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Rules:

1. Keep Things Civil: I have seen many threads locked because of uncivility. Keep things clean and don't insult other people.

2. Post Length: I don't really care about the length of a post, but make it longer than just a sentence ok?

3. How Much You Should Post: If you are a main character or want to be one, post at least twice a day (this is not a binding rule.) If you are a side character, post at least once every two days or so. All I really want you to do is to make sure you are on top of whats going on. This RP is quick, and just missing a day can mean that you missed some key plot points.

4. NO UBERING: This is major. Don't play a god character. Don't uber at all, it ruins the RP for everybody. Please, follow RP canon. If you have to take an elevator to get to a location, don't just fly your vertibird, land, and just waltz in. Follow the lore that has been set.

5. Don't Do A Major Plot Change Without Other's Approval: Don't nuke a town to the ground unless you have approval.

6. Major events: Major events require planning. You HAVE TO GO THROUGH ME to plan a major event in the RP. Smaller events like a visit, no, you do not have to go through me. But a LARGE event like a huge battle, yes, go through me first.

7. Ask Questions. If in doubt, ask a me or a fellow RPer a question via OOC thread or PM. Don't assume, ask questions.


Locations:

EMPIRE WASTELAND:

New Manhattan: a walled town located on what was Central Park. The town is a thriving town with about 1500 people within its walls. The town is heavily sought after by several groups and is in the middle of a huge power struggle. Where will you fit in?

New York City is dark and depressing. Manhattan was full of tall buildings and still is. Sunlight rarely penetrates unto the streets below. Mutants are everywhere. The only safe place in Manhattan is the city of New Manhattan.

The city itself: (The year is 2283). The mayor is dead and the mayorship is being contested.

Central Square: The area where people come to talk about the day. Many shops and bars are located here.

North Wall: The area at the North of Town. It is heavily guarded as mutants attempt to break down the walls every day. Beyond the walls is darkness and death. Mostly a resedential area.

Evergreen: The area of town where casinos and bars are. The mafia hangs out here. The casinos are: CAPone (run by me) Yellowlight Poker and Snacks, and RADIATION.

Reuters: The main industrial area. This is where all the manufacturing happens.

Reuters Way: The only road in and out of town. It is heavily walled and leads to the Brookyln Bridge. A small port is located where the bridge once stood.

Ivory Square: The govermental square of New Manhattan


The Empire Wasteland:


Poseidon Energy Headquarters: Pre-war Poseidon Energy Corporate Headquarters and research facility. Enclave bunker beneath is now used by 50 D.C. remnants. Led by President Sutler and Colonel Adams.

Liberty Lost: A slaver camp located where the Statue of Liberty is. This is a HUGE slaver operation. The slavers are led by Fred Gandoe. They want control of New Manhattan.

New Rabition (Rabithead.): a smoldering ruin. Don't expect looting here.

Ghoul High: A small ghoul town located on the ruins of Queens High School in Queens. Home to about 126 Ghouls. They make their money by scauaging and trade. They are seeking to be controlled by New Manhattan.

Vault 109: Once a vault, now scraqed for Enclave use. The GECK was found there. Alexander Scalatti hails from there.

Vault 110: A vault that is still inhabited. The experiment was never enacted due to complications. Home to about 1200 People. Raiders want to attack and take it over.

The Core: A former raider camp. The raiders were all killed, and now the place is being renovated.

Radioville: A medium sized town located in a walled compund in South Manhattan. A pre-war radio tower is located here. This town is where "Empire Radio" is broadcasted from. The mayor is Renald Paulson. who is also the DJ for the radio station.

Charlie and Sons Chemicals: A now abandoned building. Once housed the mutant army.

Camp Android: A huge camp led by the insitute. They want control of New Manhattan.

Arcadia: A growing town located near New Manhattan. Is led by a reclusive man named Justin.

Antium:

Great Legion Wall - A massive wall circling across the ruins of Stamford to deter any unwanted forces. Heavily garrisoned on all sides with only two entrances. Each has a checkpoint every 500 meters, containing one rocket artillery position.
Noctem Gate - The secondary gates that are a popular hot spot at night, having many bars and inns around the Noctem gate.
Diem Gate - The main gates that shine from day to night as if it were noon all day long. Where all caravans and travelers stop to trade goods. Has many trading stalls right outside.
Zodiac Tower - Houses the main government officials and has the Zodiac Penthouse where William and Sonia live.
Xian Plaza - A massive plaza containing 90% of all the major work places , food supply areas, markets, and casinos. Very high living costs, usually only company owners can live here.
Medici Residential Area - Where everybody who isn't a company owner or government official live. The largest District, containing about 50 big apartments, all renovated Pre-War buildings.
Horizon Square - The most popular hot spot for government officials and their secretaries. Also where the NSU(Nova Spy Unit) acts as a sort of Secret Service.


Bridgeport: Located about 30 Miles from New Manhattan. A new but growing city. Is a major trade hub, as it is located on the extreme edge of the Empire Wasteland. Supplies clean water due to its old water treatment plant. Has the population number of Junktown. Many refugees want to enter the city, so the supplies are strained.

Congress Gate: The northern gate of the city. A smaller gate.

John Davis Gate: The main gate into Bridgeport. Slums are located near the gate.

Baldwin Plaza: The central square of the city. The goverment buildings are located here.

Crossway Market: Located on the old ruins of a mall, this is one of the biggest markets in the world. Traders from all over come to here for supplies.

Federation Square: The square where the Lake Federation Embassy is.

The Port: A major port located on the waterfront.

The Slums: Located just outside of the John Davis Gate. The slums are dangerous and smelly. Expect to get mugged. Most of the citizens go around and enter through the Congress Gate. All of the citizens of the Slums are refugees.


BEYOND THE EMPIRE WASTELAND:


The Lake Federation: A large federation of towns that makes it money by fishing and by water caravans. They are located in Michigan and parts of Canada.

Detroit: The acting capital of the Lake Federation. A bridge connects Detroit to Ronto. Combined, there are over 10,000 citizens living in the combined city area.

Laketon: A smoldering ruin that is being rebuilt.

Ronto: A former raider/slaver fortress that was captured by Lake Federation Soldiers.

General Motors Factory: Where the Tesla Lamp is located.

The Pitt: Used to be major trog infested hell-hole with raiders all over the place. Then, the Lone Wanderer came. He cleared the place out of raiders. About three years later, the Lake Federation came in and completely cleared the place out of everything. LF citizens came in and now inhabit the city. Home to the Lake Federation Military Command. The city is home to about 5000 people.

[Annick Charron]

Alexander Scalatti

"One moment please," Alex said as his face grew a bit green. He ran for the bathroom, and after throwing up for around a minute (in a soundproof bathroom), he came back, feeling almost new.

"Hm, just two things. Firstly, I want you to lease us a room in this casino. My force is efficient, disciplined, and the best non-Brotherhood fighting force down in D.C. In exchange for the lease, 50% of all earnings will go towards the CAPone casino," Nick said.

"Sorry, but our rooms are all leased, or for short term drunks to stay at. We do have several high roller suites, but you have to win those," Alex said in a clear voice that even surprised him, considering how much he just drank.

He continued, "But, I have some properties in outer New Manhattan and in Reuters you can purchase, here's a list." Alex handed Nick a list. On it were warehouses, old farmhouses, and some pre-war buildings Alex owned. All were in horrendous shape, especially the warehouse in Outer New Manhattan.

"I don't think you'll want the one in Outer Manhattan. Its lawless out there."

He then continued. "Second, just know this city of New Manhattan is going to be taken over by the Lake Federation and from data I've gathered from an interesting group of people...the Gauss Project? The Federation is weak in individual morale but high in numbers and technology. Just should let you know."

"Yes, the Lake Federation, founded by one of my friends from the vault, Johnathan Fairfield. Michigan used to be hell, but by teaching some independent villages, he united them. He united the entire peninsula in about two years and the country has existed ever since then."

After taking a breath, he continued, " The Gauss Project were a bunch of technology loving militaristic people. We had a large share of conflicts."

(For Zerker)

[aisha jamil]

Mieux sent the Securitron out through the doors once more, it simply stopped at two feet from John, silence for five minutes, the screens face blank. His portrait, flared once more, and unmoving face of intellect and confidence. "Mr. President, let me ask you something. Who is more selfish? The man who sends his soldiers to die, to expand, and for what? Resources that, once under your control, the locals of that region will never see. Or is it the man who has painstakingly resparked a light into humanity, a way to show mankind to the stars of a Pre-War, bygone ere? The fact we both speak instead of fight shows how quickly we wish to draw swords. However, think for a minute, who is the true monster? the man who forcefully took control to fend off a power he does not believe in, or is it the snake in mans clothing, slithering into the realm, claiming to do 'The Greater Good'. you even go so far as to force your way into my city.I demand the immediate withdrawl of your army. Diplomats may remain, but you, you shall not, seeing as you just as quickly barge into my home and RANSOM my property." The robot flickered blank again. Two soldiers in T-51b slowly walked down the fifty staired entryway and stood next to the Securitron. The robot flared once more with Mieux's face, still unmoving. "Alex, I see, was still to green to be put into the leadership basket. I took control to SAVE this region, you, the assassins of Frank Vercelotti, what have you done? Nothing more than an adversi who seeks dominance, power. I have you twice, there shan't be a thrice time. These doors wont open again until Mr. Scalatti is the one to approach. Attempt anything sinister, and you'll meet a swift demise. Good evening Gentlemen." Once more the doors shut as the Securitron and two soldiers entered. This time, a loud rumbling and shake of the ground fell as, for the third time, the great blast doors Mieux had installed before the bombs fell, had sealed, barring the world until they were opened. Seconds afterwards, two Mark ll Turrets came out of two pillars on each side of the entry way. Mieux's voice echoed from a nearby intercom with a button on it, "Think of these turrets as.....insurance, for your and my sakes. So, behave gentlemen."

[x a million...]

OOC: Alex can you please change Antium to Apollo's Square. Martyr I know you repossessed Arcadia but Leon has yet to learn of this.

Leon Graves - Port Neptune - Graves' Spire

Leon still seething over the news reports that PNR was bringing in turned the radio off as he could stand no more.

"I need to take action! This...blight over New Manhattan will be eliminated!"

Leon walked over to the large terminal that had been set up for him and proceeded to call up Arcadia to see if Alex was around. Leon grimaced visibly as he pressed the buttons on the console. He didn't like Alex, the man was a loose cannon and an agent for the Lake Federation but Leon needed an ally of some kind.

[Peter P Canning]

Imperial Commander Nick Sakin

"The Gauss Project were a bunch of technology loving militaristic people. We had a large share of conflicts," Alex stated. Nick raised an eyebrow at this...although it was unseen, making the gesture pointless.

"Well one thing's for sure, they are stubborn. I tried recruiting a few of them but they pledged their loyalty to...Director Snowe? Never met the man in person but saw his Vertibird for sure," Nick said.

Nick looked around the office before looking back at Alex. "Whomever the Federation may be, just know that I pledge loyalty to the highest bidder only. Meaning once a contract is signed, I'm honour bound by that contract...but the one who signs the contract would be the highest bidder."

He then cleared his throat and stood up with Katelyn simultaneously. "Anyways, I'll be going. Thank you for your time, sir."

Both Nick and Katelyn headed back to the Reuters warehouse, where the Gladius soldiers were hard at work. Soon, in a mere day, the warehouse would become the new Fortress.

Nick gave a quiet sigh and then retired to his fairly large room, furnished by the Gladius soldiers. When he sat down on the white, very clean, almost sterile mattress, Katelyn came in, her helmet off and she changed into her regular raider outfit, consisting of a leather jacket and some ripped up pants.

"You know Katelyn...you look like a raider. We're a professional mercenary outf..." Nick didn't get to finish the sentence as a swift foot hit his shin.

"[censored]! No comment," Nick yelped before getting calm again,. "Katelyn, send a soldier to the Federation. I wish to meet with their President."

[Shianne Donato]

Mieux turned like a snake to strike as the radio to Port Neptune flared to life. He could hear Leon Graves's voice calling in to contact Alex. Mieux picked up the radio piece and spoke into it, "Mr. Scalatti has been.....removed. His whereabouts are currently unknown, which is unusual seeing as I have a large network. In anycase, I'm sure whatever you needed of Alex, I can do for you as well." He pulled up the rolling office chair and sat in it, waiting to hear Leon's response.

[Haley Merkley]

Leon Graves - Port Neptune - Graves' Spire

Leon's disposition changed immediately upon hearing Mieux's voice over the radio. Taking a minute to compose himself Leon tried to figure out what he was going to say.

After clearing his throat he began to speak. "Ah, Mr. Mieux, so good to hear your voice again. I thought I would have to twist the arm of that LF lackey but with you it won't be necessary. I'm sure you've heard the news in Manhattan so just to give you a heads up all Black Suns in the region have pulled out until the Lake Federation surrender the city. All trade within the city has also been prohibited."

Leon pauses briefly to collect a cigarette from his briast pocket. After taking several quick drags he continued.

"Since I'm assuming your the C.E.O. of Arcadia once more what are your plans to rid the land of the scourge that is the Federation? Before you answer I want to let you know a care package is being prepared for you since you've been so helpful to my organization."

While he waited Leon sat the receiver down and walked over to his liquor cabinet procuring a bottle of brandy before returning to his seat.

[April]

Tommy Ryder
Location: Bridgeport
Time: 7:23 P.M.

"Hey bartender, how 'bout another whiskey?" Tommy asked, gulping down the last of his bottle. He had stopped in for a small victory drink to celebrate his escape in a small, over-crowded bar. They mumbled among themselves, still discussing the situation between the Federation and Arcadia.Tommy had been able to catch bits and pieces of information from the conversations, learning only that the Federation had backed down for the moment. He sighed and took a nice long gulp of whiskey. From the corner of his eye, he noticed an elegantly dressed man approach.

"Hey," The man said, taking a seat next to Tommy. "Hey," Tommy mumbled, avoiding eye contact with the stranger. "You new in town?" He asked, waving his hand for bartender. "Yeah," Tommy replied, turning his attention towards the crowd. "Are you... Up for hire?"

"He thinks I'm a merc.." Tommy thought, taking another sip of whiskey as he stared into the crowd. "Depends on the job," Tommy responded. "So you are a mercenary.. Tell me, how are you at making people... "Disappear"?" The man eyed Tommy caustically, waiting for his reply. "I'd say I'm pretty good," Tommy turned his full attention to the man, interested with the potential job offer. "Good," The man slid Tommy a card and walked away without another word. Tommy read the card,

Arthur
The Docks
12:00 P.M.
Come alone

[Elisabete Gaspar]

Alexander Scalatti

Alex was fuming in his office after Nick left. He was pissed off in general, but most about being overthrown. Then, he received a call on his pip-boy.

"Hello?"

"Its me John, we are sieging Arcadia, but we need you here. Meiux refuses to budge until you're here."

"You [censored]tard, first you kill Frank, then you as MY help?"

"Its for unity man, I though to you know that, friend."

"Greater good my ass John, Frank was a good man, sometimes crazy, but good. I know you have to unify this damn hellhole, but you could have just deposed him."

"You don't understand, look, just come here."

Alex hung up, but knew deep down that he had to go. He grabbed a brown fedora to match his brown suit and left the CAPone casino.
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Alex walked up the fairly large Lake Federation force. There were tents pitched up and solders were marching in formations everywhere. There were however, no howitzers or big guns.

"John!" Alex exclaimed in a happy tone as he walked up and shook his hand. John was obviously very stressed, especially with the very recent failed coup,

"Somehow, I knew you'd come, walk up the gate and use this megaphone."

Alex grabbed the megaphone and turned it on, "Meiux, its me, Scalatti, I want to speak, please."

[Elisha KIng]

Without a word, the turrets aimed in Scalatti's direction, "You REALLY thought I'd let you live Alex? Well, now I'll let your death be a lesson to these.....savages...at my gate." Mieux burst into a gentle chuckle, "I apologize, I had to make the joke. Do come in." A loud robotic voice stated loudly 'All personnel please step back.' The gates rumbled open a sliver. ten sentry bots came forth to prevent any funny ideas. An eleventh rolled out, it's wheels gently squeaking, "Mr. Scalatti, this way please. Be advised, no personnel beyond Alex are permitted into the tower. Trespassers will be shot. Thank you." The robot squeaked once more as the brigade escorted Alex inside, the huge blast doors resealed.

The bots took their positions around the lobby, along with Mieux's elite soldiers. Outside in Arcadia was a tension worse than rubber stretched to thin, inside Mieux Tower were worried people, the rich, and the average citizen, who had run inside with their family as the Lake Federation marched into the city. A woman in T-51b escorted Alex up to the elevator, "I hope things disolve quick, in a good way, these people are scared, The Lake Federation just came charging in, these people are indifferent to Mieux, he leaves them alone and they follow his rules, but right now, he looks like the good guy, and him wanting you back here instead of killing you is unusual to an ordinary Waster." She pushed a button signalling to Mieux Alex was there. "Take care Mr. Scalatti." She nodded, her face hidden in her large helmet.

Mieux invited Alex in to an open chair in front of the desk, two quiet sentry bots stationed on either side of the elevator in the hall. "Yes, I am the leader of Arcadia now, as to my plan, well, I'm HOPING they will leave with diplomacy, but they dont seem willing to cease their locust like expansion. No matter, if it comes to war, I only need find the proper pesticide to gas these bugs before my crops. However, it never hurts to have allies. I'll take all the help I can muster. I trust your skilled soldiers will find away. Oh, and, alert your men there MIGHT be some silenced assault weapons and black painted urban combat armor, conveniently placed for my allies should come." A tone of a very poorly hidden 'I didnt know that was there in his voice', he made a serious voice, "Anywho, I just had an expected guest arrive, poor manners to keep people waiting. Farewell for now Mr. Graves."

Mieux looked up to Alex, a freshly poured glass of wine on his side of the desk. "Ah! Alex, good to see you. Shame about Frank, poor Lyn vanished off the face of the earth after he died, by your 'friends' hands." Mieux picked up his own wine, and observed the white wines texture in the glass, speaking to Alex in a slightly unconcerned method. "Funny, I want you out of power and I just kick you out of the chair, your 'friend' John wants someone out of power, a good man no less, and shoots him to death. Yet, all under the guise of order. Sounds familiar doesnt it? Like every other bully who's cause goes wrong." Mieux sipped his wine, savoring it's taste as it hit his tastebuds. "I do apologize for ousting you out of power, had you kept in power, it'd be that fool with the megaphone in this chair instead of me. Better me, a man who seeks an independent region than a man who wants only expansion and conquest of 'democracy'. In any case, I have to wonder, where do we go from here? Will you help your friend take over, or help me keep this region independent? before you make your choice, I advise you to think carefully Alex. What has that monkey promised you? A 'better tomorow'? Please, I've given the world that tomorrow today! No, I'll give you mayoral powers over New Manhattan, I'd rather have a man who knows it run it than me, a man who knows little about it's people. But for now, you make your choice, your friend, or your home. I'll give you an hour to decide, don't tarry Alex Scalatti, there is to much riding on this moment. Now it's down to Lake Federation, who tramples on others, and me, the man who strikes deals with the reasonable."

Mieux turned back to the console, "Now, just to figure out if Sutler is going to answer my damned call." His hand over his chin as he looked at the tab reading 'Emergency aid requested of ENCLAVE. Request Answer status: Unanswered'

[Robert Devlin]

Mieux turned back to the console, "Now, just to figure out if Sutler is going to answer my damned call." His hand over his chin as he looked at the tab reading 'Emergency aid requested of ENCLAVE. Request Answer status: Unanswered'

OOC: Sorry old boy, thought you were foreshadowing the creation of an actual messege, I'll get on it my tomorrow, it's past 1 am here.

[BrEezy Baby]

OOC: Sorry old boy, thought you were foreshadowing the creation of an actual messege, I'll get on it my tomorrow, it's past 1 am here.

OOC: Not a worry, I tend to blow off my posts for days at a time :laugh:

[TIhIsmc L Griot]

Matthew Fraser

I walked over to Jacob, a girl in his arms

"Jacob, we're leaving. And who the hell is this?" I said.

"Fine. Oh, and this is Anne, hot one, ain't she?" He said, half drunk. Anne giggled.

"[censored]s sakes, Dean's gonna [censored] bricks if he sees Anne on the base. But I don't give." I said "Cmon."

The two got up and walked to the door. I turned around to Vladimir

"Oh, Alas, Vladimir, I have places to go, things to attend to. I bid you; Au Revoir, Auf Wiedersehn, Ciao." I said as I walked out the door, headed to the base.

[Batricia Alele]

Mary Nyan

Mary, on the brown, furry brahmin's saddle, went riding along, mouth covered with duct tape, her two capturers walking along side her, the sack of money in their hands as if it was a matter of life and death (in their case, probably was.) They were admiring the caps, some useless American dollars, and dead rat corpses. They threw out the rats, but shoved the American dollars into Mary's mouth (after ripping the tape off, of course.) She couldn't react because her hands were tied with silver chains to the back of the brahmin's saddle, all movements resulting in strain marks.

"Johnny, m'boy! Look at all this cash! And the girl is purty too!" one of her robbers called to the other. They had strange accents, a mix of Irish and Country. Mary couldn't understand a word they spoke, aside from "she was purty, too," She just wanted to escape, but they were actually smarter than they looked, quite surprising, actually. The night before, for example, they hand tied her up with rope (which was her specialty) and she escaped. But they had set up trip wires near her foot and she tripped down to the ground. She didn't even bother running, for they had caught her right before she could think of what just happened.

"With this'a money, we could rent'a room, and then home some fun with thee girl! Ha ha!" the other slaver shouted to the previous one, who as only five feet away. They both burst into laughter, pulling the heavy brahmin along. Mary noticed the capturer's hand on her ass, and took advantage of it. "You like it girl? Heh heh! You can't talk!" Mary wiggled around the saddle, the knife in her pocket moving around, soon the head sticking out. She reached down when the robbers weren't looking and grabbed it with her mouth. The knife slashed right through the tape, and bit the tip. She brought her head back up and bent her head back. She let go of the knife (without the robbers looking again) and dropped it into her hands. She put her back to the original position, and moved the knife in between her fingers, finally reaching the handle with her index finger and thumb. Then she reached over to her back and stabbed th hand of the capturer.

"Gah!" the robber yelled out in pain. He went into his weapon sack and took out his own knife. He jabbed into her arm, but she threw her knife at him, and his eye popped out. She took the capturer's knife in mid-air with her teeth. The other kidnapper charged at her, but he had no weapon, and she had a knife carved with marble. Through the spaces in her teeth she was allowed to speak.

"Untie my you fool, or you'll be sliced into two!" she yelled out. But the capturer showed no fear in his voice or face.

"Kill me, but I will never release you. My co-workers will need a new woman to have some fun with, and I've already told them our location, they're on their way," the man grinned, but Mary outsmarted him.

"Release me or I'll kill myself!" she shouted out.

"Good enough," he said and untied her. She ran off into the distance, and the capturer stood there, glaring at her until she was not visible. "I should've thought that through,"

[Veronica Martinez]

Matthew Fraser

Jacob started rambling about Alex and the Lake Federation

"-and The Nazis at Lake Federation can't-" I cut him off

"Shut up! [censored]!" I yelled. He kept quiet until I saw a figure in the distance

"Hey! Look!" The drunken Jacob said, pointing

"I SEE IT DAMN IT!" I yelled. I had my Desert Eagle I "borrowed" from a raider. I fired it off.

"Gah! My ears!" cried Jacob

"GO JUMP IN A [censored]IN HOLE!" I hollered at him. He ran with Anne back to base. I stood at the same spot. Waiting.

[Janine Rose]

Alexander Scalatti

Alex's mouth dropped as he heard Meiux's proposition. "You're asking me to go for my friend, or my home. Damn, you sure know how to make a [censored] tough decision."

He left the office without saying as much as a word. Several guards escorted him out, and when he exited Arcadia, they shut the gate. The Lake Federation siege force was still waiting. When Alex left the building, John rushed out to meet him.

"What happened?" John asked, curious.

"Meiux gave me an hour to support you, or him," Alex said, gravely.

"Or what?"

"You know what? Just leave me alone."
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Alex entered his penthouse in CAPone dejected. The fate of all of Manhattan was lying on his shoulders, and the burden was killing him. He entered his bedroom and plopped onto the bed, not wanting to wake up again.

Ann entered the bedroom, "Whats wrong honey?"

"I don't want to talk right now."

"Oh come on, it can't be that bad."

Alex explained the entire problem, right down to the last word Meiux said. Ann's mouth kept dropping from each word. "Wow, your right, I should leave you alone."

After Ann left, Alex turned up the volume on his radio. He flipped through some songs, but none caught his attention. After plopping back on his bed, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p5mmFPyDK_8 Alex began to listen to the words, mostly talking about God and freedom. Alex used to be a theist in the vault, but lost his faith after leaving the vault. Alex needed all the help he could have, so he did something he didn't know in a long time.

Look, "God." I'm probably talking to something that doesn't exist, hell, you probably don't exist, but if you do, help me. Please, help me.
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Alex came back to the siege area. The LF was clearly gearing up for some massive attack. Ladders were at the ready, and soldiers were in the trenches.

"STOP! JOHN!"

John turned around, "Have you made you decision?"

"Yeah, now, please, don't let this escalate.

John's face distorted with anger, "You [censored] went with Meiux?!?"

"Not exactly, just pull out, Meiux will die soon anyways, just take over Antium."

John punched Alex so hard he fell to the ground. John pulled out a shotgun and pumped it. He pointed it at Alex who was on the ground, bleeding at the face.

"[censored] YOU! I though you were my friend! You [censored] lier!"

"Kill me, I dare you," Alex said, coughing up blood.

John put the shotgun right to Alex's face, but didn't shoot.

"Comon! Kill me!"

"I can't!!!" John yelled as he dropped the shotgun. "I [censored] can't! Pull off the attack!"

[Budgie]

Mieux, watching through monitors, signaled his T-51b's to drag Alex in, and not to fire or speak to any of Lake Federation. One of the T-51b's, armed with a minigun, strolled outside slowly, making himself the 'try something I dare you' appearance. Mieux's voice rang gently in the helmet, "Bring him inside, I'll seal the blast doors." They dragged him in unsure how he'd respond. When they gave Alex a rag with rubbing alchohol, the Securitron rolled outside. The frightened citizens who managed to get in before Lake Federation entered inch around Alex, whispering in interest.

"Ah, Mr. President." The securitron, which was Mieux's medium of safety, rang with a tone of sarcasm at the word 'President'. Before you finish your retreat, I want you to sign this." A look on John's face indicated to Mieux he was already thinking he knew what the paper was. "Yes, they ARE the terms of surrender. You see, I don't enjoy people marching into MY property. I don't know what Alex thought over that made him side with me, or why he thinks I am short lived, but suffice it to say, this is my city, my home, and my project. When that treaty is signed, you will have NO authority beyond an Embassy in New Manhattan, I had thought to relocate you into Arcadia, but, you've proven yourself unable to play nice. Your 'country', if you can call it that, is an expanding pig, to bloated and unaware it cannot eat anymore lest death come down on it." The robot turned, a voice trailed behind it, "And good day."

[SHAWNNA-KAY]

Before Adams had a chance to respond, Lieutenant Haywood approached them again.

"Mr President, a communication from Mieux has been received, he requests an audience."

Sutler sighed, dealing with Miuex really was becoming a chore. "Your going to have to excuse me Adams, Mieux wishes to speak to me; presumably about you diplomatic incident earlier."

Down in the Command Center, Sutler accepted the receiver and, for good measure, relieved the trooper from his post; "Don't miss the event compatriot." Sutler said before switching to a suitably formal and gruff voice.

"This is President Sutler, what do you need Mieux. Next time you need me, provided it's not urgent, then please communicate through Mojor Kong first. Any way what do you want, is this about Colonel Adams?"

[Rebekah Rebekah Nicole]

OOC: Sorry Alex Leon already sent an expeditionary force to capture the abandoned city of Antium. The name has been changed to Apollo's Square.

Leon Graves - Port Neptune - Graves' Spire

As Mieux went off the line Leon beckoned for one of his guards to enter his office. The woman stepped into the room promptly, "Yes, Mr. Graves."

"I need you to head to one of our warehouses and collect a large amount of stims and fixer to be sent to Arcadia. Also have a large contingent of men ready to head to Arcadia in the morning."

"Yes, sir.", the woman replied before clicking her boots together and hurrying from the room.

Leon walked over to the window a grim expression on his face. "War...War never changes does it. Truer words have never been spoken."

[Dylan Markese]

Mary Nyan

Mary approached two men in the distance, one stumbling around, the other standing straight up, in other words, not drunk. As Mary ran closer and close to them, the man who was standing still took out a weapon and fired in her direction. She was shot in the arm, the pain piercing her skin. The pellet had gone right through her arm, leaving a hole, where the blood gushed out off. She fell to the ground into a hole. As she tried to hold off the pain, she saw her life flashing through her eyes, most of her memories not very enjoyable.

"Gah!" she screamed in pain, not being able to hold of the sensation or the pain.

[Skrapp Stephens]

Matthew Fraser

I slowly walked toward the body, I assumed dead, lying in a hole. I pointed the Golden Desert Eagle at the girl.

"Who are you? Are you with those Lake Feds? Where are you from?" I said. I grabbed her by the hair and pulled her out "Oh, and don't forget, I have the gun."

[JD bernal]

Mary Nyan

"[censored], another one of these 'strong man' guys. I'm's sick of that attitude. But if you really must know, my name is Mary Nyan. I'm on my way to Vegas to gamble but instead some [censored]s shot me and captured me. Is that enough for you?"

[kristy dunn]

Matthew Fraser

"Yea, its fine. Still not letting you go, though. Just so you ought know, this entire zone is gonna go to the [censored] hole." I said, letting her hair go "You okay? Sorry I shot you there, came on as a raider."

I grabbed her arm and pulled her out of the ditch.

"Look, if you plan on going to the New Manhattan area, fine, let it be, but if you get shot in the crossfire by Lake Fed's. Whoops, their sorry." I said, I said the last sentence with sarcasm "You can always come with me, we got a base down...half mile give or take, secure, food, and weapons."

I emptied the cartridge and looked toward New Manhattan

"Gimme all you got Fairfield."

[Peter lopez]

OOC: Damn, the [censored] hackers on PSN are selling credit card info and personal info! I'm glad I did not put ANYTHING personal on my PSN tag

Johnathan Fairfield

Johnathan, who was still very torn over punching his friend, grabbed the paper. After reading over it, he handed it over to his chief campaign general. He threw has hat onto the ground and ripped up the paper.

"Surrender?" The general asked, "Really? Well, go crawl into the computer you inhabit, because you are in la la land. Look, we have a FULL army here, and we have no intention of surrendering, hell, one sec."

After about ten minutes, the general back with another paper. The securitron grabbed it.

Lake Federation - Surrender of enemy forces, conditional surrender.

1. The enemy (Mr, Meiux), gains full rights to the following:
1. Arcadia, New Manhattan

2. The Lake Federation gains:
1. Embassy, yearly toll of 10,000 caps to prevent further attack.

3. The Lake Federation will go down in history books as the winner of this battle.

Cordially,
The Lake Federation

[Laura]

OOC: Enclave, you'll have to RP that Sutler has a spy within the city blending as a citizen, Mieux is to busy lashing words with Fairfield. :laugh:

Mieux, through the robot, scoffed, "You silly tribals know nothing of Negotiations. Do you remember what I did to New Manhattan when Snowe and I fought? Well I assure you, I would be MORE than pleased to do it to your capital with one radio signal." Mieux's voice went from condescending to serious. "That said, I am no more eager to sacrifice lives than you are, or maybe you are willing to toss men's lives. Fairfield, you're from a Vault, these doors are the same components and substance of a Vault. In other words, you'd sacrifice life upon wasted life trying to get in, only to make a single scraqe on these doors." The securitrons AI made the claws click occassionally. " I don't want your precious Lake Federation, I want Manhattan Island and New York, every hour your soldiers stay here is every hour of my restoration you ruin. Perhaps we can settle this like men and not savages."

"I keep the New York City region and it's waters, and in turn, you are permitted to expand unmolested into New York, this will obviously change should you attack anyone marked friendly. In return, we strike up a mutual and cordial trade deal, you bring in high end electronics components, preferably Vault-Tec Vault equipment, in return, we trade fresh waters, fresh food, and will permit Lake Federation soldiers on furlough to come to the gambling sector, minus their weapons of course. Secondly, The Lake Federation immediately withdraws all military personnel from Arcadia, New Manhattan, and New York City limits, this will be determined by Pre-War city maps from the planning departments. Thirdly, Lake Federation is permitted to maintain an Embassy in either New Manhattan or Arcadia, if you choose Arcadia, absolutely NONE of the guards are permitted to use explosives or firearms, neither energy or bullet. Lastly, you'll respect my sovereignity over the region, and will let me run things my way uninterfered. If you're rational, you'll find my terms fair, if you play greedy, then you will make innocent young men and women die because of your greed."