The First Encounter... (IC, Open, Zombie Event RP)

[New Axiom]

OOC: is this the right forum for this?
IC:
Minister of Health John Delhi was traveling to a remote Imperial island colony via helicopter from the Imperial Marine Assault Ship (IMAS) Taylor. There were reports of a new, potentially deadly disease previously unheardof of by the New Axiom Empire. On board Minister Delhis helicopter was five soldiers dressed in full biohazard protective gear. As the island came into view, the chopper pilot flew low, allowing Minister Delhi to get a good look at the situation below. Several Ministry of Health Quarantine Hospitals had already been constructed, and military convoys ran about the island frantically. My god, it's worse than they told us, Minster Delhi thought. As his chopper touched down at a fortified compound, he was greeted by several men, among them, Dr. William Hauser, leading pathologist on the island. "Hello, Minister Delhi. Come with me, please." Hauser left no room for formalities. As the group was walking towards the main building, a pair of soldiers covered in biohazard gear ran past, pulling a stretcher with a heavily bleeding man with...bite marks? As the three men walked into the central building, Hauser said, "this thing is spreading like wildfire. We have no idea what it is, except that it has a 100% fatality rate. And that's not all." "What's the rest?" Minister Delhi asked, donning a white lab coat. "Around anywhere from three minuets to twenty hours later, they get back up, only they have no vitals."

Later that day, a broadcast was sent worldwide:

We have a strange, new, previously undiscovered disease within one of our most isolated colonies. Anyone willing to provide any medical help will be much appreciated. This is a dire situation. Please help.

The message was short but simple, the basic message was: Help.

[New Rat City]

New York City, USA 2015 AD

New Rat City consists of the sewers, subway tunnels, and abandoned buildings of New York which are home to literally millions of rats.

The rats started noticing weird stuff around midnight of last night.

Abandoned warehouse

Squeaker: Everybody get out of here now!

The rats started fleeing in all directions as a handful of zombies pursued them, occasionally catching an unlucky rat and eating it.

Burner a rat pup, threw a molotov cocktail at the zombies before jumping down from a crate and slamming the door closed.

That night the warehouse burned...but not all of the zombies burned with it.

[The Campbell Nation]

Executive Tower, Campbell City
0117 Local Time

Chancellor Campbell was in the receiving office when first reports of positive contact came in. He watched as the MILINTEL commander assigned to the data receiving room mechanically and without consulting him ordered that the People's Defence Forces stand up to DEFCON 2 and await orders to escalate from there. It was only after these pre-rehearsed theatrics were completed that the commander even faced the Chancellor.

"Where?" Chancellor Campbell asked simply.

"Place called… New Axiom." The commander parroted, reading directly off the printout which had been handed to him mere seconds earlier. "Sent a warning and a call for help a few minutes ago about a new disease in one of their colonies. Emphasis on help." He began gesticulating. "One of our satellites picked it up and relayed it to a warning station on the southern coast."

"Were they particular about what kind of help they wanted?" The Chancellor asked "We don't want to send bombers if they still have troops on the ground."

The commander studied the printout. "No sir."

The Chancellor quickly walked back to his office and wrote down a personal missive. It was broadcast openly on the same channels as the original broadcast.

To: Government of New Axiom
From: Chancellor Campbell II, of the Campbell Nation

To whom it may concern,

The disease which you are describing is most likely a new strain of the Exanimis virus, identified several years ago, and notable for causing unusual aggressive behavior in those it infects. It is spread by direct contact with bodily fluids of infected. It is highly virulent and extremely deadly.

Our Ministry of Health has been tracking the annual incidence of this infestation and they have come to the conclusion that a new strain is likely just around the corner. In anticipation, our government has enacted emergency measures and increased our military readiness. The disease you describe matches the descriptions compiled by our scientists and its epidemiological behavior matches some of our more… pessimistic simulations.

The federation government is not normally so quick to offer support. But we have dealt with this virus before, and it is not a force to be trifled with. Thus, we offer our full military, scientific and economic support. Simply direct us to the appropriate channels to coordinate our response, and we will oblige in whatever manner we can.

[House Wolves]

Throne Room, Wolfketch Orbiks-Fel

The message buzzed in one of the computers of the Ketch. The Vandal who was operating the computer grumbled and opened the message.

The Translator hear the message,"What did he say translator?",Skolas boomed, The Translator told him the message from the outside, Skolas just horribly laughed and in his Fallen Tongue. "They are asking and the rest of the world for help? Are they this pathetic that they ca-",he fell silent. "Just like us,before..",Skills spoke without booming."Tell the Servitors to stop near where this transmission came from,let us see for ourselves to determine whether our services are needed.". The Vandals grumbled and frivolously went to the other sections of the Ketch to order the Pilot Servitors to redirect to the transmission.The Translator spoke again,"But what about Aksor,he is still investigating in the area known as "Ausozera".."

"Aksor can handle himself,I have seen this before.",said Skolas."The Skiffs and the Heavy Pikes have been disabled since we have been warped to this place.."

"No matter about the Skiffs,if we will intervene, then we will land."

"But we do not know what is there.."

"That is why we are going down there,to know.

The Translator nodded and went back to his quarters.

[New Axiom]

Executive Tower, Campbell City
0117 Local Time

Chancellor Campbell was in the receiving office when first reports of positive contact came in. He watched as the MILINTEL commander assigned to the data receiving room mechanically and without consulting him ordered that the People's Defence Forces stand up to DEFCON 2 and await orders to escalate from there. It was only after these pre-rehearsed theatrics were completed that the commander even faced the Chancellor.

"Where?" Chancellor Campbell asked simply.

"Place called… New Axiom." The commander parroted, reading directly off the printout which had been handed to him mere seconds earlier. "Sent a warning and a call for help a few minutes ago about a new disease in one of their colonies. Emphasis on help." He began gesticulating. "One of our satellites picked it up and relayed it to a warning station on the southern coast."

"Were they particular about what kind of help they wanted?" The Chancellor asked "We don't want to send bombers if they still have troops on the ground."

The commander studied the printout. "No sir."

The Chancellor quickly walked back to his office and wrote down a personal missive. It was broadcast openly on the same channels as the original broadcast.

To: Government of New Axiom
From: Chancellor Campbell II, of the Campbell Nation

To whom it may concern,

The disease which you are describing is most likely a new strain of the Exanimis virus, identified several years ago, and notable for causing unusual aggressive behavior in those it infects. It is spread by direct contact with bodily fluids of infected. It is highly virulent and extremely deadly.

Our Ministry of Health has been tracking the annual incidence of this infestation and they have come to the conclusion that a new strain is likely just around the corner. In anticipation, our government has enacted emergency measures and increased our military readiness. The disease you describe matches the descriptions compiled by our scientists and its epidemiological behavior matches some of our more… pessimistic simulations.

The federation government is not normally so quick to offer support. But we have dealt with this virus before, and it is not a force to be trifled with. Thus, we offer our full military, scientific and economic support. Simply direct us to the appropriate channels to coordinate our response, and we will oblige in whatever manner we can.

Emporer Cyrus Silva recieved this broadcast while he was lounging in the High Command complex within the Imperial Citidel, in the capital city of Elysium. He was quick to contact Minister John Delhi on the remote colony: "this is Minister Delhi, who the hell is this? Agh, Private! Get over here and secure this man!" "Minister Delhi, this is Emperor Cyrus Silva. I need you to be more specific, and request my authorization when it comes to open radio broadcasts!" "Sorry sir, but we're in a little bit of a situation here, in case you haven't noticed, the *censored* dead are rising and are trying to eat everything that moves! If you want specifics, tell the world we need more doctors! And maybe some riot police! Situations getting a bit hairy over here. *gunshots heard* Private! Don't let the bastard bite you! Shoot him! SHOOT HI-" Silva listened as the telephone went dead, slightly disturbed over what he had heard. He then composed a message to the government of the Campbell Nation. It read:

To Whom it May Concern within the Government of The Campbell Nation:
First hand, we would like to thank you for your willingness to provide aid in a time of need. We would like to request any military and scientific assets you are willing to dispatch towards these encrypted coordinates. Please note the island, about as large as Cuba, is a very large hot zone. We will await your response. And thank you, again.

The Colony:
Minister Delhi was not happy. He had to shoot the infected man himself, spraying brain matter all over the bitten private. The terrified young soldier, dressed in biohazard gear, had been told he'd be fine, but they hadn't told him these things bite. Minister Delhi, checking himself for wounds, ordered a team to retrieve both the dead man and the soldier. This was going to be a long night, thought Delhi. A long, long night.

[House Wolves]

Throne Room, Wolfketch Orbiks-Fel

The message buzzed in one of the computers of the Ketch. The Vandal who was operating the computer grumbled and opened the message.

The Translator hear the message,"What did he say translator?",Skolas boomed, The Translator told him the message from the outside, Skolas just horribly laughed and in his Fallen Tongue. "They are asking and the rest of the world for help? Are they this pathetic that they ca-",he fell silent. "Just like us,before..",Skills spoke without booming."Tell the Servitors to stop near where this transmission came from,let us see for ourselves to determine whether our services are needed.". The Vandals grumbled and frivolously went to the other sections of the Ketch to order the Pilot Servitors to redirect to the transmission.The Translator spoke again,"But what about Aksor,he is still investigating in the area known as-.."

"Aksor can handle himself,I have seen this before.",said Skolas."The Skiffs and the Heavy Pikes have been disabled since we have been warped to this place.."

"No matter about the Skiffs,if we will intervene, then we will land."

"But we do not know what is there.."

"That is why we are going down there,to know.

The Translator nodded and went back to his quarters.

[Soviet Farm]

Jonah Dotson paced his office, fuming. In front of him strode his aide, with the file on the recent outbreak. "Thank you. You can leave. NOW." Jonah stated. The left, knowing better than to stick around. "Now, what are we facing? Unknown" Jonah thought to himself. "Probably nothing a little bit of napalm and some bullets won't fix." He sat down at his desk, and began a draft of a letter.

To the Leader of New Axiom
Please allow me to offer any support your great nation requires.Just give the word, and we will supply any thing you require.
Sincerely
Jonah Dotson
President of Soviet Farm

[Union of Euro Soviet States]

a general the commander of UOESS 156th armored division if Intel is to be believed looks at the skyline burning buildings and bodies littered across his view .the capital only recently recaptured the general quickly throws a cigarette to the stamping it with a boot that wouldn't be out of place in a infantry men's combat attire. but he quickly turns back to the man with him the first a small man that's looks like a light breeze will kill him the second a soldier of the army decked in blue and yellow standard colors for the UOESS military parade and the third an officer fresh out of school looking smug as can be in a zombie apocalypse.

" What the hell just happened out there ?!?!" says the general in angered tone looking he'll snap them all in half with just a look .the first on answers from what the general believed is a scientist "sir !" the scientist quickly goes though his papers " it appears to be A unknown virus possibly linked to mad cow sir".

the general quickly looks at the soldier "what happened on the ground" the man in blue and yellow reports " ok ok we were just doing our rounds when one of the civilians started biting the rest in the crowd after say a minute or two they-they charged us th-then we started firing gunning down a man woman a children alike " he starts to break down "oh god oh god the bodies " the soldier just breaks down into crying then escorts him self out .

the general looks at the smug officer "call every country available for military assistance " the general turns back to the window "for we are going to war "

[The Danish Confederacy]

Gravity Falls, Oregon, The Danish Confederacy
"God damn it guys."
Bill Cipher was floating about his pyramid, talking to his henchmaniacs.
8-Ball stood up.
"We didn't know the undead could leave Gravity Falls, to be fair."
Bill looked annoyed.
"8-Ball, old chum, I DON'T KEEP YOU AROUND TO BE FAIR!"
Teeth looked at them.
"You know, you could take this opportunity to take some initiative in other countries. Sure, you have TDC, and some how control the government of said country, but wouldn't it be nice to have control of other lands?"
Cipher looked impressed.
"Teeth, that is the smartest I have heard all day."
Charlotte Amalie, Danish Virgin Islands, The Danish Confederacy
Bleeerrrrr
A lone zombie walked the streets of Charlotte Amalie, attempting to bite people. He is successful, but is shot.
The Apocalypse is upon TDC.

[Kilos]

The conflict in Cordice already had Kilosan President Seth Andres on edge. The message sent wasn't read immediately, only when Vice President Jerry O'Neal noticed the strange language it was written in did he give it to the President along with a translator. President Seth Andres spilled coffee all over his rug upon reading the words "undiscovered disease" remembering the Virus of 1240 which killed 100,000 Kilosan's. Without knowing the full danger he dispatched a Helicopter filled with doctors and only a single guard. And wrote back.

Greetings to whomever it may concern.

We got wind of your plea for help against a unknown disease. The Doctors we sent should arrive by 0300 tomorrow, however I must ask, what does this disease do? Symptom's we are looking for are stated as following. swelling of the neck, trouble breathing, bleeding from the eyes, lack of saliva, and retraction of the gums. These were the symptom's of a Virus simply called "The 1240 Virus" in that year alone it managed to kill 100K Civilian's. A timely response would be much appreciated.


Sincerely, President Seth Andres of Kilos.

[Artimedias]

"Sir" yelled one of the many messengers in the large building for Artimedias defense, "there seems to be a new despise at one of our city's, near the place they call New Axion" "so" said general granger " tell that to medical science" " but sir said the messages " it makes z-z-zombies!!!" The General snorted saying " show me proof" shivering the messages handed the general a DVD with the supposed repot on it. 5 minutes he had to turn it off he had seen enough. " Boy" bellowed the general " tell the dictator that I'm firebombing the place to the ground" " b-b-b-but sir" asked the messenger 35% of the population is still alive in there! " well tell the dictator to issue a evacuation notice beforehand" " yes sir" stammered the messenger. After he was gone Granger said to no one but himself " God I hope that this is the end of it"

[Holy Empire of Avalon]

10/29/15
A new disease named Lazarus due to the symptoms has been discovered in Avalon after DOD documents leaked last night. On the main continent there was a quarantine of an Ioan nation, Gallicia, by AIDI forces to aid in "a highly infectious flu outbreak", as discovered last night by DOD documents and files that were released - this virus is capable of bringing the dead back to life and sending them into a state of all out frenzy. It spreads by bodily fluid, mainly saliva; and as the quarantine has failed it is highly likely the disease will contaminate the oceans soon and spread globally to every other continent by animal carriers.
Expected time to reach Avalon according to the Anglician Government less than 36 Hours.

[The Tekkit Guy]

Terrace Defense headquarters

The command center was alight with activity like any other day. Rows of military officials behind desks relaying orders and monitoring various screens detailing military operations around the globe. Defense Minister James Charleson stood supervising the busy office building, giving orders to the never-ending line of people approaching him or calling his name, before an obscure and rather cryptic message came through. The Mako-class fast-attack submarine had been tapping communications cables under the pacific ocean when it received the distress call from New Axiom describing a "dire situation".

"This sounds like a serious outbreak, and the extreme brevity of the message only evidences their desperation. Get me the secretary of the navy."
the minister ordered

"Sir?" First Admiral Timothy Nelson asked, dutifully.

"We've got a problem in some obscure corner of the globe."

"Right then, tell me the country and my ships will flatten it."

"No! No! Its a virus outbreak, and it sounds like a nasty one too." Charleson elaborated.

"Oh great." Nelson muttered "Alright well, I suppose a massive navy like ours has an obligation to help in this kind of situation." he said with a sigh. "I'll give the order to mobilize."

TNS Redova, Terrace Harbor

The battlecruiser had left harbor and was joining with the other two ships dispatched to New Axiom. The hospital ship TNS Crane equipped with 1000 hospital beds for anything from light to intensive care, was painted bright white with a red cross painted conspicuously on both sides of the hull and the bridge. The Coast Guard research vessel TNS Cosmos also came along to assist with researching a possible cure. The most experienced pathologists from Terrace University were prepared to devise both a cure and vaccine.

"Alright, you know the deal, when a virus outbreak happens, society collapses. One of two things could happen: the entire place turns into a chaotic anarchy, or the army takes over and locks the place down." Said Boatswain Sergei Kaeserch in the briefing room of the battlecruiser in front of a team of 25 Holy Guardsmen, sitting in rows of tiny metal chairs. "Your job is to analyze the situation and determine if its safe to bring people on board the hospital ship or not. If you find it safe, then you will assist with bringing patients on board the Crane by helicopter. If it is not safe, just try to stay alive and come back to the ship." He said

At once a two rigid speedboats were lowered into the water with the guardsmen inside. Unlike the rest of the Imperial Ground Forces, the Holy Guard trained from age 10 in hand-to-hand combat, marksmanship, military tactics, and physical conditioning. They were the signature elite force of the Empire, responsible for the most obscure, dangerous, and important missions. Wearing full CRBN combat suits, the guardsmen headed for the shores of the remote colony.

Until their return, the battlecruiser had one purpose: protect the other two ships. Battlecruisers were the backbone of the Imperial Navy. Designed for quickly assaulting enemy fleets with huge firepower then fleeing, they had 11-inch long-range cannons, 2 small 5-inch guns, 20 anti-ship missiles, and various surface to air missiles. In case hostile forces attempted to seize the research aboard the Cosmos or kill the patients on the Crane, Redova was ready. Additionally, they made sure no one from the quarantine zone was allowed to come aboard any of the ships until the Holy Guardsmen determined the place was safe and the disease was manageable. Admiral Nelson granted the power to use lethal force to stop infected from reaching the ships without permission, and the huge battlecruiser kept her port broadside facing the shores just in case.

[Sjealand]

Center for Disease Controll-Copenhagen Sjealand
A shaking Dr. Andersen entered the room. Your majesties, its bad. We managed to catch a living specimen from the island... 4 armed men in Hazmat suits hurried past them towards were the Dr. came It lay dormant for a while but... its turned violent. It already got 2 doctors. We managed to seal it inside the lab. But we must make sure this does not spread. We must make sure the island and this site is quarantined Level A the Emperor nodded as SMG fire could be heard.

Vilhavn Northern Sjealand
The snowstorm was ravaging as Simoo Hailakynni made his way to the bar. This weather was bad, and not just normal bad. Really bad. He heard Anna shouting from inside the bar Leave me alone Kasper! I said stop! screaming ensued.

Simoo grabbed his icepick as he hurried into the bar, walking in to the bloody remains of Anna all over the bar. A local Whaler was in the corner, gnawing off her leg bone. The large man turned his head, snarling. Simoo's blood froze. Blood and meat dripped from the mans mouth, his eye's bloody and red.

An hour later a large man was seen falling out of the bar, limping out in the snowstorm...

[Jersey Republic]

Wantanabi City, Capitol Building, 9:45 AM
Harold was straightening some papers when a man walked in, "Mr.President." He was trembling, "We have news of zombie activity." Harold was shocked, "I understand." The man walked outside

To: John Deli
From: President Harold Spritzer

Hello, I have recently caught wind of a zombie outbreak in your country. With your permission can I arrive in your country. I apologize for the short letter, every minute counts

From the Desk of Harold Spritzer, President of Jersey Republic

[The German Democratic Reich]

New Berlin developments, GDR




The German Polizei had just finished firing upon around 15 people acting in an unusual rabid way. Citizens looked on the sight with shock and horror as police attempted to cover the scene.

WHAT IS HAPPENING?

Around 15 people have been pronounced dead today after an incident where an elderly woman and 14 construction workers in the Berlin rebuilding project attacked citizens in the streets. Eight people are being treated for bite wounds after this event. The German Government has not issued a statement on the situation but witnesses report German special forces firing direct shots to the heads of the rabid people. Events similiar to this have happened in areas like Lubeck, Jamel, and Munich.

Eber Raus, President of the Reich looked at the papers handed to him. More and more reports of an unknown virus turning citizens rabid. Reichswehr generals stood around the president, worried expressions on their faces. "Herr President. We need to address this soon...What are we to do?"


Eber Raus sighed..Reports from other nations confirm this is a worldwide epidemic. The President didnt know what to do...

[The Victory Corporation]

Dome, the Victory Corporation - Secondary Office of Military Bio-control

"The creatures have escaped, somehow. The fledgling town of Sunrise has been overrun, all of the ten thousand inhabitants confirmed dead or... infected, for lack of a better word." The aide said, trying to keep the tenseness and shaking out of his voice. The officer in command took no note of it. "Prepare all available Phoenix tanks for deployment. Send word to the Citadel that we are going to need to step up production of them, and fast. Estimate just over thirty hours before the horde hits the walls. Equip all infantry with suicide injectors in case their vital signs go critical, we're not taking any chances."

The aide nodded and backed out of the room, as more aides and lower-ranking officers scrambled about, issuing orders and receiving status updates. Dome was about to become the first target of an escaped experimental bio-weapon, one that could multiply by spreading through dead bodies. The only known prevention was to fill one's insides with acid before death. Since the bodies were still dead, flame was considered the best way to combat it until proven ineffective, or until a more effective solution was made. Things were about to get messy.

The Citadel, Overwatch, the Victory Corporation - Primary International Relations Office

The Victory Corporation's international relations chief was pacing around the office. If it continued, grooves were sure to be dug, even in the hard flooring. They could not admit that they had created the bio-weapon, though other nations were inexplicably reporting similar outbreaks, whether they were natural diseases or more bioweapons. But something had to be done to inform the rest of the world about the situation. Sighing, he sat down and started typing up the message.

This is a general statement from the Victory Corporation over international channels. A new and previously undiscovered virus has infected a small town of 10,000, and to our knowledge every inhabitant is dead or infected. The Victory Corporation will be putting our best minds to work at finding a cure for this virus, and in the meantime will be sending specially equipped teams to all of our cities, especially our city of Dome, which is where we expect the new horde to hit first. Further status updates will be provided as they arrive. If any nations require assistance, the Victory Corporation will dispatch teams if possible.

[The German Democratic Reich]

HEIL DEUTSCHLAND!

The German Democratic Reich is now announcing its findings of a new virus to the international community. A virus which appears to be the same as the one found in the territory of New Axiom, has been found in major German cities like Berlin and Munich. Cases have been small so far, but we arent sure if this will change. We advise all nations look into violence cases in their country for any signs of this virus.

Reichspräsident
Eben Raus

President Eber Raus was now on a podium addressing German media

"Citizens of the German Reich. I will make this simple, we are under attack from a virus. One like we have never seen before. The government has not yet issued a state of emergency nationwide. We advise all citizens to be cautious on their daily activities. But do not be alarmed. Wash your hands, stay clear of anyone sick and report them immediatly. Do not panic."
Eber Raus finished on that and would walk away from the podium hoping his top scientists would fix this.

[The Campbell Nation]

10,000m above New Axiom

The plan to relieve the colony was relatively simple. Dozens of "BRB" packages were dropped from bombers, and would be followed shortly by paratroopers. The BRBs were not bombs in a normal sense. The initialism stood for "Bright Red Box". It was a device designed by the People's Defence Forces during the second zombie invasion as a means of keeping the zed-heads away from real drop zones. They had been based on early designs for dummy paratroopers dropped en masse to disorient during an invasion.

The devices were small metal octagonal prisms, about 1/3m diameter by 1/2 meter tall, and painted bright red. When dropped, the wind was channeled through slits on the bottom, creating a noise described by commandos as "a slide whistle on stim packs". The sounds were based off those used by the undead to summon hordes. As they approached the ground, a drogue chute released to orient the device. Small solid-rocket boosters fired out of the bottom during the final descent, adding light and noise to the spectacle and attract more ghouls. The device then had a 30-minute battery life for its speakers, which could be used to mask the sounds made by landing special forces.

Public Transmission:
This is a public service announcement from the People's Defence Forces of the Federation addressed to the people of New Axiom affected by the latest virus outbreak. At the request of your government, the Campbell Nation will be cooperating to contain this deadly threat. Beginning shortly, our aircraft will commence dropping packages designed to attract the infected away from other targets. After this, special forces units will be dropped in to begin securing green zones for refugees. These soldiers are here at the request of your own government for your own protection. It is paramount that all citizens stay indoors and cooperate with our combined efforts to contain this infestation until an all clear message is given.

[New Rat City]

The Eye Of Sauron Appeared Before Pizza Rat

These zombies are my servants just as you are. Your New Yorker population belongs to me now!

Pizza Rat stared dumbstruck at the Eye before letting go of the slice of pizza he was chewing on.

"Ok Dark Lord, no more fighting zombies then. Instead I'll have my rats lead the zombies into populated areas of New York. But this better not mess with our supply of snack food!"

Sauron laughed

De Blasio Is Going Down For Real This Time! Especially now that we don't have to worry about stop and frisk. MWHAHAHA!

[Belivonia]

Cèrtz Village, Belivonia

It's a quiet, sunny day in Cèrtz. The village, home to two thousand people is remote in the middle of the Belivonian Mountains. Word of a "Infection" was cited but since how remote the village is, noone had worried about it.

House 009, Cèrtz

The door was left open, screams were heard from the inside. Local police had arrived and the nosy populous of the village came, surrounding the house with curiosity.

"Hello? Hello?"

The screams stopped. Creeks could be heard, the hallway was dark, cold and damp. Two doors which lead into the living room and kitchen were locked closed with blood smeared onto the walls.
The door smashed open, two wild zombies ran and quickly overwhelmed the local police. People ran into the nearest shop and house, locking and closing their windows.

Official Press Box, Parliament Square

ATTENTION, CITIZENS.
Today, I am declaring a nation-wide emergency. A virus, similar to the one spotted in New Axiom, GDR and various countries has been found in the following cities.
Tallinn, Zagreba, Zagrebin, Dobrèsil, Cèrtz.
If you belong to one of these cities, please keep travel to a minimum. Report sickness or weird behaviour to the armed-police line 188 and explain the situation as quick as possible.

[Belivonia]

News Today


Another weird attack today in Zagreba today, a man in his thirties returned from a holiday in New Axiom. The man named Sèamus Heiney was last reported on his flight home, he was reportedly angry at everyone.

The man came home twitching, as seen from CCTV. He later came out half a hour later twitching even more and with saliva running from his mouth. He had bit a pedestrian on the hand, the pedestrian made a statement to us later after being released from hospital with only a slight wound on her hand.


"I was walking home, minding my own business and then all I remember was him attacking me! *Cough* What a stupid idiot! The police should have known he was such a rabid man when he was on the plane! I want him dead! I want him dead!"

[The Campbell Nation]

Executive Tower, Campbell City
1123 Local Time

Chancellor Campbell sat down and sighed after concluding his public address over the newly-activated Wartime Broadcasting Network. With a stroke of a pen and a few words uttered into a microphone the entire federation had gone from a relatively normal life to martial law. All the preparations had been made months in advance, of course, but the finality of these last steps was daunting.
The Chancellor looked beyond the small recording booth, out a nearby window. The sky was grey, as if it might rain. He stood up, and walked over to the window. In the streets, steel and concrete barricades were being topped with barbed wire. A mix of uniforms from the People's Defence Forces, the special forces Volkspolizei, armed traffic cops, and freshly conscripted Homeland Liberation Militia lined the streets surrounding the capitol. A handful of tanks had been placed haphazardly, or to fill gaps in the lines, but these were mostly a deterrent to opportunist rioters. Everyone knew tanks were ineffective against infected.

A general walked in. Chancellor Campbell looked over to him, expecting a report.

"Several more countries are reporting infection. Most don't know what to make of it." The general began. "Northern Border Command has intercepted four cruise ships and one transport with likely infected aboard. The Air Force shot down a civilian jet liner flying erratically and not responding to radio calls. We've had no reports internally, but security sweeps and checkpoints are being intensified."

Campbell nodded. "What about our task force in New Axiom?"

"We've begun dropping BRBs on the western side of the island to ease the strain on colonial forces." The general paused. "Your excellency, given the logistical hurdles, I must recommend against a large intervention until we are entirely sure that we have our own house in order. We shouldn't commit troops that might otherwise be used to defend the homeland."

"No, we will stand with our fellow human beings." Chancellor Campbell said decisively, standing up to illustrate his point. "We may not be able to commit a giant invasion force, but we can send a small team. If nothing else, our team can show them some of our tactics for taking on the undead."

The general paused, then nodded. "Yes, your excellency."

CNS Tavestehus Destroyer, Defensive Blockade Line
0623 Local time

"This is the People's Defence Forces of the Federation. You have entered Campbell Nation waters. Reduce your speed and prepare for inspection or we will take immediate defensive action."

The radio operator waited a full minute before picking up the intercom phone. "They're not responding, sir."

Seconds later, the general alarm sounded. As it were, the radio operator was already at his combat station. There was a flurry of activity as guns were loaded an aimed above the cargo ship.

One gun fired, and a half second later the second gun fired. Two star-shells exploded roughly 20 meters above and five meters in front of the ship. As the flares faded, several pairs of eyes became visible on the deck. On the Tavestehus, a man dropped the shell casing he had been removing, having become petrified with fear. At this, several dozen bodies leapt from the cargo ship into the water, towards the flare, the destroyer, the sailor, anything that offered a chance of flesh.

Less than a minute later, Supreme High Command received word of the incident. Two fighter jets were scrambled to drop incendiary bombs on the cargo ship. The blaze contrasted against the morning sky.

[Ammerinia]

Southeastern Empire City, Ammerinia
October 28th, 9:14 AM

"Echo Romeo-1, you are cleared for deployment at Verteux Plaza. We have reports of an out of control mob attacking bystanders in the area. Over."

"Copy that, Echo Romeo-Actual. We are en route to Verteux. Over."

The radio broke the silence of the Armored Personnel Carrier. Everyone still remained silent as the APC tore through the large and empty roads of Southeast Empire City. Today was supposed to be the Empire City Zombie Run, an event where a large number of volunteers would dress up as zombies, and a small number of runners had to outrun them. Except this year, the event didn't quite go as planned. A zombie reportedly pulled a runner to the ground, and feasted on them. The Police did their best to get the runners out of the way and subdue the zombies, but with little success. The zombies were so numerous that their standard issue submachine guns did little, and as such, the police were mauled by them.

The news quickly picked up on the story, and everyone in the area had either evacuated or locked themselves indoors. The Home Guard was dispatched to put down the infection. They knew that they needed to act fast, before any real damage could be done.

The APC went through a small service road, going right through a brick wall, and cutting onto the street leading to Verteux. The squad leader, Staff-Sergeant Norton Kruż, spoke up from the back.

"Okay gentlemen, i trust you've already heard the briefing, so i'll be quick. Remember; this is a freefire mission. Lethal Force is automatically authorized. We don't know what the hell is wrong with these people, but they sure don't take kindly to 'Visitors'. Echo-Romeo-5 will be coming in from the North side, and will back up the emergency crews inside the buildings. Got it?"

"Yes, sir!" the soldiers retorted.

The large door slowly opened. A ramp then extended downward. Norton gave the hand signal to advance. All of the soldiers readied their weapons and rushed out of the APC. Norton quickly followed. The streets were desolate to an eery extent. Trails and splotches of blood were seen all over the roadway. Distant growling and snarling were heard from around the corner. Six of the soldiers jumped up onto the access platform in the back of a small building. They kicked open the door and rushed inside. Eight other soldiers gathered round the corner of the building. Everything was silent, say for the sound of the undead just round the bend.

Norton gave the hand signal to move on 3. He counted down. 3 ... 2 ... 1 ...

They all turned the corner with their weapons ready. The horde of undead all turned around in unison. The soldiers and them gazed at eachother for a few seconds. The horde then started running towards them, screaming and howling incoherently.

"OPEN FIRE!" Cried one of the soldiers.

Then, they started firing their weapons. They were equipped with higher caliber gauss assault rifles and light machine guns, as they expected to be dealing with a sizable crowd. But didn't expect it to be THIS sizable.

Bullets tore through the air as zombies started flinching back and dropping down. The soldiers began stepping back as they fired in bursts, covering eachother as they moved. Suddenly, a number of motors were heard in the distance...

[New Axiom]

OOC: sorry for my inactivity, I was at work
IC:

Emporer Cyrus Silva was more relieved when more offers for help started to come in. He was worried, however, that this Plauge might make it into the homeland. Hopefully it just stayed on the island. Emporer Silva composed and sent a telegram worldwide:

a message to all nations who either have helped or would like to help:
We appreciate your help that you have already provided, although some reports say it may be in vain. The virus has already consumed an estimated 45-50 percent of the islands population and has shown no results to any attempt at a cure or vaccine. As of this time, the New Axiom Imperila Navy and Air Force are being sent in to enforce a quarantine, in hopes to keep the pathogen on this colony, and hopefully out of the homeland. This means no unauthorized travel in or out of the island. I hope you realize, no New Axiom citizen can be let off the island, no matter what. I will leave decisions regarding your own citizens to you. To all of you who would still like to help: divert whatever aid you wish to these encrypted coordinates. Be aware, the area is a major hot zone. Thank you all, and we wish you Godspeed.

The Colony-15:30
Minister John Delhi was coordinating the massive, and yet increasing, influx of patients into the only five remaining Quarantine Hospitals. Some were doing really well, others had been completely overrun. Neither he nor Dr. Hauser had any success, even with the newly arrived aid. So far, both the Ministry of Health and Ministry of Defense sent out " Hazordous Operations Teams," who effectivly acted as sanitation units. They began to execute everyone with any open wound, then burn their bodies. Infected villages were burnt to the ground. The situation was not good at all.

Private Airstrip, The Colony-16:00
A group of civilians, after being chased by their raging neighbors, finally made their way to a private airstrip they new about, which housed a single prop plane. They managed to take off, outrunning their infected friends, and looped around the island. Fires were everywhere, burning villages, hospitals, bodies. Muzzle flashes were everywhere too, police, citizens and foreign and national military. As they crossed bopper the ocean, their radio came to life. "Civilian plane, this is Enforcer six. Answer your radio or be shot down." One of the group members, a young man, picked up the mic. "It's good to hear your voice! We need help, can we land somewhere and get help?" There was a pause. "You must turn around and land on the island." The stone cold voice replied. "With all due respect, it's hell over there! We can't turn back!" The young man was scared. "Turn back now and land, or face the consequences." "Just ignore him", a woman in the cabin said. As they flew, a warning light stared blinking, accompanied by a loud beeping, and the plane was knocked out of the sky, obliterated my an unseen missile, launched from Enforcer Six. The plane, now a burning heap of wreckage, splashed onto the islands beach, all passengers dead. Enforcers Six and Seven flew bopper head to confirm their target was down, then continued their patrol.