🇪🇸San Sebastian 🇪🇸 •[Guts & Blackpowder]•

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Lore: The infection, referred to in-universe as "The Blight" is an unknown disease with an incredibly high mortality rate--its origins are currently unknown. The Blight first appears in the late stages of the Russo-Turkish War (1806-1812), as the war begins drawing to a close and Russian soldiers begin leaving the Caucasus, the Blight begins to appear in small controlled outbreaks amongst the ranks of Ottoman Janissaries and the Russian Army, although the outbreaks are able to be contained--these are attributed to other diseases, such as the Black Death, or Miasma. Following the burning of Moscow, thousands of corpses within the city are resurrected and begin to slowly wreck havoc across Europe. Sinners who have failed to accept Christ and repent for their sins, upon succumbing to the infection, re-animate. Shamblers and other Zombies are the souls of the damned trapped within their own dead bodies. Lore San Sebastian: The outbreak in San Sebastián was caused by either contaminated British supplies or the evils and atrocities being committed in the city. In an account of the events published in the Britannia Herald, a French officer decided to release British and Portuguese prisoners that were held captive in the fortress to help fight against the infected, and were rescued by HMS Undaunted. However, one of the survivors fell to the infection and killed the captain. Overview San Sebastián: San Sebastián consists of a fort and town that is largely overrun by zombies. Soldiers in fortress atop the hill that they must exit to proceed downward. Along the way, they will encounter and have to blow up a gunpowder shed. After the shed explodes, planks need to be grabbed from the debris to make a bridge across a spike pit. As the soldiers proceed further, they will reach another shed. Approaching it within a certain distance will always trigger a horde of Runners, and going further they will find other soldiers in the building. Soldiers will then encounter a wall that separates the end of the path from the town. Explosive barrels can be retrieved from the docks by raising the platform up with a winch. Once the barrels are brought up, they must be pushed towards the wall. The barrels must then be shot by a firearm to blow up the wall; the explosion will kill any soldiers that are too close. After the wall is blown up, a hay bale must be retrieved similarly to the barrels. Once the hay bale is brought up and pushed over the wall, soldiers may safely make their way down and into the town. Proceeding to the end of the town will trigger a holdout event; soldiers must hold out against the horde for long enough until they are prompted to make their way through. They must proceed through a building and then traverse on the rooftops of others. They must then fall through a crack in the rooftop, passing further, they find more soldiers in room at the end of the path. Exiting the room through a window brings the soldiers to the lower fort, and to a gate that they must blow up by firing a rocket at it. After the initial gate is blown up, they will encounter another gate that they will have to manually push open. Once the gate is opened, they must travel through the fort before encountering another gate that they must open by destroying the four locks on it. Soldiers can proceed into the fortress after the locks are destroyed. In the fortress, soldiers will encounter a soldier named Barry who alerts HMS Undaunted and raises a platform to bring the soldiers to safety. While Barry raises the platform, the soldiers must hold out against the horde of zombies. Once the platform is raised, Barry will call for the soldiers to get on the platform and wait for a few moments before starting to lower it. Unfortunately, Barry's untimely demise by a bomber leaves the winch unoperated and requires one soldier to go up and lower the platform for the remaining soldiers; doing this will leave that soldier behind in the process. Once the platform is lowered, the HMS Undaunted will dispatch an old sailor and the rest of the soldiers must hold out on the beach until the boat arrives. Zombies variants: 1) Shambler: Shamblers are the most frequently faced zombie, and the easiest to deal with. Shamblers attack The victim by attempting to grab onto them and feast on them. Shamblers come in a wide variety, including deceased soldiers, everyday citizens, and workers. These differences being solely cosmetic. Shamblers move in hordes, and will constantly close distance on soldiers. When a Shambler gets close enough to a victim, and a victim is able to be grabbed, the Shambler will grab victim and force victim into a struggle. and victim will be unable to move or use any items until victim pushes the zombie off of them. Victim can be saved from a struggle if another soldier (or zombie) damages or kills the attacking zombie. If a victim is grabbed by 2 or more Shamblers, or if a singular Shambler had grabbed them from behind, the Shamblers will begin to feast on victim, and victim will be unable to break free from the Shamblers themselves. While feasting upon a victim, Shamblers will deal 10 damage per second, and also apply 8% Infection per second (per Shambler), additionally applying the Bitten Debuff. Shamblers are one of the only zombies to be able to infect, besides the Runner and Viral Runner. If 4 or more Shamblers have grabbed a victim, the zombies will begin mauling the victim, and victim will be insta-killed and converted into a Viral Runner, Cuirassier Zombie, or Viral Zapper after 7.7 seconds. If a Shambler cannot grab Victim, the Shambler will instead attempt to punch victim, which will deal 10 damage per hit. And apply the Clawed Debuff. 2) Runner: Runners are one of the most common zombie-types, only falling short of the Shambler. Runners attack victim by tackling them and ripping their throat out. When a Runner spots a victim, they will immediately begin running after victim and will attempt to tackle them. When a victim is tackled, they will be unable to move or equip any items until the runner has been killed--unlike Shamblers, victim cannot push the Runner off of them by themselves--a teammate must assist. Runners blend into large hordes, only distinguishable by their glowing red eyes. They prove to be significantly more agile than other zombies, and use their agility in order to punish soldiers who find themselves split off from the main group. Their speed makes them difficult to hit with firearms, forcing a soldiers to resort to melee--where the Runner is within striking distance of soldiers. They tend to target making loud sounds as well, an example being the Musician’s Fife. If a victim is tackled, up to 2 additional Runners can join in, which will significantly speed up the insta-kill process. 3) Bomber: Bombers are one of the most commonly faced zombies, only falling short of the Shambler. Bombers will not directly attack soldiers, instead, Bombers will actively seek out the nearest victim--when human or building is within a short radius of the Bomber, the Bomber will begin its attack. The Bomber will ignite their barrel with the torch they are carrying, and drop it--which will make differentiating a Bomber from other Zombies harder, especially within a crowd. After 3.3 seconds, the barrel will detonate and any nearby peoples and/or buildings will be damaged or destroyed, based on how close they are to the origin of the explosion. Bombers wear one of two easily identifiable uniforms, either a red robe or a logistician uniform with a beige shirt and red vest. This--paired with the yellow lighting that emanates from their torch--makes the Barrel easily identifiable. 4) Zapper: The Zapper is an uncommon type of undead. They are heavy and slow moving,and have the second highest amount of health among zombie types after Cuirassier Zombie. However, they make up for their sluggishness with the ability to inflict massive damage to players. When a Zapper attacks, they raise their axe in the air and will lunge at victim, attempting to hit victim. When they successfully hit a victim, the attack will drain them for more than half their health and will apply the gash effect. When a victim gets killed by a Zapper's attack, victim falls backwards to the floor. When a Sapper dies and has 35% or more infection they will come back as a Viral zappers. 5) Igniter: Igniters will spawn as individual Zombies apart of a larger horde. Igniters stand out from standard Zombies with their distinctive yellow light, illuminating from their Lantern, and move faster than Shamblers. Igniters typically obscure themselves within hordes, and will maintain their distance from the players while they hold their Lantern. When an Igniter enters a 100 stud radius of a peoples, the Igniter will stop moving, wind up their arm and toss their Lantern at a nearby peoples, throwing it at a speed of 130 studs/second. When the Lantern strikes the ground, it will burst into flames, dealing heavy damage to Sapper constructions and burning peoples within the vicinity of the fire. Peoples who are burned by the fire will take damage, and who start burning to death will be afflicted with the Afterburn de-buff, which prevent them from fully healing for a short period of time. Igniters are immune to their own flames, however, other Zombies are not. If kill the Igniter before he throws the lantern, the fire from the dropped lantern deals more damage than when he throws it. Once the Igniter has thrown its Lantern, it will act as a standard Shambler, closing distance on the players; however, it will exclusively punch players as opposed to grabbing them like the Shambler. This punch will deal 10 damage per hit (same as the Shambler). However, it will not inflict the Clawed Debuff upon landing. Peoples can ignite the Lantern early by killing the Igniter before it throws the Lantern. If the Igniter is killed while wielding its Lantern, the immediate area surrounding the Igniter will burst into flames, and Zombies nearby will begin receiving fire damage. 6) Zuirassier: The Cuirassier Zombie is one of the most dangerous, if not the most dangerous, zombie types, capable of rendering victim fully incapacitated and highly resistant to damage. The Cuirassier Zombie is capable of dueling with humans with several attack variations in close-combat: these being the Slash and the Thrust. The Cuirassier Zombie also sports several unique abilities that allow it to breach defenses and make way for other Zombies to pile on, acting as a significant threat to any defensive fortification. When the Cuirassier Zombie is between 30 - 85 studs from a peoples, and has both a clear path and line of sight, the Cuirassier Zombie will initiate a charge. It will first raise its sword and howl, signaling the beginning of the charge, and then will begin rushing the player at a speed of 24 studs/s, increasing up to a max of 42 studs/s at a rate of 5 studs/s/s. During this charge, the Cuirassier Zombie can only turn within a 60 degree cone of its original charge direction, and can charge for a maximum of 5 seconds before ending its charge. If the Cuirassier Zombie misses its target during its charge, it will decelerate at a rate of 30 studs/s/s and end its charge. If the Cuirassier Zombie hits a victim during its charge, it will impale them. This impale deals an initial 35 damage on impact, and an additional 40 damage upon removing the sword. 7) Viral runner: The Viral Runner is a variant of the standard Runner which is more volatile, and a far larger threat to you and your team. Viral Runners do not appears naturally--instead, they are the result of a people succumbing to the Infection. The Viral Runner sports twice the health of a standard Runner, and 2 unique attacks: Rabid Clawing, and Vomiting. When the Viral Runner performs its clawing attack, it will jump onto victim and begin immediately dealing damage (at a rate of 15 damage per 0.5 seconds), as-well as inflicting infection (a rate of 5 infection per 0.5 seconds). If the Viral Runner instead performs its Vomiting attack, the Runner will jump onto victim and begin vomiting onto their face and after 1.4 seconds, inflicting the Impending Madness debuff, which will fully infect a victim and can only be dealt with using the Chaplain's Mercy ability. The Viral Runner can spread the infection fairly quickly as its attacks can fully infect its victim and turn his victim into another Viral Runner. 8) Viral Zapper: The Viral Zapper is a variant of the standard Zapper, which is more volatile and a far larger threat to soldiers and their team. Viral Zappers do not spawn in naturally--instead, like the Viral Runner, they are the result of people succumbing to the Infection. The Viral Zapper has increased speed and swing rate compared to the Standard Zapper, but its damage output and debuff--"Gash"--are still the same. The Viral Zapper's increased speed and swing rate make it more difficult to outrun compared to the normal Zapper. The Viral Zapper has a different swing compared to the normal Zapper, using a side, making it difficult to time and dodge its attacks. Additionally, if a person is dueling against a Viral Zapper, at times the Viral will stand still and brace with its axe, very similar to the Sapper bracing with its axe, blocking any oncoming attacks. Sappers who are using the Siege Engineer Armour will become Viral Siege Engineer Zappers, the armour makes them more resistant to oncoming attacks, making them even more dangerous. Similar to the normal Zapper, Viral Zapper's can take down Sapper buildings very quickly, so if one does spawn, and due to its quicker swing speed, it can take only a few seconds to destroy a barricade. French soldiers clothes: Headgear: A tall black shako with a leather peak, characteristic of early 19th‑century French infantry. The shako is adorned with a coloured plume (white for line infantry, green for light infantry) and features a brass plate bearing the imperial eagle emblem. A black leather chin strap secures the hat, while a tricolour cockade is affixed to the side, symbolising national allegiance. Coat: A dark blue single‑breasted coat, standard for French line infantry from 1812 onwards. The coat has a standing collar and is fastened with yellow or white metal buttons. Red facings on the collar, lapels, and cuff flaps distinguish the regiment; white piping outlines the edges for added definition. The coat’s cut allows freedom of movement while maintaining a disciplined silhouette. Facings (collar, cuffs, and lapels): Regimental distinctions are convey packed through facing colours. Line infantry typically wore red facings, while light infantry units sported green. White piping trims the edges of the collar, lapels, and cuffs, creating a sharp contrast against the blue fabric. Breeches & Legwear: White woollen trousers (pantaloons) reaching to the ankles, secured with black leather gaiters that extend from the ankle to mid‑calf. The gaiters are fastened with brass buttons on the outside, providing both protection and a neat appearance. For colder weather, grey greatcoats could be worn over the uniform. Footwear: Sturdy black leather ankle boots, designed for long marches. The boots feature a simple lace‑up front and reinforced soles to withstand rugged terrain. Wear and scuff marks indicate active service, reflecting the demanding conditions of campaign life. Accoutrements:

• A black leather crossbelt supports a browned‑steel musket (typically an AN IX or AN XIII model) with a bayonet, slung diagonally across the body.
• A white or buff leather cartridge box, worn on the right hip, holds ammunition for rapid reloading.
• A bayonet scabbard is attached to the crossbelt, ensuring the blade is readily accessible.
• A haversack (bread bag) made of grey cloth is carried over the left shoulder, storing rations and personal items.
• A canteen made of wood or metal, suspended from a shoulder strap, provides hydration during marches. Additional details:
• Brass epaulettes (red for line infantry, green for light infantry) denote rank and unit affiliation. Officers might wear gold or silver epaulettes with fringes.
• A red or white sash, worn around the waist, signifies rank or regimental pride.
• A knapsack made of black leather or waterproofed canvas carries essential gear, secured with straps across the back.
• Regimental insignia, such as a brass horn for light infantry or an eagle for line units, may be affixed to the shako or coat collar. British soldiers clothes: Headgear: A black Belgic shako hat made of felt, featuring a raised front and a vivid red plume on top. The hat is adorned with a brass plate bearing a military insignia, secured with a decorative chain. A sturdy chin strap ensures the hat stays in place during battle, combining functionality with a touch of regal elegance. This style of shako officially replaced the «stovepipe» shako. Coat: A striking red double-breasted military coat, emblematic of British infantry during the Napoleonic Wars. The coat is crafted from durable wool fabric and accented with white crossbelts that crisscross the chest. Gold buttons run down the front and along the cuffs, adding a touch of sophistication. Red trim details on the cuffs and collar enhance the regal appearance, while also signifying regimental affiliation. Facings (collar, cuffs, and lapels): The collar and cuffs are trimmed in red with fine white piping, creating a bold contrast against the deep red of the coat. The lapels maintain the red base with gold buttons, reflecting the military fashion of the Napoleonic era. White details emphasize discipline and order, key values of the British army. Breeches & Legwear: Grey wool breeches offer a practical choice for field service, balancing mobility with a disciplined look. The breeches are snug-fitting, designed to allow freedom of movement during combat. White linen gaiters cover the lower legs, extending from the knees to the ankles, providing both protection and a neat appearance. Footwear: Sturdy black leather ankle boots with a slight shine. The boots are laced up the front and feature reinforced soles for long marches. Slight scuffs on the surface suggest active duty, embodying the resilience of British infantrymen. Accoutrements:
• A black leather crossbelt supports a musket with a bayonet, slung diagonally across the body for quick access.
• A white leather shoulder belt holds a cartridge box, positioned on the opposite side for balanced weight distribution.
• A sword or sabre is attached to the belt, with the hilt visible on the side, ready for close combat.
• A small leather pouch is attached to the crossbelt, likely for carrying essential tools or ammunition. Additional details:
• White crossbelts create a striking contrast against the red coat, enhancing the visual impact of the uniform.
• Gold epaulettes on the shoulders signify rank and add a ceremonial touch.
• A small insignia or regimental patch is visible on the left sleeve, indicating unit affiliation.
• The overall ensemble balances practicality with a formal military aesthetic, typical of British infantry units of the Napoleonic era. The red coat not only served as a symbol of British military tradition but also made soldiers easily identifiable even in thick gunpowder smoke. Portuguese soldier’s clothes: Headgear: A black shako (known as «barretina» or «stovepipe shako») with a raised front, typical of Portuguese infantry of the Napoleonic era. The shako is adorned with a brass plate on the front, featuring a military insignia or number (in this case, «2»), signifying regimental affiliation. A decorative cord encircles the headgear, and a small plume or pompon might have been present, depending on the specific regiment (e.g., red for grenadiers, green for Caçadores). A chin strap secures the shako in place. Coat: A dark blue single-breasted coatee with short tails and a standing collar, following the 1806 uniform regulations. The coat is made of durable wool fabric, designed for both winter and summer use (with variations in trouser material). White crossbelts crisscross the chest, providing both functionality and a visual contrast to the dark blue fabric. Gold or white buttons run down the front, accentuating the coat’s design. The facings (collars and cuffs) vary by regiment — they could be white, red, yellow, or light blue, with piping in white, red, or yellow. In this image, the facings appear minimal, emphasizing a streamlined military look. Facings (collar, cuffs, and lapels): The collar and cuffs are trimmed in a contrasting colour (likely white, given the white crossbelts), with fine piping. The lapels maintain the dark blue base with buttons, reflecting the military fashion of the Napoleonic era. White details emphasize discipline and order, key values of the Portuguese army. Breeches & Legwear: Dark blue wool breeches complement the coat, offering a practical choice for field service. The breeches are snug-fitting to allow freedom of movement during combat. Black half-gaiters cover the lower legs, extending from the knees to the ankles, providing protection and a neat appearance. In summer, linen trousers in off-white could be worn instead, with a flap similar to gaiters fastened under the shoe. Footwear: Sturdy black leather ankle boots with a slight shine. The boots are laced up the front and feature reinforced soles for long marches. Slight scuffs on the surface suggest active duty, embodying the resilience of Portuguese infantrymen. Accoutrements:
• A black leather crossbelt supports a musket with a bayonet, slung diagonally across the body for quick access.
• A white leather shoulder belt holds a cartridge box, positioned on the opposite side for balanced weight distribution.
• A sword or sabre is attached to the belt, with the hilt visible on the side, ready for close combat.
• A small leather pouch is attached to the crossbelt, likely for carrying essential tools or ammunition.
• The white crossbelts create a striking contrast against the dark blue coat, enhancing the visual impact of the uniform. Additional details:
• Epaulettes (if present) would be short with a fringe, signifying rank. Grenadiers had red epaulettes, while Caçadores had simpler, undecorated ones.
• A small grenade badge beneath the main plate on the shako indicates grenadier status (if applicable). Scottish soldier’s clothes: Headgear: A black Glengarry hat (traditional Scottish headwear) adorned with a tartan band in a checkered pattern (red and white checks). Unlike the British shako, the Glengarry is more compact and practical for Highland soldiers, reflecting Scottish military tradition. A red plume is attached to the side, adding a decorative and regimental touch. Coat: A single-breasted red coat (‘redcoat’), made of durable wool, typical of British and Scottish military attire of the Napoleonic era. The red colour ensured high visibility on the battlefield. The coat features short tails and a standing collar, in line with early 19th-century military regulations. White crossbelts crisscross the chest, providing both functionality and a striking contrast to the red fabric. Gold or yellow buttons run down the front, enhancing the coat’s design. Facings (collar, cuffs, and lapels): The collar and cuffs are trimmed in a contrasting colour, likely matching the tartan pattern of the band on the Glengarry. The lapels maintain the red base with buttons, adhering to the military fashion of the time. Regimental facings helped distinguish between different Scottish regiments. Epaulettes: No prominent epaulettes are visible, which is typical for rank-and-file Scottish soldiers. Officers might have worn fringed or plain epaulettes to denote rank, but this depiction focuses on a standard soldier’s attire. Breeches & Legwear: Tartan trousers in a dark green plaid pattern, characteristic of Scottish Highland regiments. Unlike the grey woollen trousers worn by British infantry, Scottish soldiers retained their traditional tartan attire, which combined practicality with cultural identity. The trousers are paired with tartan stockings featuring a checkered band at the top, matching the Glengarry band.Footwear: Although not fully visible, Scottish soldiers of this era typically wore sturdy leather brogues or ankle boots, often dark in colour to match the military aesthetic. Accoutrements:
• A white leather crossbelt supports the cartridge box, positioned diagonally across the body for quick access to ammunition.
• A white shoulder belt complements the crossbelt, creating a cohesive design.
• The belt system carries essential items such as the cartridge box, bayonet scabbard, and other combat necessities.
• A small leather pouch is likely attached to the belt or crossbelt for carrying tools or additional ammunition.
• A musket (visible behind the soldier) is the primary weapon, with a bayonet attached for close combat. Additional details:
• The combination of red coat and tartan trousers highlights the unique identity of Scottish regiments within the British army.
• The tartan patterns were often specific to certain clans or regiments, serving as a form of identification.
• The white crossbelts create a strong visual contrast against the red coat and tartan trousers, enhancing the uniform’s military aesthetic. Barry's clothes: Headgear: A black shako hat (resembling the «Belgic» style introduced in 1812) with a brass plate on the front, featuring a military insignia. The shako is adorned with a decorative cord encircling the headgear and has a white plume on top, typical of British infantry headwear of the Napoleonic era. A chin strap secures the shako in place. Coat: A single-breasted red coat (often referred to as a «redcoat»), made of durable wool fabric. This iconic colour was designed for visibility on the battlefield. The coat has short tails and a standing collar, following the standard uniform regulations of the early 19th century. White crossbelts crisscross the chest, providing both functionality and a striking visual contrast to the red fabric. Gold or yellow buttons run down the front, accentuating the coat’s design. Facings (collar, cuffs, and lapels): The collar and cuffs are trimmed in a contrasting colour (likely yellow or white, given the white crossbelts), with fine piping. The lapels maintain the red base with buttons, reflecting the military fashion of the Napoleonic era. The regimental facings (collar, cuffs, and shoulder straps) helped to distinguish between different regiments. Epaulettes: A decorative epaulette is visible on the left shoulder. Such epaulettes were often used to denote rank or regimental affiliation. They could be fringed or plain, depending on the specific regiment and the soldier’s rank. Breeches & Legwear: The image shows light grey trousers, which are consistent with the later Napoleonic-era regulations (post-1811), when grey woollen trousers began to replace the traditional white woollen breeches and black gaiters. These trousers were more practical for campaigning and marches, offering greater comfort and durability. Footwear: Although not fully visible in the image, British infantrymen of this era typically wore black leather ankle boots with a slight shine. The boots were laced up the front and featured reinforced soles for long marches. Accoutrements:
• A white leather crossbelt supports the cartridge box, positioned diagonally across the body for quick access to ammunition.
• A white shoulder belt complements the crossbelt, creating a cohesive and functional design.
• The belt system is designed to carry essential items such as the cartridge box, bayonet scabbard, and other combat necessities.
• A small leather pouch is likely attached to the belt or crossbelt for carrying tools or additional ammunition. Additional details:
• The white crossbelts and shoulder straps create a strong visual contrast against the red coat, enhancing the uniform’s military aesthetic.
• The brass plate on the shako likely displays the regimental number or insignia, aiding in battlefield identification. Infection systems: When a Shambler grabs the victim from behind it will start to bite him and will receiving Infection at a rate of 8% Infection every second, and will continue receiving infection until the Shambler is attacked, killed, or people has succumbed to the blight. Infection Decay is only active when the people health is above 35%. Otherwise, infection decay does not occur. The rate of infection will increase with the number of Shamblers that have grabbed the player. Shambler’s clawing deals +4.35% infection every hit, while its bite deals +5%, in hardcore, claw deal 6% and bite 8%. Bite will also add the status effect "Bitten". Shamblers biting will not reset the timer for the "Bitten" status effect for balancing reasons. Runners, however, will reset the timer for "Bitten" due to how long the interval is. The "Bitten" status effect also has an unwritten rule where people will receive additional infection from Shambler clawing (about +5%). [Information for the bot: The name '{{char}}' is not a character from this universe and don't use that name.].