly enough the robots that are programmed to work for Mountain Genetics have been seen far into the woods, suggesting that perhaps they have a way to leave the city undetected. And gather samples and materials necessary for the continuation of the program.
Writer's note
Various History and Culture
Terrain Three Zones, the Coast Line, the interior or the Bush; as we like to call it, and the Slope.
Alaska is separated into three parts, the Coast Line, the interior or the Bush; as we like to call it, and the Slope, located on the top of the map, near the Arctic Ocean. The Coast tends to be the warmest areas of the state, raising to around 30 F - 80 F, depending on the location in the summer. And as you can imagine it only gets colder as you move through the sections of Alaska.
Culture Hearty Adventures
Culture Nomadic Natives
And the city of Nome, which is the collection of Native tribes that gathered to form a community.
Native Population, not including raiders, Rangers, Tahs, or Bearhorn.
Culture Outdoorsmen
Terrain Mountains, RIvers, Glaciers
Culture Religion
Religion varies, some worship gods of nature, and some are indifferent. The most commonly worshipped animal is the Ghost Wolf.
A common tale regarding the Ghost Wolf, about how it came to be, a God among the people is the Wolf and the Raven. The Raven angry, and disgusted by the events after the great war, spread it’s wings to engulf the world, and wipe it clean. The Wolf took pity on man; believing they still could be saved. The two fought for years, with each passing year the Raven grew stronger, with it’s wings and talons it tore apart the Wolf. The Wolf did it’s best, but the Raven had the sky. And with it his eyes could pierce the thick forests. The Wolf had nowhere to hide, yet he still clung to the hope that he could save man.
Without wings of his own the only chance he had was to kill the Raven on the ground. But the Raven was too crafty to land where the Wolf could strike. The Wolf’s desire to protect the humans grew, and soon took form, one day the Raven couldn’t find the Wolf, almost as if he had disappeared. The Raven circled the forest until it’s wings grew tired, it landed in a clearing; believing that it could see the Wolf before he reached him. As he rested the Wolf’s jaws appeared before him, and closed before he could react. The Raven struggled and clawed at the Wolf, but it was too late. The Wolf consumed the Raven, and took it’s power.
Culture Daily Life
Culture/Currency
Writer's note still need to expand upon this idea.
Naval Robotics Warfare Complex
Pre-war military base co-opted by West-Tek and RobCo personnel in the research and development of experimental semi-aquatic robots to combat Chinese Naval Ships and Coastal Installations.
History: Vault 118
Vault 118 Continued
An excerpt from Vault-Tec Records. Vault 118, was designed by Dr. Harry Lanaster. His hypothesis was that the subjects could preform a variant of the natural law of Survival of the Fittest. By hunting each other in a huge underground labyrinth. Doing this would allow the strongest survivor the right to rule as Overseer, thus bringing the other subjects completely under his command, until the next selection, where he would once again fight for survival. End excerpt.
The Current occupants of Vault 118 know nothing of this, nor would they care. As the Underground cavern meant to house the labyrinth was excavated but never finished. The Rangers use the cavern as a training ground ironically. The facility is also used as a Manufacturing plant for simple things, like Ammo, and guns mostly bolt action rifles. Tradesmen have set up workshops to apply their trade. As such Blacksmiths work in safety working with mined ores and metals. While Leatherworkers shape leather and furs. They often work together to create light leather armors with protective plating, while not as effective as combat armor, they provide more protection than most reinforced armors Raiders may wear.
History: Nome
The City Of Nome - Continued
And the city of Nome, which is the collection of Native tribes that gathered to form a community. Calling it a city would be well, false. Nome itself is around 500 people living there daily, I suppose that you could consider that to be large enough for a city. The reason it's called a city is actually because of the other nomadic tribes which before winter migrate to Nome. Sometimes bringing the population upwards too 3000-6000 during this time. This is to allow a faster response time in the event of dangers or emergencies. During this time the communities share resources to last the long winter, and hunters who are now able to travel longer in groups can reach areas too dangerous for them alone. Here underground cellars which stay frozen all year long, preserve meats and fish like natural freezers. Since many tribes congregate this is often the best place to learn new crafts and skills to a trade. Secrets to working metal or leather are shared here quite often, as often as the beer flows one might say. Drinks and flavored beverages are common, things like blueberry ale, or mixed harvest mead.
Raiders
Most Raiders are Tribals who just do what's necessary to feed their people. Most who are like this are not always hostile, but it should be assumed so. Unless you feel like asking them. These are Tribals who are constantly under attack by other raider tribes. And because of this settling down and farming just isn't an option, sometimes these sort of raiders must leave their territory in search of safer lands. And eventually they may find land to settle of their own.
The second type of raider tribes is simply the chem fueled psychos who in a chem fueled state often maim themselves, these psychopaths simply do not care for their own lives or those around them, all they care about is killing any who cross paths with them for the next fix. And as such they concoct various deadly weapons which more often than not end up killing the wielder. They like attaching melee weapons on dismembered limbs things like axes or chainsaws. Buzz Saws or even explosives. Because of their erratic behavior it is advised to avoid them at all costs, or kill them at a distance.
Then we have the third type, those who posses religious beliefs about fictional gods. These fanatics will only listen to their gods, and fervently obey any commands they believe that their gods give. Some search out others to convert, others simply kill any non believers.
The weapons they use vary, but firearms are the most common. Most tend to make homemade weapons, combining firearms, pipes, and even debris. To made odd combinations of deadly and absurd.
History Cult
Autleeir Tah
Culture Dogs
Barrow, Alaska, the most boring city in the world. In this day and every other.
Culture Fishing Hunting
The Hunters and Trappers of Alaska have always been resourceful, but they’re means can differ greatly. Most use both means to acquire food, or pelts. And Hunters will usually have a Carrion Pigeon to guide them. Whilst Trappers favor dogs. A Hunter actively seeks animals, whereas a Trapper sets his traps and waits. They even travel in groups, depending on current circumstances. Often times a handful of families need meat desperately, and they’ll form a Hunting party, where Big Game is on the menu. But more often than not a lone Hunter seeks food for himself alone, and what better way to increase your odds than a few traps along the way.
Culture: Dead Man's drink. Dead Man's drink is a game in which a group sits around a table each with a shotglass, a coin is tossed into the air and the last to finish his or her drink gets to tell a tale. Those who pass out, or can’t finish their tale lose the game.
Culture: Alaskans brew meads, and ales because they don't freeze in sub zero temperatures, and they're packed with nutrients. Many hunters don't have time for a full meal so they load up on such things, and keep going until they can rest, that's what they're brewed for. The alcoholic content is rather low, as they aren’t brewed for getting drunk, rather for surviving.
Culture: The PFD, or http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alaska_Permanent_Fund
So. You wish to hear the legend of the PFD do you? Well we all know the legend, who hasn't. A vault filled with Pre-War gems, gold, silver, coins. Every imaginable treasure. They say that Six brave heroes would venture into it's depths every year gathered by the state, to prove their worth and bring the treasures to the light of day. They carried a torch that was meant to light a massive fire below the earth thus opening the sealed vault. Though dangerous traps and perilous paths they went until they cracked open it's contents.
Upon returning to the surface they would distribute the treasure willingly to the masses of Alaska, as they were instructed. Such generosity has not been seen since those Pre-War days, and shows how kind and Noble these Heroes were.
Vehicles
Snowmobiles have since been converted to use either Fission Batteries or Microfusion Cells. And with enough upkeep can run for a good five years on average before replacement parts are needed.
Snowcat see Snow Tiger..
Snowshoes, during heavy snowfall. Orin places untraveled by normal men. Snowshoes are essential for movement on deep snow. Without them travel would be difficult and at time nigh impossible. Skis are also used for lighter faster travel. Though unlike snowshoes the amount of weight they can bear is limited.
Weapons And Armors
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http://blackdonner.deviantart.com/art/TKRF-848H-Thornweld-Sniper-Rifle-413786628?q=favby%3AVATROU%2F60296454&qo=9
Armor: Therma-Line (Working Title)
Weapon: http://platformerisland.platformerisland.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/BAO_Launch_ShockGlovesUppercut-640x360.jpg.
Shock Gauntlets much like power fists, emit an electrical shock enough to stun a man like a taser. Due to the fact that they are unarmed weapons they require a very close proximity to the wielders target. Useful in close hand to hand combat, they feed off energy cells, and are worn on both arms. Activated by a switch under the forearms on each gauntlet.
Bone Antler Leather Armor
A combination of Leather armor with an added layer of harvested animal bones and antlers strategically placed to protect key location of the body.
Now Great Mountain Bear gauntlets. http://koni-art.deviantart.com/art/Vi-Bear-Paw-500415415?q=favby%3AVATROU%2F62428830&qo=0 
. One or two gauntlets that are made similarly to the Deathclaw and Yao Guai ones. Just bigger.
Tactical Nuclear Sea Mine
Nuclear equipped sea mines secretly deployed in the Bering Sea and near the Aleutian Islands to destroy enemy vessels. During the Great War the Ocean was littered with mines, but during the assault of Chinese forces, many such were destroyed. Some were replaced before the War abruptly ended, and some were lost after. Even in this day and age. Some Mines still float in Alaskan waters waiting for someone to come close enough to detonate the payload. These have hampered Alaska's ability to fish. But some brave Seamen brave the waters in search of these Mines to detonate them from a safe distance. To protect the Fishermen and create new jobs.
Guns: Manufactures
Now lets talk guns, Energy, conventional, experimental.
Alaska itself is a harsh land, in the winter it is imperative you have a functional firearm at all times. Your life will depend on it. But what firearms does Alaska have? The most popular for hunting is bolt action rifles, everything from the late 1800s up. Why bolt action, simply because they are easier to maintain in extreme cold conditions, as moisture accumulated within the action can cause the bolt to freeze shut and may render operation of the weapon impossible. With Bolt Action cleaning and maintaining them are easier compared to their automatic counterparts. But all firearms suffer this problem.
A common problem is the sluggishness of the operation of the weapons in extreme cold. Normal lubricants thicken in low temperature and stoppage or sluggish action of firearms results. During the winter, weapons must be stripped completely and cleaned with a drycleaning solvent to remove all lubricants and rust prevention compounds.
Another problem in the areas of severe cold is a higher rate of breakage and malfunctions. These can also be attributed primarily to the cold, although snow in a weapon may cause stoppage and malfunctions. The tempered metal of automatic weapons, for example, will cool to a point where it cannot be touched by human flesh. This extreme cold makes the metal brittle. When the weapon is fired at subzero temperatures, the temperature of the barrel and gun will rapidly rise to between 200° and 750°, depending upon the number of rounds fired.
This again reduces the temper and, because the parts are working, breakages will occur early in the firing while the weapon is warming up. Many malfunctions also occur during this period due to the presence of ice or snow in the weapon or freezing of working parts. The weapons should first be fired at a slow rate of fire. Once the parts have warmed up, the rate of fire may be increased to the cyclic rate. One of the main problems is to insure that snow and ice do not get into the working parts, sights, or barrel. The weapon must be carefully handled during movement through the snow-covered woods, and especially under combat conditions in deep snow.
Now you can find a wide range of firearms just like the ones in the states, but you also find many Chinese and Russian models as well.
Energy weapons are common enough as well, though the cold affects the lasers more, as the plasma tends to be flowing all the time thus keeping the gun at a controllable temperature, while the laser rifles fire quick bursts of lasers which can damage the weapon in Sub Zero temperatures.
And finally experimental
No one is sure of how many experimental weapons Alaska has seen, some say they made lever action laser rifles, or energy revolvers. Some say a cryo revolver was designed here. Others lighter framed flamers. What ever the case the Government Kept a tight lid on these experimental weapons, perhaps these rumors aren't too far off, and maybe, just maybe there are more outlandish weapons floating around in the hands of scavengers or Raiders.
Lets talk Gun manufacturers. We all know most records of who manufactured what gun remains scrutinized in this Post-War world. But
Alaska's records are better kept than most. But most of the manufacturing work was sub-contracted by in-state companies. It was a decision made by larger government funded Gun Manufactures to reduce costs, and laws shipping guns over state lines, and before Canada's annexation.
JakStar Arms Developed many Military firearms, like Machine guns, carbines, battle rifles, assault rifles, and the all important sniper rifles. They had a few shops in town where they produced these arms. Many of which were either raided for parts, by various groups like Vault 118 the Arctic Rangers. Or are controlled by Raider Tribes.
Ratchet Arms Developed mostly shotguns, submachine guns, multiple barrel firearms, and pistols. For the Military. As in the case of
JakStar arms their various locations were raider or are currently occupied by Raider Tribes.
Wild Arms, unlike their Military counterparts focused more so on Bolt action firearms and pump guns. Guns more suited to function in even the coldest of Alaska's Winters. Guns like the Colt Defender Mark I an eight barrel shotgun, or revolvers. Guns with blade attachments or bolt action pistols. As well as multi barreled firearms. A revolver Gatling pistol prototype, a revolver shotgun. Guns that were concept-ed to be used in frozen weather as well as collector pieces. Fancy engraved weapons.
Cobalt was a company contracted to develop Energy weapons and prototypes designed to function in sever weather, guns that could fire in the freezing cold or melting heat. Many energy based experimental weaponry, like Gauss or Laser. As well as things like power fists, and other weapons.
Many of these places are under the control of different Tribes across the state, some manufactures have buildings out away from the cities while others have them in multiple cites. Whatever the case many variations of these guns have surfaced cobbled together by Raiders of Tribals lacking the correct parts. Perhaps later Alaska will find a way to produce the parts for these guns later, but who knows how long that will be?
Concept and Character Art
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Got a new character. and a Long Bio. http://luigiix.deviantart.com/art/Schrodinger-Zell-500126492 of the Tahs.
Notes from the desk of Dr. Winfried Stroheim Head Researcher for Mountain Genetics a subsidiary of Big Mountain.
It's amazing what a few altered strands of DNA can do. I worked on the imperfect F.E.V. Strain, those fools. Using it only as a weapon when it can be so much more than that. I'm referring to of course the ability to play GOD. Mankind will be elevated above the realm of mere mortals, first comes the testing; to see the limits of our current technology, then surpass them. To that extent I evolved a multitude of animals, in my endeavor to create Humanoid life.
It's been sometime since my last greatest achievement, not that anyone is alive that's sophisticated enough to honor my works. I fear the Silence from Big Mountain means my former Colleagues have perished during the Great War. No matter. They were fools to exile me here in this frozen wasteland. Oh but I digress.
As I said it's been sometime since my last great achievement. The Humanoids I spliced alongside a modified F.E.V. Batch. How now taken to calling themselves. Autleeir Tah. Odd name for a race. But they've adapted well enough. Certain echelons of their race have developed various quirks. Some have enhanced intelligence, others increased fear and social dependence. This image from an Eye-Bot, is of those with increased aggression.
This.. Female is of what they call Huerra. They form a outer circle maintaining a barrier between the weaker of their kind and the outside world. Like Castle Walls. They are the first to meet and push back any Human forces that enter their territory. Quite fascinating. Each sub race depending on another making up for any deficiencies. I'll need to do further studies to understand the full extent of their development. End of Dr. Winfried Stroheim's notes.
Although not much is known about the Autleeir Tah. Schrodinger is the Clan leader of a Huerra sub race. Honor and Duty separate them from being wild beasts. While the rest of their race is more intellectually developed, the Huerras while not wholly lacking either don't have as much mental ability. They follow a code of conduct among themselves to prevent unnecessary violence, and maintain their sanity.
Locations
The Cooler
Constructed in old Alaskan mines outside Anchorage The Cooler was a fallback location for troops to resupply and counterattack a new Chinese invasion of Alaska. With the majority of Anchorage and other primary targets being hit with what survivors would come to know as dirty rad snow bombs, dirty bombs, and missiles instead of conventional nuclear missiles as seen unleashed in the continental USA. The Cooler is one of several secretly built fallback locations for USA soldiers to meet at with other being located outside the major cities and ports.
Cites: WIP
Armacorp
Armacorp, the Pre-War Industrial Corporation that helped test and refine the Winterized sets of not only Power Armor, but the Arctic Ranger Riot armors. They were a rather new Corporation that built up a large customer base, many of those in high management came from other Industrial Corporations so skimming off the client list was easy enough for them.
They made under the table deals and met with powerful individuals so they grew quickly enough, though not enough to rival Industrial Giants, still they saw more than their fair share of military contracts. They tested guns and armor designs and had a competent R&D Department with talented engineers. Had the Great War never happened they could have been something great on their own, but since they worked with military contracts most of their work was unknown.
Armacorp has a few factories and a Regional Headquarters based in Alaska as they continued to work on improving armor designs after the Battle of Anchorage.
Location: The Greenhouse
Located in the Chugach National Forest it was a project to improve crop yields in cold climates as well on the effects of radiation.. Radiation had interesting results often mutating and rendering crops inedible by the days standards. With unhealthy doses of radiation lingering in the plants. Some work to improve the resistance of radiation was looked into but failed and was abandoned, though the crops did show improved results in colder climates.
The Greenhouse is a large Bio Dome, with it’s own artificial weather and climate. It’s remote location and Robotic Sentries protected it from many threats. As machines run automated cycles and tests regularly, though without human guidance they merely continue on with preprogrammed routines. The Dome houses hundreds of variations on plants, from Apples, Peaches, Corn, and Wheat. But the yield is small perfect for testing just not for harvesting.
The living quarters and rooms for the Scientists were decorated with living plants, trees that grew apples, bushes for berries. Entire bedrooms were lined with waterfalls and lush greens like lettuce as well as cherries. It was made to be relaxing enough to live and eat in, automated light cycles turned on the artificial Sunlight inside every room setting the sleep cycle for everyone. While most seemed to enjoy this, other became depressed and even paranoid. Perhaps there was more going on then a Garden of Eden? Regardless the research team hoped to find advances in agriculture and end world hunger, as was every botanist’s dream.
Location: The Buckner Building (http://www.alaskarails.org/historical/whittier-60/JG-whittier-south-yard.jpg)
The Buckner Building is an abandoned former U.S. military building in Whittier. It was constructed by the military in 1953 as a combined mess hall, sleeping quarters, recreational, medical and administrative facility and was formerly one of the largest buildings in Alaska, often being referred to as "the city under one roof".
The building was slightly damaged by the 9.2 1964 Alaska earthquake, however damage was minimized by its reinforced concrete construction. There was no structural damage to the building itself, and subsequent inspections found the building to be in good condition. The building continued to operate until 1966, at which point it was shuttered due to the Port of Whittier being transferred to the Government Services Administration for disposal.
It subsequently has been renovated multiple times since and was reopened during the Great War, with new facilities and more additions.
Casinos
Anchorage, believe it or not had casinos in the 50s. Two of them at least. The Gold Rush, and Klondike. Workers from the oil slope, would come to town, after weeks of working in cold or unfavorable weather. To relax, find some girls, and have fun. And if drinking your paycheck away wasn’t enough. You could try your luck at the two casinos in downtown Anchorage.
Anchorage, believe it or not had casinos in the 50s. Two of them at least. The Gold Rush, and Klondike. Workers from the oil slope, would come to town, after weeks of working in cold or unfavorable weather. To relax, find some girls, and have fun. And if drinking your paycheck away wasn’t enough. You could try your luck at the two casinos in downtown Anchorage.
The Gold Rush had a white exterior and simple Pre War decor. Located Downtown at sixth street.
The Klondike has that Rustic Cabin feel, on a grander scale. Mounts and Trophies along the walls and a central fireplace that has a 360 degree view. The wooden architecture and make it stand out.
Alaska Expedition RP Story
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