That old adage about it always being darkest before the dawn was stupid - it gets brighter closer to sunrise, not darker. Nevertheless, it is remarkable how quickly the tide can turn, when all seems dark and hopeless, then before you know it...daybreak.
The zombie scum have been winning - somehow in their hunger and blind rage, they have become more organized than we are, or rather, than we have been. I implore every survivor to work with their fellow citizens like never before - put aside petty differences and rivalries. Forgive criminals and Pk'ers - we are all desperate people at this hour! Heal one another, stand your ground and fight when the barricades fall - rebuild, revive and recapture the dream of a new day in Malton.
I think I see the first rays of sunshine already.
Keep the faith...
Thursday, March 27, 2008
Thursday, March 13, 2008
"No more room in Hell..."
The Undead have claimed everyone I cared about - that is why I formed the M.U.M. - to fight back. Now every soldier in our militia has fallen victim to the zombie infestation, including my own daughter.
I have just begun to fight...!
I have just begun to fight...!
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
Infection Spreads to Canada
I downloaded this clip off the internet from a Canadian news feed. The infection seems to begin innocently enough, until it claims your life, at least temporarily.
The news anchor seems to be coming down with it while broadcasting...
Friday, February 22, 2008
Desperate Times, Difficult Choices
I had to kill another survivor today, based upon two confirmed reports by trusted fellow survivors who have shared their safehouse with me. I have shared space with these good folks for several weeks without incident. We have even discussed ideals and had disagreements amongst us over the role govenment ought to play in Malton (if any!)
It gave me no pleasure to take this person's life, yet I heard myself, high on an adrenal rush, proclaiming my successful kill to my comrades and celebrating the event (!) And why not? With so little left to celebrate - why not celebrate the demise of an individual who increased the suffering experienced by those he encountered. Why not celebrate a respite from the threat of one more degenerate PK'er? Perhaps a moment of celebration is in order.
But now, once the surge of adrenalin has passed, I can't help but think "There but for the grace of God go I..." This unfortunate individual was embittered and angry. We have all lost contact with our friends and family during this time of crisis, or lost them altogether. The only thing we cannot afford to lose is the hope that sustains our will to live and help those around us survive.
Did this PK'er have to die? To protect the living, I believe that I did what was necessary, and I would do so again if necessary. All life has value. Please join me in a moment of silence to honour the life of one considered worthless (even though we know better).
...and if you dare, pray that the hopeless find hope in the chaos around us.
It gave me no pleasure to take this person's life, yet I heard myself, high on an adrenal rush, proclaiming my successful kill to my comrades and celebrating the event (!) And why not? With so little left to celebrate - why not celebrate the demise of an individual who increased the suffering experienced by those he encountered. Why not celebrate a respite from the threat of one more degenerate PK'er? Perhaps a moment of celebration is in order.
But now, once the surge of adrenalin has passed, I can't help but think "There but for the grace of God go I..." This unfortunate individual was embittered and angry. We have all lost contact with our friends and family during this time of crisis, or lost them altogether. The only thing we cannot afford to lose is the hope that sustains our will to live and help those around us survive.
Did this PK'er have to die? To protect the living, I believe that I did what was necessary, and I would do so again if necessary. All life has value. Please join me in a moment of silence to honour the life of one considered worthless (even though we know better).
...and if you dare, pray that the hopeless find hope in the chaos around us.
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
Perimeter Reports
Directive:
Based upon the results of FJ-One's scouting mission, all militia scouts are to hold their positions, seek ammunition, firearms and supplies before proceeding with their respective missions.
Current mission standings:
NW scouting: complete - perimeter extremely hostile
SW scouting: 75% complete
SE scouting: 75% complete
NE scouting: 50% complete
Other noteworthy items:
* FJ-One has reported in - recovered from Undead attacks and securing a NW position
* Limited militia recruitment efforts are being met with resistance and suspicion
Militia members are to provide aid and assistance to all survivors as a matter of policy and mission objectives. This continued practice will eventually convince the citizenry of our noble intentions to serve, protect, and restore order to the streets of Malton.
M.U.M.'s the word...
Based upon the results of FJ-One's scouting mission, all militia scouts are to hold their positions, seek ammunition, firearms and supplies before proceeding with their respective missions.
Current mission standings:
NW scouting: complete - perimeter extremely hostile
SW scouting: 75% complete
SE scouting: 75% complete
NE scouting: 50% complete
Other noteworthy items:
* FJ-One has reported in - recovered from Undead attacks and securing a NW position
* Limited militia recruitment efforts are being met with resistance and suspicion
Militia members are to provide aid and assistance to all survivors as a matter of policy and mission objectives. This continued practice will eventually convince the citizenry of our noble intentions to serve, protect, and restore order to the streets of Malton.
M.U.M.'s the word...
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
Northwest scouting mission successful...sort of
Good news - and bad news:
M.U.M. scout Codename FJ-One has successfully scouted the Northwest quadrant of Malton. He reports that the entire area is in an advanced state of urban decay, heavily populated by the Undead, with very little else worth reporting. The Undead he encountered were mostly wandering loners with no major zombie hordes present. FJ had found the going treacherous, especially in Dakerstown where he had fallen several times traveling from one icy rooftop to another. Overall, it appears that a small group of well-armed militia members could secure the area with minimal risk.
Now the bad news - FJ had been sending video over his camera-phone when he appears to have been attacked. We have had no further contact from him for over 48 hours, and must assume the worst. The following footage was our last contact from him:
M.U.M. scout Codename FJ-One has successfully scouted the Northwest quadrant of Malton. He reports that the entire area is in an advanced state of urban decay, heavily populated by the Undead, with very little else worth reporting. The Undead he encountered were mostly wandering loners with no major zombie hordes present. FJ had found the going treacherous, especially in Dakerstown where he had fallen several times traveling from one icy rooftop to another. Overall, it appears that a small group of well-armed militia members could secure the area with minimal risk.
Now the bad news - FJ had been sending video over his camera-phone when he appears to have been attacked. We have had no further contact from him for over 48 hours, and must assume the worst. The following footage was our last contact from him:
Sunday, January 27, 2008
Objectives of The M.U.M.
1) Establish the Perimeter
Secure the city limits and borders of Malton, preventing the spread of infection and the Undead to neighbouring communities, while ensuring that more infected individuals and roaming zombies cannot enter from neighbouring suburbs.
2) Cleanse the City of Infection
Exterminate the Undead, burning the corpses together with any other deceased citizens who have not risen from death. The safety and shelter of the surviving citizens of Malton, while remaining of equal priority to this objective, will be considered of secondary importance in the event that providing safety and shelter at any given time will circumvent efforts to eliminate the primary threat of infection.
3) Restore and Maintain Order
Which will include (but may not be limited to) the following specifics:
a) distribution of supplies (food, weaponry, medicine, etc)
b) providing basic governance and policing for the survivors
c) monitoring all frequencies and making preparations to assist and cooperate with federal emergency agencies and/or the military
To this end:
Recruits to the Malton Urban Militia will be enlisted and deployed to assist with efforts to scout and secure strategic border points along the city's perimeter. The M.U.M. is prepared to form coalitions with other organized benevolent survivor organizations and militia groups. Have your commanding officer contact acting commander Mayor MC Cheese at verbotenzone@privatentrance.f2s.com to register your group as a M.U.M. coalition member organization.
Warning:
Infiltrators from rebel agencies, PKers, and other contacts who actively oppose M.U.M. objectives will be tried for treason, and face summary execution at the discretion of Militia members.
Due to the extreme circumstances we face, an actual trial, court-martial, or clearance from a Militia commander prior to execution of a traitor may not be a viable option and WILL NOT be required.
Stay tuned to 28.29 MHz for future update notices.
This has been your mayor speaking.
M.U.M.'s the word...
Secure the city limits and borders of Malton, preventing the spread of infection and the Undead to neighbouring communities, while ensuring that more infected individuals and roaming zombies cannot enter from neighbouring suburbs.
2) Cleanse the City of Infection
Exterminate the Undead, burning the corpses together with any other deceased citizens who have not risen from death. The safety and shelter of the surviving citizens of Malton, while remaining of equal priority to this objective, will be considered of secondary importance in the event that providing safety and shelter at any given time will circumvent efforts to eliminate the primary threat of infection.
3) Restore and Maintain Order
Which will include (but may not be limited to) the following specifics:
a) distribution of supplies (food, weaponry, medicine, etc)
b) providing basic governance and policing for the survivors
c) monitoring all frequencies and making preparations to assist and cooperate with federal emergency agencies and/or the military
To this end:
Recruits to the Malton Urban Militia will be enlisted and deployed to assist with efforts to scout and secure strategic border points along the city's perimeter. The M.U.M. is prepared to form coalitions with other organized benevolent survivor organizations and militia groups. Have your commanding officer contact acting commander Mayor MC Cheese at verbotenzone@privatentrance.f2s.com to register your group as a M.U.M. coalition member organization.
Warning:
Infiltrators from rebel agencies, PKers, and other contacts who actively oppose M.U.M. objectives will be tried for treason, and face summary execution at the discretion of Militia members.
Due to the extreme circumstances we face, an actual trial, court-martial, or clearance from a Militia commander prior to execution of a traitor may not be a viable option and WILL NOT be required.
Stay tuned to 28.29 MHz for future update notices.
This has been your mayor speaking.
M.U.M.'s the word...
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