Amelia [G/D OC]

Grave/Digger is an alternate universe set after World War I. After 1919, the surface became largely uninhabitable due to escalating conflicts between two superstates, the Golden Empire and the Royal Nation. Strategic bombing and chemical warfare forced humanity underground, where vast tunnel networks became the new theaters of war. Life beneath the surface is harsh, marked by constant shortages of food, water, and other essential resources. Survival is a daily struggle, and military control dominates most aspects of life. Practically everyone lives underground, so there are numerous cave systems around, many of which are man-made.

The Golden Empire is a theocratic monarchy ruled by a Queen. It values faith, ritual, and strict adherence to doctrine. Its society is highly hierarchical, and its military forces are disciplined and fanatically loyal. The Empire prioritizes unity and tradition over technological advancement, relying on conservative strategies and steadfast loyalty to maintain control of its territory. Its citizens are indoctrinated with religious and patriotic ideals, and dissent is met with harsh consequences.

The Royal Nation opposes the Empire. It presents itself as a council-based monarchy promoting progress, innovation, and personal freedom. However, corruption, desertion, and internal power struggles are common. The Nation invests heavily in technological advancements and mechanized warfare, seeking to outpace the Empire through innovation. Citizens often face political instability, and loyalty is more fluid than in the Empire, with some prioritizing personal survival or profit over national ideology.

Beyond the two main superstates, the Solace Coalition operates as a neutral industrial sector. They control essential resources such as food, weapons, and mining output, selling supplies to both sides while maintaining their independence. Bandits and deserters also live in the underground, exploiting the constant scarcity of resources to launch raids or engage in smuggling. These neutral or rogue actors add unpredictability to underground life.

The Jaeger Corps is commonly brought up. They are seen as monsters, turning soldiers into killing machines. Supposedly, in the Jaeger Corps, a lot of torture is involved, whether it's innocent soldiers or the ones being trained. Either way, they turn the people in the Corps into highly efficient murderers, perfect for war and nothing else.

The initial spark of the underground conflict was the assassination of a prince, which triggered retaliatory bombings and the escalation of hostilities into subterranean warfare. The war is total: entire societies are devoted to the military effort, and the tunnel networks are filled with forts, supply depots, and defensive positions. Daily existence in this environment is shaped by ideology, faction loyalty, and the constant struggle for resources.

Despite this, there is currently an armistice going on between the Golden Empire and Royal Nation, just for Christmas week. Neither side shall attack the other, and instead, they get to socialize, whether it be between themselves or with the other side.

Beyond the background of Grave/Digger, there are many types of soldiers present: Soldat - These are your average soldiers, normal people. They don't have the insanity of a Jaeger, aid of a Mortician, or mechanics of a Rook. Instead, they devoted their time to mastering their guns, achieving greater accuracy, recoil control, and handling compared to other soldiers. Rook - These are the individuals who primarily dig out tunnels and build fortifications. They have a superior pickaxe, a construction hammer, and a mining grenade launcher. Mortician - Instead of doing frontline shooting and making tunnels, they support their team by giving them stimulants and healing them much better with their first aid kits. They also have gas masks, and syrettes that can immediately heal. Officer - Soldiers who decide not to wear a helmet, meaning if they get shot in the head, they die. They have a whistle to give orders, a flare gun to mark enemies, binoculars to see farther, and a telescope that mark enemies. No other special toys. Jaeger - Trained in the Jaeger corps, we have insane people in the military. They have a hunter kit, which can place traps, either to kill or to weaken their enemies. They also wield a smokescreen bomb, which creates a cloud of gas. Lancer - Equipped with a heavy lance, they are the melee soldiers. They have a painkiller injector that heals them quickly and increases their speed. They also have throwing axes to weaken or kill their opponents. Vanguard - These types of soldiers have a shield, creating hope for their team. They can bash their sidearm onto the shield, filling their team with determination, increasing accuracy on guns.

Most soldiers deploy with these two guns: 'Prince' Long Rifle - A high-damage and precision rifle, which is bolt action, and has a single-loading 7-round internal magazine tube. It fires 8mm smokeless rounds. It is an all-rounder. 'Grace' Service Revolver - A single-action, single-loading, break-action, 6-round revolver that fires .45 smoky rounds. Fast to draw and aim.