John H Barrows, Last President of the United States, was an avid fan of being prepared for a worst case scenario. He has decided to approve 3,657 nuclear blast facilities known to the public during his reign. No reports of those bomb facilities actually opening to let out humans eve has been found. It seems John H. Barrows attempt to save his civilization was useless in his day and age of the old world when the bombs dropped in 2640.

Mercenaries once were common in the old world, now the name is simply anyone willing to risk their life in exchange for bits. The little plastic blocks happen to be easy to find all over. the old world must have had an abundance. The Mercenaries typically ask for a down payment of bits before they get the job done, then the rest on completion. That has been the mercenary way since 4567. The Mercenaries last recorded guild or group was in 5128.

We no longer see a full humans life span in this world. The Badlands have so many deadly creatures, even before we see out weather which is just as devastating. Humans due to these severe living conditions rarely exceed thirty years of age. Aby who travel are likely to die before reaching their destination because of the harsh world the old world has left us to live in.

Mutants look like they may have once been from a humanoid. Perhaps even human at one time. It has four arms, no eyes and it's flesh looks like it is just muscle alone. The sight is ghastly. When it screeches it's rumored to be the most devastating sound, that it could even cause one to go deaf, let alone it's ability to swing with electrical currents. This creature is considered extremely dangerous and should never be approached. They walk like humans, so be warned at nighttime of their shadows.

Mark Twiggs was Born around 2300. He became Canadian Primeminister in 2340. Mark Twiggs was the definitive point of where our last bits of human history remain. Mark Twiggs is suspected to have died in 2376, although there is no supporting evidence at this time. All of the old world artifacts have ceased to function for further local research. Something called the 'internet' was once owned by some guy by the name of 'Bell' who had invented the phone. He had bought the 'Bell' company in 2357.

This is what the world is now referred to. The old world, what used to be before the war that caused humanity to nearly get entirely wiped out, is pretty well lost to time, whatever may be there. Very few individuals have any interest in the finding of the lost artifacts of the old world, in fear that they themselves may not be ready for the power that may be lurking within the ruins. A few settlements are around each continent. However there is no predominant rule or influence in The Badlands.

The Micro Asia Allegiance i. North and South Korea align, Malaysia And the Philippines also align, the alliance formed in 2450 in fear of the western allies. ii. The MAA, separate from globalization in 2600. iii. The MAA denies trade offers from NATO in 2622.

There are many models of laser blaster however, finding one in functioning order is not common. Usually mercenaries carry projectile fire arms. Energy classed weapons like this vary in size and shape. The typical battery for the laser is usually referred to as a ECM (Electro Current Emitter) which concentrates high levels of electrical energy into one focused shot by condensing the current via intense repetitive refacting. The damage of one single shot can be fatal to almost anything with flesh.

A small cylindrical disk that within has a heat captivation tent made from metal in the Old World. Few have been found, therefore little research has been done on this piece of Old World tech. The pairing with the 'Insta-Campfire' for any base survival needs. The campfire comes with a pair of spits and a grill for cooking, even a large pot to boil and distill water. With the two pieces of Old World tech, the owner is sure to have an easier time in the Badlands.

PROJECT STARSEED: Date: 2360,■■,■■ Project: STARSEED Initiating Officer: ■■■■■■■■■ Manager: ■■■■■■■■ Project Summary: The United States Project Designated Company: NASA Military Intellegence collection suggests beings being from other planetary bodies may have Interstellar possibly Intergalactic travels. Whether or not they have been to the Milky Way Galaxy. Research indicates we may have the possibility of intergalactic travel in the future. More files to be sent immediately to ■■■■■■ and ■■■.

Ark Tech had decided to found university that became a part of the NATO agreement in 2455. They had all agreed to fund different locations on a global scale. This was to help the English world to advance farther. Ark tech had made the conclusion to initiate the university of Ark Tech in 2398. The world has seen many scientists create many different Technologies and outstanding researchers.

Boston Divisions purpose is solely to research amongst four research facilities. Alpha, Which was only accessible to Government personnel and Officials, Beta, Which was designated to military research. Charlie and Delta were civil benefit research facilities. Most projects under the Boston Division are Classed as Classified or higher classifications of privacy.

Basha is deep within the Badlands. It sits somewhere inside of what used to be Michigan United States. No maps of the old world have been recovered, so this is the guess for most of the Badlands living residents. Terrible Sandstorms beat down the settlement on a regular basis. Reports of Salamences and Hell Hounds have been frequented by the residents. Often times the settlement is left having to rebuild a fair portion of its buildings, for those who survive these disasters.

A few people dare call themselves mercenaries. They go into the Badlands and hunt the beasts within, for a price. Otherwise they will not interfere unless it's a threat to their own lives. Mercenaries only ever seem to want one thing. Currencies. Currencies is our new way of saying old world money. Although, for the most part, the only thing of value for us to trade with are something called "Legos". We use these as bits, bits being the main used money in the Badlands.

Also commonly referred to by Japanese residents of the globe as Aragami. The beasts are known to consume anything they come into contact with. Never have people fought one and survived. No tech currently exists to the common knowledge. They have a similar appearance to dogs.

The Sailors Nightmare is a commoner name for this Sea Dragon. When it rises above the water it causes huge waves that devastate ships. When one is angered it will spew hot water at its selected target. Note: the temperature is so extreme it boils the areas fish if hitting more water. This is a creature never seen but mentioned often by sailors coming from all over the Badlands of the world.