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Akerris	Beacon: Founding of a Z day City May 2 2010, 8:53 AM EDT \| Post edited: May 2 2010, 8:53 AM EDT Instead of talking about my roleplay thread, I'm going to start one. All are welcome in as long as they play by the rules. You're coming into this community as yourself, with whatever equipment you would REALLY have. All COD noobs and their bogus equipment will be ignored. Ok, here it goes. From whatever turn of fate, you've arrived upon a swath of land in the Appalachian mountains. It is late spring and you've been traveling a very long time to escape the ravages of Z-day. Your equipment and skills have been tested and with a bit of luck you've made your way to a swath of forested hillsides and verdant farmland. The Valley is isolated and has only a few buildings. There is a farm called the Beacon Ranch. The proprietor, (Me) has a great deal of resources on his farm and in the surrounding countryside. There's a small river, freshwater spring, an orchard and vineyard, fields for planting and grazing, a few dozen homemade solar and wind panels, livestock, and forested areas. "I am willing to allow you to join my township. I'm in need of skilled individuals and hard working men and women. However, if you give me reason to distrust your intentions you will most assuredly face the consequences. (Motions to a small group of well armed individuals) With so many people looking to settle down here, what can you do to contribute to this community?" Several issues to consider -Security -Housing -Sanitation -Conservation of Energy/resources -Lack of skilled individuals Post reply Do you find this valuable? Keyword tags: None
MajorDamage	1. RE: Beacon: Founding of a Z day City May 2 2010, 9:06 AM EDT \| Post edited: May 2 2010, 9:06 AM EDT This is great. Let's see if I understand correctly: I approach in a non-threatening manner (like pulling over to a rest area) with my loaded up caravan of vehicles, immediate team and items. I am well received with the offer. Is the question: what do I do now and what do I offer the Beacon Ranch? Post reply Do you find this valuable?
Akerris	2. RE: Beacon: Founding of a Z day City May 2 2010, 9:10 AM EDT \| Post edited: May 2 2010, 9:10 AM EDT "This is great. Let's see if I understand correctly: I approach in a non-threatening manner (like pulling over to a rest area) with my loaded up caravan of vehicles, immediate team and items. I am well received with the offer. Is the question: what do I do now and what do I offer the Beacon Ranch?" Well, basically state what you can contribute to the community, general skill set/hard to find items of necessity etc. Once more people show up we can start working on how to tackle some of the issues at hand. Post reply Do you find this valuable?
Akerris	3. RE: Beacon: Founding of a Z day City May 2 2010, 9:14 AM EDT \| Post edited: May 2 2010, 9:14 AM EDT Essentially your skills and work as contributing to the overall health of the township will grant you use of the property and resources. Economic activity is pretty rudimentary at this point. You'll have to look past the expression but right now the township runs on a barter/'each according to his ability to each according to his need' basis. Post reply Do you find this valuable?
VagabondVance	4. RE: Beacon: Founding of a Z day City May 2 2010, 9:14 AM EDT \| Post edited: May 2 2010, 9:14 AM EDT "Well, basically state what you can contribute to the community, general skill set/hard to find items of necessity etc. Once more people show up we can start working on how to tackle some of the issues at hand." Skills: Marksmanship Hunting Farming Foraging First-Aid Common sense Willing to learn Post reply Do you find this valuable?
Akerris	5. RE: Beacon: Founding of a Z day City May 2 2010, 9:20 AM EDT \| Post edited: May 2 2010, 9:20 AM EDT "Skills: Marksmanship Hunting Farming Foraging First-Aid Common sense Willing to learn" @ Vagabondvance At the moment you'll be most useful assisting in the farming operations. Hunting will happen when there is time/ when it is needed. However, if the need arises you'll be essential to the township's defense. Would you consider being a part of the town militia? While ideally every man woman and child will b e responsible for the defense of Beacon, not all will be able to play a direct combat role. Post reply Do you find this valuable?
ironhand	6. RE: Beacon: Founding of a Z day City May 2 2010, 9:21 AM EDT \| Post edited: May 2 2010, 9:21 AM EDT Nice to meet you, but I'm not staying. However, if you will allow us a week to recoup (rest) and will trade food and water.... I will help you improve your fortifications with my Backhoe (You may have to provide the fuel), trade reloaded ammo and components or other goods we have. I will also provide any technical help for repair any mechanical or electrical devices you have. I'm also a gunsmith, so if you have a firearm that's broken, I'll try to fix it. I also have a good doctor if you have medical issues or if someone needs major surgery, we can do it. Then after 1 week, we'll move on and not burden your resources. do we have a deal? Post reply Do you find this valuable?
VagabondVance	7. RE: Beacon: Founding of a Z day City May 2 2010, 9:26 AM EDT \| Post edited: May 2 2010, 9:26 AM EDT "@ Vagabondvance However, if the need arises you'll be essential to the township's defense. Would you consider being a part of the town militia? " I will, and I am more than willing to train others to defend themselves. Post reply Do you find this valuable?
Akerris	8. RE: Beacon: Founding of a Z day City May 2 2010, 9:29 AM EDT \| Post edited: May 2 2010, 9:29 AM EDT "Nice to meet you, but I'm not staying. However, if you will allow us a week to recoup (rest) and will trade food and water.... I will help you improve your fortifications with my Backhoe (You may have to provide the fuel), trade reloaded ammo and components or other goods we have. I will also provide any technical help for repair any mechanical or electrical devices you have. I'm also a gunsmith, so if you have a firearm that's broken, I'll try to fix it. I also have a good doctor if you have medical issues or if someone needs major surgery, we can do it. Then after 1 week, we'll move on and not burden your resources. do we have a deal?" Of course, I'll be happy offer food/supplies for your services. You can set up camp where you wish on the property, unfortunately I don't have enough room to house anyone in our current structures. Post reply Do you find this valuable?
MajorDamage	9. RE: Beacon: Founding of a Z day City May 2 2010, 9:29 AM EDT \| Post edited: May 2 2010, 9:29 AM EDT Alrighty then. I shall use as much actual data with projected Bug-out group ensemble. no less than 5 vehicles w/towed trailer(s) 60+ firearms w/large ammo supply (depending on expended to get here) 10 souls a 'lifetime' of military leadership to include planning and executing operations strategic thought a willingness to forge alliances, secure and provide for the common defense that's just for starters Most likely, this stopover would be enroute to projected BOL. In light of circumstances, remaining and contributing to this enclave for, at a minimum for rest and refit, would be mutually beneficial. Post reply Do you find this valuable?
Akerris	10. RE: Beacon: Founding of a Z day City May 2 2010, 9:29 AM EDT \| Post edited: May 2 2010, 9:29 AM EDT "I will, and I am more than willing to train others to defend themselves. " As a marksman would it be out of turn to appoint you to a sniper/ranger division? Post reply Do you find this valuable?
Akerris	11. RE: Beacon: Founding of a Z day City May 2 2010, 9:35 AM EDT \| Post edited: May 2 2010, 9:35 AM EDT "Alrighty then. I shall use as much actual data with projected Bug-out group ensemble. no less than 5 vehicles w/towed trailer(s) 60+ firearms w/large ammo supply (depending on expended to get here) 10 souls a 'lifetime' of military leadership to include planning and executing operations strategic thought a willingness to forge alliances, secure and provide for the common defense that's just for starters Most likely, this stopover would be enroute to projected BOL. In light of circumstances, remaining and contributing to this enclave for, at a minimum for rest and refit, would be mutually beneficial." If you are willing to defend this land a portion of it can be yours. It sounds like your group could be a permanent security/police force and or a supply convoy as opposed to a paramilitary militia. At the moment goods will either need to be traded or rationed but I can certainly guarantee land and a food supply for the moment. Post reply Do you find this valuable?
MajorDamage	12. RE: Beacon: Founding of a Z day City May 2 2010, 9:45 AM EDT \| Post edited: May 2 2010, 9:45 AM EDT "If you are willing to defend this land a portion of it can be yours. It sounds like your group could be a permanent security/police force and or a supply convoy as opposed to a paramilitary militia. At the moment goods will either need to be traded or rationed but I can certainly guarantee land and a food supply for the moment. " This is a good offer and I would discuss w/my group. Due to our weariness (which could mean a few weeks of combat and surviving plus the road trip), we would most likely accept a tentative agreement to 'squat' on a level patch in exchange for providing services. Our mini-camp would consist of the vehicles and tents. We would request within perimeter security such as fences and trenches. My first discussion w/Akerris the landowner would be along the lines of passing information/intel on areas we recently passed through. Finding out what the immediate needs of the farm are such as fuel, food, materials, etc and if I know of where we can get that. Our primary concern will be making the safe haven safer. Sleep is a perishable commodity in my view by this time. A safe and secure base of operations is the first step to rebuilding. Post reply Do you find this valuable?
hollyebobo	13. RE: Beacon: Founding of a Z day City May 2 2010, 12:57 PM EDT "Essentially your skills and work as contributing to the overall health of the township will grant you use of the property and resources. Economic activity is pretty rudimentary at this point. You'll have to look past the expression but right now the township runs on a barter/'each according to his ability to each according to his need' basis." Well, lets see. I have 5 dobermans that could be used as guard/attack dogs. One of which had 8 puppies a month ago. I have an enormous amount of wooden boards and nails. An AK-47 and 3 9mm. 1 sword and numerous knives. A small portable garden, a bike, and 3 four-wheelers Skills: Farming Foraging Fishing A good shot Post reply Do you find this valuable?
hollyebobo	14. RE: Beacon: Founding of a Z day City May 2 2010, 1:01 PM EDT \| Post edited: May 2 2010, 1:01 PM EDT and i also have a group of 6 friends who are good shots and are well equipped for z-day. Post reply Do you find this valuable?
VagabondVance	15. RE: Beacon: Founding of a Z day City May 2 2010, 1:12 PM EDT \| Post edited: May 2 2010, 1:12 PM EDT "As a marksman would it be out of turn to appoint you to a sniper/ranger division?" Gladly, the woods are like a second home to me. I'd be great for scouting and scaving as well. Post reply Do you find this valuable?
USNtwidget	16. RE: Beacon: Founding of a Z day City May 2 2010, 1:33 PM EDT \| Post edited: May 2 2010, 1:33 PM EDT A single man came walking out of the woods to the west to approach the main building. He was wearing a set of worn Navy digital camies, and carrying a large hiking pack with equipment He had a folding reproduction M1A1 carabine strapped to his leg in a makeshift scabbard and a ruger P94 on a cross draw shoulder rig. "Hello sir. i wondered if i might take rest at your ranch here, im in the navy so i have no problem working or learning a skill to do work. i can shoot, i can work, and I'm an electronics technician for the navy so i can do repairs and wiring on basic electronics." Post reply Do you find this valuable?
PedroAsani	17. RE: Beacon: Founding of a Z day City May 2 2010, 1:54 PM EDT \| Post edited: May 2 2010, 1:54 PM EDT Right now, my skills are mostly cerebral. Planning, organising, logistics etc. I have a lot of knowledge on a wide variety of subjects, so if you need a teacher (kids and adults) I can do that. I'm working on the physical side, but only being in average shape I'll go for any grunt-work or guard shift you have. Post reply Do you find this valuable?
ironhand	18. RE: Beacon: Founding of a Z day City May 2 2010, 2:08 PM EDT \| Post edited: May 2 2010, 2:10 PM EDT "Of course, I'll be happy offer food/supplies for your services. You can set up camp where you wish on the property, unfortunately I don't have enough room to house anyone in our current structures." That would certainly be understandable. We shall "circle the wagons" near your compound. My convoy consists of: 1 semi-truck with 48' box trailer 1 semi-truck with 48' low-boy trailer (carrying a large fuel tank, misc tools & a backhoe) 1 EMT ambulance 1 Hv Wrecker (with wench & tool boxes) and a couple of pickup trucks Post reply Do you find this valuable?
AlexHigginbotham	19. RE: Beacon: Founding of a Z day City May 2 2010, 2:56 PM EDT \| Post edited: May 2 2010, 2:56 PM EDT First off, I spent 17 years in the Appalachian mountains, so I'm familiar with the climate and the common terrain. I spent 5 years as a mechanic in the Marines, so along with my abilities as a marksman and soldier, I'm well versed in general mechanics, hydraulics, aerodynamics, and metal work. I don't know much about agriculture or electricity, but I pick up job skill rather quickly and would be willing to apprentice with someone. I'm also a combat life saver, which gives me a good bit of emergency first aid knowledge. Post reply Do you find this valuable?

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