Marshall

Endtimes: Chronicles of the Survivors

Upper New York Bay

Liberty Island

7:45 - March 1^st, 2020

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_{“The number of places in paradise is limited; only in hell is entry open to all.”}

― Dmitry Glukhovsky, Metro 2033

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When people think about the end of the world, they tend to think of gray skies and angry weather ferociously pounding the world to its knees. Today was not one of those days. The breeze rolling off the sea was calm and whispered a soothing melody through the rusting metal and crumbling concrete of a dying world. Though the sea was calm and gently bubbling and rippling along the shore, the faint echo of the past night's storm still rang throughout the dying infrastructure. Nikolai Petronov had never been a sailor at heart; the ocean was no friend of his. As Nikolai began to return to consciousness, pain flooded throughout his body and as he gasped a deep breath, it got worse. Heaving up water at a furious pace was not Nikolai's plan for this morning, but after a few minutes, his lung finally emptied and managed to taste air again. This was going to be a rough day.

Pushing himself to his feet Nikolai stretched out the sore muscles and tested his bones for breaks. After a moment of breathing and recollection, Nikolai checked himself to make sure his gear was still attached and his ration pack was still sealed. Though he would need to clean his guns extensively, everything seemed to be in a good enough state to carry on. After a few steps he began to feel a sharp pain in his side and sat down hard wondering what it was. Grabbing a section of sheet metal that had been lodged in his side he suddenly understood why his socks were red. He layed back and breathed slowly trying to slow his heart rate and thus, his bleeding. He gazed out towards the city and then up to the sky where Lady Liberty stood mocking him. He started to blackout as he peered off towards the city again. He damned the ocean in his mind, damned the Lady standing above him, and damned the metal sticking out of his side. Pain turned to a cold numbness as his body grappled with death. Peering off into the city he waited for the end. As a boat entered view in the space between the city and the island, the world faded to the warm, welcoming darkness of sleep.

Endtimes: Chronicles of the Survivors

Nikolai Petronov

Appearance:

My Hider

Basically just a Ranger from the Metro series.

Name: Nikolai Petronov

Age: 29 years old

Origins: Nikolai was born in the Metro tunnels of Moscow. Having been built during the Soviet Union, the tunnels were designed to survive the force of a nuclear war, not a zombie apocalypse. The Russian military put up a decent fight but it was only a couple of years before they were overwhelmed in the cities. Anywhere that the military had been, settlements were built to scavenge supplies and equipment so when many Metro stations were fortified into small towns, no one was surprised. Most of these towns were incapable of producing everything their slightly growing populations needed however and trade between Metro stations was suicidal on the best of days. It seemed that they were doomed to die only a short distance from what they needed. However, when necessity strikes, people adapt. Those who would fight left the stations to beat back the darkness, these people have earned the title of STALKER.

Personality: Nikolai isn't an easy man to impress nor is he overly confident. Being careful and knowing his limits has kept him above ground (figuratively of course). When he is around others he is friendly, calm and patient, he tends to be cold when alone.

Likes: Ammunition, Warm water, Being underground, Having human company.

Dislikes: Food more than 30 years out of date, The ocean, Overly confident or overbearing people.

Backstory: Before the apocalypse, Nikolai was an extreme tour guide. Leading people through Siberia and Pripyat was exciting as well as easy. The money he could charge for a simple hiking trip was outstanding. Through his years as a tour guide he learned a little of several languages and became fluent in English as most of his customers were from the West. His family consisted of his mother and his dog. Both of whom died shortly after the Reborn showed up. His mother had a fatal heartattack and his dog had been exposed to radiation a few too many times.

After people started being torn apart, Nikolai packed up and headed out to Pripyat. Knowing that the only people there would be military police or a few tourists made him think he would be safe. He was staying with friends in Moscow when it all came crashing down and trying to drive out of the city was the worst plan he ever had. The military was frenzied in the streets, shooting wildly and killing indiscriminately. His car was overturned by a stray rocket propelled grenade before he made it even a mile. The next memory he has is waking up underground.

After that he took to being a guard in the station that took him in. Once times got desperate, he volunteered to seek help. He has been looking ever since. Eight years and hundreds of friends later, a project put together by the stations to set up communication with the rest of the world has been put in place. Nikolai was among the last to volunteer. As such, he got on the boat with some reluctance.

Profession: Nikolai is a Ranger. One of the people who roam the tunnels and the surface of Moscow in search of supplies and survivors. Though usually referred to as STALKER by those living in the Metro, he is considered among the elite.

Equipment/weapons:

AK-102

AK-102 Carbine - One of the few Russian made guns to fire the 5.56 x 45 NATO round.

MP-443

MP-443 Grach Pistol - Most commonly issued police pistol in Russia.

MTs255 sawed off

The MTs255 is a revoling action 12 guage shotgun. This is the sawed off version.

Kukri

Kukri - After years of using it, Nikolai is quite proficient.

Sealed bottle of vodka - For a special occasion

Gas mask - Only a burden until you need it.

Miscellaneous survival equipment - Skinning knife, canteen with charcoal tablets, lighter, flashlight etc. Nothing uncommon.

Other: Nikolai is immune to the smell of burning Reborn and their screams due to the common practice of using flamethrowers in the Metro.

Endtimes: Chronicles of the Survivors

My CS

Appearance:

My Hider

Basically just a Ranger from the Metro series.

Name: Nikolai Petronov

Age: 29 years old

Origins: Nikolai is native to the Metro tunnels of Moscow. Having been built during the Soviet Union, the tunnels were designed to survive the force of a nuclear war, not a zombie apocalypse. The Russian military put up a decent fight but it was only a couple of years before they were overwhelmed in the cities. Anywhere that the military had been, settlements were built to scavenge supplies and equipment so when many Metro stations were fortified into small towns, no one was surprised. Most of these towns were incapable of producing everything their slightly growing populations needed however and trade between Metro stations was suicidal on the best of days. It seemed that they were doomed to die only a short distance from what they needed. However, when necessity strikes, people adapt. Those who would fight left the stations to beat back the darkness, these people have earned the title of STALKER.

Personality: Nikolai isn't an easy man to impress nor is he overly confident. Being careful and knowing his limits has kept him above ground (figuratively of course). When he is around others he is friendly, calm and patient, he tends to be cold when alone.

Likes: Ammunition, Warm water, Being underground, Having human company.

Dislikes: Food more than 30 years out of date, The ocean, Overly confident or overbearing people.

Backstory: Before the apocalypse, Nikolai was an extreme tour guide. Leading people through Siberia and Pripyat was exciting as well as easy. The money he could charge for a simple hiking trip was outstanding. Through his years as a tour guide he learned a little of several languages and became fluent in English as most of his customers were from the West. His family consisted of his mother and his dog. Both of whom died shortly after the Reborn showed up. His mother had a fatal heartattack and his dog had been exposed to radiation a few too many times.

After people started being torn apart, Nikolai packed up and headed out to Pripyat. Knowing that the only people there would be military police or a few tourists made him think he would be safe. He was staying with friends in Moscow when it all came crashing down and trying to drive out of the city was the worst plan he ever had. The military was frenzied in the streets, shooting wildly and killing indiscriminately. His car was overturned by a stray rocket propelled grenade before he made it even a mile. The next memory he has is waking up underground.

After that he took to being a guard in the station that took him in. Once times got desperate, he volunteered to seek help. He has been looking ever since. Eight years and hundreds of friends later, a project put together by the stations to set up communication with the rest of the world has been put in place. Nikolai was among the last to volunteer. As such, he got on the boat with some reluctance.

Profession: Nikolai is a Ranger. One of the people who roam the tunnels and the surface of Moscow in search of supplies and survivors. Though usually referred to as STALKER by those living in the Metro, he is considered among the elite.

Equipment/weapons:

AK-102

AK-102 Carbine - One of the few Russian made guns to fire the 5.56 x 45 NATO round.

MP-443

MP-443 Grach Pistol - Most commonly issued police pistol in Russia.

Kukri

Kukri - After years of using it, Nikolai is quite proficient.

Sealed bottle of vodka - For a special occasion

Gas mask - Only a burden until you need it.

Miscellaneous survival equipment - Skinning knife, canteen with charcoal tablets, lighter, flashlight etc. Nothing uncommon.

Other: Nikolai is immune to the smell of burning Reborn and their screams due to the common practice of using flamethrowers in the Metro.

Endtimes: Chronicles of the Survivors

Still not writing yet but question has arisen. Do I have to be a resident of this colony or can I be a traveler type person?

Endtimes: Chronicles of the Survivors

Will post in like 8 hours. I'm at work.

Descent of Man

Not quite. Most of the world is dead. Its very hard to survive in this world so it will be more of a nation survival. Later on if you connect with others, then it becomes political.

Ascension (Original scifi/fantasy)

Whats scifi about it?

Ascension (Original scifi/fantasy)

But.. Sci fi fantasy? ;-;

Descent of Man

It was really popular like a year ago so we'll see.

Ascension (Original scifi/fantasy)

oh well yeah of course. First thought i had was gnomes in power armor so ya know.