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Welcome. This will be a lore thread for the time being, and is based on content I saved that did not end up being used elsewhere.

The thread will feature many pictures and paragraphs here and there, to maximize simplicity and ease of understanding the thread's context. I attempted to arrange pictures and descriptions in an interactive manner, giving the thread a comic book-like exposition. Each picture will have an according link above itself, in case anyone's interested.

This thread merges and revolves around steampunk, atompunk, fantasy, dieselpunk, biopunk, retrofuturism, Old West, and anachronistic features in a post-apocalyptic North America, to create an adventure that is diverse and exciting, yet not going too far in the modern world. For simplicity, the few environments are mimicked off the franchises Bioshock, Fallout, and pre-space Warhammer, and a little Mad Max and fantasy themes.

Users may post their own content here if they wish. This can range from bios to areas, factions to quests, weapons to armour, technology to magic powers, and whatever have you, so long as it fits a steampunk, dieselpunk, retrofuturism, atompunk, or anachronistic early- to mid-20th century environments in some way.

The Bio Prompt can be found in the last post on page 4, but users are allowed to introduce bios without using the prompt, too. Will you be a hero, or a villain, or something in-between, or neither?

23-Jul-2017 23:19:16 - Last edited on 25-Aug-2017 07:57:19 by Azi Demonica

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The Story and its World

The Second World War showed what mankind was capable of, and the Cold War finalized that potential. When nuclear war erupted amidst the USA, the USSR, the EU, and China, the entire world was enveloped in fire, smoke, radiation, and destruction. The Nuclear Holocaust left over 90% of people throughout the entire world dead from the nuclear fallout and radiation, leaving behind nothing but ruins, death, suffering, and chaos.
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However, it was not—as many had predicted—the end of the world. Some factions of wealthy companies had prepared for the inevitable chaos in the waning years before the nuclear war, and they had built massive underground shelters, known as Vaults, throughout the world.
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Within these massive underground shelters, small populations of enlisted people—who would be known as Vault Dwellers—could survive for up to hundreds of years due to vast storage and supplies, and they could only helplessly watch as everything they once knew of the surface turned into radioactive ashes and wasteland. The inhabitants of the Vaults would gradually procreate, learn, and study their history, and wonder of whatever uncertain future awaits them.

After five hundred years since the Nuclear Holocaust, what could possibly await them?

23-Jul-2017 23:19:32 - Last edited on 20-Aug-2017 21:59:57 by Azi Demonica

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* * *

Deep in the Pacific Ocean, a series of underwater cities were constructed, and by feats that seemed to defy the very laws of physics. These underwater cities, simply referred to as Rapture, became their own world, where DNA could be modified to allow magic for any and for all. Indeed, in Rapture, there is no god or government, only man. Even as the surface became a radioactive inferno, very little changed in Rapture, remaining isolated and untouched from the surface, even five hundred years after the nuclear war ended.
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However, it was not—as many predicted—a utopia or paradise. Criminal syndicates developed, gang wars erupted, and now, Rapture gradually breaks down from crime, abuse, vandalism, and neglect. Too much destruction will eventually crack the cities open for the entire ocean, and give many people a watery grave...

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Meanwhile, on the surface of the Americas, those who survived developed a natural resistance to radiation, starvation, thirst, and disease. They live throughout America, Mexico, and Canada, and the descendants of the survivors are usually the toughest folk around, who have adapted to the ruinous conditions. However, many of them are raiders, marauders, mass murderers, and lawless gunslingers: violent people who kill for pleasure and to assert their barbaric authority, something that not even five hundred years after the Nuclear Holocaust could satisfy.

23-Jul-2017 23:19:52 - Last edited on 20-Aug-2017 22:01:44 by Azi Demonica

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Preserved civilization is based on the ruins of the old world and traditional rancher lifestyles, with Native American tribes living in their ancient tribal ways. The descendants of colonists and immigrants have reconstructed old-fashioned railways and steam trains that connect most major cities, and sometimes construct vehicles, airships, robots, and boats.
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Their world is a mix of old and new, with modern equipment sometimes salvaged in abandoned factories or armouries, and despite their age, these ancient arms are considered some of the most powerful weapons available. Amidst the ruins of the old world, a new one of steam and diesel has formed, mixing the old and the new, with rumours of a city in the clouds spreading. Could it be, that there is a utopia in the sky? Or maybe, there is something even greater beyond that?

However, it was not, as many predicted, the final end of organized warfare. From across the Atlantic ocean, foreigners of steel and diesel came, harnessing the power of tanks, trench warfare, cavalry, battleships, airplanes, and authoritarian rule. They are the descendants of the European Union, and now, their hearts and minds have been refuelled by fanatical imperialism and zeal they once possessed like bloodthirsty devils so long ago.

With souls of conquest reignited, a malevolent desire that could not be stopped even after five hundred years since the nuclear war, the forces of Europa now seek to conquer America, repeating what they once done so long ago, initiating quite an ironic war. Indeed, war... war never changes.



It is now 2469, 500 years after the nuclear holocaust...

23-Jul-2017 23:20:13 - Last edited on 20-Aug-2017 22:05:48 by Azi Demonica

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Generic Characters
These classes and character types are not specific to any locale, and can probably partake in any environment.



Adventurer
The typical adventurer is a jack of all trades, also being an explorer, pathfinder, pioneer, trader, mercenary, rider, and survivalist, but not a master in anything. They sometimes wear some armour, and are usually armed with a Bowie knife and small arms, such as pistols and SMGs.

Adventurous folk restlessly wander the world, exploring, trading, and avoiding danger. They are usually not great fighters, but they tend to be good at talking, stealing, and evading danger. Adventurers also possess an uncanny ability to always have the right item or tool at the right time, and often are full of useful items! Adventurers can probably be sent off in any direction and be alright, and being so experienced in exploration, they have an uncanny ability to befriend and eventually tame wild animals.
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Cleaner
Someone who cleans things like vehicles, trains, machines, robots, mechanical tools, weapons, armour, and anything else that needs cleaning, using high-pressured hot water and steam. Not very exciting.
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Gunslinger
Someone whose primary weapon is a pistol of some sort, Gunslingers are mercenaries, gangsters, hired bodyguards, brawlers, drinkers, gamblers, and usually criminals.
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23-Jul-2017 23:20:36 - Last edited on 20-Aug-2017 22:06:20 by Azi Demonica

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Gun Gal
A female Gunslinger (what happens when she doesn't get her coffee).
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Gangsta Gal
Can't aim with a pistol? Use a Tommy gun.
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Piratesse
Not only do they sail on the seas and oceans, but they also fly airships, too. Raiding other airships is often a good idea, seeing as its usually nobles and the wealthy who can afford flying in zeppelins anyways.
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Pirate
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Controller
Someone trained to fly airships, biplanes, zeppelins, steamtrucks, and such vehicles. If it requires only one person to operate, no matter if its a car, boat, balloon, or plane, chances are, a Controller can handle it!
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23-Jul-2017 23:20:57 - Last edited on 19-Aug-2017 04:49:34 by Azi Demonica

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Gentry
An upper class civilian of a steampunk city of some sort somewhere, they tend to be gentlemen and gentlewomen, and are wealthy. Contrary to their old-fashioned, noble appearance, the gentry also practise fencing and target practise with pistols, since duelling is part of their culture. They can also ride horses.
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Elf
Elves originate in the various forests of Europe, Russia, and East Asia, but since the days of colonialism, many set sail for the New World, adopting European fashion along the way. Elves are often smaller and thinner than humans, and are natural pretty, lithe, and graceful, catlike and precise in their actions. Genetically, Elves are extremely diverse, ranging in many variations of skin and eye colour.
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Wood Elf
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Dark Elf
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Dwarf
Dwarfs originate in the various mountains of Europe, but since colonial times, many have went to the New World for opportunities. Very stocky, but naturally possessing ultra-dense bones and muscles, Dwarfs are much, much stronger than they look contrary to their shortness. Excellent miners, craftsmen, and engineers, they are always useful tradesmen and soldiers, too.
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23-Jul-2017 23:21:14 - Last edited on 20-Aug-2017 22:18:11 by Azi Demonica

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Dwarf Warrior
Unlike many other peoples, Dwarfs actually continue making medieval-style armour. Although it looks outdated, their armour is actually almost as good as Power Armour, but without having its clumsiness, since Dwarven armour is tailored to match the wearer's body. Armed with potentially double-barrelled rifles or shotguns, large shields, and big weapons, Dwarven Warriors are powerful—albeit very slow-moving—foes indeed.
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Orc
Compared to humans, the green-skinned humanoids known as Orcs obviously feature greater ferocity, bravery, aggression, and pain tolerance. All Orcs naturally possess a berserk state (similar to the Waaagh! of the Orks) if they are greatly provoked, angered or injured. Orcs originate from the wildernesses of the Old World, where there was less human civilization, but suburban sprawl was inevitable, and so, some Orcs went to the New World for opportunity. Although not as intelligent as humans, Orcs are capable of manufacturing medieval armour and weapons, definitely useful against hordes of Ghouls, Muties, or dangerous mutated animals. Curiously enough, there is no alliance or co-operation between Orcs and their monstrous cousins, Orks.
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Lemurielf
This race is notable for having tails and obviously humongous ears. Lemurielves, unsurprisingly, have excellent hearing, very useful as pilots and thieves. Much smaller than humans, Lemurielves are not useful for soldiery, but they are fast, quick, sneaky, and precise in their actions.
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23-Jul-2017 23:21:29 - Last edited on 20-Aug-2017 22:19:13 by Azi Demonica

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White Goblin
So-called White Goblins are quite different from their green-skinned indweller cousins, notable for having extremely long eyebrow-appendages, no outer ears, scaly skin, and a semi-amphibious biology. White Goblins are intelligent and competent with steampunk and medieval technology, and their quasi-scaly skin is rather tough. Being small and lithe, they are not strong, but fast, quick, hardy, agile, sneaky, vicious, and are excellent swimmers and divers. Their large lens-like eyes allows them to see in the dark and underwater. Facially, White Goblins are surprisingly human-like.
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Slayer
A highly-trained, stealthy killer of monsters and supernatural foes, such as Witches, Super Mutants, undead, Deathclaws, and demons. Slayers are remarkable for sometimes having medieval weaponry, such as crossbows or battleaxes. Slayers' crossbows can use bolts that are dipped in potent poison, have explosive heads, or hollow shafts filled with powdery poison or quicklime, which releases the harmful substance upon the shaft breaking apart from impact. They may be moderately to heavily armoured, and tend to carry various gadgets, explosives, tools, grappling hooks, and anything else useful for their hunting.
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Slayeresse
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Dark Elf Slayeress
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Dwarf Slayer
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23-Jul-2017 23:21:40 - Last edited on 20-Aug-2017 22:16:01 by Azi Demonica

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Engineer
They know how to fix and make just about anything!
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Mad Scientist
A crazy biotechnician, who conducts strange and surreal experiments. Such scientific pursuits creates zombie-like creatures, biomechanical monsters, and who knows what else.
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Biofreak
The result of a sick, twisted experiment, Biofreaks are biomechanical monsters. They eat anything fleshy for food, and their mechanical parts seem to grow with them. Biofreaks can grow up to twenty feet high. But are they truly monsters, or simply misunderstood creatures trying to figure out the meaning of their life?
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Steampunk Cyborg
Steampunk Cyborgs do not have computerized parts, presumably instead relying on synthesis of body and machinery, or magic, or telekinesis-like power to operate the mechanical part. Cyborgs must give their mechanical parts maintenance, such as oil and cleaning.
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Cyborg Fighter
A Steampunk Cyborg who fights.
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23-Jul-2017 23:21:53 - Last edited on 19-Aug-2017 04:52:06 by Azi Demonica

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