--> War... War never changes. <--

And it was war itself that would bring about our end... and rebirth.

In the year 2077, the world's nations had long been at war for the few remaining natural resources on Earth. On October 23, 2077, the United States, China, and other nuclear-armed countries bombarded each other with a rapid exchange of nuclear missiles and bombs lasting for only two hours. The destruction caused by the brief nuclear war was staggering; more energy was released in the early moments of the war than in all previous global conflicts combined.

Two decades later, the Vaults, over one hundred protective underground shelters built by the U.S. government before the Great War, began opening for various reasons, releasing their residents to what remained of the old world: a barren, irradiated wasteland. It didn't take long for people to realize that this new world was very different from what they once knew. Mutants roamed the wastes, murderous raiders killed off unsuspecting wanderers, and the remnants of mankind were barely getting by.

You have been born into this harsh new world as an untainted soul, part of one of the varied races and factions of the Western Wasteland of the United States. As you grow, you will adapt to the wasteland and carve your own niche in the desert. But a mysterious new force has arisen and is kidnapping people all over the Wastes. Rumors spread of armored soldiers with advanced technology and flying ships emerging from and vanishing over the ocean, coming only to take more prisoners. Any who resist... are killed.

As a resident of the Western Wasteland, it is you who will decide the fate of the Wastes. Will you track down and eliminate this bizarre new threat? Or will you ignore it entirely and go about your life? Choose wisely, Wastelander, but remember this: No matter what you do, or how far you run, war will always follow until you either turn to face it or are devoured unknowingly. And we all know that war... well, war never changes.
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--> Rules of the Wastes <--

1. Use some common sense when doing things.
2. Courtesy OOC is required as well.
3. Be literate. This means I'll accept spelling and grammar mistakes every now and then, but no 1337-speak. Type out full words and have at least a paragraph a post. That's it!
4. No godmodding!
5. Be as active as you can! If you're going to be out for a bit try and let me know.
6. Feel free to get romantic with your fellow Wastelanders!
7. You may have a maximum of two characters at once.
8. You can injure people a plenty, but only monsters or NPCs. When dealing with other people's characters feel free to engage in a gunfight but mae sure you get the permission of the character's owner before you go dealing out serious injuries.
9. Keep OOC chat in the OOC section of the RP.
10. Check the OOC often. Wasteland events, plot updates, and other important news will appear there via the local Wasteland radio station!


--> S.P.E.C.I.A.L. Rules <--
These rules are all about creating your character!

1. You can have a character starting from only one of the places under the 'Places' tab.
2. Remember that not everyone can come from a vault!
3. Visit this article: http://fallout.wikia.com/wiki/Skills and pick one skill from Passive skills, two from Active skills, and two from Combat skills (except for the 'Firearms' skill). List them somewhere in your character's profile as their main skills.
4. The minimum age for a character is 17 and the maximum is 50.
5. Specify if they are a human or ghoul.
6. You may start with two weapons, ammo, clothes, and as many other kinds of items as you want. However, make sure to be realistic. Don't go around carrying 100 stimpacks and 75 packs of Rad-X!

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THE FOLLOWING SECTIONS ARE UNDER CONSTRUCTION
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--> Factions <--

The New California Republic (NCR) - The New California Republic (NCR) is a democratic republic of states in California with holdings in Nevada. The capital city of the New California Republic is titled a town that is also named NCR, previously known as Shady Sands. The Republic is dedicated to restoring order and progress to the Wasteland, as well as old world values such as democracy, liberty, and the rule of law. However, much of the NCR is beginning to succumb to bribery and corruption, despite their honorable goals...

The Brotherhood of Steel - Composed of former members of the U.S. government's military and scientific branches, the Brotherhood's one and only goal is to acquire and repair all remnants of advanced technology that may have survived the Great War. They have the second-most advanced cache of technology in the Wasteland (right under the Enclave) and exercise it frequently. High-ranking Paladins wear their infamously powerful Power Armor and wield powerful energy weapons, but lower-ranking troops wearing normal combat uniforms are also common around Brotherhood bunkers and outposts.

They tend to ignore and act hostile towards Wastelanders, seeing them as unfit to wield their tech and as 'fools and rock-bangers.' However, rare exceptions are sometimes made when someone has proven their worth to the Brotherhood, and they are then inducted into the order and taught to wear Power Armor and given access to their powerful weapons. Wanderers should be wary of approaching these isolationists, especially if they happen to be carrying any valuable tech on them.

The Enclave - A mysterious remnant of the old U.S. government who has been gone since their defeat at the hands of the legendary Chosen One. However, rumors are circulating that there may yet be some sort of remnant holding out somewhere in the Wasteland...

Raiders - Bands of humans who have become reckless, savage murderers. Their only goal is to survive in the Wasteland no matter the cost, and so they kill and loot the corpses of anyone who isn't a member of their gangs or small marauding groups.

Tribals - Tribals refers to the name given to rural inhabitants by those still living in urban areas. They have shrugged off many modern ways of living, and returned to a simpler hunter-gatherer mentality. Tribals often look upon the traders and occupants of cities with disdain, viewing their way of life as "scavenging the dying corpse of the old world." Despite the fact that tribals are generally healthier and in better physical condition than their urban-dwelling countrymen, they are viewed with disdain and often hostility. It is not unknown for tribals to be captured and put to work as slaves.

Due to their abuse by the people of the Wastes, tribals have come to treat most wastelanders as a threat towards their villages. They often live far out from cities and towns, sticking to their own villages, and are fiercely territorial. Though they fight with primitive weapons, such as spears, shields, and bows and arrows, they can still effectively hold their own due to the large numbers of people living in their villages who are willing to fight for their land. Often wanderers who stumble upon their territory are given warning to leave before being attacked.

Caesar's Legion - Caesar’s Legion is an imperialist organization of slavers led by the charismatic, cunning, and powerful Caesar. The legionnaires are a well-organized, jingoistic fighting force that mainly operate east of the Grand Canyon and in Arizona. The Legion is comprised mostly of reconditioned tribals and their young offspring. Recent rumors tell of Legion scouts being spotted within California, giving rise to suspicions that the NCR may soon be forced to fight a war on its home turf.

The Shi (Chinese Remnant) - The descendants of a chinese spy submarine that crashed off the coast of San Fransisco during the Great War, the Shi now control a majority of the city of San Francisco and are led by a mysterious 'Emperor'. The Shi aren't hostile to any outsiders, since San Fransisco is surrounded by dangerous bands of raiders and wild beasts, and to survive they search for, modify, and sell high-tech weaponry and armor to those who are strong enough to make it to the city. They are at war with a group of religious fanatics called the 'Hubologists'.

New Khans - Many years ago, a well organized and equipped group of raiders called the Khans plagued the Wasteland. However, after being decimated by a single Wastelander, a lone survivor of the Khans named Darion built a shack over Vault 15 and made the vault in to the home base for his new raider gang, now called the New Khans.

Wastelanders (No Faction) - Wanderers of the Wasteland who hold no allegiance to anyone but themselves. They often wander from town to town, keeping mostly to themselves except when in search of some food, drink, or shelter. More often than not they are well armed and skilled due to years of living in the Wasteland.

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--> Playable Races <--

Humans - Humans are the most prominent race in the wasteland, most having survived the nuclear fallout in some way or another and have emerged to repopulate the wasteland in recent years. Some humans are prejudice against ghouls.

Ghouls - The ghouls were people caught above ground during the explosion that decimated the U.S.. These people have been heavily affected by the nuclear radiation, having had most of their skin peel off and expose muscle and organs. They often speak with a gravelly voice, though there are rare exceptions, and can usually withstand radiation and live much longer than the average human.

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-->Map of The Wasteland<--
(Note: Only the locations under the 'Places' tab of the roleplay will be available to visit, not every spot marked on the map.)

http://games.thehawkonline.com/fallout/ ... rldmap.png

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Please use The Vault if you need any more information concerning the Fallout universe!

Please refer only to the sections about Fallout 1 for items and enemies and Fallout 2 for most anything else, as the time of the roleplay is set during Fallout 2 and on the west coast, not the east coast like Fallout 3.

http://fallout.wikia.com/wiki/Fallout_Wiki