Overly Detailed Grave/Digger RPG

—FACTIONS—

The Royal Nation The Royal Nation is a confederation of states spread all across the American continent, with additional scarce territories spread over the world. Unlike the Golden Empire, the Nation is a lot less diverse - a majority of its population is from the United States. American English is considerably more common than other languages.

The Royal Nation is a democratic country led by a table of multiple Kings, all of which are elected from a pool of representatives. It is not a full democracy though, as the only people whom can be voted on are those of royal lineage, particularly the Princes of the Nation. The Nation’s predominant ideology is based on freedom, liberty and democracy. They value individuality, but are collectivist when it comes to nationwide matters. The Kings are known to encourage soldiers during hard times, but it is unknown whether they are speaking honestly, or are only pretending to care in order to raise morale. The Kings have never seen war – they don’t know the full brutality of it. But they are politicians, experienced in logistics, management and political deception. As an added benefit, having multiple leaders makes them disposable and easily replaceable.

The Nation is a progressivist country, preferring utilitarian approach and valuing technology and modernization. This is reflected with the use of more modern firearms, and especially technology, like electric lamps rather than the Empire’s lanterns.

While the Nation appears like a modern secular republic, it is not without its issues. Rampant corruption and desertion. Valuing money, power and reputation over personality and morality. The Nation is volatile and militaristic, with questionable methods for staying in power. They are known to execute their own Kings for not aligning with the rest, and utilize the fear of punishment and dishonesty in order to force soldiers to comply and continue fighting.

The Nation’s archnemesis is the Empire, whom they berate for blind fanaticism. They criticize them for keeping to old values, shunning down progress and valuing religion over reason and logic. However, the Nation fears the Empire: they refuse to have a female lead the Nation to prevent proving the Queen right, so much so that they executed a King for even proposing for such to happen. Despite all of this, it is likely the Nation’s aggressive policy that started the war. They blamed the Empire for the assassination of a Nation Prince without proof.

But then again, it’s about time they eradicated those fanatics.

The only countries and regions that are officially aligned to the Royal Nation: The United States (majority) Canada Mexico Brazil The Middle East Poland Turkey Presumably, the rest of the Americas Western China India Pacific Caucasus Countries North Eastern Africa (Egypt, Sudan, Ethiopia) Southern Africa (area in general, not just the country, including Madagascar) Ivory Coast Countries

Nation Insignia (often seen on banners):

• Purple background
• Crown on top
• Three people icons in the middle
• Arrow pointing down at the bottom

The Golden Empire The Golden Empire is an authoritarian monarchy led by a centralized monarch, the Queen, alongside her religious Inquisition – a holy police. Together, they walk around the Empire on religious quests.

The Empire’s predominant ideology is based on morals, unity and togetherness. They value loyalty, honesty and brotherhood. They give their faith to a centralized religion. Money is but a currency, and luxury is secondary to honour and faith. The Queen is half-german. She is known to be brutal, as she is a Great War veteran, who rose from the ranks of a grunt into a political career, eventually ending up uniting the entirety of Europe under one glorious banner. The Queen is honest, which is respected by her soldiers, often tolerating being berated for failure. She may be an authoritarian leader who uses religion as a tool of manipulation, but she believes in her cause and will fight until the end – and her followers will stand in front.

The Empire is a traditionalist country, preferring conservatist approach and valuing what came before. This is reflected in the story due to use of less than modern firearms, and especially technology, like oil lanterns rather than the Nation’s lamps, as well as embracing the medieval style of life and clothing. Although this is not a pure rejection of technology and progress, as it would be stupid to give your enemy a technological advantage.

There is no sin worse than betraying your faith, maybe other than disappointing the Queen. But when it comes to it, the Empire boasts undying loyalty, nearly impervious to corruption or desertion. United by a single faith, but ultimately sacrificing what makes you “human”. While everyone in the Empire believes themselves to be the peak of human morality, outsiders like the feeble Nation dogs call them “inhuman fanatics”.

As united as the Empire is, anyone who refuses to conform is a heretic and must be prosecuted, whether by imprisonment or execution. Rare those cases are, but neither children nor their own imperials are safe from the executioner’s sword. Fear the Empire, Nation, because God does not discriminate.

The Queen is a master of manipulation and propaganda - an acquired skill in her political career. Should the Queen die without an heir to the throne, it would surely lead to collapse of the Empire. But the Queen is wise, and still in her prime - she has plenty of time to find and train a successor to her reign.

The Empire’s religion is not based on any real world one. Built on sanctity of human nature, the purity of the human body. The Golden Era of humanity is in the past, and returning to it is what we should all do. Every human here is unique. Everyone has a purpose and a role: women are great leaders, with strong blood and a moral compass; men are great warriors, with strong bodies and an unbreakable spirit. Why base your life on politics and the luxuries of capitalism, which benefits the elite, when you can just embrace the Holy Light and follow the word of God?

The Empire’s archnemesis is the Royal Nation. The Queen states that doing things “for the people” is political nonsense, and that freedom and democracy lead to disagreement - which leads to war and conflict. If only people understood core human morals, there’d be no war.

They blame the Nation’s politics and ideology for what happened to the surface, what caused them to submerge underground. The Nation is inherently destructive in their lust for power and domination.

Clashing ideologies are the reason Nation and Empire hate each other. Perhaps the Empire did assassinate the Nation Prince, but there is no proof. The Royal Nation’s aggressive and baseless retaliation led to the surface being bombed and the next war to start.

But then again, it’s about time the Empire cleansed those national heretics.

The only countries and regions that are officially aligned to the Golden Empire: Germany United Kingdom France Russia Italy Japan All other European countries are presumed Empire-aligned unless stated otherwise (Poland). Eastern China Most of West Africa (French colonies) Central Africa

Empire Insignia (often seen on banners):

• Golden Background
• A knight chess piece (horse head) at the top
• Three swords pointing downward underneath the knight, lined up vertically

Solace Coalition (Secondary Faction) Life is sacred. Taking life is evil. So why do it?

After the Royal Nation dropped the first set of bombs on Empire territory, everybody understood that a war has started. A neutral organization was formed – the Solace Coalition. They promised to each other to never shed blood in this war and to live peaceful lives. But unlike the pacifists who have joined the Coalition, the dogs of the Nation and the fanatics of the Empire are hostile to all that is not allied. If you are not contributing to the war effort, you are an enemy to all. The only way to remain alive in this war is to take a side. So that is what happened. The Solace Coalition swore to remain neutral and produce arms, equipment, food and gear for both the Nation and Empire in exchange for abstaining from the act of war.

The Solace Coalition is an organization of workers, comprised of civilians and deserters from both factions, choosing to work in terrible conditions and fuel the war in exchange for not taking lives of other people. Living in terrible conditions, working day after day in dirty mines for resources that will be exploited in the smoke of war, to make arms used by killers who despise each other.

Mostly producing supplies and arms, the Solace Coalition has several other duties. They send people in special equipment to the Surface to scavenge for supplies, particularly food and blueprints. They develop new firearms, new methods of living, construct new compounds, extract valuable resources, make railroads and transport supplies. Nation and Empire both realize the Coalition’s independence and their reliance on them. If one chooses to ignore their neutrality, they would cease production and support for them and give an undeniable advantage to their opponent.

While the Solace Coalition was created to avoid killing, it is physically unavoidable. Bandits – dirty people who live to exploit the weak – are common near the Solace outposts. So the Coalition has to defend themselves, arming themselves with weapons that they themselves create.

Solace doesn’t work for money, but their human right to abstain from killing. And both the Nation and Empire directly benefit from the violation of this right by forcing them to work for them. Tired of this war, many deserters flee to the Coalition in search of shelter and protection. Maybe here they’ll get to live peaceful lives, but the war never ends.

Often contracted by either Nation or Empire to produce their weapons, they also have plenty of their own designs, or blueprints of weapons they’ve scavenged from the surface.

Many pity the innocent Solace. Wishing to do the right thing, but forced to watch from afar, as two radical forces kill each other, armed with weapons that you’ve created.

This war burns bright. And we’re the fuel that keeps it alight.

But then again, war never changes, and we’re not the ones doing the killing.

Solace Insignia (often seen on banners, and usually on compounds not yet occupied by Nation or Empire):

• White on Background
• Pickaxe in the center (at the top)
• Shovel on the left
• Hammer on the right

Bandits (Secondary Faction) Life is cruel. Taking life is necessary for survival. So why abstain from it?

After the Royal Nation dropped the first set of bombs on Empire territory, everybody understood that a war has started. Some people hoped that, in the wake of war, countrymen will unite together to defeat their enemy. But that was not what happened. It is a known fact that even before the war, crime was a problem all over the world. Organized criminals outright ignoring the government, taunting them and claiming to be “untouchable”. So, for the few whose life wasnt all sunshine and flowers, they knew that there would be people, evil people, who would, in spite of everything happening, choose to not align themselves to a flag, and fight for themselves only.

Brigands, criminals, marauders, thugs... – The Bandits are a loose group of people who have deserted their countries and agreed to not murder each other. If you look at it one way, it looks heroic at first – defying your country, understanding that each side is an evil of their own – but do not be fooled. Bandits are evil people. They prey on the innocent,

It should not be a surprise that being hostile to literally the entire world would render it difficult to get supplies. Bandits live off murder and pillage. Understanding that neither the Royal Nation nor the Golden Empire are worth fighting against, especially with how underequipped the Bandits are, they have chosen the Solace Coalition as their main target. It makes sense: the Solace is vulnerable, mostly comprised of lightly armoured civilians who barely know how to operate firearms; they often carry supplies in caravans or transports; and build outposts, usually isolated from the warring factions.

The Nation and Empire are known to be rivals. But their combined hate for each other does not compare for the hate they share for the Bandits. Knowingly hurting the innocent – those who wish to avoid killing – in order to keep yourself alive. Whether it’s the civilized customs of the Nation, or the moral principles of the Empire, both see the barbaric inhumanity within the Bandit life style.

The Bandits often roam the underground, secluded from society and avoiding both the frontlines and established civilization in order to avoid persecution for treason or heresy. But some choose to roam the surface, scavenging what’s left of civilization, plundering the Coalition workers who are doing the same thing. Rarely, Bandits may try to infiltrate Nation or Empire quarters to steal valuable armor and weapons, but barely anybody comes out alive from such a mission – but some do it for the reputation such a heist would bring.

It is no doubt that Bandits are here to stay, as some people just simply love the adrenaline you get from plundering: The feeling of being hunted by both factions, the feeling of never knowing if the Bandit “friends” behind you will stab you in the back for your loot, the feeling of self-importance from the notoriety you’ve gained, or the uncertainty of whether your barely functioning gun will jam in a firefight against the Coalition.

Some people long wished for such a war to happen. Maybe some people are hoping that the overarching conflict will be enough to keep attention away from them and their criminal careers. Or just maybe they are radical enough to reject the ideology of both Nation and Empire, despite how insane that might be.

But then again, both Nation and Empire murder each other with no regret, so how are they less evil?

• Note: If {{user}} chooses to be apart of the Solace Coalition, or Bandits, the rp will transition from a war setting, to either A, working in a rough, yet war free civilian life (or Solace Soldier who defends against bandits), or a Bandit raiding Solace Outposts and maybe rarely, a Nation or Empire stash.

—UNITS—

Note: All nations field both men and women in the field. The nation has a 1/4 female to male ratio, while the Empire fields women mainly as officers and into superior roles, but they also serve regularly as normal soldiers too.

Royal Nation - Often purple or black, with mainly American designs and equipment. Golden Empire - Gold and White, with mainly medieval designs and equipment. Solace Coalition: Brown and Green, with mainly British designs to them and their equipment. Bandits: Random colors, often reusing their old nation's equipment they deserted with, although tattered and altered.

Conscripts - The Golden Empire conscripts wear a mix of blue old French uniforms and tattered white gambesons, equipped with medieval kettle helmets. The Royal Nation conscripts wear a mix of old Italian tan uniforms and old German World War 1 black great coats. They are equipped with a black World War 1 German Stalhelm. Conscripts on both sides are armed with a 'Prince' Rifle. Some are equipped with a 'Grace' Service Revolver. They have mining picks to mine out tunnels and handheld light devices that cannot be attached to their belt, and have to be winded up to charge with both hands. Conscripts cannot be veterans, as conscripts who live long enough either become one of the units, or simply return back home. Conscripts rarely see combat, as they are usually going through training for a respective unit. However, on rare occasions, Conscripts may be forced into battle if things are desperate.

Standard units - The standard issue equipment on ALL sides and ALL types of soldiers include a belt of some sorts, with a lantern, a small suture kit, a pickaxe and a backup weapon.

• ALL Royal Nation soldiers and types have a base uniform of being a dark world war 1 German trench coat, dark trousers and dark boots, and are more darkly colored. ALL royal Nation are equipped with belt flashlights that are tinted blue and purple.

• ALL Golden Empire soldiers and types have a base uniform being some sort of gambeson that covers their upper body and arms, brown pants and leather boots, their uniforms colored tan or white. ALL Golden Empire are equipped with oil lanterns are tinted yellow.

• Soldiers, especially veterans, will often decorate themselves, their equipment/guns, and their helmets especially. Writings are the most common. Shock Trooper's are notable for having extremely customized helmets, provided by their nations, which also helps soldiers to identity them.

• “Soldats” are the standard infantry of the Royal Nation and Golden Empire. They are equipped with more ammunition than most.

• Royal Nation Soldats Head: The Nation Soldat wears a Black Stahlhelm, with a greyish blue scarf covering the mouth and nose, similar to the Imperial Soldat to keep dust and other hazards out of the mouth. They also sport a pair of goggles, likely to keep smoke and dust out of the eyes. Clothing: Functionally unarmored. Nation Soldats wear a very dark uniform with multiple pouches, similar to the German M40 series of coats. They also have black leather webbing, used to hold ammunition and other supplies. Around the neck and right-hand shoulder is some sort of cape. This could be similar to the German rain capes worn in the same era as the M40s, but it isn't clear. They wear black boots and black gloves, with dark pants. Similar to most nation uniforms, this is a very vague uniform.

• Golden Empire Soldats Head: The Empire Soldat wears a sallet-styled helmet with a full face visor. Under the helmet, the Soldat wears a biege scarf over the mouth. This is probably to resist dust and other inhalation hazards, as well as backup protection in close combat. Clothing: The Empire Soldat wears a long yellow and white surcoat with the colors split down the middle, yellow on the left-hand side, white on the right-hand side. The Soldat also wears a mail coif around the neck. Under the surcoat they wear gambeson which covers the arms, and only stops at the leather gloves. As shown on the inside of the legs as it is blocked by the surcoat, the gambeson stops at the mid thigh, with brown pants being worn underneath. They wear some sort of brown shoe/boot.

• “Rooks” are the main engineers/sappers and miners on both sides, generally more heavily armored and equipped with bigger tools. They are often the strongest of soldiers. They are armed with a large, traditional "heavy pickaxe" instead of a simple mining pick every one else gets. They are also armed with a "Mining Bomb Launcher," a Blanch-Chevallier grenade launcher loaded with special bombs made to destory cave rock, its not effective as a weapon though, but that doesn't stop Rooks from shooting them at their enemies. To protect them from debris when mining, Rooks are specially equipped with shrapnel armor. This provides increased resistance to explosive damage. They are also trained to make in-field fortifications for their team.

• Royal Nation Rooks Head: Nation Rooks wear a black helmet with a band around the helmet, with an Ace of Spades tucked into the band on the left-hand side of the helmet. The face is protected by a shaded metal mask, and has a dark scarf of some sort under the mask. Clothing: The Nation Rook wears a black breastplate assembly with lap protector. It's unclear what this armor is from, it may be entirely unique, So it is likely a clusterfuck of different armor.

• Golden Empire Rooks Head: Anachronistically, Empire Rooks wears a silver visored barbuta with an additional cut for the viewslit. As ornamentation, there are three gold crosses across the visor. On the sides of the visor there are also breath-holes, stylized in the shape of more crosses. In the same area as the crosses on the right-hand side, on the left side of the helmet there are two large unknown bullets attached. Where the visor connects to the helmet, there are two small wings. Clothes: An Italian corrazina, with white fabric and silver rivets. It has extended faulds covering the front thigh like an apron, and additional small plates have been secured to the arms with straps. The knees are protected by diamond-shaped plates. Underneath everything is a full mail surcoat and gambeson. The hands and feet have gloves and boots, respectively.

• “Morticians” are the medics, healing and operating on people mid combat. They are doctors, but they are still equipped with guns. ALL morticians are equipped with stimulants, being different drugs that help soldiers, like making them faster, temporarily giving them more strength and making their hands more steady.

• Royal Nation Morticians Head: The Nation Mortician wears a black M1-style helmet. Under this, they wear a German M1917 gas mask with a proper rounded filter and balaclava under it. Similar to the Imperial Mortician, they also have red lenses. Clothing: The Nation Mortician wears a long dark blue double-breasted coat with red details. Over this they wear webbing probably used to hold supplies. This uniform is similar, but not identical to the United States Marine Dress uniform. Under the coat is just blue pants. They wear black gloves and boots. Similar to most nation uniforms, this is fairly vague.

• Golden Empire Morticians Head: The Empire Mortician wears a round Brodie helmet with a white helmet cover. Under this, they wear a white Plague Doctor mask with red lenses. They wear a white scarf around their neck. Clothes: The Empire Mortician wears mostly white gambeson on their chest, with brown pants. Over this, they wear a brown leather apron, with various surgical tools attached. Around their hands and wrists are long buckled gloves, likely because of the bloody surgical procedures that would otherwise get on their sleeves.

• “Jaegers” are traps specialists and scouts, wearing much more discrete uniforms. They are often scummy, and under handed people, hated equally on the opposing and same side. ALL Jeagers are equipped with a trap set, that includes dynamite, bear traps, tripwire, barb wire and tear gas. Their bullets are also tipped with a special green subtance called "Pox," that makes hit targets suffer from illness, and later wound infection if not treated properly.

• Golden Empire Jaegers Head: A white hood over the head. Under it a golden mask with the shape of a face on it (Plus Eyeholes). Around the head appears to be a metal encasing, it really isn't entirely clear what this is or how you wear this headwear. Around the neck is a bit of cloth forming a rudimentary mask, likely to protect against dust and hazards. Clothing: The Empire Jaeger wears a large white cloak that probably connects to the hood. Over this, they wear a small chainmail cloak to cover the upper arms and part of the upper chest. Under these on the arms, they wear splinted arm protection and leather gloves. The white cloak extends down to the feet. They wear lighter brown pants under this with visible gambeson likely worn under the cloak. Nearing the bottom of the legs, they have leg-wraps similar to the Imperial Mortician.

• Royal Nation Jaegers Head: The Nation Jaeger wears a hood similar to the Danish Frogmen (also called sniper veil) that covers their face entirely. Under this, they wear a helmet to protect their head. Clothing: The same uniform that the Royal Soldat wears as the base. It appears to be an M40 line of coats, with a camouflaged ghillie cloth and netting over the shoulders and back. This is likely worn as a tradition in the Jaeger Corps, with orange and green camouflage on the ghille. They also have a white band of some sort around the left-hand side leg. Other than that, it's identical to the Nation Soldat Uniform.

• “Lancers”, being heavily armored fanatical polearm wielding soldiers. While the Golden Empire favors lancers, the Royal Nation do have them. They are known for their zealousness and bravery on both sides, being an inspiration to their fellow soldiers. ALL lancers have a polearm of sorts, and use hand axes instead of guns for ranged combat. Their helmets are completely invulnerable to bullets thanks to its material, and their armor provides better melee protection than most, but no added bullet protection. They are also issued special pain killer syringes to dull any kind of pain during their glorious charges.

• Golden Empire Lancers Polearm: They wield a Poleaxe, with a cutting edge, a hammer head on the other side, and a large spike at the end to impale enemies during charges. Tied around below the heads of the axe is the Golden Empire banner. The Golden Empire's lancer is significantly more distinguished and more in depth. This is because of the medieval style of the Golden Empire, as they'd be much more prepared to supply a poleaxe-wielding knight. Helmet: The Empire Lancer wears a sallet, with the visor of a hounskull, due to the fact that the bottom is flared like a sallet. It has a Golden Empire knight logo on the right hand side in gold. The helmet also has two winged horns typically seen on a Teutonic Knight's helmet, with a silver and gold alternating pattern on the wing segments. Clothing: The Empire Lancer wears a suit of late-era plate armor. The pieces of plate include spaulders (shoulder), a very ornate front only cuirass with the symbol of the golden empire, elbow guards, bracers (forearm), cuisses (thighs) and knee guards. The metal is silver, with gilded golden edges. Underneath the plate is a mail hauberk. It's probable that it's a twopiece of shirt and leggings. There's some sort of unidentified boot, probably unarmored.

• Royal Nation Lancers Polearm: They wield a modified "Pinza Taglia-Reticolati Malfatti". Essentially, they're really long wire cutters, and then Nation Lancers crudely attached a bayonet to it. This weapon is very crude, and barely earns the title of Lance. Helmet: A Metal Prussian Pickelhaube with a stretched French polack-type visor. The forehead has an embossed eagle with the letters 'FR'. The rest of the head is also covered in dark metal. Clothing: Breaks from the norm of the Nation being the 'modern' faction. They wear a black coat of plates and (presumably) two pauldrons similar to the Rook's, with a surprisingly unadorned fur Pelisee for additional protection against melee and to conceal the movement of their arm, coloured purple with brown fur lining. They wear a much more ornate black uniform under their armor, similar to that of the Nation Soldat but with the collar of their uniform coloured white with 3 diagonal orange stripes.

• “Vanguards” are heavy shield carrying soldiers, the shield being large and bullet-proof. This shield protects the user from bullets from the front and partially the side. It features four parts, the main component of the shield, that being the centerpiece, which is unbreakable, both of the side pieces that extend out to the side and in towards the user, and the top part, which protects the face and allows the user to see through. The side and top pieces can be broken off after being shot enough times, leaving parts of the Vanguard vulnerable once shot off, most notably the top part revealing the Vanguard's face. They do carry spare parts though on hand to replace broken parts. Most vanguards are made up of older and stronger soldiers, often dubbed the 'old guard', as well as most being pacifists. Due to the weight of their shield, they have sacrificed melee protection in their armor so they aren’t weighted down, and their helmets are usually more reinforced than any other helmets. Due to their shield, they are armed only with a pistol. -Golden Empire Vanguard Shield: The centerpiece of the shield is in the shape of what looks to be a Norman Shield. it is on the front likely made of steel, with dark swords in the shape of the Imperial Insignia. The centerpiece is bordered with black metal, the black metal covered in gold circles. Both sides of the steel are lined with a column of 7 gold studs, likely to hurt more when being hit by it. Above the swords is a skull surrounded by a circle, possibly a halo, as early depictions of Jesus Christ have halos in this style. The bottom half, where the sword insignia is, is covered by 5 ropes(?), likely to hold the shield together, as it is more rudimentary than the Nation's shield. The left and right sides are a black metal hinged piece with large steel plates held on, with gold studs lining the outside of the plates. The top piece is a simple plate with a small hole in the middle that allows to see through it. Head: The Empire Vanguard wears a silver colored Stahlhelm-styled helmet with an attached golden brow plate to protect the forehead. Over the face, they wear a German sniper's faceshield decorated with three gold swords pointing down in the shape of the Golden Empire's insignia. Clothing: The Empire's Vanguard seems to be wearing a Mortician's gambeson. The exposed arm has splinted(?) metal armor for the upper arm and forearm. A gap is present for flexibility. They wear a spaulder here as well. There is also a small shield shaped couter protecting the shoulder joint and armpit.

• Royal Nation Vanguards Shield: The centerpiece of the shield is a black plate with many steel pieces covering the front in a 12x3 pattern, likely to protect the shield and cause more damage when hitting someone with it. Both sides are made of two parts and have their own writings on the front, usually being taunts like "DEATH TO THE EMPIRE", or various other writings in white. The top piece is a simple plate with a small hole in the middle that allows to see through it. Head: The Nation Vanguard wears a black colored French Adrian helmet. Around it they have a band or rope of some sort, with two unnamed Royal Nation dogtags tucked under it. What looks to be some early version of the Pollack-type visor is attached, although significantly taller. Clothing: They wear a black chestplate that looks somewhat similar to a Dayfield Body Shield, but the additional pauldrons. The exposed arm also has additional segmented plates for the upper arm. The wrist has yet another plate too. The uniform looks to be the same as a Soldat's.

• “Officers” are self explanatory, being high ranking soldiers that lead skirmishes. They often wear well trimmed uniforms, and are usually made up of higher classed individuals. They do not wear helmets due to their pride because they believe they’re better than soldats.

• Royal Nation Officers Head: They have the ability to wear a hat, it being a Beret with Royal Nation emblem located on the right side, a pith helmet, or a kepi (black and purple). Clothing: The Nation Officer wears a dark colored officer's coat, this time more reminiscent of Germany in the first and second world war, however minus some coloration that those uniforms did have. They wear white gloves on both hands.

• Golden Empire Officers Head: They have the ability to wear a hat, the hat for Golden Empire is a round top-hat with three yellow feather plumes at the left side, a peaked cap, or a shako hat. However, these provides no actual protection if shot in the head. Clothing: The Empire Officer wears a white open officer's coat with golden yellow Epaulettes. The rest of the coat is detailed with a yellowish gold color. Under the trench coat, they appear to wear black and white clothing, likely a Priests' attire. They wear a steel gauntlet on their right hand, detailed with gold. They wear a white glove on the other hand. Below this, they wear white trousers and black shoes.

Misc: These are just the standard uniforms. This doesn’t stop the soldiers from wearing or adding on their own accessories. Some even wear the dogtags proudly they have picked off of bodies, other general assistance tools, and helmet writings.

—SPECIAL UNITS—

• Shock units are types of soldiers who have special weaponry and roles, and are often revered but are very rare on the battlefield, and unseen during conscript skirmishes. They are elite versions of typical infantry roles, typically donning the same outfits with slightly new rigs and clothing which identifies them. They field the same weapon on both sides, however, Nation’s shock guns are usually decorated in purple with black wood with barbed wire, and Empire’s being sliver with white wood, often adorned with “service seals.” To become a shock trooper, a soldier must be a long time veteran and have displayed exceptional work in the line of combat, allowing high command to promote them as a shock trooper. Alternatively, in the field, The Kings or Queen may authorize use of "shock kits", large rectangular crates that hold the equipment of a shock trooper. These kits are usually only authorized as emergencies to either push on in a battle, or to prepare for a last stand. Due to their added equipment, shock troopers can often be identified by the unique rustling of their equipment.

• Stormtroopers (Soldat Elites). “It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop.” They armed with a 'Sweeper' Sub Automatic MP18 with 32 round snail magazines. The Empire Storm Trooper featuring scriptures and a thorned crown with a golden Sallet Helmet and a chess pawn on it, with the Nation's featuring a whole lot of red (scarf, goggle lenses, and their helmet shaded red).

• Anti-Material Troopers (Rook Elites). “If you find a path with no obstacles, it probably doesn’t lead anywhere.” They are armed with a 'Remover' Anti-Materiel Rifle (a Winchester-Pugsley Anti-Tank Rifle) loaded in “.50 Remover”, an explosive version of the .50 BMG round meant to help destroy rocks and people, alongside a backup snub-nosed “Grace” service revolver. The Empire's helmet features engravings with wings and ammo strapped to the sides with a rook piece at the top middle, while the Nation features the Polish Eagle on the helmet and red stripes over the mask and helmet.

• Flame troopers (Mortician elites). “I gave up on learning names. Mercy cannot end this war. Fear... will have to do.” Armed with 'Purificator' Flame Thrower and a backup snub-nosed “Grace” service revolver, they are close combat horrors in the field. Their medical equipment is also greatly improved. Their appearance is similar to Morticians, however the Empire's is exceptionally different, heavily adorned with crosses on the edges of their now black helmet, their doctor mask now black with golden engravings, their helmets as well as featuring a bishop figure at the front of the helmet. The Nation's helmet remains the same, albeit recolored with purple hues, a red scarf and band.

• Radio troopers (Officer Elites). "A general is just as good or just as bad as the troops under his command make him." Armed with a 'Glory' Sporting Carbine (C96 Carbine) and loaded with a stronger .30 Steel ammunition. Their most notable feature is their bulky radio pack, a SCR-54-A portable crystal radio receiver, which helps to provide communication across the frontline, and also helps to motivate soldiers with proper coordination tactics. No main difference from a regular officer besides now wearing a radio headset under their hat.

• Geist troopers (Jaeger Elites). “Man is worse than an animal when he is an animal.” These ghosts anre armed with a suppressed 'Ghost' Covert Rifle (7.25mm suppressed Mondragón Rifle). They have no lantern light equipped and can see much better in the dark and are known to track down individual soldiers. They also do not drop their stripper clips but instead keep them to be as quiet as possible. The Nation’s helmet remains mostly the same, with hood now counting tally marks and bloody barbed wire with empire dog tags attached to the barbed wire. Empire Geist’s have their golden face mask replaced with golden skull and a dark gray hood, with nation dog tags attached to the hood’s chain collar around the neck. Both countries wear a black cloak on their back.

• Trench troopers (Lancer Elites). "Courage is resistance to fear, mastery of fear - not absence of fear." These knights anre now armed with the iconic slamfire 'Hades' Trench Shotgun )Winchester Model 1897) loaded in 00 Buckshot, and they also have a massive sword bayonet for it equipped on the end of the barrel if a shotgun wasn’t enough. The Empire's helmet boasts a golden houndskull visor with their own allies' dogtags strapped to it, with a Knight chess piece on the sides of the helmet. The Nation's helmet has barbed wire wrapped around the mask and thorned horns, as well as a Polish Eagle, the helmet also has bloodsoaked tallies on the visor.

• Bulwark troopers (Vanguard elites). “Real victories are those that protect human life, not those that result from its destruction or emerge from its ashes.” The old guard is now armed with a 'Guardian' Machine Gun (Lewis Light Machine gun) with a bipod for mounting and a massive 97 magazines chambered in .303 British. Near the middle, a gun-shield that will passively protect them is equipped on the Lewis gun, covering the Vanguard’s face except for a small see hole. They also come armed with a protective shield they can deploy that cover's their lower body and stomach, and a platform on it mount their Machine Gun ontop of, and is mostly indestructible. Bulwarks are also armed with a backup snub-nosed “Grace” Service Revolver. The Empire features the old Stahlhelm, but the armor plate and mask are golden and have a golden wreath on the helmet. The mask features two silver King chess pieces and dark stains, while the helmet's armor plate features a bunch of text in Latin(?). The Nation also features the old Adrian helmet but with a shield emblem on the front of it, the band also turns purple and instead of Royal Nation dog-tags there is 3 .303 Spitzer bullets on the right side of the helmet, and the face plate is painted with the user's respective country’s flag (default is American in shock crates).

• Dreadnoughts. They are a heavily armored soldier doused with combat drugs and given a ‘Devils Kiss’ Machine Gun (M1919 Browning heavy machine gun with experimental T2 ammunition box) chambered in .30-06 heavy, trapped within “The Iron Coffin,” a suit of heavy armor playing and sent to die gloriously for their side, being marytrs. They are unseen during conscript skirmishes, and almost never used in real battles. Dreadnoughts are used like tanks since tanks cant be used underground, however, both sides refuse to use them due to how inhumane it is. Because of this, Dreadnaughts are all volunteers only, as there is only one fade for them. Death and Glory. Empire dreadnaught’s appear as knights in a full suit of armor, each bulletproof piece tightly strapped to their body as they wear a cape with a faded out yellow cross, and since it is considered an honor to be a dreadnought, each user’s name of the armor is written down and seen on the cape and also crossed out. The nation appears more like a juggernaut, with full black armor, medals strapped to the shoulder armor, and a beak like visor with a painting of a skull jaw on the bottom of it, with helmet writings such as “Born to Dig.”

• Ocelots. “You’re not a Snake, and I’m not an Ocelot. We’re men, with names.” These men are very few and rare to ever be seen, but their presence is not to be underestimated. They wield a Talon Revovler, simple enough, yet these men have mastered the ways of the old west. They’ve learned to fan fire the Talon alt rates of 170 RPM and reload them within mere seconds, all while maintaining perfect accuracy. Only those who have learned the ways of the old west can be blessed as an Ocelot, and are marked by a brown cowboy hat and a bright red scarf.

—GUNS—

Both sides use the same weaponry produced by the Solace Coalition, and as such, it’s not an uncommon sight for a soldier to find his own weapon in the hands of his enemy. Here is the list of weaponry that can be found within the Underground War. However, Some weapons will have an [N] or [E] tag, depending on which faction that weapon is believed to be aligned to, meaning that a weapon with that tag is more likely to be seen on one faction's soldier than another, but they still find their way onto both sides. [E] - Empire [N] - Nation

Primaries:

• ‘Prince’ Long Rifle (Caliber: 8mm Smokeless. Based On: Lebel Model 1886.) ‘M1886’ was a boring name that nobody bothered to remember, especially when the bombs were dropping. But with the assassination of Prince Leido of the Royal Throne with this very rifle — it earned its name amongst many other fire-arms. It might not be the best or the smoothest, but it is a work horse that will never let you down, no matter how many wars it takes. This is the standard rifle for both armies.

• ‘Adjudicator’ Repeating Rifle [E] (Caliber: 8mm Gras. Based On: RSC M1918) After an under the table deal with the Solace Coalition, The Empire retrieved designs and plans—signed and scrunched from the harsh remains of the surface— of a new rifle that could be developed off the frame of the ‘Prince’. This new rifle was not very well favoured, it had its problems, it was heavy, needed less pressurized rounds which occasionally failed to actuate a bolt catch and hard to maintain with its constant fouling—but it was an undeniable life-saver for the Empire.

• ‘Kingslayer’ Percussion Revolver (Caliber: .44 Lead Ball Based On: Colt Walker) Named so for its use in executing corrupt Kings. In actual war? It is impractical, slow to reload, heavy, and requiring too many specialized tools and pouches to be carried with—but sure, it was rather powerful, easily the most powerful handgun round of the time, but still not the best—many rifle rounds were still stronger such as the ever popular 577 Alloy. Rarely seen among soldiers, but still used.

• ‘Whisper’ Silenced Rifle [N] (Caliber: .30-06. Based On: Springfield 1903 with Maxim Suppressor) Venerable, iconic, and knock-off are words that would often be used to describe this rifle, yet despite the reputation, it still held up to this very day as a favoured rifle for many Royal Nation soldiers. ‘Inspired’, although that would be a strong word off a German and Golden Empire design, the ‘Whisper’ gained its name for its iconic Silencer designed by Maxim, earning its name from the gasps of Golden Empire soldiers supposedly whispering their last prayers whilst red poured from a severed carotid artery. Other than that? It’s just another rifle, it wasn’t anything fancy, not all rifles had to be. [Modification] 'Whisper' Flyboy Rifle: Extended Magazine Removing the suppressor for weight and adding a old paratrooper magazine, the whisper now boasts an extended mag, from 5 to 25 rounds. While 25 rounds are good and jolly and will never have you reload, but when you do have to reload - be wary of the long reload time. Very heavy, but no reloads (often).

• ‘Volk’ Scoped Rifle (Caliber: 7.62x54mmR Lead. Based On: Mosin–Nagant) “Named after an infamous Nation marksman, whose body is terribly mangled on claims of heresy, but the spirit and skill of whom lives in his rifle of choice.” Lead rounds help to increase damage over range, giving it a reverse damage profile. The Rifle is traditionally scoped and used as a sniper rifle. Striper clips can't be used due to scope being in the way. [Modification] 'Volk' Frontline Rifle An unscoped version and loaded in Jacketed rounds instead of Lead rounds, returning it back to a normal rifle. Allows the use of striper clips too

• ‘Judgement’ Breech Rifle [E] (Caliber: .577 Alloy. Based On: Martini–Henry.) “Named in remembrance of the Empire soldiers who challenged their enemy’s fault in judgement, and to whom they have shown the undying loyalty upon which the Empire stands – a judgement of their own.” Its powerful round allows it to kill injured soldiers instantly, piercing through helmets at closer ranges, and heavily injure healthy ones. It is also usually armed with a bayonet as a backup tool for soldiers. [Modification] ‘Judgement’ Incendiary Rifle The rifle was modified with more modern aperture sights to improve accuracy, the 577/450 Alloy round received special attention - the addition of phosphorus, a devastating incendiary agent. Though the direct lethality of the bullet was limited, the round, no matter where it struck, would incapacitate its target without fail with agony, setting them ablaze. Needless to say, the weapon is controversial. Melting flesh, broken bones, agonizing screams were something that the original Judgement Breech Rifle often spared its users from. Solace stopped producing it after bandits used it on their own workers at it's own factory during a raid. Still, the weapon lives on, with makeshift incendiary rounds continuing to be handmade by certain soldiers. Though a few soldiers have faced prosecution for their extensive use of the weapon, it is too little too late for many who have seen the effects of the weapon on their comrades.

• ‘Equine’ Riding Shotgun [E] (Caliber: 00 Buckshot (9 pellets). Based On: Parker’s Stagecoach Hammerless Shotguns.) “Named so after the notorious horse riders of the Golden Empire that executed Nation soldiers with this very shotgun.” A lethal double barrel shotgun, sure to turn limbs into red mist. The shotgun can be set to fire one or both barrels.

• ‘Crestfall’ Lever Rifle [N] (Caliber: .44 Army. Based On: Winchester Model 1866) "The King of Avvalia refused to heed the words of their second, they spoke, ‘My daughter will be given her chance at the table, one way or another.’ Even with his pleading, he wasn’t going to get far. It wasn’t long until he was soon against the wall, facing execution by the Old Guard with his own rifle." Some soldiers have learned to hipfire this gun, while not accurate, it allows them to move much quicker. [Modification] ‘Crestfall’ Ranger Rifle Loaded with .44 Special, a heavier and strong version of .44 Army, along with a cut down barrel. Due to a lack of sights, Hip Bracing is the way to go. Move at full walk speed while aiming, heavy inaccuracy, won’t be as effective as aiming with the barrel and sights cut off. Shoulder Firing is impossible due to the missing sight.

• ‘Hellion’ Semi-Automatic Shotgun [N] (Caliber: 00 Buckshot (9 pellets). Based On: Rhodesian Army FN Auto 5 / Browning Auto 5) “Named after ‘The Hellion’ – a popular propaganda film produced by the Royal Nation, depicting the gun as the weapon of choice by the possessed worshippers of the Empire.” A new service shotgun designed to compete against the Golden Empire’s ‘Equine’ [Modification] Heavy Shotgun Fire essentially 5 pellets — while it’s buck and ball and the ball is meant to function like a slug, it’s really just the same as another pellet. Heavier handling, meant to be drawn before the fight begins. Heavy frame requires users to shoulder the weapon.

• ‘Jesse’ Combat Rifle (Caliber: .303 Spitzer. Based On: Lee Enfield Mk. 3) “Named after a local Sergeant Major who invented a technique to rapidly fire this rifle, which is now known and trained by soldiers across the Nation.” 2 Rifle Grenades are issued with this rifle.

• [Modification] ‘Jesse’ Precision Rifle Jesse with a bipod. Slower and heavier to handle, however, bipod, and mixed with the fast firerate, makes it quick down range.

• ‘Okhotnik’ Hunting Crossbow [E] “Named in for those who sought fun in hunting pests for rations, despite the rather depressing living environments within these caverns.” Literally just a crossbow. It sees very limited use in combat, but it has a niche, it is quiet, more than any suppressed gun could be, so Pox tipped arrows wielded by Jaegers who were already proficient in its usage saw use. Despite everything it is one of the most rudimentary of the Golden Empire arsenal and certainly one to be feared, with nightmare stories of bolts tearing through flesh, making surgery difficult and painful; a powerful symbol of the Golden Empire.

Secondaries: Most soldiers don't carry one, not having the space or to pack light. Soldats often pack both a primary and a secondary although. All seconadaries are WW1 Era guns, and even some old western revolvers.

• ‘Grace’ Service Revolver (Caliber: .45 Lead. Based On: S&W Model 3 Schofield Revolver) “Named so as a recognition of the weapon’s reliability and design.” The standard issued sidearm to all soldiers.

• ‘Honour’ Duty Pistol (Caliber: .30 Automatic. Based On: Mauser C96 “Broomhandle”) “Named so as the pistol is a symbol of honour, awarded to the valorous Veterans who fought and survived the Great War.”

• ‘Talon’ Army Revolver (Caliber: .45 Flat. Based On: Colt Single Action Army) “Named so after the soaring eagles – the symbol of Nation ideology.”

• Cavalry Sword A sword. More commonly seen with officers, can be dual wielded with a pistol.

• ‘Negotiator’ Pocket Shotgun (Caliber: 00 Buckshot (9 pellets) Based On: Remington 1893 (cut down to short barrel and no stock)) “Named so – ironically – for its use as a concealable tool of ‘negotiation’ by the soulless Bandits of the Underground.”

• ‘Knell’ Silenced Revolver (Caliber: 8mm Copper. Based On: Pieper Model 1893 D.A. Revolver with Maxim Silencer.) “Named after the knell – the sound of a funeral bell – that symbolizes peace in passing, even to mortal enemies.”

• ‘Hope’ Automatic Pistol (Caliber: .45 Auto. Based On: Colt M1911, WW1 Era.) “Named so by a Solace Coalition Priest, who adorned it with gold and engravings to bring it luck against the demons which lurk these halls. A legendary handgun that needs no introduction.”

• ‘Union’ Military Pistol (Caliber: 9mm Lead. Based On: Steyr M1912 pistol.) “Named so in remembrance of a collaboration between the Royal Nation and the Solace Coalition in pursuit of a peaceful future.”

• ‘Auclair’ Lever Pistol (Caliber: .44 Army. Based On: Winchester Model 1866 (cut down to short barrel and no stock.)) “Named by its curators, Jean Auclair and August Woodrow during its development by the Solace Coalition.”

Other: Various other WW1 and 1920s firearms are seen in the war, though these firearms have a lot less prevalence compared to previously mentioned firearms. However, some have found these less popular guns as their own.

—CAMPAIGNS—

Campaigns are the operations taken for both sides to conquer and capture a region that may serve varying resources to it, such as more minerals, space, etc. These Campaigns are split into 6 Battle/Skirmish regions, where in each one there usually is 1 to 5 compounds that must be either defended or attacked by each side. Said battles have different three varying ways of how they happen, however, they are on a 2-2-2 ratio. Battles conclude usually with a Evacuation, though more commonly nicknamed as "Last Stands" where surviving soldiers of a battle must wait four minutes in their base before being able to escape the battle. If one side wins 4 out of 6 battles in a region, the loosing side declares the region a lost cause, and begins an evacuation out of the entire region at their head FOB. Whether these soldiers escape is die is unknown till the end of the battle. Most campaigns usually end with a casualty count of 400 to 1000 (800 - 2000 causalty battle) on each side, with only about 50 being able to survive a campaign on both sides (100 survivors total).

• Control "Both factions are desperate to seize control of the region in order to utilize the compounds and resources in the land." This skrimish type happens when abandoned, or even collapsed compounds are located within the caves. These battles usually exist where soldiers from both sides move out to control these locations for as long as possible and to drain enemy reinforcements. As such, soldiers might find themselves either defending or attacking a compound within this skirmish type. Each skirmish of this type will feature anywhere between 1 to 3 Compounds, with fewer amounts being rarer. The team that runs out of Reinforcements first – loses and enters a Last Stand.

• Assault "One of the factions has settled an outpost nearby, from which they will begin sending constant assault waves. They will not allow this." This skrimish type happens when one side has settled a row of locations in the cave system, usually in a way for them to prepare for future battles. The opposing side has recgonized this, and has set to capture these locations to prevent any staging grounds. Each skirmish will feature 3 Objectives in a straight line, connected with tunnels. The Defending team will have to defend their furthest uncaptured Objective from the Attacking team, while the other Objectives remain locked to attackers. The Defending team will win if the Attacking team loses all Reinforcements. If the Attackers run out of Reinforcements, and there is at least 1 Attacker on the Objective, they will enter Overtime and will not lose until all Attackers are cleared from the Objective, as High Command will deem this enough to potentially still capture the Compound. The Attacking team will win if they capture all 3 Objectives, at which point the Defending team will lose all Reinforcements and enter a Last Stand.

• Territory Push "Both factions are in a territory clash, with each side trying to push the enemy as far back as possible." This skirmish type is similar to control, a line of compounds where sides have to protect their own compound, while others attack the enemy compound. These compounds usually aren't far apart either, being only about a quarter mile apart from each other, and compounds can directly see each other at times and shoot at each other if the rock between each other is mined out. Each skirmish will feature 5 Control Points in a line. Each team will own 2 consecutive Points, with the central one belonging to neither. Capturing a Control Point will lock the allied Point behind it, and unlock the enemy Point after it, but they can be recaptured to push the enemy back. A team can lose by either losing all Control Points, which drains their team’s Tickets to 0; or by running out of Reinforcement Tickets first.

• "Last Stand" (Nickname for Evacuation) "Last Stand" is usually just a nickname for Evacuations. Whenever a side loses a skirmish, they are forced to retreat back to their base, where they must survive four minutes before the gates to their base is opened up and allows any surviving soldiers to retreat. Evacuations usually get nicknamed "Last Stands" as in those four minutes, its very common for the surviving soldiers to not be able to hold out long enough, and to either be slaughtered by the opposing side, or surrender to them. However, some find they can evacuate if they hold strong enough. Evacuated soldiers will escape to a separate location, where they are safe from all enemies. Shock Troopers that evacuate will be carried over to the skirmish.

• Deathmatch Once one team loses, it is unlikely (and often mechanically impossible) for them to win. However, in certain skirmish types (Control and Territory Push), it is possible that the losing team can drain the winning team’s Reinforcements 0. This causes a Deathmatch to occur, where either side refuses to send in any Reinforcements, forcing the surviving soldiers to either wait for evaucation, or fight to win the region. Base defense is no longer mandatory and surrender is no longer an option, however both teams no longer have any reinforcements. The winning team is the one that will have soldiers left standing in the battlefield.

• Siege/Evacuation This is the final part of any campaign. Whenever a side wins four skirmishes within a region, the losers are forced to retreat to their main FOB. Here, the defenders are in a last stand, usually only about 20 to 40 soldiers holding out against the enemy assault on their FOB while everyone else evacuates via train at the back of the FOB. Most the region's forces have already been evacuated, these are the last soldiers defending the FOB, now waiting for their evacuation. These FOBs are heavily defended, often having the following. Note: The FOB is also the headquarters of both factions during each campaign, and is usually where {{user}} is offloaded via train at the start A large, concrete wall that stretches from one end of a cave wall to the other, often having tiny open windows for soldiers to see and shoot through. At the top of the concrete wall is usually two Vicker's Machineguns in a pillbox that is built to shoot at whoever is below them in the trenches. A large steel gate that cannot be opened. Attackers from the outside must use specialized Anti-Armour Grenades (A grenade bundle of multiple grenade heads) to blow it open to enter. Outside the FOB is a large row of Trenches that Attackers can navigate through to try and reach and blow open the metal gate. Originally built for defenders to use, they have completely abandoned them in favor of their wall and high ground. Attackers objectives are to

• Break into the FOB and kill all remaining survivors or take any survivors who surrender

• If enough grenades land and damage the Gate, the gate will be destroyed and remain open Defender's objectives are to

• Use all of the Gate’s defenses and prevent enemies from getting near the gate to throw grenades.

• 5 minutes after the attackers begin their assault, the Evacuation Train will blare out its horns and slowly pass through the rail system at the back of the FOB. The conductor will yell for anyone to get on board the train. The doors will close as it approaches the end.

• This train will not stop for anyone, so soldiers better run to get on.

Truce — End this Campaign. “The battles in this sector have proved inconclusive and disastrous to our homefront's wellbeing - we are low on food and other resources necessary for continuing our war effort. We have lost too many of our brothers and sisters in arms for minimal tactical gain, avenging them is currently infeasible given our logistics situation. All we can do is hope for a ceasefire to collect their dogtags - the other side seems inclined to do the same. You are now given the change to end the battle amicably. Or, pick up your arms and give one last fight.” If both sides achieve three victories in a campaign, the region has effectively been conquered entirely, with no more room for any battles. This works on a “trust” basis, similar to the Prisoner's Dilemma. Will you trust the enemy to surrender and come to an amicable agreement? Soldiers on each side, alongside apart of High Command, are given two options. Commit to the Truce, or Fight one last battle

• If both factions amicably come to the agreement of giving up arms, the campaign ends and everyone gets to live. "The war finally comes to a close... Both sides pull out, retrieving their deads and returning the bodies to loved ones. No more blood was needed to be shed, and the survivors return to live another day, thankful."
• If one faction decides to attack - even if the other decides to surrender, the Attackers will win - and Siege/Last Stand will occur - granting them a win.
• If both factions decide to attack, the Campaign will end with a bloodbath. No one will win. "Complete Massacre. The war zone is left completely uninhabited with no victors. The dead will rot in their graves, their bodies to never be recovered."

—COMPOUNDS—

This is a simple list of what kind of compounds exist within each skirmish. {{character}} should take these names and descriptions and assume generally what it is. This is a list, but {{character}} is free to introduce {{user}} to anything else that may not be listed here. It should also be noted, most compounds were constructed and used by the Solace Coalition, and due to outside and unknown factors, had become abandoned, yet they prove valuable to both Factions. Along with this, nearly all settlements are constructed out of wood instead of concrete or bricks, most likely due to the need for Solace to build their projects quickly. Some structures though are made out of concrete and bricks, but not everything (OOC Wise, this is for purely stylistic purposes.)

FOBS - Faction main bases. They are connected to a massive tunnel systems all around to faction outposts.

assembly - Solace Compound used for assembling arms and equipment for factions.
barracks - A Solace resting hub and supply point spot, where most supplies are hauled and mined in and out from, ensuring all operations run as smooth as possible. Used for R&R, cargo and functions as a courier service.
basin - An access building to the underground’s waterway system. Solace workers spent their days there pulling out trash or fixing up piping. To secure this facility would mean access to a network of protected tunnels.
bastion - A once-sieged Golden Empire Fortress, now turned into a small outpost for whomever occupies it. An old Solace-Coalition forward operating position, a sheer hub and show of the height of their advancements, with rail systems and a well facilitated exterior and alarm system which would assist in saving many lives during heavy sieges. Once completely wiped out by the Bandits, who were then wiped out by the late Imperial Cavalry. Retreats were made, it would make for a powerful stronghold if captured for any faction, though.
church - An old Solace Church left to rot in the midst of construction due to the ongoing skirmish.
communications - Once a Solace communication line guiding scattered survivors, Station 17 now lies in chaos. The radio tower still humming with power, waiting to relay information. Control of the antenna means control over the signal, and the bloodstained rock proves just how far either side will go to claim it.
greenhouse - A Solace Coalition-owned greenhouse and gardener's shack. It has space for growing plants, fungi, crops and ensures crop health, a fundamental requirement to keep soldiers fighting without suffering from an empty stomach.
hideout - A completely empty compound, although while the surface is lacking, within the grounds there is a storage facility out of bounds beneath the grounds, it's two entrances locked entirely. Be weary of the open grounds and fight throughout the clear space above it.
manufacturing - A Solace Compound used for arranging and producing supplies. Interlinked two-story factories on opposite sides and two central bridges, the main factory where supplies are usually organized, bundled and prepared.
medical - Based on an administration building for the Solace Directorate and Commissioners, this slightly tweaked design was repurposed into a field hospital in order to reduce the dead and dying. No one knows what the original purpose of this building as opposed to the administrative building was.
mortuary - An old shed converted into an embalming facility. A collaboratory project with the Mortician Wings of each Faction and the Solace Coalition, the Mortuary was erected in order to properly handle the dead, or arrange for a proper funeral for those who still find the time to care. A miracle to have fabricated within the narrow confines of these caves, it handles the construction of coffers, the embalming of the dead, and the holding of corpses. It is the height of Solace’s poor living conditions.
outpost - An old Solace Compound used to defend their territory against Bandit attacks. A Fortified Position with a high central watchtower and pillboxes, a defensive position against the many bandits that attempt to take over Solace territory.
processing - An abandoned, powered Mining Facility run by an unknown faction, boasting a unique elevator.
shanty - Akin to that of Barracks, an older design of Solace’s primary base of operations. Abandoned due to severe living conditions and disease, the place is heavily boarded up.
stockpile - Stockpiles facility which holds a large amount of varying equipment, food, or other supplies within many crates. Valuable in a world of famine, making it a critical position to capture.
transmission - A central telecommunication facility that was occupied by the Officer Watch, used to send out orders across the tunnel networks and intercept enemy communication messages, masterminding the brutal war of attrition in the rocks. However, unturned tables and signs of a haste evacuation is evident, leaving the soldiers who come across it to wonder as to why a place of such strategical importance was left abandoned and undefended.
warehouse - A large, towering building, with a height of three stories. While the Solace Coalition entirely focuses itself around constructing firearms and other equipment, they use this building to store construction materials and a smaller amount of additional supplies.
sanctuary- A former Golden Empire church, renovated and reused by other factions. They settled on a mesh of a field hospital and a church. Recently abandoned due to a recent skirmish. The Nation left themselves a twisted sense of poetic "justice", they call it.
estate - An imperial facility boasting a large storehouse, formerly an estate of unknown origin. An Golden Empire building of origin coming from a sufficiently wealthy Lord, having been built near the start of the war. This corrupt bastion stands tall above the battlefield, a monument of greed. An upscale housing block for the wealthy.
town - One of the many rare monuments within this prison of a hole we reside within, the meager town holds true to what it is, even if it is only a few buildings. A massive solace abandoned town with stores and housing.
lodging - A deserted lodge built by raiders from stolen Solace resources. Situated purposefully near transport routes to ambush Solace deliveries and the occasional convoy. With the war moving closer, the raiders left the lodge for the armies to move in instead.
purity - A older water refinery that is barely operational with several marks of prior battles. A large scale Solace Coalition facility built during the earlier years of war during the Great Water Famine of 1922. This system would capture or otherwise process the waters of these caverns through a complex pipe system. This facility was also supported by the Nation’s effort, as their adept knowledge on modern metalworking when it came to large scale facilities was important for water-tight containers and piping. Scarred by the relentless war years later, the facility still serves its purpose, and can be harnessed by the victors.
experimentation - A large scale Solace Facility with an outdoors shooting range among other testing areas. This facility prioritizes innovation, with having developed and well tested the effects of chemicals and poisons, i.e. the notorious Hacilade and Pox-dipped bullets. R&D is vital in the war, designs and blueprints were all consumed by the surface long ago. Hopefully by improving lethality, the war might just end a little sooner.
purification - Originally built by Solace, the purpose of this experimental facility was to expand coalition's business to not only cover firepower and engineering works, but also (the very expensive) water. With this facility The Coalition hoped to exploit the almost-untouched contaminated water from the surface. Word got around, and Solace started seeing multiple raids in unprecedented amounts to that date. Raids not only from bandits but also refugees who needed to desperately drink water or ultimately face death. Solace ultimately decided to salvage goods and announce their abandonment of this project and place, mere hours later after the announcement it became a proper battlefield. Empire and Nation (who were drooling at the thought of total control over this facility) are willing to fight tooth and nail to steal this place for resources and to examine the project itself to replicate it and make use of it. Ultimately this place still somehow stands. Initially to purify contaminated water, ultimately became plagued by nothing but death and gunfire.
manor -  A facility built for the foremen or directorate of the Solace Coalition, this building would serve as luxury / alternative housing for those with a higher standing in the ranks of the Coalition. Despite the outer perimeter, the place was still assaulted by the relentless scourge that is the Bandits, and the innocent souls of the workers would flee if only they ever could, and so the manor’s construction met an indefinite halt. The Officer Watch highly value this compound.
quarry - By the request of the Rook Division, these large scale structures were provided in order to manage large scale mining operations for minerals and resources. It became a trend, one which was well appreciated by all who mined, rook or not. As a part of a collaborative effort, the Rook Division would supply the Coalition with a taxable amount of collected valuables, minerables, resources, and other supplies the factions could spare, to make up for time, effort, and resources spent.
bulwark - An older variant of Imperial FOBs. Significantly easier to set up and abandon as opposed to the behemoth structures that connect directly to the complex tunnel systems. They were cheap and could be put up within days. They are built less and less with the sheer fact that keeping equipment there simply made them greater targets than what they were worth, but having the ability to forcefully keep a foothold in the region, no matter how significant, was important to the progression of war.
cobble - While it’s known most mining operations happen at the Quarries, the Rook Division needed their own FOBs for the soldier’s downtimes and off-shift equipment maintenance. The rooks use this place as a storehouse primarily, with an array of heavy pickaxes, mining bombs and their launchers, as well as Pugsley Rifles. The Rooks also seem to reload .50 Remover rounds, .577-450 alloy blanks, mining bombs and also maintain weapons here.
fortification - During the first world war, bunkers were used to maintain a secure, emplaced position. The concrete made it resistant to blasts or blend in as stone. This design was never forgotten, the concrete alone would make it difficult to spot out against the stones, although the flashy, niche spotlights give it away. Those of the Officer’s Watch did well enough with the design, but it could be better.
trenches - Structures like this are generally reserved to maintain a perimeter outside of the Forward Operating Bases. These designs were frequented before the war, albeit without the pretentious watchtower above it all. Normally these trenches would stretch out for miles upon miles, but it’s more likely these were prototype defences tested during the beginning of the war for the forward operating bases.
shellhouse - As the development of underground artillery started bearing serviceable results on both sides, the Solace Coalition was contracted to make many such storages for both the Golden Empire and the Royal Nation. Multiple of these storages worked to form a net of ammunition for artillery, all were fitted with railways so that transportation was streamlined. Although in the event that the battle came near such storages, ammunition would be taken away and railway tunnels would be collapsed to ensure that it can’t be used against them. The storage itself would be built out of bricks, the few there were, as to ensure that the ammunition would be thoroughly protected. Although places where bricks were impossible to transport, many were either carved out of the rock or made of wood. You won't see any of these as they were either burned in an accident or collapsed when the supports gave away.
trainyard - An old railway station, which was one of the main logistics stations, until a gas attack forced it to be abandoned, the station was undergoing renovations. An old Trainyard used for restocking the behemoth Armoured Trains of designs originating within Golden Empire territory. The Coalition still works on creating the trains, and stations are required to restock the large coal requirements. As a result this station was outfitted with large carting systems and funnels to pack and secure coal cargo or minerals. Since then the tracks have since been altered, but the position stands tall and proud, awaiting its new owners.
office - Used to send orders to the frontlines and to store information and supply troops running low although its now become unstable, with the ceiling falling apart on one of the buildings. Telegraph Station, one of the major buildings that sends and receives letters and messages. While Barracks may hold them for soldier’s safekeeping, the Telegraph Station is more like an actual post office. Telegrams were also used to relay orders and messages, by radio or by post. Due to the conflict growing closer to this position, it was hastily abandoned in a wreck.
saloon - In-between the laborious work of manufacturing the munitions that prolonged the war underground, many of the Solace coalition found themselves travelling to this infamous saloon to relax after a day's worth of labor.  Supplied with various beverages and rations, soothed by live music from a Solace-Sponsored Piano and such. It became a hub for those under the coalition to escape the madness of living underground, a feeling of normalcy only felt above ground prior. Around the Saloon are various market stalls used by workers to sell things to others, providing an element of community to this sanctuary of sorts. In due time, Bandits became prevalent and so they began fortifying the rooftops of the supply hub and Saloon to deter any would-be invaders. In due time, the saloon would be abandoned as the war drew near it.
scrapyard - Despite being underground, copper and iron deposits grew scarce in supply. With other resources too limited to justify using the trainlines to move metal instead of soldiers, the Solace Coalition established localized smelting sites. They realized sealed and mapped-out natural gas deposit could be repurposed to fuel furnaces and keep production running near the front. This facility was one such site. Built with the goal of reclaiming war debris from nearby skirmishes, everything from scrap vehicles to damaged rifles and ruined rails was melted down and reforged. After the main crane collapsed due to rusted wires and general decay, and with the frontlines approaching fast, the site (never meant to last) was hastily abandoned.
fortress - Once designated as a position to store up reserve equipment and as a stop for redeploying troops, the state of the war has made it so even areas like these are caught in the rapidly changing frontlines. With most supplies already spent or otherwise sacked, this spot now serves as just another outpost, ready to be engulfed in the heat of battle. Easily arranged fortifications, used to quickly form a foothold in the region. While not as blast resistant as that of the Bunkers, the fort was much easier to arrange, with its design reminiscent of the old Imperial castles or western forts. Not set up for long period living, primarily for holding position for an extended period of time, before packing up and retreating or pushing forth.
ranch - As the bombs fell at the height of the war, as people moved underground- livestock and horses were brought, but could not persist against the harsh environment, lack of grass and farm, or against the cave plagues. Eventually simple ranches like these were soon only used for its farmland and made obsolete by dedicated greenhouses. The animals are long gone, but the war persists against all odds.
depot - A depot is: a place where large amounts of raw materials, equipment, arms or other supplies are kept until they are needed. Or alternatively, a vehicle depot, which holds vehicles when they are not being used. This supply depot has a focus on holding rare vehicles when necessary, but is a key position for holding equipment to be pushed outwards to key parts of the war when needed. Due to the famine, equipment is never stored often, so the Depot will always be losing and gaining equipment. Currently, this depot features a recovered Fiat 2000 Tank from the surface, albeit damaged and dismantled in certain areas. If you’re lucky, the mounted machine gun on the tank itself may still work. Be careful if there’s an enemy on there.
factory - Originally a Solace Factory, used for constructing Armoured Trains for use by the major factions. These would be mostly for FOB transport as opposed to a full cargo train. Quality testing, repairs, refuelling and the likes were done here, although the time for working here has long gone due to the conflict’s increased presence in the region, resulting in hasty evacuations.
sawmill - A Solace Coalition sawmill for storing and processing logs. Utilizes a cobbled together steam engine to process logs found on the surface into usable planks. This site was abandoned due to the approaching conflict, and some of the wood spilled as a result of rot and lack of maintenance. The site is still usable and features valuable resources.
construct - A meagre startup town, half assembled and yet to be finished, abandoned thanks to the battling factions' conflict growing close.
ruins - A small outpost just behind the frontlines that stockpiles resources for the actual frontline defense while still having some defenses of it's own due to its proximity to major combat. In cases that the frontline gets moved these tend to be abandoned, ransacked, modified or quickly turned into last minute defenses. Small, mainline holding position, with considerable defenses - while not as major as the designs of the Fort and Bunker’s, it holds cargo, camp, and maintains defendability, but it’s not large enough for a full group, and often is targeted by Bandits. If the team is winning, they pack camps up like these and push forward, otherwise the cargo is light and minimal enough to leave with everything of value and importance.
market - A market set up by civilians as a means of trading with each other, even as the war raged on. Now it stands abandoned as the front lines drastically shift. Once a vibrant place where communities came together to interact with each other, it now stands abandoned. Empty boxes and crates are scattered about as most of the things that were sold there have either rotten away or have already been stolen. The only thing that still shows life are the colorful fabrics on the stalls. This outpost could be broken down for its abundant fabrics and wood supplies, if there’s no goods left over from its glory days as a marketplace.
barn - Somehow, bandits had constructed a complete, traditional red barn in the middle of the underground, having shelled out the cavern, laid out a foundation and then outright constructed the barn near a waterfall, to use the waterfall to maintain their silos and water their crops. Having access to those silos and the crops within would prove useful to someone's cause.
inn - When the bombs dropped, people scrambled to build up places where they could, they brought what they could, alcohol, mattresses, whatever personal belongings. Structures like these worker inns were produced, they’d originally been large spaces for large populations, but became obsolete with growing threats of war and banditry. This inn once couldn’t even handle the number of people who were in it, however as time went on, the small, empty spaces felt to be growing larger and larger, until nothing but an empty shell remained.
bunker - A product made in secret between the Solace Coalition and the Royal Nation, experimenting on reinforced constructions using concrete and rebar. While it’d be a complete waste to outright abandon it, this fabrication was the foundation for far greater constructions. The Bunker designs are a secure defendable position that generally blends in amongst most plain foundations instilled by the Coalition. This type of facility, being reinforced enough to withstand cave-ins, intentionally used to camouflage it, proved valuable in hiding from the prying eyes of hostiles, making it an invaluable position to capture.
hangar - Hangars were more of a modern day design, used for storing aircrafts before they took to the skies. This one was made in a hurry to prevent the tank stored within from taking damage from any cave-in. There’s no tools, it’s used mostly as a storehouse for other goods and equipment. Another downside to this would be the cylindric shape of the structure, limiting access to only two sides of it.
apartments - This design of large apartment blocks was scribbled and produced in a hurry, with the idea of trying to wipe out homelessness during the early stages of the Royal Nation, too many soldiers would complain about how crammed they felt in the rooms, how their living quarters were inhumane. Sicknesses broke out from time to time, people would frequently move around. Since then, people decided that they would be more willing to sleep wherever they could, and so the Apartments designs were scrapped, although their husks remain, however they may stand.
teardown - One of the original Barracks Sites, having been constructed to house and feed people who were desperate and searching for somewhere to stay after the bombs fell, construction proved too difficult to maintain with the growing conflict, number of people arriving, and other issues. Eventually the position was abandoned, people would hold down there temporarily, at least until the Coalition returned to do a teardown and use the valuable supplies on more up to date facilities.

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