"This isn't soil we're used to..."
November 11th
Year 142
Fifth Era
The entirety of the Valo Continent was shaken by the clash of two growing powers. On one side stood the Gersa Coalition, a collection of three separate provinces all under the command of a single Minister. They were locked in a deadly defensive tension against their adversaries, the Wrea Federation. The Federation have taken an offensive surprise bombardment across the entirety of the continent, flattening villages and peaceful provinces of its own land. Then, newfound technological advancements in steam-powered engineering has allowed for a new age of conflict to spur.
A series of aerial bombardments and raids from airships and blimps alike struck fear into the hearts of the Gersa Coalition provinces. In retaliation, they began to create their own machines of war, and firearms soon became a thing of modern times. No longer were the wars of the Fourth Era to be fought, and the Fifth Era held the dawn of wreckless machinery, steam-powered mechanised walkers and overwhelming ships that dotted the skies. It played out for months, with drastic measures being set into play.
The standard conscription of only men was thrown out of the window, and new laws allowing females to join the ranks of their opposite sex meant that they could double their units, but at the cost of reducing the factory working conditions. A line posing directly between the Gersa and the pathway of the ever-growing Wrea Federation began to create a stalemate like no other, men and women losing their lives countless on either side whilst no ground could be won. And soon, they would face a new weapon unlike any other introduced into the new-age war.
Four-legged crawlers, armed with chain-belt guns began to grow in power, and in strength. Their production yards were growing, and whilst the Gersan's were against an enemy that could constantly feed their equipment to one focal point, there was no chance for them holding out for another few months.
And that was when the Gersan's became desperate...Four divisions of men and women picked out of the street and factories were recruited to undertake in what might be the only way to push back the enemy focus. Inserted via sea, and roughly supplied by whatever they could gain control of, a distraction-based Operation was designed to lure the opposition away from the Gersan Borders and towards their own lines. The men and women were told that they were likely not to return to their families, homes or friends. They were to be in the deepest territory on the Valo Continental Front. Against impossible odds, deathly machines and well-trained combat units on foot, they were going to have to use their wits and combined comradeship to hold out as long as they could. Destroying whatever they could find behind enemy lines, they would need to master the forests, mountains, hills and valleys of their enemy's home. These weren't soldiers, they were cannon-fodder.
This is their story, where a war they hadn't fought yet had dragged them into the most dangerous of all places. Where large-scale assaults would be replaced with small, guerrilla-style skirmishes and firefights would test their mettle, pitting them into reaching distance of their own adversary. They would need to bind together, learn to respect one another, despite which province they hailed from. This was their story about a sacrifice no man could ever repay.
Welcome to the world of Hvask, more specifically the Continent of Valo, which has now been plunged into a massive conflict. The other nations of Valo have fallen already, and now the only remaining opponent to challenge the ever-growing Wrea Federation has been chosen. Starting a year ago, the combined forces of the three Provinces of the Gersa Coalition have managed to drive the Federation into a stalemate, holding them on a bloody defensive line with casualties inflicting on either side. And due to the dependence of victory, the Ministers of the Gersa Coalition have had to fall under Order 45, one that inflicts an inhumane act of sacrifice. The 65th Spearhead Division.
These men and women were chosen, and conscripted into the Division forcefully. They were given training for two months, and were given a somewhat combat ability. Their soul purpose was to die for their nation, and to lure away the enemy from the frontlines in order to provide a full-scale invasion into the Wrea Federation's homeland.
The division consists of different roles, split into 12 'Platoons' that don't follow the regular Gersa Coalition Army structure. These platoons all consist of multiple roles, and are to spread out across the Federation land from the coast as soon as they land. This means that if one platoon falls, more will be left to deal damage. They are to act as a ruse, convincing the Federation that there is a full-scale invasion force that has entered from the sea. As one of those within the 7th Platoon of the 65th Spearhead Division, you're tasked to follow all orders and survive for as long as possible...
For the full information about all the vehicles and weaponry of both the Federation and Coalition, you will be required to look upon this guide. You are only required to read on the information that your character might be using, but if something, like a vehicle, is mentioned and you are not sure of what it is, please check this guide. The Wrea Federation items aren't necessary to read, but would be advisable to read if something is mentioned from it. Many thanks to @Gunther for his work on the Army's weaponry for both sides.
The characters we'll be controlling are a part of the 7th Platoon. Like the other platoons, they are tasked with spreading out across the Federation Territory far behind enemy lines in order to grab their attention and draw them from the frontlines. Most of them are damned with a fate to die.
One key-factor that will play an important role throughout this Roleplay will be the relationships between all the members of the group. Whether they are male or female, they are to be forced to work with one another. This means that they will undergo tensions and stress, between all the soldiers of the platoon, and some will have to gain a reputation throughout their platoon. Because of this, however they view another individual will be tracked in their CS and updated regularly whenever a new development occurs.
Finally, there are a few basic rules which need to be followed. They aren't much, but they are just to ensure we have some basic order throughout the RP's continuation, and to reduce the risk of arguments within the OOC.
- * As the GM, and any selected Co-GMs, you must listen to what I have to say. If I wish to change how something happens, or I call you out for doing something unrealistic with justification, then you should be listening to it. Otherwise, I'll try not to interfere with what is needed to be said.
* You can have multiple characters if you wish, but for ranks you will have to ask me about. Depending on who the character is, what their role is and how they operate as an individual will help me decide who takes the final 'Corporal' role and other 'Lance Corporal' roles. Otherwise the ranks and unclaimed roles will be filled up by NPCs, like the Platoon Sergeant will.
* You must follow the RP-Guild rules, as per usual.
* Not every character here is invincible. Try to think of ways in which you can solve issues, or avoid them, within the story by not charging ahead thinking you are some sort of Lawrence of Arabia clone. That shit does not work.
* There isn't really any rules against the foul-language that may be said by characters, just as long as it is reasonable and not overly-excessive. It should only be necessary, and not just blind swearing every six seconds the character lives for.
Apart from that, I cannot think of anything else to include. If you have any questions about the Roleplay, or wish to join in, then please mention me in your question. I'll be accepting anyone who wants to join throughout the Roleplay, but as it progresses the gate in which I allow people in will slowly shrink. For those who will hopefully enjoy it, I thank you for reading up on this and assisting me in creating this.
