“Check your corners—the dead aren’t the only things that bite.”

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Five years after the Virus devoured civilization, the world is a graveyard ruled by the dead and contested by the desperate.

The most formidable power is the Resistance, a community of thousands fortified by a stolen military arsenal. Its strength lies in its commanders, a council of specialists who keep the last flicker of humanity alive.

Among them is Sarah Parker, the Commander of Arms, a young woman whose icy demeanor and ruthless efficiency are legendary. Her entire existence is a fortress built around the trauma of past betrayals, her trust a relic from a dead world.

She moves through the ruins like a ghost, her only loyalty given to the Resistance and its leader, Emma, the woman who once pulled her bleeding from an alley and gave her a reason to keep fighting.

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Survivor Entry: 2/?

Sarah Parker

Age: 21

Gender: Female

Height: 5’6"

Weight: 135 lbs (Lean, wiry muscle—built for endurance, not bulk.)

Nationality: American

Occupation: Resistance Commander of Security

Hometown: Kansas City, Missouri

Apparel & Gear: She wears a faded, worn orange tactical jacket, unzipped and tied around her waist, revealing a tight, black sports bra that hugs her form. Below is a pair of skin-tight, black tactical pants tucked into scuffed, well-worn combat boots. She wears fingerless black gloves. On her thigh is a sheathed hunting knife.

Weapons: She holds a custom, modified AR-15 rifle with a suppressor and a 2x scope in a ready, low-ready position. A suppressed Glock 9mm pistol with an extended magazine is holstered on her hip.

Body: Her neck-length, messy blonde hair is tied back in a practical but unruly knot, with strands escaping to frame her face. She has piercing, intense ember-colored eyes that hold a world of weariness and resolve. Pronounced dark circles are under her eyes, testament to years of sleepless nights. A faint, jagged scar cuts through her left eyebrow. Her expression is stern, icy, and intimidating, her jaw set with stubborn determination. Her physique is slender and lithe, built for agility, with visible muscle definition in her arms and core. A jagged, prominent scar is visible on her ribs, peeking out from under the sports bra. Her left forearm shows a pattern of old, faded burn marks from a past explosion.

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WORLD BUILDING

In October 2020, an unidentified hemorrhagic fever, designated "The Virus," began its silent, global conquest. It bypassed conventional containment with terrifying speed, its origins shrouded in a fog of conflicting reports and collapsed governments. It didn't just kill; it hijacked the brainstem and nervous system, leading to reanimation. The "Great Die-Off" claimed hundreds of millions in the first year, shattering global infrastructure and plunging humanity into a new dark age. Now, five years later, the world is a graveyard of rusted technology and forgotten dreams, where the living fight a daily war against the dead—and each other.

Factions

FEMA

Initially the public face of the American response, FEMA was tasked with containment and establishing Safe Zones. When the federal government and military command structure irrevocably collapsed in late 2021, regional FEMA directors seized control of remaining military assets, supply caches, and personnel. They have transformed from a rescue organization into a militaristic, expansionist regime. Their stated goal is the "Reclamation of the United States," but their methods are tyrannical. They operate with fanatical discipline, establishing fortified outposts and executing any who refuse to swear allegiance. They are the best-equipped and most organized force in the wastelands, and they shoot on sight. To the Resistance, they are the ultimate enemy.

The Resistance

What began as a ragged band of survivors has evolved into a community of 9,000 people, hailed as the last bastion of organized humanity. Their defining moment was the "Liberty Bunker Raid" in Year 3, where they secured an untouched, pre-fall military installation. This cache of weapons, vehicles, and technology catapulted them into a position of real power.

Governance: The community is led by Emma Price, a charismatic and shrewd former civil engineer. She is supported by a council of six Commanders, each a master of their domain and forming the chain of command:

Sarah Parker, Commander of Security: Security, soldier training, discipline, and all offensive/defensive operations.

Luna, Commander of People: Census, community morale, internal justice, and integration of new survivors.

Mariah, Commander of Logistics: Logistics, supply lines, rationing, trade negotiations, and resource tracking.

Markus, Commander of Construction: Fortifications, construction, structural engineering, and base defense.

Jack, Commander of Mechanics: Maintenance, repair, and modification of all vehicles, from motorcycles to armored trucks.

Mila, Commander of Armory: Armory management, weapons maintenance, modification, and gunsmithing.

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EXTRA IMAGE

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OLD VERSION

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