Greetings, fellow Wastelanders. I’m glad you’ve made it through another week in this harsh world. I’m Mark, your guide to the Wastes, here to share what you need to know to improve your chances of survival.
Many of you have spoken of a safe haven in hushed tones, as though naming it might make it disappear. It’s real: a refuge for travellers, refugees and those who have nowhere else to turn. The only known city in the Wastes is called Ruin. This military complex keeps expanding as more people arrive at its fortified gates, and its protection may be vital to the survival of our people.
But this time, I’m not here to talk about the city. I want to tell you about its protectors: the Ruin Army.
Guardians of Ruin
The Ruin Army is made up of people much like you: men and women who needed somewhere to call home. Joining is a way to give back to the community, but it is a dangerous, demanding commitment. Every day could be their last.
Soldiers keep order within Ruin and guard its borders against starving beasts and gangs bent on violence. Out here, danger comes with the job.
Beyond the city walls
The most experienced troops are sent into the Wastes on a range of missions: delivering supplies, exploring unknown territory and removing potential threats. They are highly trained, quick to make decisions and skilled at adapting their tactics when circumstances change.
Ruin equips its soldiers with the best technology it can provide: protective body armour, heavily armed and armoured vehicles, and advanced weapons for confronting threats. With these resources at their disposal, the troops are prepared to risk their lives in service of the city.
I hope this has given you a clearer picture of the most advanced force in the Wastes. Perhaps one day you’ll find yourself under its protection. But if you fire first, be ready for what follows.
As always, take care out there. Pay attention, and maybe—just maybe—you’ll make it through to next week.