Six months of civil war in the South American republic of Valverde have come to a climax. With the forces loyal to US-backed President Augustin Ochoa defecting or deserting in droves, the capital city of Esmarcion is nearly undefended. Opposition leader General Leopoldo Cortes is expected to have control of the city by nightfall.

In desperation, President Ochoa flees to the embassy of the United States and demands protection, accompanied by UN peacekeepers tasked with protecting what the international community views as the legitimate power. However, Cortes wants Ochoa alive for a public trial- little things like international law aren't going to stop him from dragging Ochoa out of the embassy. It's up to a small and embattled group of defenders- US Marines, peacekeepers, and the President's own men- to keep this one man safe from an entire army. The real question, though- is El Presidente worth protecting?

This is the basic setup for a fun little modern warfare/ political thriller game. I think there's a lot of interesting opportunities in this idea, and I'm willing to accept suggestions on how to tighten this scenario up. Any takers?

First time I've ever spotted one of your RP's in the interest stage, Poly. I'm definitely down for this.

@BlackSam3091

I'd love to have you, of course! It'll be just like old times. Any thoughts on what kind of character you might play?

Somebody without any military training. Hell maybe even an intern, just someone caught up in this unbelievable mess who is in no way trained to cope with it.

This is interesting as fuck, actually. I will keep my eye on this. I would love to play a US Marine of sorts, in charge of a squad-sized element, someone who has weathered conflict before. A badass, but I always do like to see that idea of cracks in characters which can shake things up. I've done plenty of military-themed RPs, but this seems to take a fresh new take on the genre, and if I must say, the political slant of it too of questionable morality makes it ever more exiting.

This might be fun.

You have my interest.

I might be interested s playing an old merc hired to as el presidente's body guard but only cares for his pay check.

This is interesting as fuck, actually. I will keep my eye on this. I would love to play a US Marine of sorts, in charge of a squad-sized element, someone who has weathered conflict before. A badass, but I always do like to see that idea of cracks in characters which can shake things up. I've done plenty of military-themed RPs, but this seems to take a fresh new take on the genre, and if I must say, the political slant of it too of questionable morality makes it ever more exiting.

I'm glad to hear you like the idea! My thinking is that El Presidente is kinda a piece of shit- corrupt, takes bribes, orders human rights abuses. Cortes and his men aren't angels by any means, but the revolution is not entirely unjustified.

You could be the Head of Security for the mission- as I'm sure you're aware, the Marines are tasked with security for embassies.

I'll join in as well if you'll have me.

Nice to see this is gaining some traction!

Alright, awesome, I'd say we've got enough people for a start. Watch this space, I'll try and get up an OOC before the weekend starts.

This is not closed by any means, I will still happily accept people!

Well, you have me interested.

Count me in! Army brat right here, so this has gotten me hooked.

Okay, guys, thank you for your patience and your support. It's a little rough, but we're ready to go.

Just a note, guys, we're still recruiting for this one, there's room for two or three more.