Ketchelbank/News Archive
All news older than one month should be moved from the Ketchelbank page to here.
2009
March 2009
March 30th
25.96 MHz: "... can see thirty or so on the streets of Ketchelbank ... a few outside the Bear Pit ... several buildings with power ... some minor structural damage ... the Russell Building has power ... the Staples Building is in bad shape ..." -- Kittithaj 18:47, 30 March 2009 (BST)
March 21st
25.96 MHz: "... can see a couple of dozen on the streets of Ketchelbank ... mostly just stragglers, no organised groups ... several buildings with power ... only a few buildings damaged ... lights are on in the Russell Building ..." -- Kittithaj 14:09, 21 March 2009 (UTC)
March 16th
25.96 MHz: "... can see twenty or so on the streets of Ketchelbank ... all stragglers, no groups ... a lot of buildings with lights on ... infrastructure looks intact ... lights are on in the Russell Building ..." -- Kittithaj 17:10, 16 March 2009 (UTC)
March 9th
25.96 MHz: "... can see twenty or so on the streets of Ketchelbank ... mostly just stragglers, no organised groups ... a lot of buildings with lights on ... infrastructure looks intact ... lights are on in the Russell Building ..." -- Kittithaj 14:21, 10 March 2009 (UTC)
March 4th
one more group that was missed below.--'BPTmz 08:24, 4 March 2009 (UTC)
March 2nd
After weeks with no sightings, the following groups have been removed from Ketchelbank/News Archive's group listing.
Please re-add these groups if they are still active. Linkthewindow Talk 10:37, 2 March 2009 (UTC)
February
February 22nd
NE part of the suburb is heavily over-caded, - no way to enter from the street. Less then 10 zeds spotted over ~20 blocks, with no large groups. Will finish the review the day after tommorow. --Alex Row 12:00, 22 February 2009 (UTC)
February 21st
25.96 MHz: "... thirty or so in Ketchelbank ... mostly just stragglers, no organised groups ... a lot of buildings with lights on ... only a few buildings damaged ... power's on at the Telfer Building ... the Staples Building is in bad shape ..." -- Kittithaj 16:49, 21 February 2009 (UTC)
February 20th
NecroWatch reported in from the Russell and Telfer Buildings today. Recent scans had revealed that there were 32 zombies within scanning range of the two facilities, after accounting for scan overlaps. Of these numbers, there were 6 zombies at Arscott Road Fire Station, 5 zombies at the zoo's Aquarium, and 3 zombies at Huggins Towers. The remaining zombies were scattered, in 1's and 2's, across the area and appeared to pose no significant threat to any other locations. --Mobius 13:24, 20 February 2009 (UTC)
February 16th
The mall tour has left, and the suburb is recovering. two out of three NT's are caded and powered, around half nonresource buildings are ruined, but not alot of zombies around. --'BPTmz 04:45, 16 February 2009 (UTC)
February 10th
Mall Tour is on its way to the zoo! Baby zeds rejoice! --Alex Row 22:32, 10 February 2009 (UTC)
January
January 26th
all resource buildings are caded, and powered. RP's are empty. safe, for now.--'BPTmz 06:49, 26 January 2009 (UTC)
2008
December
December 11th
Six building remain unruined, The MOB hasn't much left to eat here. -- Grogh 00:28, 11 December 2008 (UTC)
December 8th
The Militant Order of Barhah just ruined the Telfer Building NT, but the hospital and the other NTs are up and running. Dangerous, for now. Grogh 00:02, 8 December 2008 (UTC)
December 4th
Suburb is still very ruined, but some light comes from the Telfer NT. The Revive Point is empty for now. Scarbrow 21:52, 4 December 2008 (UTC)
November
November 28th
Ruined,a lot of ruined buildings, no hope for survivors, almost all of taticals fully of zombies,north is the only hope Msth00 02:04, 28 November 2008 (UTC)
October
October 30th
Upgrading danger status to Very Dangerous. Many buildings wide-open or infested, as the definition states. Also, RP's are down, due to the problem of the NT's being infested with zeds.-- Ωmega360 
T 13:56, 30 October 2008 (UTC)
October 20th
At least 43 zombies spread throughout the suburb, which has a fairly even mixture of ruins, powered buildings and barricaded buildings without power. A state of conflict exists at the zoo, which is currently held by survivors under siege by zombies. Of the suburb's Tactical Resource Points, 5 are powered (2 NTs, a hospital and an auto repair), whilst 2 are ruined (an NT and the remaining auto repair). This fits the moderate danger level description. --Funt Solo QT 
23:41, 20 October 2008 (BST)
October 12th
At least 17 zombies on the streets. Breakdown of the Tactical Resource Points:
- 3 NecroTechs: 2 powered, 1 ruined.
- 1 hospital & 1 factory: powered.
- 2 auto repairs: 1 ruined, 1 no power.
There are a few ruins in the west. Moderate. --Funt Solo QT 20:10, 12 October 2008 (BST)
September
September 27th
At least 36 zombies on the streets. Breakdown of the Tactical Resource Points:
- 3 NecroTechs: 2 ruined, 1 no power.
- 1 hospital: no power.
- 1 factory: no power.
- 2 auto repairs: 1 ruined, 1 no power.
Given the lack of any powered TRPs, with nearly half being ruined, this seems to be Dangerous. --Funt Solo QT 17:27, 27 September 2008 (BST)
September 26th
External Military report (25.96 MHz): "... maybe seventy in Ketchelbank ... a few big groups, but they're spread out ... can't see any signs of life ... heavy structural damage ... the Staples Building is down ..." (9 hours and 31 minutes ago) --WanYao 20:38, 26 September 2008 (BST)
August
August 28th
External Military: "... can see maybe seventy on the streets of Ketchelbank ... a few big groups, but they're spread out ... a few buildings with lights on ... serious collateral damage ... looks like the Russell Building has fallen ..." Laitaine 03:35, 28 August 2008 (BST)
August 19th
The suburb is in pretty good shape. Zombies are attacking the Staples NT Building, but the other two are in survivor hands.--'BPTmz 05:50, 19 August 2008 (BST)
August 19th
After recent requests solicited no response, the following group links have been removed from the suburb.
If any of these groups are still active, please add them again. --Adavastor 21:02, 19 August 2008 (BST)
July
July 16th
Most of the suburb is ruined, with the execption of a few non-resource buildings.--'BPTmz 00:24, 16 July 2008 (BST)
June
June 30th
A sudden increase of zombie numbers, plus the fact that most dark buildings were still ruined cutting off the free running network has really taken it's toll on the suburb. most buildings are ruined but have no zombies in them, almost a ghost town, but safe-houses are still up, although under attack.--'BPTmz 06:19, 30 June 2008 (BST)
June 24th
what a difference a day can make, most of the suburb is caded with the execption of most of the dark buildings. most resource buildings are also caded, zombie activity is light, biggest group is 10, focused around an NT building.--'BPTmz 22:35, 24 June 2008 (BST)
June 23th
about 60% or the suburb is still ruined, however zombie activity is extremly light. The south middle area is all caded.--'BPTmz 21:40, 23 June 2008 (BST)
June 20th
While most buildings are ruined, survivors are making a comeback in a few safehouses, now that the MOB have moved on.--'BPTmz 02:07, 20 June 2008 (BST)
June 14th
With 2 NTs ruined and multiple other buildings falling daily, The Militant Order of Barhah is quickly making Ketchelbank unlivable. Flee while you can! -- Grogh 04:19, 14 June 2008 (BST)
June 13th
Zeds have invaded the town. Large masses surround the NT buildings. Suggest upping the threat level to yellow, at the very least. I couldn't get a good count on precisely how many undeads infest the area. -Kenisu Ichojari 00:24, 14 June 2008 (BST)
May
May 7th
almost every building in the suburb is caded, power is on in most of the resource buildings and the biggest group of zombies in one place is 9.pretty safe, for now.--'BPTmz 22:00, 7 May 2008 (BST)
April
April 29th
Most if not all resource buildings are open, but a fair amount of other buildings are still caded, survivors can survive....if they act smart.--'BPTmz 03:00, 30 April 2008 (BST)
April 26th
Ketchelbank is lost, i am currently planning to leave with my Clan to Ruddlebank. Ill post in a few days when i get there.—The preceding unsigned comment was added by Montana8 (talk • contribs) at an unknown time.
- The hospital, the fire stations as well as two of the three NT buildings are still caded and light up, however there still are quite a few zombies around, biggest group is of 17 out side the one taken down NT.--'BPTmz 04:46, 27 April 2008 (BST)
April 5th
The Telfer building has been ruined by zombies overnight. --Bladedge32 13:32, 5 April 2008
March
March 26th
The Russell Building is up again, though unlit. --Kingofallpie 20:31, 26 March 2008 (UTC)
March 19th
Passing through this suburb, I found the Russell and Telfer buildings ransacked. Most other resource buildings are also in ruins. I have no idea what has befallen the brave Malton Zoo Keepers, but the zoo is completely occupied by zombies. --Lokanus 00:08, 19 March 2008 (UTC)
- "The Furries are no more." -The Dead
- Right. Danger level updated to very dangerous. The man 19:32, 19 March 2008 (UTC)
March 3rd
The Malton City Zoo keepers have gone and reestablished the Necrotech buildings around the Zoo and are beginning to recade and take out zombie groups around the mall. If you need a revive, go to St Matthias's Church. The wait is from 1-3 days on average. In other news, however, most of Malton has pretty much taken to zombies. With no Mobile Phone Masts or radio terminals set up in Ketchelbank, news of surrounding suburbs is lacking. We strongly suggest staying with your local safehouse or visiting the Zoo and taking a rest there. Sincerely, The Malton Zookeepers - Fred Caine
February
February 24th
The zoo is trashed, no open cades at all, currently sleeping in the aquarium to see how well zoo rules are going.--Jakezing 05:41, 24 February 2008 (UTC)
- All major resource buildings ruined. Time to make it red ? --Qazwsx 07:45, 24 February 2008 (UTC)
- it is pretty much red, yes. I don't...I don't know how to change that, though. --Lo Meng 06:04, 27 February 2008 (UTC)
February 17th
New visitors coming to the zoo! Surely they want to see the returning animals, or the altar of the toothy one. That, or they're running to safety from the RFF. Either way, clean the pens and welcome all the visitors with a smile.
January
January 26th
External Military, 25.96 MHz: "... maybe seventy in Ketchelbank ... a horde of twenty or so outside Riddell Way Fire Station ... several buildings with power ... some minor structural damage ... power's back on at the Staples Building ... the Telfer Building is down ..." (1 hour and 42 minutes ago)--DaytonDead 06:21, 27 January 2008 (UTC)
January 25th
The struggel for the 2 central NTs in Ketchelbank contiues. A couple of RRF-members are found among the attackers, Zookeepers and some unaligned survivors are defending. Russell Building fell yesterday to a small mob of ~25+ zombies, direclty after the implementation of the new rules and couldn't be reconquered by survivors. Scans show slightly more zombies (36)than standing survivors in the direct area of the building complex Russell, Telfer, Riddell Way Fire Station and St. Eusebius's Hospital.--John die Kralle 12:12, 25 January 2008 (UTC)
January 16th
Although there are no more than 11zombies in front and another ~15 scattered around Telfer Building, there were serveral break-ins yesterday and today. Lights are off since noon, but 'cades are up again. Scans from Russell Building show 16zombies in the zoo and no more than 50zombies in the scanning area.--John die Kralle 14:20, 16 January 2008 (UTC)
January 12th
Follow-up scans by NecroWatch from the Russell and Staples Buildings, indicated that there were an estimated 85 zombies in range of both facilities (accounting for zombies within the scan overlay). Of note, the number of zombies standing at the Telfer Building has increased now to 25. Of these numbers 24 zombies were inside the zoo. The only other significant zombie mobs were the same as yesterday, with now 6 zombies at St. Eusebius's Hospital and another 6 zombies at the nearby factory. The remaining zombies were scattered.
January 11th
NecroWatch reported a NecroNet scan from the Telfer Building which showed that there were 74 zombies within scanning range. Of these zombies, 20 were assaulting the Telfer facility directly, while another 25 were inside the zoo. The only other significant zombie numbers were 5 zombies at St. Eusebius's Hospital and another 5 more zombies at a nearby factory. The remaining zombies were scattered.
2007
December
December 25th
Anyone visiting Ketchelbank for Christmas should be aware we have a large amount of Grinches zombies in the area who are hell bent on spoiling any Christmas celebrations. While there are many break ins, repairs are made quickly and lines in the RPs are very short.
If you should see any Salvation Army displays on street corners, RUN, it's a trick. They're really zombies in disguise looking for brain donations.......
November
November 27th
External Military: "... thirty or so in Ketchelbank ... mostly just stragglers, no organised groups ... a lot of buildings with lights on ... infrastructure looks intact ... power's on at the Staples Building ..." --Lh778 13:53, 27 November 2007 (UTC)
November 16th
External Military report: "... about forty in Ketchelbank ... mostly just stragglers, no organised groups ... a lot of buildings with lights on ... only a few buildings damaged ... power's on at the Telfer Building ... the Staples Building is in bad shape ..." --WanYao 04:53, 17 November 2007 (UTC)
November 8th
After surveying a significant portion of the suburb, it was noted that the majority of the resource buildings were ruined and inhabited by zombies. Also, there are not many heavily barricaded locations, or many survivors. Therefore, the suburb shall be upgraded to dangerous. --Z. slay3r • Talk 14:50, 8 November 2007 (UTC)
October
October 26th
External Military report:
- ... maybe seventy in Ketchelbank ... a few big groups, but they're spread out ... several buildings with power ... some minor structural damage ... power's back on at the Telfer Building ...Kris Eikehaug Talk | The Clan 18:36, 26 October 2007 (BST)
October 5th
A Zombie Horde has been spotted in the Zoo.--User:House/Sig 02:18, 5 October 2007 (CT)
October 4th
Some resource buildings are under seige.An increase in zombie numbers, the suburb isnt safe anymore, but still pretty livable.--'BPTmz 04:13, 4 October 2007 (BST)
September
September 29-30th
First Annual Aquarium Art Show
Both survivor and zombie alike will be able to enjoy the many fine works of art normally found only in Malton's museums.
The zookeepers have decided to bring a little culture to the area, unfortunately we couldn't find any unbroken petri dishes so we settled on displaying many of the exhibits found in our local museums. Art enthusiasts, both dead or alive, will be able to gaze for hours on end the many works of art looted from closed or ransacked museums. You are encouraged to steal borrow any exhibits you find and place them in the Aquarium for all to enjoy!
NOTE: Zombies are asked to please refrain from gnawing or chewing on the portraits. However, landscape, surrealist and still art has been peppermint coated for your chewing pleasure.
September 20th
The suburb has come along way and is looking better for it. Most buildings stay caded with one or two resource buildings currently under attack from groups of zombies ranging from 3-8.--'BPTmz 00:51, 20 September 2007 (BST)
September 12th
the suburb is still fairly dangerous. however there is a lack of zombie presence. resource buildings are contested, but other non important buildings stand pretty well. RP's are empty and revives are fast.--'BPTmz 04:56, 12 September 2007 (BST)
August
August 27th
The Zoo, and most of Ketchelbank, have been fairly routed. Most of the buildings are in disrepair, and the animals are sadly scattered to the winds.
August 23rd
The Malton Zookeepers are currently in the planning period for some of their famous zoo events! Stay tuned for details. --'KeetTMZ 03:23, 23 August 2007 (BST)
The rebuilding process in Ketchelbank has begun and is meeting with mixed progress. The area is still quite dangerous. Visitors and passersby are advised to stay on their toes and consult the locals for survival tips; anyone awaiting a revive is advised to wait at St. Matthias' Church, as the line is shorter and turnaround faster than at St. Pius. --Lo Meng 06:04, 23 August 2007 (BST)
August 22nd
This has been a long time coming. I lacked the free-time previously to clear up the extremely disputed status of Ketchelbank. I did a full AP sweep of the buildings inside Ketchelbank. Below is the overview of a detailed report. I suggest reading the entire report if you want information on Ketchelbank's status. A link of that can be found here. [[1]]
Report Summary;
- -Fifteen buildings in survivor hands. 31 total survivors in Ketchelbank, averaging just around 2 survivors per building held. The most survivors in any one building were 5, in a non-TRP. This suggests barricade strafing. Survivors hold one out of three NT buildings, but it was empty and unpowered (suggesting zombies often hold the building.)
- -Seventeen buildings ruined and in Zombie hands. 16 total zombies on the inside of buildings, with at least 50 (probably closer to 70+) on the outside.
- -Zombie-to-Survivor Ratio is at least 2:1, most likely closer to 3:1. Without a working NT building, it is suffices to say that it is between these two ratios.
- -Zombies control slightly over half of the buildings in Ketchelbank, but control 75% of the TRPs in the suburb, rendering the survivors short-handed. See following:
- -The two key revive points used by survivors in Ketchelbank both had over 20 zombies in queue. I moved a zombie into one of them four days ago, and have yet to be revived - meaning that you are unlikely to get a revive any time soon in Ketchelbank.
--Donathin 06:12, 23 August 2007 (BST)
August 21st
Many of the suburbs resource buildings are powered and caded, revive points are still quite high however. about 70% of the suburb is caded.--'BPTmz 21:02, 21 August 2007 (BST)
OMFG Some zomb killed Matt the orangutan at the ST.Mathias revive point :( .MisterGame
Swung by to do a review of Ketchelbank's safety. Revive lines are backed up 20+... minimal survivors out and about, many many ruined buildings, feral zombies still rampaging over the last MOB's party. Ketchelbank is as VeryDangerous and as Jorm said, "tomb"-like, as most of its surrounding VeryDangerous marked suburbs. --Donathin 16:58, 21 August 2007 (BST)
August 19th
after the MOB left ruined and ransacked suburb, survivors are slowly rebuilding. the southern half is caded and some buildings even powered. still a ways to go till the suburb is safe however.--'BPTmz 00:30, 20 August 2007 (BST)
August 16th
Fully 80% or more of the suburb is cracked and ruined. The remaining buildings are being systematically destroyed. The suburb is quickly turning into a tomb.--Jorm 19:40, 16 August 2007 (BST)
August 15th
with the arrival of the MOB the suburb is deffently more dicey then it has been in weeks. however a few safehouses can be found and revivers traveling from outside the suburb knock the revive line-up's down, little by little, but people are advised to seek revive's else-were.--'BPTmz 02:44, 16 August 2007 (BST)
August 14th
The Militant Order of Barhah has decided on a field trip to see tigers at the zoo, and has entered the suburb from Havercroft. Of course, they need to bring the tigers some food, so they have begun butchering people in order to feed to the magnificent, caged felines.--Jorm 04:13, 15 August 2007 (BST)
July
July 27th
With the leave of the Tahr, the suburb is back on its feet. Resource buildings are barricaded and powered. however over-barricading is currently a problem.--'BPTmz 23:21, 27 July 2007 (BST)
July 23rd
The Mmm Braanz Tahr spent its last official performing day in Ketchelbank, knocking down and ransacking the NT buildings (again) and enjoying the thespian-esque qualities of brains. They are moving on now, but may return for encore performances in the future. --Donathin 02:47, 24 July 2007 (BST)
- The Mmm Braanz Tahr did indeed break open two NT buildings and survivors are strongly advised not to sleep in them. However much of the suburb is till holding strong. The Malton Zookeepers will miss the Tahr as it gave us some fun times, despite arguments.--'BPTmz 19:42, 24 July 2007 (BST)
July 20th
most buildings are barricaded and even a few are powered. However the area still has many break-ins and survivors with out the free-running skill are advised not visit the suburb without protection.--'BPTmz 20:35, 20 July 2007 (BST)
July 19th
Most buildings are empty of survivors or ransacked. Barricades are strafed and destroyed by zeds very quickly. Resource buildings are in zombie hands entirely, and the zombies more than double (and sometimes triple) the small human population in Ketchelbank. It is very dangerous for survivors currently. The Mmm Braanz Tahr's run in Ketchelbank is nearly over, however... how (or whether) the safety level in the suburb will change after the Tahr leaves has yet to be seen.--Donathin 07:51, 20 July 2007 (BST)
July 18th
Most buildings are now barricaded, the South side is in great shape. and even a few buildings are powered. resource buildings are still big targets however so survivors are advised not to sleep in them. still pretty dicey for low-level survivors.--'BPTmz 03:37, 19 July 2007 (BST)
July 17th
The suburb is continuing to fall more heavily into zombie hands every day. I'm not sure how much more dangerous it could possibly be, barring every single building being open. The resource buildings are ransacked and under zombie control, half of the zoo has been ransacked for nearly a week, and zombies more than double (and sometimes almost triple) the human populations when I do 50 AP scouts of the suburb. Seeing as how Ketchelbank is more dangerous than many of the RED suburbs to its south and to its east, and is has only been growing more-so for over a month, I am taking the initiative to really encourage a Moderator to change the danger level of the suburb to Very Dangerous (which is probably at least a few days over-due). --Donathin 22:10, 17 July 2007 (BST)
- There are still plenty of barricaded buildings however. while the resource buildings do get barricaded, zombies take them down pretty quickly. however if one has the free-running skill there are quite a few very heavy and even a couple extremely heavy buildings to sleep in.--'BPTmz 22:40, 17 July 2007 (BST)
July 14th
Approximately 65-70 zombies located in the area, not including the RPs or the very few zombies located inside buildings. Survivor count is much higher than 15 previously reported, with 45 survivors spotted. (I was unable to look inside buildings located in NE Ketchelbank) 2/3rds of the buildings were at VSB or higher with only one of them being a resource building. --Mister Sandmann 05:18, 14 July 2007 (BST)
- As of this morning, all of the TRPs are in zed hands, once again. Any attempts to reclaim them do not survive for longer than a day. The number of survivors in the suburb will continue to fluctuate for various reasons (travel, revivification, barricade strafing, etc). The number is thin, however, whichever way the tide flows at the moment.--Donathin 13:51, 14 July 2007 (BST)
July 13th
The two major non-resource safehouses were busted into, and the Mmm Braanz Tahr gave a special surprise performance to nearly half of the remaining survivors in the suburb of Ketchelbank. Audience participation was high, and they gladly (or hesitantly) gave up their braanz. With the resource buildings in this suburb already gone, less than 15 living survivors currently holed up in the suburb, and the populated safehouses smashed to the ground, Ketchelbank is most definitely Very Dangerous now.--Donathin 15:03, 13 July 2007 (BST)
- At least two of the resource buildings have been barricaded, and one powered, all day today. There are still plenty of heavily, and extremely heavily barricaded buildings about, and my observer in the suburb has remained alive for the whole week. It's a dangerous suburb, perhaps heading to very dangerous, if your zombies can get organized and hold the TRPs -- boxy T Nuts2U DA 15:12, 13 July 2007 (BST)
July 12th
A full scan of Ketchelbank showed a total of 24 survivors in the entire suburb of Ketchelbank. Every resource building is out of commission, and there are only two safehouses with 5 or more survivors in them, and there are no consistent safehouses as break-ins and population shift are constant. The zombies of Ketchelbank outnumber the survivors at least 3:1, currently. My recommendation is to increase the danger level of the suburb to Very Dangerous.--Donathin 07:48, 12 July 2007 (BST)
- There are still safehouses for those with the free-running skill however. At the moment the suburb is dangerous.--'BPTmz 16:33, 12 July 2007 (BST)
July 10th
None of the suburb's resource buildings remain barricaded for long, and are all but empty while most other buildings are wide open, if not ransacked. Heavily barricaded buildings are still to be found in central Ketchelbank, but there are few safe places for those without free running to get off the streets -- boxy T Nuts2U DA 13:29, 10 July 2007 (BST)
July 9th
The Mmm Braanz Tahr has boosted box office sales in the centre of the suburb. The extra profit from the continued success of the Tahr will go towards buying liquor, Macaroni&Braanz, and some Carnage-in-a-Box. The ratio of living survivors to daily murders is great enough to possibly declare utter Barhahah. Barricades continue to be strafed, but there are only 2 or 3 buildings in the entire suburb with at least 5 survivors occupying and holding the inside currently. Dangerous times in Ketchelbank.--Donathin 22:03, 9 July 2007 (BST)
July 8th
Central Ketchelbank is under heavy attack from a number of groups of 10-12 zombies, concentrating on the hospital and NecroTech buildings there -- boxy T Nuts2U DA 06:52, 8 July 2007 (BST)
July 7th
There are frequent break-ins in the suburb, and many zombies milling around the streets. The area is still dangerous to survivors without free running, but there are still many heavily barricaded safe houses for those with the skill. The suburb remains moderately dangerous -- boxy T Nuts2U DA 15:04, 7 July 2007 (BST)
July 6th
After much work the suburb is once again considered "moderate". Survivors are encouraged to travel into Ketchelbank and help keep it that way however.--'BPTmz 02:40, 7 July 2007 (BST)
July 2nd
While most buildings are caded survivors are warned that "lots" of zombies are in the area.--'BPTmz 04:06, 3 July 2007 (BST)
July 1st
Every safehouse in the zoo is down, and Zookeepers being made braanz-flavoured fruit rollups out of. Almost all of the resource buildings are down, and there are still few safehouses in Ketchelbank. --Donathin 09:11, 1 July 2007 (BST)
June
June 30th
Angry Parakeet has started selling tickets for the Ketchelbank wiki page. "It's better than any tennis match I've been too!", he was heard to say as he set up his ticket booth. --'KeetTMZ 04:30, 30 June 2007 (BST)
June 29th
it's amazing what a few days can do, the suburb is well on it's way to safty once again, with roughly half the resource buildings barricaded, but until we get those other few it's still (technicly) "dangerous" --'BPTmz 19:59, 29 June 2007 (BST)
June 27th
Around 75%+ of the suburb is barricaded/ransacked. You aren't going to find resource buildings (or many safe houses) in Ketchelbank. The Zoo is being consistently broken into and the inhabitants eaten. The Mmm Braanz Tahr seems to be partying out a little too hard right now. The danger level of the suburb should be Orange (or maybe even Red, really), but has currently been frozen to Yellow for the time being. Donathin 02:09, 27 June 2007 (EST)
- Additional Information:Scouting Of this suburb shows essentially every resource building open and one to two zombies for every block.--karek 14:20, 27 June 2007 (BST)
June 25th
After a lot of hard work and zombie killing, by The Malton Zookeepers and allies, Ketchelbank is well on its way to recovery. the two southern NT's are still under constant attack, and survivors are advised not to sleep inside.--'BPTmz 01:02, 26 June 2007 (BST)
- Most of the southern suburb is ransacked and 10+ survivors are still dying in that area daily. There are mobs of 50+ still in that area, though the mob in the Zoo area itself is a little smaller due to the zig-zagging nature of the Mmm Braanz Tahr. --Donathin
June 19th
despite what is posted below the fact remains, that while the north of Ketchelbank is suffering there are still plenty of safehouses and survivors in the south. and according to the suburb page. It's not dangerous because there are no zombie hordes over 50.--'BPTmz 05:05, 20 June 2007 (BST)
- Ironic and incorrect (again), as I've moved easily from building to building in the south/south-east section of the suburb for the past few days, watching mini-hordes break into most of the survivor strongholds and eat the inhabitants. Riddell Way Fire Station and Arscott Road Fire Station (my breakfast this morning) have both fallen with many casualties in the past couple of days, along with hotels, hospitals, and NT buildings in that section of town. Just because there's no 50+ Zombie hordes does not mean that the suburb isn't dangerous. Less denial, more action and help, please. I haven't even seen a building successfully resist any of the mini-hordes since the beginning of the Tahr. Let's try to keep this factual and helpful for people in Ketchelbank and the people who may be passing through. Okay?
<3 Donathin
- Please take it to the talk page. And also note that 50+ hordes don't have to all be on one square, 5 10+ hordes split up over about 1 corner of the suburb is the same as, if not more dangerous, than one 50+ horde. --karek 14:44, 20 June 2007 (BST)
June 18th
With many buildings barricaded the suburb is well on it's way to safety once again. Survivors have yet to see more then one zombie with Mmm Braanz Tahr as his group, leading many to believe this is the word of one taking credit for the work of random ferals.--'BPTmz 22:04, 18 June 2007 (BST)
- I'll avoid the use of sarcasm to be clear to everyone. Firstly, I say this as I eat two Zookeepers in the just-broken-into Riddell Way Fire Station after having cleared all (via many strong mini-hordes) surrounding NT buildings (amongst many other buildings) and most of the big sight-seeing locations in the Zoo itself. It is simply lying to claim that most of the buildings are barricaded and the survivors safe. If you go to the Zookeeper website (www.maltoncityzoo.com), then you can see Zookeepers communicating with each other about the dangerous state of the resource buildings and safehouses in the suburb.
- Between 10-20 survivors are dying every day right now in Ketchelbank, and it is simply not neutral to try to obfuscate this. Secondly, the Mmm Braanz Tahr was a satirical wiki-device that I created to poke good-natured fun at the Drama Club and be funny (since this game is known for its tongue-in-cheek humor), which Keepers like 'Keet understand and others, apparently do not. Finally, I am very glad at any Wiki using Zombies who are enjoying the Mmm Braanz Tahr. It has been very successful (I have been eating at least two braanz a day for a long while now) considering it started as a joke, and I'm glad to see its humor has encouraged a makeshift horde to get together for some fun.
- Maybe instead of trying to disvalue what is going on in Ketchelbank right now, the survivors should work harder to organize and defeat the zombie hordes. There are enough mini-hordes to continue causing severe harm to the unwary in this suburb, and if I could play two characters easily(and without penalty) in Ketchelbank, then I'd help the Zookeepers out... because they still need it.
- <3 It's been fun so far. Donathin
June 16th
Despite attempts to re-barricade, braanz is still the favorite food of choice right now in Ketchelbank. Whether or not this will change soon will likely be determined by which side receives backups first. Donathin
June 12th
Rumours abound in Ketchelbank of massive zombie hordes, demolished/ransacked buildings, human sacrifice, dogs and cats living together - mass hysteria! When asked about the reports, 4 out of 5 Ketchelbank residents agree, "Zombie propaganda". As Mark Twain once famously said, “Rumors of my demise have been greatly exaggerated.” Don't believe everything you hear. --'KeetTMZ 04:01, 13 June 2007 (BST)
June 11th
The Mmm Braanz Tahr continues to be a bloody success to the dismay of some others. Danger levels have risen, so I've changed the suburb danger level accordingly.Donathin
June 9th
Both NT's are down, zombie numbers are rising by the minute and a lot of buildings are begin ransacked, this is most likely due to the Feral Undead invasion of the suburb. danger level of suburb needs to be taken to orange. The man 08:39, 9 June 2007 (BST)
- but there are no zombie hordes over 50. nothing close at most a group of 20 out side a NT.--'BPTmz 09:08, 9 June 2007 (BST)
- Over 40 survivors have bought tickets to the ===Mmm Braanz Tahr=== in the past two days. Most of the Zoo is broken down - many of the resource buildings, including the NTs. Technicalities aside, it would be misleading to continue to call the danger in Ketchelbank a "moderate" threat at this time.Donathin
June 8th
The Malton Zookeepers were thrilled by the Drama Club performance. After becoming bored with so little to do in the Ketchelbank area the group is glad to have break in the routine! Speaking of the attack, Angry Parakeet was quoted as saying, "The Veterinary Services department has been getting a bit rusty, the "Mmm Azzbarghahs" performance was a perfect opportunity to practice our revive skills and earn extra AP. We look forward to the ===Mmm Braanz Tahr=== tour, it'll be fun! Isn't that what UD is all about?"
Asked what his thoughts were regarding the arrival of the Drama Club, Maintenance Director Smasho replied, "It's about damn time something is happening around here. I've cleaned out the Elephant House a dozen times and there hasn’t been anything in there except for a few mysterious bird droppings. Now I can get some real work done around here."
Security directors Nick Magnum and Peregrin Y could not be reached for comments. According to the Aquarium Receptionist they were oiling the staff's pistols and shotguns for their own rendition of Wagner's "Ride of the Valkyries". --'KeetTMZ 02:51, 8 June 2007 (BST)
June 7th
Drama Club staged a performance of "Apocalypse Now" in the The Bear Pit of the City Zoo for the 11 survivors there as part of their ===Outward Spiral Tour=== of Malton. The group plans to travel in a counter-clockwise expanding spiral from the center of the town to the outer edges. See their group page for performing groups and schedules.
On a similar note, a zombie hoard of about 20 staged a performance of "Mmm Azzbarghahs" at the Horder Motel for the dozen or so survivors there as part of their ===Mmm Braanz Tahr=== of Malton. The group plans to travel around Ketchelbank in a random expanding zig-zag from the north of the suburb. This is in an effort to quell The Malton Zookeepers delusions of safety. Donathin
- Considering the suburb pages defines Moderate danger level as "Active zombies and break-ins, but no 50+ hostile hordes", the suburb is still as such.--'BPTmz 01:23, 8 June 2007 (BST)
June 5th
Why break-ins are still somewhat common the suburb for the most part is safe. a few of the resource buildings are taken though so it's not as safe as it could be.--'BPTmz 03:17, 6 June 2007 (BST)
June 1st
Ketchelbank could no longer be described as safe. The Necrotech buildings have fallen, and it appears that zombies have begun to overrun most of the northern section of the city as well. Its proximity to the zed Homeland appear to be turning this in the zed favor. Not sure what current Zoo-Defenders are doing about the assault.
- While the north is suffering from a zombie rise there are still plenty of safe houses. And no zed groups over 15.--'BPTmz 22:13, 1 June 2007 (BST)
May
May 27th
While the south eastern end of the suburb is under a pretty big zombie offensive, the rest of the suburb is safe as could be.--'BPTmz 00:40, 28 May 2007 (BST)
May 21st
Zed army has broken in to the museum and turned it into a kill field.-DeadFoxxx222 10:59, 21 May 2007 (PST)
March
March 20th
Last time I checked (10 minutes ago) there were plenty of survivors in the area. --'KeetTMZ 03:31, 21 March 2007 (UTC)
March 19th
Though maybe a little late, earlier the zoo was wiped clean of the living population.--Darkmagic 00:31, 20 March 2007 (UTC)
March 16th
The St Matthias's Church revive point is a place were survivors in zombie form are regularly killed, and often headshot while waiting for a revive. When you kill zombies standing in the revive queue, you are PKing, it's that simple.
- Update: The attacks mentioned above are being carried out by the group Knights of the Temple of the Shrike. They are trying to stake claim to the RP as their "Temple". After leaving the game for a period of time they've returned and rather then hold civil discussions, they have attacked the tenders of this RP, The Malton Zookeepers and attempted to throw a wrench in the operations of the St Matthias RP. Other than cause anger against their group, they've done little to damage the success of this Revive Point. --'KeetTMZ 05:16, 17 March 2007 (UTC)
March 9th
Ketchelbank is well on its way back on its feet. That said the southern end is still looking pretty bad, and revive lines are still pretty big, but it wont be long till everything is back to "safe". --Blood Panther 23:05, 9 March 2007 (UTC)
March 6th
St. Eusebius fell yesterday, over 20 bodies piled outside. There were 17 zombies beating the living shit out of the survivors. Eusebius is currently ransacked and is wide open with 7 zeds outside. --Raufgar 04:01, 6 March 2007 (UTC)
February
Febuary 21st
St. Eusebius has been under steady low- to medium-grade siege for the last couple days, could use a bit of help. Also the NE corner of Ketchelbank was looking a bit tattered a couple days ago. --Fungicide 19:01, 28 February 2007 (PST)
Febuary 21st
All is quiet well in Ketchelbank. There are a few reported break-ins with little to no deaths. Which is quiet evident from empty revival points. Though, a few small zombie hordes are roaming around the area it isn't anything to be really worried about. --DustinD 06:01, 21 February 2007 (PST)
February 18th
The suburb is not as dangerous as was made out to be. the two southern NT's are under attack by zombie hordes of no more then 20. no more dangerous then normal. --Blood Panther 06:30, 18 February 2007 (UTC)
- Update: I don't understand what you're saying, cuz I just got into a huge fight with a huge mob of zeds, I killed a badly damaged one with a flare then ran into my safe haven. It's pretty bad where I am, so I say keep out of here. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by Hiei229 (talk • contribs) 20:57, 18 February 2007.
- Update:While the Malton Zookeepers do not own this page we are big in Ketchelbank. I have just done a scouting mission and seen NO zombie groups of over 20. Most (if not all) resource buildings are barricaded, but we invite any party to come and see for your selves. --Blood Panther 05:44, 19 February 2007 (UTC)
February 17th
The 'burb is getting overrun, and very few survivor held positions suggest you don’t come here alone unless you come armed to the teeth. I saw what looked like some sort of leader zed. Probably a zombie group. Any attempt at retaking the burb from the zeds should be done in great numbers.
February 9th
News is best reported by those who are confirmed members of the area. While Russell and Telfer are under regular attack, local residents and The Malton Zookeepers are keeping the area well maintained with a large survivor presence and quick barricading. Revives are still some of the fastest to be had with nearly no waiting time.
In other news, the KTS and TMZ have, as of yet, not come to an agreement in their dispute. --Keet 05:04, 9 February 2007 (UTC)
February 8th
Many zeds gnawing on Russell and Telfer. Dear humans, where are you? --Bad1 16:55, 8 February 2007 (UTC)
January
January 27th
The south eastern area has been cleared of zombies and taken back into survivor control. This week is half price week at the zoo! come on over and watch the lion!--Blood Panther 21:02, 27 January 2007 (UTC)
January 26th
The South Eastern part of the suburb in particular has taken a pounding. There are groups of zeds in the 10-20 range.--Blood Panther 05:01, 26 January 2007 (UTC)
January 21st
After two members of the Knights of the Temple of the Shrike attacked and PK two members of The Malton Zookeepers, The Zookeepers have declared war on the Knights. When asked for a comment, deputy-chairman Angry Parakeet said, "We tried to work out our differences, but they (KTS) would have none of that. They started this war, we will finish it."
He continued, "The Knights should remember a quote made by Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto after the bombing of Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, 'I fear all we have done is to awaken a sleeping giant.'"
January 20th
As incidents of PK attacks appear to be on an increase in the area, The Malton Zookeepers are quickly reviving and healing. As our mission is to protect the zoo animals and visitors of Ketchelbank, we will continue helping those in need. --Angry Parakeet 18:09, 20 January 2007 (UTC)
On a diplomatic note, The Malton Zookeepers continue their efforts to open discussions with Knights of the Temple of the Shrike to come to an equitable solution regarding their disagreements. However, all efforts to do so are meet with threats or belligerent responses from the KTS. Some TMZ members have reported they can hear war drums beating in the distance.
January 11th
The Malton Zookeepers deny any and all rumors about weekly Monday night shark vs zombie fights. In unrelated news, Monday night Zoo attendance is at an all time high and the former Aquarium is drawing record crowds.
Knights of the Temple of the Shrike Would like to invite one and all to come watch the Battle for the Trinity (leadership) on Sunday January 14th Check out our page for more detail.
January 7th
A few agents of the YRC, a revive group located in Yagoton, have recently been spotted about the Aquarium area of the Zoo. When enquired about their visit, they made it clear that they were seeking Zoo experts who could either confirm or deny a shocking security camera videofeed apparently taken from the Aquarium area during the early days of the outbreak. The YRC claims that their NecroNet experts managed to salvage this questionable video archive from a degraded network node apparently located in this suburb. It is unknown if The Malton Zookeepers have as of yet made their own assesment toward the films dubious authenticity.
2006
December
December 26th
The day after Christmas brings good tidings for Ketchelbank. While break-ins are still frequent in the area, survivors are quickly reclaiming those buildings. Anyone looking for revives will be pleasantly surprised at the short waiting times at both Zoo RPs located SE of the zoo at St. Matthias's Church [46,33] and north of the zoo at St. Pius's Church [41,29]. The Zoo is back open for business and the gift shop is stocked. --Angry Parakeet 06:17, 27 December 2006 (UTC)
December 14th
Ketchelbank is being overrun with zombie hordes. Very few survivors are left as large groups of zombies are smashing down barricades and dragging survivors into the streets. What few survivors are left are either fighting for their lives of fleeing Ketchelbank as quickly as possible. Blocks usually have groups from 3 to 8 zombies and most buildings are compromised. All available military, police and rescue units are needed to help quell this zombie influx. May the Emperor protect us. -Inquisitor Rain
October
October 28th
The Malton Zookeepers have returned to the Zoo and are in final preparations for The Halloween Hootenanny of Horror. Residents of Ketchelbank and the surrounding suburbs are advised to finish their costumes and be ready to party down.
October 22nd
The suburb danger level needs to be changed to red I think, there isn’t a building barricaded that I found except for a lightly in the north... lots of zeds, I just ran out of stamina getting from Caiger... where the zoo keepers at... and what happened to the [censored] of Malton? --cody6 02:04, 23 October 2006 (BST)
October 20th
Numerous zombie mobs have breached several buildings in the NW section of the suburb. It is currently unadvisable to visit the zoo as several of the enclosures and exhibits have been broken into and ransacked. A majority of The Malton Zookeepers and animals have fallen back to safe areas and are unavailable to provide visitor tours or services.
Although the revive point adjacent to the zoo at St. Pius's Church [41,29] is open and active, heavy zombie activity in the SW section of Brooke Hills means possible long wait times for revives.
October 17th
The zoo is one hot ticket right now. Several zombie groups are in the area - expect long queues to see the zoo animals.
October 1st
The new junkyard revival point is up and running with a few customers every day.
September
September 24th
After an ongoing and successful recruitment drive, The Malton Zookeepers have established a strong and consistent presence in the northwest section of Ketchelbank. The Zookeepers have also established a Zombie Visitor Center in the abandoned Malton Aquarium [43,33] to allow Malton's undead residents a chance to enjoy the City Zoo unmolested. The Zombie Zoo Animals have been periodically sighted in the City Zoo area trying to hug eat the The Malton Zookeepers and zoo visitors, enjoy your visit but please use caution when visiting the zoo. The City Zoo is currently open but is on heightened alert along with the rest of Ketchelbank on reports of the possible return of the Big Bash. Overall zombie activity in this suburb is moderate.
July
July 30th
The Channel 4 News Team has officially gone on its way, having driven their enemies before them. They're now en route to South Blythville, where they'll be using Marven Mall as a base of operations for repairing some of the damage along the frontier left by the Big Bash.
July 20th
The Channel 4 News Team has entered the area to regroup and flip off the monkeys. They plan to leave for larger battles shortly.
July 19th
Zombie numbers continue to increase throughout the suburb, most buildings have now been compromised.
July 18th
Zombies found a breach in Redpath Alley School. Chairs and desks are stained with blood, and last survivors hide in the water closets with the weak hope of escaping once the zombies fall exhausted. Tomorrow only the scent of death will remain in the abandoned classrooms.
July 15th
The Knights of the Temple of the Shrike and The Malton Zookeepers have declared a ceasefire after a brief conflict. Ketchelbank is currently on high alert due to the proximity of the RRF and Big Bash zombie hordes.
July 6th
Break-ins are becoming more frequent. First the cell phone tower is hit and then the Trick Museum. Everyone inside is presumed dead.
May
May 1st
The Black Rhinos arrive to help with medical operations. Said to be ordered here by NecroTech HQ
April
April 7th
Medium-sized groups of zombies moving through Ketchelbank, currently 8 at the Telfer building [46,34] and 14 at the hospital.
March
March 29th
Currently St. Matthias church, right near the zoo, is being sieged by a single dead chicken. Prayers inside must be aware of the risk of an avian flu epidemic.
The Knights of the Temple of the Shrike have set up a brain rotter revive point at the Telfer Building 46,34. The revive point at Bethell Square 47,33 will no longer be maintained. They consider this building to be sacred ground, any killing will be punished with death. Rivermanstx2 The Lion
March 8th
The Chi Vai Hunters have settled in on St. Eusibius Hospital for another Chi Vai excavation.
March 6th
Fairly quiet groups of two to three zeds at a time manly buildings cannot be accessed without destruction of barricades but some remain accessible. Do NOT head south at this time southern suburbs currently over-run.
February
Unknown Date - February
Knights of the Temple of the Shrike have established a Temple to the Shrike all our welcome to pay tribute to the Shrike. Zombie wishing Rebirth should wait at Bethell Square 47,33. Rivermanstx2 The Lion
The Malton Zookeepers have moved into the City Zoo, with the intention of making it safe for humans (and, of course, animals) again. Exotic animal -- especially lion -- sightings have increased exponentially in the northern part of the suburb.
January
January 17th
A group known as the 14th Black Crusade attempts to infiltrate the suburb with a view to organizing a concentrated effort to reclaim parts of the area... several members have been reported missing or lost
2005
December
December 28th
Zombies still are thick, and many key buildings have been over-run and subsequently abandoned by survivors, and subsequently have ===no=== barricades or occupants. ===Use Extreme Caution when traveling into/through Ketchelbank at this time!===
October
Unknown Date - October
Ketchelbank was the site of the first sighting of the Zombie movement known as the Church of the Resurrection. By the 16th of October, having killed most of the human inhabitants, the Church left the suburb for Eastonwood on the pilgrimage to St Jude's Cathedral in Molebank.
Later, Group two of The Ridleybank Resistance Front struck the suburb, and encountered minimal resistance as they worked to purge the Zoo of any new survivors before departing for Roftwood.
- Fun Facts: Sightings in and around the bear pit report a lone, persistent zombie with a strangely familiar name banging nightly on the barricades
