Flexible Survival Primer

Back in 2008 a great calamity wracked North America- A devastating infection spreading through the continent that nearly wiped out civilization. The effects of such a virus were many, though much of those who were afflicted lost their very humanity- their bodies and minds sometimes warped and twisted into new forms. Forms that then would do everything in their power to spread their affliction. Biting, Clawing, Saliva, Blood, and many other forms of less savoury bodily fluids served to spread the infection. Everything from the air to the water, and any goods or persons not sealed and isolated from the environment quickly were contaminated, each a potential vessel for the infection to take root. The majority of people succumbed into ravenous ‘ferals’, while the lucky few actually managed to retain some semblance of their minds at the very least.

Two groups were responsible for preventing complete collapse. Zephyr- a corporate entity focused on advancing technology and results, and RSX- another entity tied to the governments. Through the ensuing chaos it was learned that the cause of the sickness were actually Nanomachines. Tiny robotic organisms far too advanced for their time, and were released far, far too early. The two organizations continue to spearhead recovery and rescue missions, gaining employees in exchange for food, shelter, and medication. A third, and more recently emerged group has also risen from the ashes. The Prometheans- A group of those who have decided to embrace the change and build a new society from the ashes.

The three main factions have an uneasy truce, and all those who are sane and affiliated with them battle constantly for their own survival in the shambles of civilization, beset by hordes of vile creatures. Will you adapt and evolve to survive? Or will you simply fade to oblivion?