Post by Ambassador SteelPlate on Jan 19, 2016 17:15:34 GMT -5
Alright, so this has been a long time coming, but with the release of Fallout 4 two months ago, I figured it was time to revamp Flathead County for the new age! Safety to the County! And Long Live the Queen!
I'm sorry in advance if posting this here was inappropriate. I just wanted everyone to know that this was a thing.
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I'm sorry in advance if posting this here was inappropriate. I just wanted everyone to know that this was a thing.
FLATHEAD COUNTY
Because Montana was one of the fewer populated states in America, it was a lower priority target for Nuclear Bomb mapping. So, it managed to escape some of the severity of the damage bestowed onto the rest of the USA by the Great War. Some of it's buildings are still intact, a fair amount of the plantlife has managed to survive, and there's even clean water in several places!
Terrain, Weather, and geographical info:
Lots of mountains and open fields and lakes. There are a few rivers and lakes, prominent amongst them are Flathead Lake and Flathead River (which flows from the Rockies into Flathead Lake). There are also forests, a major one being the Flathead National Forest, which covers a lot of the east of the county. A large Force Field, deployed by the SteelPlate Society, covers the group of towns and cities.
Weather in Montana is how you would expect the weather to be in a northern state. The winters are cold and the summer and spring are mild. It rains a fair amount, but because of Montana's relatively low bomb count, its rain isn't as polluted as some other locations in the Wasteland. Though it is heavily advised that you don't eat any snow, whether it be yellow or not.
The Flathead National Forest is the largest wooded area of Flathead County. It has trees that have managed to live through the war, making lumber a possibility, but at a price. The place is a death trap, as it is full of Yao Guais, Blood Bugs, Wild Dogs, RadStags, and more. Plus, it's a big place, and easy to get lost.
Flora/Fauna:
Mirelurks – Because of the many lakes in Flathead County, these creatures are a major predator in the county. They exist in mostly Flathead Lake.
Yao Guai – Mutated bears that infest much of Flathead National Forest, though some are spotted outside it as well.
Feral wolves – Similar to the wild dogs in the Capital Wasteland, these are radiated wolves that hunt in packs. They mostly inhabit the National Forest, though occasionally they hunt beyond that.
Radstags – Much like the Commonwealth, the Radstag exists in the County. Occasionally hunted for meat, they are normally harmless and usually run away from anyone who approaches them. They're much more common within the Flathead National Forest, though some occasionally find their way into the County.
Radscorpions - The Wasteland staple at this point, the Radscorpions generally inhabit the mountains, particularly the Rockies.
Bloatflys - The ever-present Bloatflys, which buzz around attack anything that comes near it. They can be found just about anywhere.
Blood Bugs - Because of the healthy amount of rivers, streams, and lakes in The County, Blood Bugs are an annoyingly common sight. Though large numbers of them have been exterminated by the SteelPlate Society, they continue to be a pest to anyone who happens near water.
Feral Ghouls - Because of the low bomb count and the County's relatively stable ecosystem, Feral Ghouls are a very rare sight within the County. Most of the ones that do exist are likely remnants from the pollutants of the Dump.
Deathclaws - Like Feral Ghouls, Deathclaws are also, blessedly, rare around Flathead County...but they can still be found outside the Force Field every now and then, though most of them get killed or driven off by patrolling Steelmen squads.
Factions and Settlements:
The SteelPlate Society – The most prominent faction in Flathead County, Montana is the SteelPlate Society, lead by Charmaine Quinn, the Queen. It is comprised of Super Mutants who lived atop the Rocky Mountains, when Charmaine appeared to them. Ever since they have largely taken over a vast majority of the area, using force fields to mark their territory.
The Super Mutants of the Society, dubbed "Steelmen", are intelligent and combat trained. They patrol and protect the County from all threats. Most of their original weaponry and armor came from a small Enclave base that they overtook. However, the Steelmen have sent several scavenging teams out to territories surrounding the County, taking all Steel, Concrete, and other building materials that they can gather.
Central Haven – The remains of downtown Kalispell, which was the County Seat in the old days, it is the main hub of Flathead County, and the number one place for visitors. It is the closest thing to a Pre-War city that a traveler can find this side of the Wasteland. It has shops, a hotel, a few restaurants (serving a wide variety of wasteland "treats"), and even a partially restored hospital. It is also houses "Safe Haven", the County's only radio station, hosted by a man known as "Mirelurk Mike". Drayton Biller, a previous inhabitant of Vault 21 who was inspired by what Robert House was attempting to build down south, is the founder. Though he is old now, he is a kind man and is generally loved by everyone in the County.
KALISPELL
Whitefish – A small settlement located north of Central Haven, it is the hometown of Neil Parker, who lives there with his parents. Life is simple in Whitefish and, aside from chores around the town, there's not too much to see aside from a shop or two. A lot of young people occasionally travel up the old, Pre-War ski lodge that lies behind the town.
Vault 35 - One of Vault-Tec's seventeen control Vaults. Unlike many of the other vaults, it has protected its dwellers reliably, and the inhabitants live a peaceful live without the radiation and fear that is normally associated with the Wasteland. Valerie Fawkes is the Overseer. The Vault itself was built into the "Whitefish Mountain Resort", a ski attraction from the pre-war era, erected atop Big Mountain (no, not THAT Big Mountain). Thanks to repairs done by the SteelPlate Society, a quick way to reach the Vault is by taking the ski-lift.
WHITEFISH MOUNTAIN RESORT
Camp Crescent – A small settlement that was abandoned at some point (most assume its proximity to the Dump had something to do with that), it is now serves as a small base for the NCR troops stationed at the County, and occasionally serves as something of an Embassy for NCR travelers. Thanks to the Dump being contained, the camp does not suffer from radiation.
Coram – Despite it being the smallest settlement in the County, Coram boasts a very lively, not to mention eccentric, population. Some very popular (and admittedly bizzare) recipes, stories, and even weapons have come out of Coram. The town's "governess" is a woman called "Goodie Laveau", who is perhaps the strangest of all the residents. Despite the town's eccentricities, the people there are honest and hard-working.
Creston - A pre-war town in Flathead; it was presumed empty and abandoned for many years, with nobody living in the ancient buildings. Even after the prosperity brought on by the SteelPlate Society, Creston went almost completely untouched, with some legends telling that the place was haunted. Because of this, the site remains quiet most times, the only visitors being Steelmen poking their heads in to make sure nothing suspicious is going on and scavengers.
The Dump – One of the most famous sites in the County (and ironically, one of the most beautiful, at least in some ways), the Dump is a Pre-War landfill that, in the past, has been the cause of many problems. It is highly irradiated, with Rad Counts reaching horrific levels. Due to years of neglect, the Dump slowly began to leak, causing severe pollutants to be released into the County's otherwise stable ecosystem. One of the SteelPlate Society's first tasks (and one that helped them cement their place of power in the County) was to reseal the Dump, preventing it from ruin the land. This was possible thanks to the Steelmen, like all Super Mutants, being highly resistant to the radiation, making them the only beings in the County who can approach the Dump (aside from the Ghoul population, of course). Because of its obvious dangers, Charmaine has declared the area around the Dump to be a "No-Go Zone", banning everyone except Steelmen from approaching it. There are very strict laws regarding the Dump, and anyone who is suspecting of attempting to tamper with it are severely punished, if not outright shot.
It is estimated that, had the SteelPlate Society not intervened, the Dump would have continued to leak, slowly at first but growing more rapid over time until the land was uninhabitable. Despite the threat it poses, the Dump is not without its uses. The highly radioactive compounds within its walls make for perfect materials to craft Fusion Cores which power the Force Field, as well as some generators throughout the County. In addition, it remains a unique deterrent to other factions looking to usurp the SteelPlate Society, whose Steelmen remain the only entities who can maintain the Dump's seal to contain its biohazards without immediately dying of intense radiation poisoning within minutes, if not seconds. And, on a more lighthearted note, the Dump emits a rather lovely green glow that can be seen for miles at night.
STAY AWAY FROM THE DUMP!
[/center]Because Montana was one of the fewer populated states in America, it was a lower priority target for Nuclear Bomb mapping. So, it managed to escape some of the severity of the damage bestowed onto the rest of the USA by the Great War. Some of it's buildings are still intact, a fair amount of the plantlife has managed to survive, and there's even clean water in several places!
Terrain, Weather, and geographical info:
Lots of mountains and open fields and lakes. There are a few rivers and lakes, prominent amongst them are Flathead Lake and Flathead River (which flows from the Rockies into Flathead Lake). There are also forests, a major one being the Flathead National Forest, which covers a lot of the east of the county. A large Force Field, deployed by the SteelPlate Society, covers the group of towns and cities.
Weather in Montana is how you would expect the weather to be in a northern state. The winters are cold and the summer and spring are mild. It rains a fair amount, but because of Montana's relatively low bomb count, its rain isn't as polluted as some other locations in the Wasteland. Though it is heavily advised that you don't eat any snow, whether it be yellow or not.
The Flathead National Forest is the largest wooded area of Flathead County. It has trees that have managed to live through the war, making lumber a possibility, but at a price. The place is a death trap, as it is full of Yao Guais, Blood Bugs, Wild Dogs, RadStags, and more. Plus, it's a big place, and easy to get lost.
Flora/Fauna:
Mirelurks – Because of the many lakes in Flathead County, these creatures are a major predator in the county. They exist in mostly Flathead Lake.
Yao Guai – Mutated bears that infest much of Flathead National Forest, though some are spotted outside it as well.
Feral wolves – Similar to the wild dogs in the Capital Wasteland, these are radiated wolves that hunt in packs. They mostly inhabit the National Forest, though occasionally they hunt beyond that.
Radstags – Much like the Commonwealth, the Radstag exists in the County. Occasionally hunted for meat, they are normally harmless and usually run away from anyone who approaches them. They're much more common within the Flathead National Forest, though some occasionally find their way into the County.
Radscorpions - The Wasteland staple at this point, the Radscorpions generally inhabit the mountains, particularly the Rockies.
Bloatflys - The ever-present Bloatflys, which buzz around attack anything that comes near it. They can be found just about anywhere.
Blood Bugs - Because of the healthy amount of rivers, streams, and lakes in The County, Blood Bugs are an annoyingly common sight. Though large numbers of them have been exterminated by the SteelPlate Society, they continue to be a pest to anyone who happens near water.
Feral Ghouls - Because of the low bomb count and the County's relatively stable ecosystem, Feral Ghouls are a very rare sight within the County. Most of the ones that do exist are likely remnants from the pollutants of the Dump.
Deathclaws - Like Feral Ghouls, Deathclaws are also, blessedly, rare around Flathead County...but they can still be found outside the Force Field every now and then, though most of them get killed or driven off by patrolling Steelmen squads.
Factions and Settlements:
The SteelPlate Society – The most prominent faction in Flathead County, Montana is the SteelPlate Society, lead by Charmaine Quinn, the Queen. It is comprised of Super Mutants who lived atop the Rocky Mountains, when Charmaine appeared to them. Ever since they have largely taken over a vast majority of the area, using force fields to mark their territory.
The Super Mutants of the Society, dubbed "Steelmen", are intelligent and combat trained. They patrol and protect the County from all threats. Most of their original weaponry and armor came from a small Enclave base that they overtook. However, the Steelmen have sent several scavenging teams out to territories surrounding the County, taking all Steel, Concrete, and other building materials that they can gather.
Central Haven – The remains of downtown Kalispell, which was the County Seat in the old days, it is the main hub of Flathead County, and the number one place for visitors. It is the closest thing to a Pre-War city that a traveler can find this side of the Wasteland. It has shops, a hotel, a few restaurants (serving a wide variety of wasteland "treats"), and even a partially restored hospital. It is also houses "Safe Haven", the County's only radio station, hosted by a man known as "Mirelurk Mike". Drayton Biller, a previous inhabitant of Vault 21 who was inspired by what Robert House was attempting to build down south, is the founder. Though he is old now, he is a kind man and is generally loved by everyone in the County.
KALISPELL
Whitefish – A small settlement located north of Central Haven, it is the hometown of Neil Parker, who lives there with his parents. Life is simple in Whitefish and, aside from chores around the town, there's not too much to see aside from a shop or two. A lot of young people occasionally travel up the old, Pre-War ski lodge that lies behind the town.
Vault 35 - One of Vault-Tec's seventeen control Vaults. Unlike many of the other vaults, it has protected its dwellers reliably, and the inhabitants live a peaceful live without the radiation and fear that is normally associated with the Wasteland. Valerie Fawkes is the Overseer. The Vault itself was built into the "Whitefish Mountain Resort", a ski attraction from the pre-war era, erected atop Big Mountain (no, not THAT Big Mountain). Thanks to repairs done by the SteelPlate Society, a quick way to reach the Vault is by taking the ski-lift.
WHITEFISH MOUNTAIN RESORT
Camp Crescent – A small settlement that was abandoned at some point (most assume its proximity to the Dump had something to do with that), it is now serves as a small base for the NCR troops stationed at the County, and occasionally serves as something of an Embassy for NCR travelers. Thanks to the Dump being contained, the camp does not suffer from radiation.
Coram – Despite it being the smallest settlement in the County, Coram boasts a very lively, not to mention eccentric, population. Some very popular (and admittedly bizzare) recipes, stories, and even weapons have come out of Coram. The town's "governess" is a woman called "Goodie Laveau", who is perhaps the strangest of all the residents. Despite the town's eccentricities, the people there are honest and hard-working.
Creston - A pre-war town in Flathead; it was presumed empty and abandoned for many years, with nobody living in the ancient buildings. Even after the prosperity brought on by the SteelPlate Society, Creston went almost completely untouched, with some legends telling that the place was haunted. Because of this, the site remains quiet most times, the only visitors being Steelmen poking their heads in to make sure nothing suspicious is going on and scavengers.
The Dump – One of the most famous sites in the County (and ironically, one of the most beautiful, at least in some ways), the Dump is a Pre-War landfill that, in the past, has been the cause of many problems. It is highly irradiated, with Rad Counts reaching horrific levels. Due to years of neglect, the Dump slowly began to leak, causing severe pollutants to be released into the County's otherwise stable ecosystem. One of the SteelPlate Society's first tasks (and one that helped them cement their place of power in the County) was to reseal the Dump, preventing it from ruin the land. This was possible thanks to the Steelmen, like all Super Mutants, being highly resistant to the radiation, making them the only beings in the County who can approach the Dump (aside from the Ghoul population, of course). Because of its obvious dangers, Charmaine has declared the area around the Dump to be a "No-Go Zone", banning everyone except Steelmen from approaching it. There are very strict laws regarding the Dump, and anyone who is suspecting of attempting to tamper with it are severely punished, if not outright shot.
It is estimated that, had the SteelPlate Society not intervened, the Dump would have continued to leak, slowly at first but growing more rapid over time until the land was uninhabitable. Despite the threat it poses, the Dump is not without its uses. The highly radioactive compounds within its walls make for perfect materials to craft Fusion Cores which power the Force Field, as well as some generators throughout the County. In addition, it remains a unique deterrent to other factions looking to usurp the SteelPlate Society, whose Steelmen remain the only entities who can maintain the Dump's seal to contain its biohazards without immediately dying of intense radiation poisoning within minutes, if not seconds. And, on a more lighthearted note, the Dump emits a rather lovely green glow that can be seen for miles at night.
STAY AWAY FROM THE DUMP!
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