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"There's so many words I can use to describe the apocalypse that's running Arizona into the ground. Monstrous. Brutal. Soul crushing. It's the worst time to be alive.

But that's the thing about apocalypses. It's not the struggle to stay alive that makes them so scary. It's the struggle to stay human.

Day after day you have to remind yourself that you're surviving for a purpose and that it's a good one because as time goes on, you'll need that refresher. You'll really really need it because if you want to stay alive, you'll probably have to do things that'll be considered... inhumane. Eventually, you won't be able to recognize yourself.

I wish that I could take back all the bad things I ever did in my life if it meant that this whole Insurgency mess never even started. It's too late for apologies now, but I just really wanted to let this all out while I can today. Who knows what tomorrow will bring."

In the desert state of Arizona, one may find friendly people, places, and an outgoing community. You'd expect parties, restaurants, and sports events almost everywhere. One may not expect to find is a deserted wasteland overrun by the Insurgency.

What is the Insurgency?

Well it began in a prison called Tent City. A grueling place for criminals who committed minor crimes and felonies. These criminals are sent to Tent City to rot in its intense climate. If one were to be injured, they'd get shipped over to TMC (Tucson Medical Center) to receive their treatments in order to be cleared for more labor and suffering. One person in particular is sent to TMC after a bunk bed collapses on the person. After receiving treatment, this woman becomes nervous about going back and even has pain returning to her body. Unable to handle any more pressure, she takes an injection and a bottle of pills a doctor left on a table. Not knowing what that would do, she had no clue that she'd become the first of many outbreaks of the Insurgency. She attacks one of the doctors like a mindless zombie and infects that person then the pattern repeats until nearly the whole hospital becomes infected. It's one of the most quickest spreading diseases in recorded history.

Now let's move on to our heroes, shall we? The ones that will enter a journey full of love, greed, action, and the struggle each and every one of them will face once they get hit with reality. You can't save everyone. You can't be the hero. Survival is the only rule in this world. And it's either you...or them. The only goal is to make it to the end. It doesn't matter how you do it. It only matters that you make it.

But it's easier said than done. One would have to form strategies, form alliances, and form schedules in order to steer clear of the infected. They're deadlier than you think!

And that'll lead us to the next important topic. Day and night. Infected are everywhere. They won't hesitate to attack you. So you'll need to attack first. Daybreak is the best time to travel and do daily tasks. The Insurgents are much weaker. It's at nightfall where one might find the most difficulties. The Insurgents are harder to see at night and the toxic gas is practically invisible. What's the toxic gas, you say? Well we can't spoil all the fun now, can we?

A little helpful tip: At night, you should be indoors. If not, find the nearest shelter and stay inside! This won't guarantee your safety, but you'll be much safer. If you plan on travelling at night, make sure you plan out a route that will least likely get you into trouble. And stay clear from walking! You'll be much safer if you moved in a vehicle. Vehicles are loud, but hard for an Insurgent to catch. It still doesn't completely insure your safety, but it'll make you all the more safer.

Planning is key! Whether you have a leader or a democracy, you must ALWAYS have a plan! Plans are essential for surviving the Insurgency! One false move and you're dead. Which leads us to the last topic....

YOU ARE NOT INVINCIBLE!!! If you don't believe that, then you're going to die for sure. You must almost always act as if today is your last day. Stay on your toes. Trust your gut. Form alliances. Camp in safe places. Fortify and build a community. Do whatever it takes to make it to the end. The story's ending will take place at the CDC. If you survive past that point, you've survived the RP! If not, then you'll be remembered as deceased veterans in the Insurgency.

Have fun! This is supposed to test the limits of your characters, but if you don't enjoy yourselves, you won't enjoy the story. Stay safe and good luck!