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==<b>History</b>== | |||
<font size=3><b>[[The Fortress|Fortress Four]] was built in September 2005, within two months of the [[Outbreak|initial outbreak]], but the background to this monumental moment in [[Malton]] history is far-reaching and incredible.</b></font> | <font size=3><b>[[The Fortress|Fortress Four]] was built in September 2005, within two months of the [[Outbreak|initial outbreak]], but the background to this monumental moment in [[Malton]] history is far-reaching and incredible.</b></font> | ||
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The Malton Incident · Chain of Allies · Careers · Group History · Survivor's Guide · Past Teams · Fortress Laws |
HistoryFortress Four was built in September 2005, within two months of the initial outbreak, but the background to this monumental moment in Malton history is far-reaching and incredible. Many survivors speculate that the outbreak of the virus was connected to Necrotech Industries, because of their extensive activity in Malton since the Millenium. The Fortress has reams of evidence that suggests otherwise. This evidence suggests that Necrotech were, in fact, brought to Malton to investigate several inexplicable cases of zombification in and around Quarlesbank prior to the inital outbreak. Lord Pitman is believed to be the individual responsible for the "Malton Incident", according to The Fortress. The demented Lord of Pitman Mansion in Quarlesbank had been experimenting with life and death, the occult, for the most part of his unusual life. His research is believed to have brought life to the virus that affects the higher brain functions and began to spread rapidly around Malton in 2005. In the late nineties, Necrotech, upon discovering a real-life zombie sample in Barrville (possibly an escaped sample of Pitman's research) were given permission to set up a single NT lab in Malton to begin researching the anomily. The Blackmore Building in Ridleybank was the first NT centre to be constructed but soon after, hundreds of NT labs were being erected right around the city, which provoked suspicion. Necrotech maintained that their goal was "the fabrication of new cutting-edge pharmaceuticals meant to provide cures to cancers and other highly-infectious or deadly diseases" but it is now believed that they were simply covering up the early cases of infection, in order to quietly manufacture a cure to the virus before it spread widely. It is believed that Lord Pitman may have used his influence, through funding and local persuasion, to infiltrate Necrotech's research and turn it to his own advantage. Find out the truth for yourself. Join The Fortress today to gain access to such official Malton material as, "The Origin of The Head" (4 part story, 2006), "The Pitman Enigma" (set of ingenuious puzzles and storyline, 2006), "The Origin of Fortress One" (Single story, 2007), "The Finding of Fortress Three" (20 part story, 2009) and "Pitman's Game" (Epic story, 2010/11) These stories provide the real truth behind the Malton Incident and prove that the work of The Fortress is of the utmost importance and for the good of all mankind. Join The Fortress to learn about Jensonson and Lord Pitman, the Shadow Wolves, the Pitman Enigma, the Judges of Malton, what happened to Conflict Trooper Shedd, the Society and reams of material that will expand and enhance your Malton experience far beyond you thought possible. The Fortress is the only UD group to provide official Malton storyline with a beginning, a middle and most ominously, an end. 2005A secretive government outfit, known only as The Body, headed a year long investigation into the affairs of Lord Pitman which led to the raid on his home in Quarlesbank early in July 2005. The result was an unspeakable travesty. Hordes of mutated zombie corpses swarmed the shocked investigation team trapping them inside Pitman Mansion, spurred on by Lord Pitman himself. Everyone was brutally massacred before Pitman allowed himself to be taken too. The Body was ripped to pieces by the unrelenting masses. Its members - all named after body parts that best represented their individual skill - were slaughtered like lambs. The Head fell first, and The Legs tried to run but tripped over The Feet. The Ears couldn't believe his eyes, but The Eyes had heard them coming and ran. The zombies feasted eagerly upon their screaming victims. Pitman was given The Finger by his minions and The Nads was painfully crushed by an eye-watering blow. Of the fifty man team that had entered Pitman Mansion, only two survived. The Ears and The Eyes fled in separate directions in an attempt to escape the madness. However the disease had spread and they soon found that Malton had been quarantined, trapping them inside, alone and helpless. For three long months, the Ears and the Eyes struggled to survive and believing themselves to be the last survivors of their organisation, all hope was lost. But one day they were reunited by a newcomer to Malton; a strange fellow that had sneaked through the military quarantine units bordering the City. He claimed to be the new Head. They formed an alliance and planned to build the Five Fortresses - strongholds of protection and command - before recruiting an army to enforce their beliefs. Malton needed to be cleared of the zombie infestation and innocents needed to be saved. It was the will of the Fortress. Timeline1 Sep 2005 : The construction of the historic Fortress Four in Central Malton begins. 20062006 was an exciting time for the Fortress. The Head of the Body, the team that first infiltrated Pitman's organisation was revealed (full story, the Origin of the Head, available if you join the Fortress) and his role and importance to the Fortress became a subject of continuing and ongoing debate. Fragments of a body, entombed in the walls of Fortress Four also lead some Fortress members into the depths of the Pitman Enigma (available if you join the Fortress) and a quest to determine the nature of the Head and the role of the Shadow Wolves. Meanwhile Fortress 4 was betrayed and its doors left open to the oncoming zombie hordes. After the confusion of the evacuation Fortress 2 was revealed and became the base for the retaking of Fortress 4. Timeline14 Jan 2006 : Fortress 4 moves to Status Red - prolonged, increasing zombie assault 20072007 was a time of consolidation and growth for The Fortress. The new Boot Camp for recruits completed its first mission. A fourth combat squad, Dark Watch was formed and ties will allied groups were formalised. In the midst of all this the elusive Fortress One was finally opened (full story available if you join the Fortress). Timeline8 Jan 2007 : Fourth combat squad, Dark Watch, is launched. Fortress Base Commanders are assigned. New Fortress Careers. 2008While the mega-horde of The Dead sweeps through Malton for the first time the Fortress continued to grow becoming the highest ranked survivor group in the city. Two of the Fortresses key members, Brigadier Tommy Crowbar and Miss Elainious got married becoming the first couple of the Fortress. 2008 also saw the brief but glorious story of Team Exacilbur. Then in the dark days of the close of the year The Fortress took on The Dead to reclaim central Malton. Timeline13 Jan 2008 : Teams Dark Watch and Excalibur are opened. Fortress Commanders take up stations. 2009After the successes of 2008, 2009 was a dark time for the Fortress. Within it, two competing philosophies "The Shadows" and "The Society" clashed. Fortress Three arose from the battle of wills at the instigation of The Society (full story available if you join the Fortress) and became the first Fortress which wasn't planned and revealed by the Head. Matters were patched up but the balance of power within The Fortress would never be the same. Timeline22 Jan 2009 : The ABA Kings are announced. Top ABA achievers of 2008. Five crowned "Kings". 20102010 was a year of turmoil and revelation within The Fortress though no member will speak of the events that occurred in anything but the vaguest of terms. Was there a second Escape attempt? Did the judges roam at large through Malton? Is it true that the Head made a terrible bargain with forces beyond Malton's walls? (story available if you join the Fortress). A confused group stumbled out from the events of the year hoping for better in 2011. Timeline29 Jan 2010 : All four Fortresses are declared 'Green' for the very first time following the Hawks reclaiming Fort Perryn. 2011TimelineMar-Apr 2011 : The Dead reawakens to wreak absolute havoc on the streets of Malton, turning everywhere red. |