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The Aftermath: Sequel to "The Day The Earth Stood Still"

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The Aftermath: Sequel to "The Day The Earth Stood Still"

Tips: 0.00 INK Postby LadyLibby on Sat Apr 06, 2013 10:55 pm

THE AFTERMATH

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Recap of the Original Story's events

[center]This story takes place after the Great Plague, brought upon the Earth due to their selfish and harmful ways by an unknown Alien Race. The Human Race was destroying their own Planet, and all the life living on it. When the damage was becoming too much, the Alien race stepped in and sent one of their own to try and see if Mankind was worth saving and if they could change their ways. His Name was Klaatu, and he had taken the form of a human. He came down to Earth in a spherical "Ship", along with a giant robotic looking creature for his protection. He was quickly apprehended by the U.S military after being shot by a soldier, and the Robot was taken to another location for analysis. Klaatu was then interrogated, at at least it started out that way. He escaped with the help of a woman named Helen who did not see him as a threat, and wanted to hear his plight to human kind. She took him where he waned to go, a remote location where they found the same type of spherical ship awaiting in a pond, although it was much, much smaller. It contained all the small creatures in the area, acting as a "Noah's Ark". At that point, Helen found out that Klaatu had decided that Human kind could not change, and that he had put into affect the extermination of everything Human, including anything man-made, to bring the Earth back to as close to it's original state as possible.

Helen took changing his mind into her own hands, even thought the extermination had already begun to take place. There were spheres showing up all over the globe, capturing 2 of each lifeforms except for Humans, taking them to safety for when the Earth would be cleansed. The Earth was already starting to become even more chaotic, and it was spread that this was the end, putting every city into disarray and panic. And they were right. It was the beginning of the end. The giant Robot creature that had been taken to a remote location was the key to the Human Annihilation. The Robots form dissolved into a swarm of insect like creatures that could eat through anything within a matter of seconds, able to destroy every Human and man-made object within 24 hours. The plague, people called it. Many, many Cities and lives were destroyed during the Plague, even though it only lasted a few hours.

Helen, in the end, had changed Klaatu's mind. He believed her that Humans could change. He saw the good in her heart and also in her Adopted Son's heart as well. There was still hope. After all, his own kind had to rapidly change to escape their doom, so he was willing to give the Humans another chance. Just as the swarm of insects reached Manhattan, Klatuu made a brave move to save Helen and her Son, and to stop the extermination be deactivating the insects. He disappeared after that, retreating into the stars. But before he left, all technology and anything "unnatural" was put to a stop. No more. Humans would have to adapt to living as one with nature and find a new path that would not harm the planet. No cars, no electricity, no planes, nothing. Everything stopped in an instant, and life on Earth was changed forever.

Current Setting

Now, it is 8 years later, and the Human's numbers have dwindled greatly. Most cities have been destroyed, or nearly so, left in shambles to their previous glory. The Swarm had taken more than half the population, and now the world is a primal place. It's back to the days of farming, scavenging and fending for yourself in whatever way necessary. Everyone had to learn how to live off of nature once again. Although, many choose to pillage and steal, letting others do the work and then taking their bounty. The world is Violent and scary, where you always carry a weapon and stay alert. But there are a few places left that some say have barely been touched by the swarm, and that life can be peaceful. The East coast was practically obliterated, but some say the West has been spared much of the destruction. Some believe it, others choose to stay where they are and try and make a living.

Our story takes place in the North West, in Oregon/Washington area. Even though it is true, that the swarm didn't destroy as much of the Cities and Towns in the West, it is still dangerous. New Pirates now roam the open waters, raiding the shore unexpectedly and taking whatever could be of value. Slavery has made a come-back in the masses. Many fall fate to being captured and sold for whatever purpose they buyer sees fit. Murderers and thieves run a muck without any law to stop them, stealing anything they can find. But there are still good folk left. Some have taken up residence in old Cities or out in the boonies where they can Farm with the hope of being safe. But now that it has been a few years, different groups and organizations are fighting for power in the new world, trying to gain control and become the new form of Government. Some are good, and some bad. It's the good Vs the bad in this new world we face...how are you going to survive in this Brave New World?

Notes

So, there is the basic outline of the plot and setting. Obviously there would be barely any weapons, at least not guns. Ammo is hard to come by, so people tend to use hand held weapons such as knives, swords, spears and bows. Sickness has been a great cause of death in the world now that there is no medicine, except for natural herbs and remedies. It's going to be more of a "Western" Like feel in a way, there being no technology and all. People rely on Animals to get around across far distances or boats, if you want to brave the waters. There are both small and large settlements, it is your choice if you want to be apart of one or not.

I was perhaps thinking of involving the Aliens, since in the movie it was made clear that there were some of them who had lived a full "Human" life. So possibly there could be Aliens who are on Earth to observe Human Kind, disguised as Humans themselves. This would mostly be a free range kind of roleplay, since I don't have a particular plot...although it might be nice to, since free RP's seem to die out pretty fast. So if ANYONE has any ideas on a plot, I would be very interested in hearing your ideas. A co-GM would be nice XD

So....is anybody interested in this idea? NOT sure if I am going to do it for sure, depends on how many hits I get and if there's anyone who wants to collaborate with me on some Plot ideas. :]
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