[center][Img]http://i1-news.softpedia-static.com/images/news2/Mac-Owners-Prepare-to-Enter-Enemy-Territory-2.jpg[/img] Are we truly alone in the universe? Humanity received its answer on April 29, 2016. It was by chance SETI picked up the meteorites headed straight for the surface of the Earth. Though a year away, fanatical groups preached about the coming apocalypse, news channels flooded with unjustified rumors, and the world powers blamed one another for purposefully seeding chaos into their countries. Months later, however, NASA yielded news that the objects were slowing. The first broadcast commenced. Emerging on every single screen on Earth was a species entirely different from humanity yet similar in many respects. Humanoid in nature whilst garbed with the palest of rotting skin, the first Pantheon stood crudely integrated with various machines. The world powers sought to communicate with the pantheons but nothing was ever sent back. All the broadcast showed was a single alien staring blankly from the screen. Weeks of communicating unsuccessful, the United Earth Sphere Alliance, U.E.S.A, was created in expectations of hostile first contact. The militaries merged while weapons were developed. Though old roots of contrasting ideologies still remained, humanity united under a common cause. To protect itself from the pantheons, if it should ever come to open warfare April 24, 2017. The skies burned a terrible red as meteors showered from the skies. When the smoke from the ruined landscape and cities dissipated, a war machine so terrible emerged as pantheon soldiers strode forth. The machine-flesh race swept through each country with legendary speed. Cities burned from their arsenal. Their large spider-like war machines tore through the ranks of the U.E.S.A armed forces. For a time, during what came to be known as the First Contact Wars, humanity was kept on the defensive as front lines receded by the day. Soon, the tide changed when humanity finally began to innovate. With new military weapons, vehicles, and aircrafts better catered to combat the pantheons, humanity managed to halt the extraterrestrial advance. However, though the zones behind the new defensive lines were protected, millions were left behind to survive for themselves. Ghastly rumors of many being abducted and changed into pantheon foot soldiers began to circulate amongst survivors beyond the defensive line. While many went underground and hid from the pantheons, pockets of resistance fought back against the unwelcome guests. The year is 2017. Humanity is scattered. The deadliest enemy tramples upon rotting Earth. Will you stand amongst the abandoned survivors whom strike from the rubble or a battle hardened U.E.S.A soldier?[/center] --- [center][Img]http://fc06.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2012/317/2/f/we_of_the_federation_by_wilji1090-d5kxxfi.jpg[/img] Forged on uneasy ties and the necessity of resisting the pantheons, the United Earth Sphere Alliance was backed by the United States, European Union, and the Russian Federation. Soon enough the rest of the world countries joined. Only Australia remained outside the U.E.S.A.[/center] [Hider=Political System] The government is a hybrid between a Executive and Military Council. Given the circumstances of the formation of said alliance, Congress, Parliament, and other civili a branches were all but dispelled. Decisions on the home front and final go aheads are tasked to the Executive Council, which is made up of five members at any given time. While elections for the position were once instituted, that stipulation was amended and abolished. The Military Council controls all military planning and domestic peacekeeping. While the Military is supposed to go through the Executive Council, only the most major of operations are cleared with the other branch while the more minor and ‘military discretionary’ operations are left to the four individuals that make up the Council. Another element that the Military Council controls is the Science Branch. All weapons and biological research is left to the military. For better or for worse.[/hider] [Hider=Military] With the merge of the world militaries, the branches established within the U.E.S.A military are the following: United Earth Marines, Air force, and Navy. Language barriers had been torn away as all were mandated to learn English though many still shun the mandate. [b][u]U.E.M.C[/b][/u] The main component of the U.E.S.A, the land forces are responsible for carrying out peace keeping within the defensive zone, skirmishing against pantheon raids, and carrying out major operations. The land forces contain the majority of the vehicles and personnel. [b][u]U.E.A.F[/b][/u] The Air Force - though few in number due to pantheon air superiority - keeps the pantheon fliers away from large land force battalions while offering recon and munition support when needed. While more aircrafts are being manufactured, it is uncommon to see a full wing of fighters unless for the most important of operations. [b][u]U.E.N[/u][/b] Due to the minor activity the Navy sees, the sea vessels act as refueling points at specific locations on Earth. Be it a troop staging area, mobile command centers, or emergency fueling operations for air crafts, the Navy plays an integral role though not a direct one. [u][b]U.E.S[/u][/b] The Specials branch is a highly classified group. With the need to output weaponry that can combat the pantheons, the Specials were created. With a combination of modification chemicals and the most strenuous of routines, the Specials carry behind the line sabotage and intel gathering. Their role - though never spoken of - has been paramount to the continued survival of humanity. It has been rumored that soldiers who were retrieved in the middle of the pantheon evolution process have been inducted into the Specials.[/hider] --- [center][Img]http://fc05.deviantart.net/fs14/f/2007/061/4/0/Strogg_Banner_logo_by_Scotty_X.jpg[/img] Little is known about the Pantheons other than the major battles that the U.E.S.A carried out against the extraterrestrials. The following documents were procured from military personnel whom successfully extracted information from pantheon terminals of field communicators.[/center] [hider=Overlord] Little is known about the pantheon chain of command. From pure observations, each pantheon soldier, vehicle, and auxiliary unit is its own autonomous unit. Similar to humans. However, by means unknown, each may communicate to coordinate complex maneuvers responsible for strategic losses to the U.E.S.A. Corporal Ackerman, 13th Engineer Division, procured the following file hinting at a possible chain of command. Here lies Doctor Maines report of the file: [I]Doctor Maines here. Current day is November 24, 2017. Exactly three days ago, Ackerman’s team ambushed a pantheon scouting party picking at a hole in our defensive lines. Upon dispatching the intruders, he was able to pull a transmission from a pantheon communicator. While deciphering pantheon alphabets is still ongoing, I was able to piece together a very small piece from the transmission. While my colleagues are still reviewing my report, we’ve finally gleamed some insight into our otherworldly invaders. They have a leader. They have a purpose. The pantheons call it the Overlord. Though no descriptions were gained, it is the sole military and perhaps civilian leader. Communicators seem to receive the orders from the Overlord, thus one existing in each and every pantheon patrol encountered. It is my belief - hypothesis - that if the Overlord were to be killed, the whole pantheon army would be thrown into complete disarray. Where the Overlord is, however, is still quite the mystery. I’ve requested more files be retrieved from our brave soldiers, but Command hasn’t given my any news on the matter. How much we can learn from these things! Anyways, the rest of the file is still unreadable. I shall update in prompt and expeditious manner when I can. Doctor Maines. Chief Pantheon Researcher November 24th, 2017[/i][/hider] [hider=Pantheon Military Classifications] Enclosed are all known pantheon variants. This shall be updated as needed. [b][u]Berserkers[/b][/u] A humanoid, bipedal variant, the berserkers are responsible for a great majority of Marine casualties. With crude, sharp blades melded to their flesh, these bipedal synthetics are agile as they are resilient. Soldiers in the field report that killing a berserker takes anywhere from a single well placed bullet to a full clip. Before death, what seems to be tubes of extremely potent adrenaline shots are pumped into a berserker. Giving them added strength and speed, the variant fights to death until the brief yet effective window of adrenaline activity dies away. [b][u]Gunner[/b][/u] The weakest of the variants encountered, gunners are the pantheons equivalent of a Marine rifleman. Armed with light projectile weapons, these variants make up the bulk of any pantheon squad. [b][u]Demolisher[/b][/u] The demolishers are armed with extremely heavy ordinance capable of destroying a light to medium tank. What they possess in firepower, they equally lack in maneuverability. Demolishers are the first of the non-bipedal pantheon encountered. If one of the three armored legs are crippled, the demolisher becomes ineffective. Each possess an anti-personnel turret attached to each platform. [b][u]Communicators[/b][/u] Grotesque in appearance, communicators are akin to the other bipedal models with comm units sticking from their upper torso to shoulders. While inefficient at combat, the support features - EMP and jamming - make them a high value target. [b][u]Crawlers[/b][/u] The only known vehicle of the pantheons thus far, the crawlers are gigantic spider-like tanks that possess the firepower equally to that of three U.E.S.A tanks. With their gigantic cannons, tentacle-like extremities able to tear the hardest of metal units apart, and their heavy anti-personnel turret, these units are priority on the takedown. The most effective counters to the Crawlers are the U.E.S.A Walkers.[/hider] --- [hider=Rules] To avoid repeating the same things, this is an advanced standard storyline. As such, I expect all of you who are hear understand what advanced implies. In terms of this role play, realism, character development, and human elements are very much a part of this story. While violence and action plays a tremendous part, this is still very much a survival-esque plot. Common sense overrules all. No bullying others. If you want to have characters interact, talk with one another and collaborate. Do not make an invincible Isaac. No one likes him. Otherwise, have fun with this. This is very much my story as it is yours.[/hider] --- [hider=Character Sheet] Name: Call-sign/Nickname: Age: Nationality: Appearance: (Description, CGI, or real pictures are okay for this.) Occupation: (Are you one of the survivors left behind or a soldier within the U.E.S.A trying to survive?) Background: [/hider]