[Center][I]In 2013, a nuclear war forced humanity to seek shelter from a now hostile world. The surface around densely populated areas had been hit with major amounts of radiation, causing the land to be lethal to human life. Where possible, humanity sought refuge in the metro tunnels beneath their home cities, with others being unlucky enough to become mutated into horrendous creatures along with the local fauna. Outside the world's major cities, the radiation wasn't as bad. Some areas remained hospitable for humanity to survive, though most creatures over time still managed to mutate, causing the land to be filled with vicious creatures as well as humans who had resorted to a life as bandits. 

In a world as harsh as this, only the strongest survive, along with those they choose to protect. Railway stations became cities under the watch of such strong people, providing humanity a place to attempt to flourish underground. Local governments formed in these stations, along with militaries to protect them. When resources begin to run scarce however, will these civilizations be able to find a way to maintain their life below the surface? Or perhaps they'll forge new paths, heading out from the dark tunnels and into the light of the hostile world above.[/I]
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Welcome, everyone, to Metro 2037. Taking place in an alternate version of our world, and following the events of the Metro series, this story will begin by following the story of a small group of metro dwellers as they brave the odds, facing mutants, bandits, the leftovers of pre-war factions, and perhaps the most threatening of all, limited resources. The world above is flooded with radiation, requiring the use of gas masks for any kind of surface travel within major cities. As a member of this group, how will you shape your story?

[Hider=Setting]Our story takes place in the year 2037, in an alternate version of London. While most things remain the same as our world's version of London, the main difference is that London's Tube metro system is completely underground, planned to be used for shelters in the event of a bombing, with each station having blast doors to protect those seeking refuge within. 

As the bombs fell in 2013, the inhabitants of London were moved underground into the Tube, where their new lives began. The surviving members of the government had made it to the Tube as well, attempting to establish a government which would continue to lead the people of the Tube. This worked for a few years, though over time their control diminished, with other factions gaining control throughout the Tube. Now in 2037, the Tube stands divided, with some factions hostile toward the others. Travelling across borders has become a potentially dangerous venture depending on allegiances, and only the well equipped are guaranteed to make the journey between stations due to the presence of bandits and tunnel dwelling mutants.[/hider]
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