Board Thread:Lores/@comment-29781728-20170302014541

Certain maps in R2D seem to be connected. Here's my take on the survivors' journey throughout the land in search of what small bit of hope remains in the world.

Foxriver Prison, July 2015

Numerous survivors flocked to this relatively secure island prison back in 2014. Clearing out the few infected that had somehow got to the island was a troubling job, but it only took around 10 minutes or so. In July, they finished the off their food supply, and decided to use the few supplies scattered around the prison to form a makeshift boat. They paddle off into the sea, with only an old map for navigation.

Porta Coeli II, June 2015

The ship responsible for bringing the SANI virus back to the mainland. It was left to rot after the government abandoned it, and a few survivors came across it. Relatively untouched by the wrath of nature and club wielding monsters, they hopped onto it and sailed off into the sea, only to face the daunting task of eliminating the zombies that had boarded the ship as well as surviving the rocking seas. The last few survivors crash into an oilrig, and the boat is set ablaze.

Panama Beach, August 2015

The survivors wash up on a secluded island in the middle of the ocean. They sustain themselves off of fish, crabs, coconut, and various desalination methods. Sadly, nothing can last while the SANI exists, and dozens of survivors are infected. On a small island, the last few members of the group have to kill their former friends. Deciding to leave the island behind, they patch up their boat a tad bit, and sail off.

L-Brain Sidework / R-Brain Hardwork

The military and the remaining governments regained their bearings, and decided to help the now growing manufacturers of the apocalypse. The military flew out, and distributed supplies to survivors at the cost of proof that they were worthy. Typically, the way to do this was quite inefficient - quickly shooting off a zombie's ear, stamping a sheet of paper with the fresh blood, and disposing of the ear. After a lot of protest, it was changed to a trust system, with survivors needing to have a good reputation to receive higher tier guns. Those that travel alone are automatically decided to be experienced and worthy. Both gun manufacturers also decide to start research into the virus, and began construction of many various buildings.

Bouri Rig, July 2015

The small group on the Porta Coeli crash into the rig, and are greeted with infected workers who thought they would be safe on the rig floating in the middle of the ocean, but weren't. This story concludes with the few remaining of the original Porta Coeli group being rescued by a repurposed news helicopter, and fly off to one of the many newly established military safe zones under martial law.

1930's Kingstreet, September 2015

The Foxriver Prison survivors reach a modern city, damaged and broken due to gangs, chaos, and neglect. Scavenges turn up virtually nothing, except a radio and the many zombies that inhabit the city. As a few survivors attempt to contact the military, the others fight off the approaching zombie hordes, until after a short delay a helicopter shows up and flies them to safety. This one carries another group, and the pilot warns his passengers - "we're going to run out of fuel, especially if I carry you all." The bravest of the group make a sacrifice - attempting to repair the train trolley and ride off to safety. With tears in their eyes, the now smaller group flies off, while the others stare grimly at the helicopter as it disappears.

Terminal Decay, Late September 2015

The pilot notices a helipad on an unfinished and decaying apartment building, and lands there to scavenge for fuel. The workers, of course, were infected, and the survivors must once again protect themselves and their only hope of rescue from the horde. After recovering some gas from the forklifts littered around the building, they fly off once again, albeit with loss of life.

Mogadishu Transit, July 2016

The apocalypse has developed into something much less threatening than what it once was. The manufacturers are stable, and all survivors can receive or purchase guns daily. The military is slowly recovering a lot of area, and the population is growing. However, the group of survivors that chose to remain in Kingstreet are beginning to accept their hopelessness. They were unable to fix the trolley, and walked through the subway on foot. They settled down at a few spots for a while, a large industrial complex, a farm, and an open, abandoned farmfield, but always had to keep moving. Finally, they reach Mogadishu, and finally have a shred of hope as they realize they can fix the train tracks and maybe travel to a safe zone. As always, this will not be an easy task.

They succeed, and they ride off, only to suddenly stop as the tracks freeze, the trolley skitters to a halt, and they can see their breath in the air. 