[jason worrell]

OOC: this is a bump post i hope this does not die...

[tiffany Royal]

OOC: Sorry guys, I've pretty much hit a creative wall for the story on my side. I may just drop out at this point if I can't come up with a post soon.

[Je suis]

Mieux's head shot up, ever being the man of a delicate ego, felt his project being challenged. Keeping a calm tone, with a distinct sharpness in his words. "It's not 'cleaning out' organs. It's....how do I put this? While not literal, imagine stem cells, if you don't what they are, look them up", his hand waving carelessly to the long wall of encyclopedias. "Anyway, imagine your natural body working like genetic stem cell versions of the damaged tissue and organs. It effectively eats out the bad at a slow pace, and replaces the bad with natural, healthy tissue. Admittedly, I used a small vial of smuggled FEV from an old USAF base called 'Mariposa', back back then anyway. I saw great potential in it. "He held up a small jam jar sized bottle of liquid. In large doses, it creates, as the tribals call them 'Super Mutants' but just a tiny drip from a little dropper, and installed in the radiation compund, it effectively 'rewrites' the damaged code. I've spent a century altering the FEV's structure to perfect it. The failure I neglected to forsee with my poor employee was that I had attuned it to MY genetic frequency. I either need to find a way to attune it to a 'basic' human DNA strand code so it spreads, much like a virus does. Now, here's where you come in Alex, you give me a room, or my old room, whichever, and in turn, I return all power to your control WITH the abiltiy to control it. I don't want to be leader again, I did, but now, this cure is my priority. Also, it'd give me a way to kick out those Enclave bastards." He started pacing, all traces of depression gone, his old demeneor back, he was now speaking aloud, more to himself than to they. "I've been using those fascist monkeys long enough, if I can destract them long enough, I can make one final stroke in the Coup De Grace against them and be on my merry way." He then looked to Alex, "All I need is a nicer room, full access to your tower as I used to, and access to clean, sterile hypodermic needles, to take blood samples. In turn, electricity, which is just as, if not more, precious than water, will be restored to your command, boosting your popularity."

[lexy]

ooc; I'm still here, guys. My computer has been infected with a virus. I can keep up to date via my PS3, though posting is a laborious task - it takes forever.

[Nicholas]

ooc; I'm still here, guys. My computer has been infected with a virus. I can keep up to date via my PS3, though posting is a laborious task - it takes forever.

OOC: buy the keyboard for it works well no joke

[Syaza Ramali]

ooc: I could, but my PC will be back soon enough, anyway. Thanks for the suggestion, though.

Don't fret; I've no intention of leaving.

[Isaiah Burdeau]

OOC: If this RP will die soon, I can write ending slides, but I doubt that the former will happen

Alexander Scalatti

"All I need is a nicer room, full access to your tower as I used to, and access to clean, sterile hypodermic needles, to take blood samples. In turn, electricity, which is just as, if not more, precious than water, will be restored to your command, boosting your popularity."

Alex nodded, "I haven't told anyone but Ann and John here, but I agree to the terms. You are right about the electricity thing, New Manhattan is the only city on the Eastern Seaboard that actually has it in a large capacity."

[Kayleigh Williams]

OOC: Alex, read your PMs, and the RP won't die.

[Roberto Gaeta]

OOC: Alex, read your PMs, and the RP won't die.

My Inbox is 100% empty at the moment.

[roxxii lenaghan]

Empire Radio

"Hello, this is breaking news, I am turning over to Johnny right now, so whats going on?"

"Well, Lake Federation forces have pushed the remaining rebels into the congress building. They are firing out of windows and...."

Gun shots ring near.

"[censored], that was [censored] close! Anyways, its a slog right here. Lake Federation soldiers have taken nearby buildings and are firing from them. Now, I see a truck backing up, huh? Its opening, HOLY [censored]!"

"What?"

Hundreds of bullets pour out of the LF truck.

"Man, the LF put a pretty [censored] fast machine gun onto a truck, damn."

"Thanks for the report, now http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C1AHec7sfZ8

[renee Duhamel]

James Beneteau

James walks to and old building to wade out the day and wait for night to travel anywhere. Thinking that "i am done taking useless risks i've got to get back in contact with my cell of the enclave i need to get home and out of this hellhole"

[FLYBOYLEAK]

OOC: My exit post. It's been nice RPing in New Manhattan. It was my very first New Manhattan Thread and I am going to rejoin with a fresh new character once again. I can't abandon my very first RP that helped me become a better writer. If I'm needed or wanted, I'll keep William and Sonia as the secondary characters but I won't write them unless I need to.

Director William Snowe

"So, that's it eh?" William said with a sad voice. The councilors nodded as did the main members of the "board", the top dogs, only taking orders from William himself.

"Well, the news was settled. For Antium, I will give it to the wasteland, as it has to be. My reign will continue elsewhere, as will my citizens. They've been notified I assume?"

Byron nodded as the rest of the council was busy packing quietly. The times in New Manhattan, from surfacing, to the first New Manhattan takeover with Frank, then the Alpha Omega plan failure, and finally,the building of his Empire. It was fun, but all good things had to come to an end.

William smiled once more as he started to record two messages, one to Frank and his allies and one to Alex and his allies. The first encounters with them were probably the most memorable, even though one was a friend and one was an enemy.

He opened up a video panel. First would be for Frank and everybody he was working with.

Frank Vercelotti, we've accomplished a lot haven't we? All throughout the course of my appearance through New Manhattan...thank you for supporting the Gauss Project, or Antium as we were known. It's time now for me to pack up and leave. New Manhattan is the relic of our dreams but sometimes, dreams are meant to be lost, for something better.

I'm moving to Washington D.C, establish New Antium maybe? We might cross paths again...and good luck with Lyn.

William smiled as he replayed it before sending it to the New Manhattan Mayor Estate computer system. He then opened one up for Alex and his allies, including the Lake Federation.

Alex Scalatti, from the moment we met to when I'm leaving, we've been mortal enemies eh? Well you have no need to worry, I'm moving down to Washington D.C, probably for good. As for the Federation, if they keep on their turf, I'll keep on mine. Good luck to both of your armies. And Alex, at some point in time, you'll learn about staying calmer, as I have during the establishment of Antium.

If we cross paths again, I won't hesitate to eliminate your army and you shouldn't hesitate to eliminate mine. But until that time comes, you need not worry about me destroying your precious views that Pre-War America had, the same views that caused the Great War. I will offer Antium to the wastelands. And don't try taking any technology. We're moving it all to D.C. Any ambush and we overload the Plasma Lamp.

Goodbye to my enemies, all of you were worthy adversaries.

William again smiled before sending it to the Federation, titled "For Alex". He left the Council room as the Zodiac Tower was being rigged for an easy demolition. The rest of Antium that couldn't be taken, the lights, the food, and the buildings other than the tower would be kept intact, an offering for the Wasteland.

He watched the black Vertibird he called his own hit the cold air that blew through the Antium docks, or was that just a breeze from the other Vertibirds? In any case though, he entered with Sonia.

William personally requested a window be installed days before the move to watch New Manhattan for one last time. He laughed a bit before turning to Sonia. "It was fun, wouldn't you agree?"

She nodded, smiling as well. It was ironic too. Just a couple months ago, all of the Gauss Project was angry, crying, or at least somewhat emotional about the retreat. But now, everybody was expecting a new life. It was the second great exploration, the new colonization of a land many people under Antium's banner had never seen before.

Was it new, no, but it sure was exciting. And that was displayed by every man, woman, and child who was either boarding the Vertibirds, the APCs, or waiting for the long trip on the Brahmin caravans.

As the Vertibird took off, the skeletons of once great buildings, buildings that William swore would be the center of all the world, simply thinned out and then, vanished entirely. Every person, the 6000 people who lived in New Manhattan was just a pinprick. There were probably still a billion people still living around the world, all trying to fend for themselves, maybe even establishing government and yet still, there was no need for the Gauss Project to go so far.

Then a small flicker in the dim, shrouded skeletons of the ruins of Stanford, the detonation of the Zodiac Tower, the final resting place of Gauss Project in the New Manhattan area, forever.

And through it all, as William, Sonia, and everyone else under the banner of Antium, it was all worth it, despite the tears, frustrations, and the anxiety everyone felt. It was all worth it, just to get a glimpse of life outside the bunker, and now, a new land, Washington D.C.

OOC: Cheesy is it not?

[bonita mathews]

OOC: Kinda Cliche, but it was great, when you want to send a New CS, feel free.

[Naughty not Nice]

Mayor Frank Vercelotti

Frank had been busy fooling around with Lyn when he heard a beep on his computer system.

Dammit, can't this city leave me in peace for two minutes? I'm trynna get my groove on. he furrowed his brow, reluctantly leaving Lyn in the bed as his naked body shuffled over to the computer. As he approached it he lit a cigarette and began smoking while the screen was loading, he read over it carefully.

Oh, a message from The Director. his frown vanished as he opened the message. The face of William flashed onto the screen and he began to speak. He listened to it once, raised an eyebrow and called Lyn.

"Babe, come over here." he beckoned, his voice urgent and his face solemn. Frank played the message once more for her.

Frank Vercelotti, we've accomplished a lot haven't we? All throughout the course of my appearance through New Manhattan...thank you for supporting the Gauss Project, or Antium as we were known. It's time now for me to pack up and leave. New Manhattan is the relic of our dreams but sometimes, dreams are meant to be lost, for something better.

I'm moving to Washington D.C, establish New Antium maybe? We might cross paths again...and good luck with Lyn.

The Mayor pressed his teeth together and took several steps back, as if he couldn't believe what he was hearing. His heart sank as he dropped into an armchair in the corner of the room. Leaning forward he covered his face in his hands. Frank was a strong man, but despite being cynical and seemingly nonchalant at times, he had grown a liking to William. The first friend he had made in a very long time.

"Hats off to ya Director." Frank grumbled, now fighting tears. "It was a good run."

OOC: Seriously Zerker, that post almost made me cry. Bravo. Masterpiece. :bowdown:

[Mari martnez Martinez]

OOC: I'm switching to first person, If no body minds.

Joey Gallo:

I pressed my hands against my chin.

"Get me onto some sort of contact with Frank. I want to talk to the weasel." I said. Vito nodded and handed me a phone, more like a primitive radio.

"Gimme a minute, this fink has the worst phone system in the post apocalyptic world." Vito said, pausing, tapping his foot, then turning to me. "It's rigging."

"Bout damn time." I mumbled.

[Elle H]

Mayor Frank Vercelotti

The Mayor sat in his seat for several minutes, going over the times he had had with the Director. Everything they had achieved. Everything they had accomplished.

I wonder what compelled him to just pack up and leave like that. he thought to himself, taking a puff of his cigarette. He was stirred from this state by a ring in the room. The phone.

Christ, what is it now? he grumbled and swore under his breath as he picked the phone up after several rings.

"Mayor Vercelotti" he groaned into the mouthpiece, obviously not in a conversational mood.

[Leonie Connor]

Joey Gallo:

I grinned when Frank answered

"Frankie! Hows it goin? I think it interest you that Alex got shot...probably. Lake Fed troops stormed his tower. Shot the hell outa the place too. We're operating out of a Military base. I see that theres a lot of Vertibird movements around Antium. Care to explain." I said to him. I snapped my fingers and got Vito to pull out a paper and pen, waiting for Frank's response.

[Claire Mclaughlin]

Leon Graves - South of New Manhattan

After a rough day and a half at sea the "Annabelle" docked. It took several hours for the crew to line up on pier. Leon gripped his marksman carbine lovingly as he made his way in front of the band of Black Suns before him.

"We've a fairly long trek south so I want about twenty of you to stay here and guard our transport home. The rest of you have your weapons armed and follow me", Leon called as he began walking.

Once a small force was left behind the rest formed a protective circle around Leon keeping their weapons ready scanning the area for threats. By nightfall a single building was clearly visible in the distance, Mieux's tower.

"Let's go, Suns! Were close to our goal.", Leon said encouragingly.

At around midnight Leon and his contingent of troops stood outside the current residence of Justin Mieux. A sentry bot rapidly wheeled itself over and asked what Leon and his company were doing here.

"Call Mieux, tincan. Tell him Leon Graves is here."

[Matt Terry]

Mayor Frank Vercelotti

"Frankie! Hows it goin? I think it interest you that Alex got shot...probably. Lake Fed troops stormed his tower. Shot the hell outa the place too. We're operating out of a Military base. I see that theres a lot of Vertibird movements around Antium. Care to explain." said a voice from the other end of the line.

The Mayor blinked for several moments. Who the hell is this? And who does he think he is calling me by my first name? Then it hit him.

"Oh, Joey." he said finally. "I'm sorry to hear about Alex, I didn't know LF had made an appearance, not so close to New Manhattan atleast. As long as they're not in my hair, I'm okay though." he said taking a drag from his diminishing cigarette. "As for the news in Antium, I just heard that William is packing up and setting off. I'm sending in some people to clean it up and claim it as a district of New Manhattan tomorrow. You can have a building or two for a price." he answered, the politician in him knew how to keep influential people of the city happy, and was doing exactly that.

[Clea Jamerson]

Joey Gallo:

"Good! Good!" I said, then I put my palm up to the part of the phone where I talked. I told Vito what Frank told me.

"What a bastard!" Vito joked. I shushed him and went back to the conversation

"Frank, don't you see the opportunity. With the Lake Federation turning against Alex, and probably John, this is your chance! Go to Arcadia instead of Antium, William's smart Frank, he probably took all the [censored] he piled up their and stowed it away and hiked off to the Hickory Mountains! I'll send some men to back your troops up. Maybe we could share the power. New York could be ours Frank. Of course Lyn's too." I said, then pausing. "Also, don't be dumb, Frank Vercelotti, I know a lot."

I snapped my fingers and grabbed a http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M1Ufc2hI4FM&feature=related I placed my palm on the phone end again.

"Play it over the stations." I said.

[Amber Ably]

Mayor Frank Vercelotti

"Good! Good!" was the response. "Frank, don't you see the opportunity. With the Lake Federation turning against Alex, and probably John, this is your chance! Go to Arcadia instead of Antium, William's smart Frank, he probably took all the [censored] he piled up their and stowed it away and hiked off to the Hickory Mountains! I'll send some men to back your troops up. Maybe we could share the power. New York could be ours Frank. Of course Lyn's too." he said, then added "Also, don't be dumb, Frank Vercelotti, I know a lot."

The Mayor frowned upon this request. "Hold it right there, Mr. Gallo, but it is not in my best interest to mark Alex as an enemy at this point. We may have our differences but we run this place together. We are allies, shaky at best, but allies nonetheless. Besides, I don't know how your family runs things, but mine taught the values of loyalty. You ought to have some instilled in yourself." he retorted.

Taking a final puff from his cigarette, he ended the conversation. "I would appreciate it if you were to stay out of politics from now on Mr. Gallo. I am secretly allowing you to continue running your businesses which is a lot to ask from a Mayor. Do so and be grateful, if I want I can end you and everything you ever knew within an hour."

Turning back to Lyn, he flashed her a dashing smile, immediately dropping all serious thoughts. "So, where were we?"

[Stephanie I]

Joey Gallo:

My face turned red in anger as he hung up.

"That bastard!" I hollered, slamming the phone down. I wanted to call the Enclave up again. But I just paced around.

"Sir, we could 'pay him a visit', but we have no operational men in that area." Vito said. I continued to argue and bicker. Aldo finally stood up from the chair

"[censored] it Joey! Do you realize what Frank's lifeline is? Lyn! [censored] it!" Aldo hollered. That was the first time I really heard him speak loud.

"Then what do you propose we do? Lyn is on Frank more than half the day." I said back. He could provide no answer. So I shrugged

"I assume that we could make a mark on New Manhattan. We could have Frank's precious gang get caught in the crossfire of a Cambino assault." I said. I was bombarded with "No".

"What businesses is he talking about?" Vito asked me.

"Drug runs, huntin down Cambino's in his city. Keeping it safe and all." I replied.

[Alisia Lisha]

Alexander Scalatti

Seeing how dejected Meiux was, Alex decided to end the meeting early. After affirming his acceptance of the terms, Alex, Ann, and John all left the building and headed for New Manhattan.

Once there, they drove to the new Lake Federation embassy. It was completed the week before, and was the largest embassy in the city. Among New Manhattan's poorer populace, the Lake Federation were hailed as heroes. John was almost revered.

After entering the embassy, John led Alex to a secret room. "Alex, Frank is a blemish and must be removed."

Alex stood in disbelief. "You're killing Frank?"

"Yup," John said as he pumped a shotgun. Several well armed Lake Federation body guards started up a truck.

"I'm not going, he's a good man John."

"Fine, i'll liberate this city."
___________________________________________

Several guards walked up to the truck and asked for identification. Suddenly, six well armed LF guards jumped from the back of the truck and wiped out the guards.

After a massacre, the LF assassins reached Frank's floor. John took a position on one side of the door and knocked on it hard.

[CArla HOlbert]

Mieux packed up all the data from the mainframe set in his old office, as a last ditch middle finger to the Enclave, and to make certian nothing was left on those computers, he pulled out an old experimental Pre-War pulse gun from his briefcase. He took it out, and squeezed the trigger, watching as a small electrical field surrounded the terminals. "Beautiful." He muttered with a grin, he now pulled himself together, he kissed the special holotape that stored massive quantities of data and placed it in his iron briefcase. "Colonel, get to the vertibird, I want to get out of here before the others realize, luckily, none of their troops are down stairs. Now, off to Arcadia we go me laddo." He quickly left, flipping a small switch on the side of his desk, then leaving the old office, looking at his old name on the door, then shut the door. He looked at the double elevator doors, bearing the engraving of Atlas holding onto the world, then opened the door. The elevator hummed and creaked, and finally landing onto the lobby floor, still halfway through renovation, even half done, it looked lovely. Mieux whistled to the two ghouls working, "Hey, come on, we're going back to Arcadia." They followed Mieux to out of the glass doors of the building, and walked across the dark deserted streets to the parking garage. He grunted as he climbed into the passenger bay with the two ghouls. "So this is what a Vertibird is like eh?" one of them rasped. "Yes, but I still prefer airplanes though." He sat back and grinned, watching as they lifted off, the tower go pitch dark. "What did the Enclave just do sir?" wheezed one of the ghouls looking out the window too. "The Enclave? Nothing. That was all me." He made one last smug grin and chuckled, wondering how those on the 52nd floor would get out, seeing as the Elevator was no longer being powered.

[Silencio]

snip.

OOC: Uh Colonel, Leon and a small army are outside your tower.