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2009

May 2009

May 23rd

Zombies roam unmolested in many blocks, and many buildings are ruined. --Lariat2301 03:38, 24 May 2009 (BST)

April 2009

April 21st

Mall Tour 2009 visited and ruined almost everything in sight. --Johnny Bass 21:29, 21 April 2009 (BST)

March 2009

March 3rd

After weeks with no sightings Black Berets, Lepers of Malton, Rotter's Relief and Shades of malton have been removed from the suburb. --Lois talk 10MFH 19:26, 3 March 2009 (UTC)

I'm fairly sure I've seen black berets around.--Nhrn 21:31, 5 March 2009 (UTC)
Added Rotter's Relief back. Will check for a message from the Black Berets on their talk page.--Lois talk 10MFH 13:57, 20 March 2009 (UTC)

February 2009

February 24th

NecroWatch reported in from the Owsley Building today. A recent scan had revealed that there were 8 zombies within scanning range of the facility. Of these numbers, 2 zombies were at St. Maurice's Hospital, while 3 zombies were at both the Frappell Motel and Gummer Bank. --Mobius 13:08, 24 February 2009 (UTC)

February 10th

George Zip here, ex-military scout for DSS Red Zone Support. Charted a course from St. Elisabeth's in Pegton SSW to the Rothwell building in Penny Heights. I have seven FAK kits and plenty of firepower. Highlights of trip are as follows:

  • Pegton
    • St. Elisabeth's Hospital at EHB with survivors and power (but no radio). Had to leave through St. Martin's church. Eleven zeds in nearby cemetary, presumably waiting for revives. James O'Ferrel, NecroTech operative, also there.
    • SW Pegton otherwise virtually free of zeds
  • Holdenbank
    • NW Holdenbank virtually free of zeds.
    • Trent Bank at EHB.
    • Pettyfer Towers at EHB with power. 3 zeds outside.
    • St. Willibrord's Church HB, with power. Interesting graffito: "The time of the Demon Walrus is Nigh"
    • Piney Building at EHB, with power.
    • Hemmings Auto Repair at EHB, no power.
    • Mace Towers SB, with power. Four bodies outside.
    • St. Maurice's Hospital at EHB, with power
    • Lower and central Houldenbank empty of zeds.
  • Penny Heights
    • One zed at St. Danillo's Church, then joined by another. Shot at them. Was attacked; left.
    • Gradually incresing zed presence as I go south
    • Rothwell Building: Doors open, no power. One zed outside; seven (and one survivor!) inside. I can't stay here with so many zeds.
    • Tomkyns Building: Power; one survivor. QSB.

-George Zip 00:45, 10 February 2009 (UTC)

January 2009

2008

October 2008

October 23rd

Moments ago, the last five structures left in town were ruined. Corpses litter the streets and buildings. All TRPs were taken down. MOB and the FU then decided to finish off all of the non-TRP structures. Even the junkyards were opened up and the occupants killed. It will take some time to clean up this mess. These zombies are massing on the western edge of the suburb, eying greener pastures.--FLZombie 04:31, 23 October 2008 (BST)

October 22nd

Local NT operations have become seriously hampered with the presence of zombies from the Militant Order of Barhah and the Feral Undead. All four NTs are ruined at this time, as well as the three hospitals, and the only Police Department. Those waiting at RPs will have to be patient, since even non TRP buildings are being targeted, and these still hold survivors capable of reviving zombies inside. --FLZombie 12:32, 22 October 2008 (BST)

October 20th

Moderate amounts of zombie activity in houldenbank, mainly in the south. A few safehouses have fallen, but not many. The revive points a COMPLETELY clogged up, I tried to get one of my alt's revived and havebben waiting for a week now! The zobies in Greatotex are getting really annoyed... and I'm one of them! --Angusburger 17:42, 20 October 2008 (BST)

It's also aggravating to see zombies attack the rot revivers. I had just been revived, and was about to help revive some people, when a friendly zombie decided it was a great idea to kill me. Now I have to find a cemetery or revive point elsewhere.--Spacedooky 04:48, 21 October 2008 (BST)

We're zombies. It's what we do. -- Grogh 23:39, 21 October 2008 (BST)
Embrace Barhah, brother. --Jczak 03:40, 23 October 2008 (BST)

October 10th

It's happy in Houldenbank, although Osmondville is little to zed friendly for comfort. The Greatotex building's churning out newly revived guys night and day. I did a sweep of the suburb and found under 10 hostile zombies in total. Angusburger 17:06 10 Ocober 2008 (GMT)


September

September 26th

About 5 zombies on the streets, all Tactical Resource Points powered, along with most of the suburb. Safe. --Funt Solo QT Scotland flag.JPG 16:56, 26 September 2008 (BST)

September 1st

External Military:25.96 MHz: "... maybe a dozen in Houldenbank ... they're just wandering around ... a lot of lights on, looks the area's been reclaimed ... can't see a single ruined building either ... power's back on at the Greatorex Building ..." :Nequa 20:29, 1 September 2008 (BST)

August

August 30th

External Military: "... reporting from Houldenbank, I've got maybe a dozen active ... all stragglers, no groups ... a lot of lights on, looks the area's been reclaimed ... can't see a single ruined building either ... lights are on in the Hosken Building ..." Laitaine 06:09, 30 August 2008 (BST)

July

July 28th

After weeks with no sightings, the following groups have been removed from the suburb:

501st Codexians

MDD

OMC

Red Rev Net

The Crooked Thumb

Omega Platoon Mobile Unit

Death Head Marauders, The

Sociopath Apostles

--Adavastor 17:05, 28 July 2008 (BST)

June

June 5th

I passed through the center of suburb, from the the Wrigley Building to Wharam Towers. Out of the twenty-five buildings I saw, only six were ruined, and most repaired buildings had heavy barricades. There's many scattered zombies in the city, but most are in groups of two or three. The largest group was 22 zombies outside the the Owsley Building (which had low cades, but was repaired). Assuming that the rest of the suburb looks somewhat the same -- mostly unruined, with no hordes anywhere near 150 -- I would think Houldenbank is at most "Dangerous." --Jen 03:34, 5 June 2008 (BST)

May 2008

May 26th

The Blackhawk Nation has made its move into the area to assist in eradicating the Zombie menace. Currently the situation is harsh but quickly improving.--Bunkis 07:53, 26 May 2008 (BST)

  • A Side note, [[1]] is being documented, please add your piece! --TheBeyonder 00:47, 27 May 2008 (BST)

May 17th

Zombies everywhere, EHB buildings are still mostly ok, Richard general hospital under attack at least one Zed inside, the Tibbets building has around 20 outside. Definatly agree that recommended danger level be upgraded to "Dangerous". People are dying out here. _wanko 22:03 May 17th (GMT)

May 16th

Zombies are attacking! Ether buckle down and prepare for a fight or Head North! Found at least 50 on the streets in groups of 7-15, many buildings in southern part of suburb are ruined. Recommend Danger Level be Upgraded to 'Dangerous'. - DOTSS DarkShade 1:31 AM May 17 (Australian Eastern Standard Time)

May 15th

From what just happened/Is happening in Penny heights you guys better dig in and get ready for 150+ zombies, i lost my life defending Odo general --Xysterial 02:03, 15 May 2008 (BST)

May 6th

I wish someone would tell the zombies about Greatorex everytime i go there to wait to revive a zombie i get killed! --Kathleen8 06:04, 6 May 2008 (BST)

April

April 30th

The Hosken Building and The Greatorex Building are operating as a rotter revive clinic for all zombies including those with brain rot. Both The Hosken Building and The Greatorex Building are powered and are well defended and maintained and since they are adjacent to one another, it is advised that the Greatorex building is kept unbarricaded to let the zeds with brain rot into the clinic where they can be revived. ----Tanaj----

April 27th

Almost all of the resource buildings in the suburb are powered, and they all have their barricades raised. While there are a few scattered small groups, most of the zombies in the suburb have gathered outside the doors of the Owsley Building. --The Masked Lurker 03:56, 28 April 2008 (BST)

March

March 19th

Scouting has observed that the Hosken and Greatorex are under attack. Presumed to be ruined. Unknown on how the occupants are resisting, if at all. --Steelgaze 01:47, 19 March 2008 (UTC)

Greatorex has been overrun, no sign of any survivors. The NW corner is crawling with zom's, concentrated on the remaining barricaded buildings. Hardly any survivors seen roaming in the area. --Maelstorm4 02:18, 19 March 2008 (UTC)

March 18th

Recent radio transmissions have confirmed that the Owsley building (NT) and the Solomon Lane PD have been taken by the dead. -- JohnDanesi 00:38, 18 March 2008 (GMT-3)

March 17th

Zeds everywhere on the streets, I've seen three building break-ins and lots of survivors getting eaten (including me) over the past day or two, recommend 'burb upgraded to "Very Dangerous" if situation continues -- Sergeant Bobbo 09.15, 17 March 2008 (GMT)

Thats because the Big Bash II has declared this to be its next target, i'd say your recommendation to a "Very Dangerous" is quite justified, Bobbo! --Danalov 10:07, 17 March 2008 (UTC)

March 4th

All the NT Buildings and the Hospitals in the suburb are in survivor hands. Mobile phones are working. The local zombies break through the barricades survivors have put up in their safehouses from time to time, but the troubles brewing in Dentonside hasn't spilled over here yet. --The Masked Lurker 11:55, 4 March 2008 (UTC)

February

Febuary 17th

I was third person to the "punishment" of the radio spammer, real gamer, today. I woke up to find the spam nicely stopped, and someone explaining why they PKed to me. Things do not seem that bad in Holdenbank, however just north the suberbs are red. It may only be a matter of time. I --User:Billly 21:47, 17 February 2008 (GMT)

Febuary 14th

The suburb is mostly lit and there have been very few break ins in the last week. Also, the radio spammer known as real gamer has been spotted in the area.--Srg Shawn 23:37, 14 February 2008 (UTC)

Currently inside the Tribe Building; it seems as though it and the Wellstead Building next door are getting some attention recently. Zombie numbers are fairly low, but so are the defenders, so a few extra warm-bodied volunteers would be helpful if anyone's in the area and looking for something to do. --Specialist290 ♠♥♣♦ 20:48, 14 February 2008 (UTC)

February 10th

NecroWatch reported from the Greatorex, Hosken, and Owsley Buildings revealing that there were 29 zombies within scanning range (calculated after scan overlays). Of note, there were 7 zombies at Richard General Hospital, 6 zombies at Wharam Towers, and 5 zombies at the Tribe Building. The remaining zombies were scattered and should be little or no threat to any well-defended survivor safehouses in the immediate area. --Mobius187 14:38, 11 February 2008 (UTC)

January

January 16th

Many buildings in east and central Houldenbank appear to be barricaded and lit, including at least 3 NTs and the PD. This area is improving as more zombies straggle behind the Big Bash and head north. --DaytonDead 06:16, 16 January 2008 (UTC)

In other news, NecroWatch reported scans from the Greatorex, Hosken and Owsley Buildings today. The scans revealed that there are an estimated 50+ zombies within range of the NecroTech facilities. The largest concentrations of zombies appear to be at Solomon Lane PD, which has 15 zombies, and is a stark comparison to the Frappell Motel and Vallis Plaza Fire Station, which only have 4 zombies at each. The remaining zombies are scattered throughout the area in far fewer numbers. --Mobius187 17:00, 16 January 2008 (UTC)

January 14th

The struggle between the survivors and the zombies continues to rage long after the Second Big Bash has left the nearby suburbs. Control of the four Necrotech Buildings and other tactical resource buildings switch back and forth between the opposing forces. --The Masked Lurker 22:24, 14 January 2008 (UTC)

2007

December

December 23rd

Very Dangerous, true. Pyke and Rowcliffe are contested. The fight lives -xan2022

December 20th

Update the suburb to Very Dangerous. Half the buildings are ransacked. We're trying our hardest to take back the suburb, but it's going to be hard with all these zombies around.--DerangedFerret 03:27, 21 December 2007 (UTC)

December 13th

Allright everybody, we need to evacuate. Let's make it as orderly as possible, but we all need to get the HELL out of dodge. The second Big Bash is headed this way, and it may get here in the next 2-3 days. Remember, use river tactics and they WILL go away.--DerangedFerret 04:08, 14 December 2007 (UTC)

December 8th

Looks like Houldenbank is pretty ravaged. All NTs are ruined, and I've only seen a few buildings that are powered. Upping this suburb to Dangerous. --Druuuuu Ocular 02:24, 9 December 2007 (UTC)

November

November 29th

External Military report: "... crossing Houldenbank now, can see maybe seventy down there ... a horde of twenty or so outside Solomon Lane Police Dept ... a lot of buildings with lights on ... only a few buildings damaged ... the Owsley Building has power ... the Tribe ..." --WanYao 22:05, 29 November 2007 (UTC)

The greatorex and hosken building are looking grim i might have to send reinforcements.--Novascotia 04:00, 30 November 2007 (UTC)

November 27th

The Greatorex building is a rotters relief point, therefore it should be like that. As for the rest of the suburb, there are sporatic break ins at the resource points but they are quickly fixed. The revive points are running smoothly as well.--Srg Shawn 21:25, 27 November 2007 (UTC)

November 25th

The status of the greatorex building is grim no survivors from the last report and there dosen't seem to be much hope for the gretorex building.--Novascotia 02:13, 26 November 2007 (UTC)

November 20th

Whoever posted at November 9 was merely spreading rumours. There has been a continual survivor presence in Houldenbank and there always will be. ESPECIALLY IN THE BUILDINGS AROUND A REVIVE POINT! Anyway, Houldenbank is now YELLOW status. All buildings are secured, and most are powered. However, we do have occasional break-ins. Someone please update to yellow status.--DerangedFerret 23:27, 20 November 2007 (UTC)

November 15th

External Military report: "... crossing Houldenbank now, can see about sixty down there ... maybe a dozen outside the Owsley Building ... several buildings with power ... some minor structural damage ... the Owsley Building has power ... the Greatorex Building is out of action ..." --WanYao 02:23, 15 November 2007 (UTC)

November 9th

Four survivors (including me at the junkyard and Tibbotts Building next to the Richards Hospital. Could do with people with toolboxes. No survivors in the vicinity, as far as I know.-- Jakinthebox 07:16 PM , 9 November 2007 (PST)

November 5th

I agree with the below. If you're new, stay the hell away. Houldenbank is currently in ORANGE status. Could someone please change it? There are only a few ruined buildings in the suburb, but the PD is under seige, and two of the NTs are down.--DerangedFerret 01:06, 6 November 2007 (UTC)

Agreed, there are almost a hundred zombies in the suburb, but they are not working together and many resource buildings are not ruined. Danger status changed.--Srg Shawn 03:22, 6 November 2007 (UTC)

November 3rd

External Military: "... reporting from Houldenbank, I've got nearly a hundred active ... few big groups, but they're spread out ... a few buildings with lights on ... some minor structural damage ... the Hosken Building is down ..." --WanYao 23:06, 3 November 2007 (UTC)

October

October 24th

I would like to rebuff one of the previous reports. Although the area is a ghost town, there is an organized group of survivors that has not moved in at least 8 months. The Black Berets have continued to hold a few buildings in HB against the zombie horde. We are slowly expanding our boundaries, and would like ANY help!--DerangedFerret 22:43, 24 October 2007 (BST)

October 11th

The rebuilding begins with a few more structures being repaired and barricaded. There is still a lot of work to be done. --H0b0 12:41, 11 October 2007 (BST)

October 8th

Heard on the radio: "... reporting from Houldenbank, I've got over a hundred active ... mostly just stragglers, no organised groups ... only one building with lights on ... the whole suburb's wrecked ... the Hosken Building is looking wrecked ..."

A lurching recon by members of the Feral Undead sense no food anywhere; If there is life in this district, it cowers and weeps in frustration. If rebuilding is happening, it's quickly being torn down.--Flune 12:02, 8 October 2007 (PDT)

October 4th

Northwest Houldenbank has been cleared by the Totalitarian government of houldenbank it has been repaired and barricaded and people are being healed.--Domenique 18:25, 4 Oktober 2007 (BST)

October 3rd

Houldenbank has been overrun. Most resource buildings are ruined and there are a large group of zombies in the area. The dead hold the suburb, for now.--Srg Shawn 03:09, 4 October 2007 (BST)

October 2nd

The Solomon Lane Police Station has fallen. There are 20+ zombies inside and more are outside with only the door standing in the way. Most survivors who were in there have been killed.--Srg Shawn 07:03, 2 October 2007 (BST)

October 1st

Solomon Lane Police Dept is under siege. Thirty zombies outside, and no support from other buildings except the adjacent factory.--Roger Thirnell 21:24, 1 October 2007 (BST)

September

September 30th

Northwest Houldenbank is ruined only couple of buildings are EHB the Totalitarian Government of Houldenbank has begun an operation to repair the buildings and install generators and fueling them we shall unite the suburb of Houldenbank under one group mine.--Domenique 18:56, 30 September 2007 (BST)

Zombies will consume all the life from this sector--User:Thesham 9:56 (BST)

[2] I don't like that stuff anyway. --Roger Thirnell 21:20, 1 October 2007 (BST)

September 24th

Someone change the status to yellow please. Zombie numbers are increasing dramatically, and the entire NW of Houldenbank is ruined. Supply lines to Mitchem mall have also been cut. Help would be nice.--DerangedFerret 06:11, 25 September 2007 (BST)

September 22nd

Zombie numbers seem to be increasing, probably coming from Vinetown --Lt craben 05:10, 23 September 2007 (BST)

September 17th

External Military Report: ... crossing Houldenbank now, can see about eighty down there ... a horde of a couple of dozen outside the Hosken Building ... lights are on across the suburb ... only a few buildings damaged though ... some survivor activity in the Owsley Building ... Koli T 01:03, 18 September 2007 (BST)

September 13th

Hosken Building is surrounded by 23 zombies, Greatorex Building by 6 --Fev 21:09, 13 September 2007 (BST)

September 8th

I actually live here. We retook Hosken after a lightning strike. 2/3 of the NTs are human controlled. The other NT is the only remaining ruined building in the ENTIRE suburb, and has the only horde, 25. It has not moved in days. As you can see, we have made amazing progress in the past few days, and we will take back Greatorex NT after a few more.--DerangedFerret 06:34, 8 September 2007 (BST)

September 3rd

I just ran through this suburb about two minutes ago. I believe an update on security would be nice. the western side is in a mess. especially the north west. Zombies everywhere. NT was down. i counted around 30+ zombies. - Daniel181

Things in the southeast aren't looking good I just passed by The Hosken building and theres a group of Zombies there and the Greatorex Building has been overrun Support would be grateful. - DrRob

August

August 31st

We are currently fighting to protect the people of Houldenbank against the zombies and enemies of Houldenbank the Totalitarian government of Houldenbank will continue to fight for the people of Houldenbank BTW Houldenbank is now safe you can easily sleep outside without being killed by a zombie so Houldenbank is now a green zone and thanks to us western Houldenbank is safe.

Don't totalitarian regimes generally enforce decent grammatical skills? I mean, they want their history books to look good, right?

August 14th

Security level tentatively increased to Safe, barring other news.

August 13th

The revive lines are finally empty. As of this moment, not a single person stands in line at Ford Drive. The biggest mob of zombies is 6 outside of a NT building, and the area is generally safer. I died today, but before that, I hadn't died like in a week or so. Please change it back to Green now--DerangedFerret 00:40, 14 August 2007 (BST)

August 9th

Houldenbank is no longer a red zone.The only mob of zombies is standing for revives! Houldenbank should now be classified as green. Could someone change it green, please?--DerangedFerret 19:31, 9 August 2007 (BST)

Changed it to mod, a few too many randsack buildings and a bunch of zombies still around and I'm new so going mod to be safe. Tontoman 23:30 (EST), 9 August 2007

Thanks--DerangedFerret 21:31, 11 August 2007 (BST)

August 5th

Houldenbank is being attacked by an organized group of Zombies, presumable the Legion (educated guess based on Religious graffiti left in ransacked and overrun buildings) "Tusk 21:12, 5 August 2007 (BST)"

July

July 10th

The DHS is preparing for a full force attack on Houldenbank in an attempt to take back the suburb. Survivors are advised to hold tight. --54sr 17:38, 10 July 2007 (BST)

July 7th

A few buildings are now caded and lit including Owsley NT and Richard General Hospital. Survivors appear to be attempting to retake Houldenbank. It may be an opportunity for expatriates of Holdenbank to return and assist in the effort. --Suvaloo 03:03, 7 July 2007 (BST)

June

June 22nd

Meacham is caded to EHB and set with a generator and radio transmitter, but the surrounding buildings look grim, so we'll see how long this lasts...--Malthen 21:48, 22 June 2007 (BST)

Update: The OMC has confirmed this suburb in need of help and has opened up trade routes through it. Chris' 'Redfield 17:53, 13 June 2007 (BST)

June 13th

One NT building has been cleared out of zombies. rebuild immediatly!!! some rotters want their revives. just know those rotters are fighting on your side.

June 10th

There are hordes of 60+ zombies moving through the area in storm. Many buildings are broken into and ransaked. The area around is unsafe. My last check shows the Oswey Building is overrun and survivours are still fighting for control of the Solomon Police Department. The situation is looking very grim for the survivors. Many are retreating to other areas. At this moment in time, that seems best course of action, i will be remaining behind to help defend the Tribe Building, with the rest of the Phoneix Rising! Group. However, it is highly adviseable to get yourself to safety. Stay safe out there people... The Zeds dont need their ranks to swell anymore than they already have. Good luck to all of you. A freiendly survivor of the Houldenbank area, Olikunmissile1

June 9th

Hello Houldenbank. Your situation is bad. Use this tool for revive requests. A tip from a friendly survivor from Pegton.

June 7th

It's very back and forth. Zombies will knock down a resource building, then the survivors will concentrate to retake it and resupply. Then the zombies will knock it back down again. Right now, Owsley and Solomon are unransacked, but hardly under effective survivor control. Caley R Anderson 09:57, 7 June 2007 (BST)

Update: Both Owsley and Solomon are full of zombies as of 11:29, 7 June 2007 (GMT) Dreakoth.

June 3rd

Zombies are dispersing in thin concentrations throughout Houldenbank. A large proportion of blocks have at least 3 or 4 zombies on them, some more, but there don't seem to be too many large mobs as there were a week or two ago. Most buildings seem to have been retaken by survivors, but the zombies have dispersed before only to reconcentrate and attack several times already. Owsley fell briefly two days ago, causing a long delay in revivification at the Ford revive point. Survivors should use the current opportunity to stock up on FAKs, ammo, and anything else they may need. NTs who can help cut down on the line of revive requests at Ford (and especially also at the graveyards near St. Maurice's) should do so post haste to increase survivor odds. Caley R Anderson 22:38, 3 June 2007 (BST)

June 1st

The control of Solomon is uncertain. It will be taken by humans only to be retaken by zombies. Efforts are still under way to take it back.

May

May 27th

Solomon is now in the hands of zombies. Survivor groups are making regular kills, but these zeds are hard to discourage. Far more defenders are in Owsley and its environs, and a concerted effort is being made to take back Solomon. Caley R Anderson 00:01, 28 May 2007 (BST)

May 23rd

Houldenbank is becoming rather dangerous. Zeds have started to swarm. Solomon Lane PD and the Owsley Building NT are both under attack by double-digit numbers; the PD is looking at two or three dozen. St. Maurice's, as usual, only faces sporadic attacks from small numbers of local zeds. Both Owsley and Solomon remain under survivor control for now. --User:Caley R Anderson 14:14, 23 May 2007 (PST)

May 14th

Overbarricading still a BIG problem. I'm standing infected in front of St. Maurices with no way in, and not enough HP to go cruising around looking for something safe. *Edit* I am now DEAD in front of St. Maurices because I couldn't get in. --User:Lenny17 16:53, 14 May 2007 (GMT+6)

The suburb has been quite for a while except for the occasional PKing by various members of the survivor society. It is advised that you not stay in resource buildings longer then need be to avoid the occasional random PK. That is all... --Deathbringer16 05:06, 15 May 2007 (BST)

May 10th

Suburb safe. Only around 10 zombies in northern sector of suburb. --Nimrod1 talk-DDF- 19:52, 11 May 2007 (BST)

May 3rd

This is a plea for help from Pegton.Any groups or individuals who are willing are asked to help Pegton. We are currently overrun with Zombies. All help is appreciated.http://wiki.urbandead.com/index.php/Pegton Dzia 10:40, 3 May 2007 (GMT+3)

May 1st

Zombie activity low, no groups larger than 10. Very few PKing reports, most PKers have left the area. Suburb safety level changed from Moderate to Safe.--NecroSoldier 22:52, 1 May 2007 (BST)

April

April 24th

Revives continue at a brisk pace at The Greatorex Building - Flagship Office of Rotter's Relief. This is despite the constant destroying of our damn generators!

Also on the 24th, Drama Club staged a performance of "Army of Darkness" at Solomon Lane Police Department as part of their Border Tour of Malton. The group plans to travel clockwise around the border suburbs of Malton with one show in each suburb. Today they performed for the 53 survivors here as part of this tour. See their group page for performing groups and schedules.

March

March 30th

The Black Berets are actively addressing the overbarricading problem in the suburb, starting with the south, which is the most populated and is where refugees from Penny Heights are ending up first. We implore residents and refugees to adhere to the barricade plan. Houldenbank is currently nearly clear of zombies. --KAH

March 22nd

Almost all Buildings are at Very High Barricaded and I died because of this. I tried many buildings and every buildings that no one every goes in, or stays were open.

March 15th

Zombies waiting for revive, it's recommended to use some AP to break any nextdoor building down to VS. Not only will you gain some EXP while you wait but, it will open up some VS entry points in a city that's overbarracaded. Necteks who are trying to revive are wasting all their AP searching for VS entry points for safe resting before they can start reviving. Any survivors who are stuck outside and running low on AP, try resource buildings as since these are commonly attacked, their barracades have a good chance being lower, more zombies outside the better. Barracades are not to plan currently.

March 12th

Public Service Announcement

All new citizens who have sought refuge in Houldenbank, please be advised that overbarricading has become critical. There are very few places that are now not either heavily barricaded or extremely heavily barricaded [EHB].

Access to supplies is limited as a result of over-zealous barricading through fear of the zombie hordes. All 3 of the hospitals are EHB and emergency supplies for the sick and wounded are in short supply.

Citizens with the Free-Running skill are urged to provide vital medical assistance to any unfortunate souls who are unable to seek shelter by night-fall. --Riotgirl 21:09, 12 March 2007 (UTC)

Update: And I would urge people to start de-barricading over-barricaded buildings. Houldenbank has a UBP guys! --Vancouver Smith 01:34, 16 March 2007 (UTC)

February

February 24th

Houldenbank is not safe anymore, I don't know why some people say the suburb looks secure because this is the worst i've seen it in months. There's some Pker problems at the Hosken Building, 2 days ago we had some dumbass named "hitler" preaching white power and killing survivors with other guy. The revives are VERY slow at the Greatorex building and some people moved away from the suburb after the central area was taken down by a small number of zombies, i'm talking about less than 20 zombies, that's it! Pretty lame, I know. Still, we are not doomed, we are not even near doomed but the quality of the defense right now is definetly poor.

--Lazydoctor 04:37, 24 February 2007

February 23rd

Things are taking a turn for the worse in Houldenbank. Both St. Maurice's and Solomon Lane have been broken into (3 in each) and Solomon Lane has been ransacked. --Vancouver Smith 02:47, 24 February 2007 (UTC)

Update: Three zeds outside Kitting Museum, 5 outside St. Maurice's Hospital, 3 outside St. Lorenzo's Church. All in all, if you want to clean up Houldenbank, go to these spots and kick some zed butt. Hold Houldenbank!!!!!!!!

February 18th

The suburb looks fairly secure. Zombies are only in occasional ones and twos, and quickly taken down by Black Berets and other survivors. --TheDictator

February 16th

Squidgey returned again. Killing everyone inside Greatorex Building.

List of PKers in this area:

Undertaker 88, Sgt Slaughter, Sgt Slaughter 88, Hitler (all one player with alts - has more!) TPKRM Squidgey

Time to stop these people! --Reinbowarrior

Here's my thought: the Greatorex Building is primarily for rotters. Ergo there should be a separate point for non-rotters and all non-rotters around Rotter Revive buildings should be shot. --malax001

February 14th

All survivors in the Greatorex Building are dead. Building has been ransacked, with 11 zeds outside, some looking for revives. --AlexTheScientist

February 12th

Rebuild WAS going fine. However another visit from the viscious PKer Squidgey was enough to leave several of the defenders of the Greatorex Building dead, now zombified and looking for revives.

We now only ask one thing - Destroy Squidgey and do not revive!!! --Reinbowarrior

February 10th

Several defenders killed. There are 4-5 high level zombies raiding the Greatorex building. A small core of low level rotters relief/NecroTech protection front are holding them at bay, but nearly every night the generator is destroyed and we loose more civilians to the horde. Zombies are pretending to want revives and then destroying the place and the people.

Help required, situation desperate. --Reinbowarrior

High level zombies...I've been smashing the generator almost every chance I get and I'm quite low leveled actually. As long as I'm in the suburb, don't be surprised if you log on to see "A zombie destroyed the generator. A zombie said 'Graaaagh!'"...yes, I'm him. --Graaaagh!

February 6th

Several defenders PK'ed by Squidgey - again - He's level 41 - how do we stop him PKing???

The large Zombie influx to the north is worrying. We need to defend this revive point... --Reinbowarrior

February 4th

I too got PK'ed by Squidgey - I vote justice is done, and he's hunted down.

A group "Necrotech Protection Front" are trying to keep the Greatorex revive point open, but each night some sneaky zombies (with infection!) keeps trying to break in and destroy the generator. It's desperate down there! Help required! --Reinbowarrior

January

January 27th

The Nation of X has now sent an expeditionary force to Houldenbank.

January 15th

Visit the Black Berets The Love Shack.
--TheDictator

January 12th

The Black Berets have restored mobile phone services in Houldenbank for the benefit of the survivor populace. --KAH

January 11th

I just got PK'ed by a dude named Sqidgey. Squidgey, if you read this, I demand explanation! Especially, since I have never ever killed another survivor.

Oh, and in the news, Houldenbank is still safe, a few recent minor break-ins. However, it is not safe enough to sleep outside, as several survivors (not me) have taken to doing. --RevEngEspc


2006

December

December 29th

This is a plea for help from Pegton. Any groups or individuals who are willing are asked to help Pegton. We are currently overrun with Zombies. All help is appreciated.

December 18th

We have a minor PKer problem in the suburb-regard these players as dangerous: Mictlantacuhtli, Zedeeto and Zombeeto. Just putting the word out there.

December 13th

Hahahaha, good job on green guys! Thanks to all of the helping groups.

December 12th

Hey, someone should bump Houldenbank down to green due to the efforts of 501C, Black Berets, and Rotters Relief. Barely any zeds. Largest group seen today would be a group of 3 somewhere.

December 9th

Zombie activity is at nil around the central suburb, some undead may still be found in the outlying border areas. --WildWeasel

November

November 29th

Solomon at VSB.... someone get repairing please. --Havok

November 27th

The Phone Mast was restored today to operational statis. --Jack Merriweather

November 26th

The 501st have Solomon at EHB and firmly under survivor control. Feel free to drop in and grab supplies. --WildWeasel

November 13th

We, the newly formed 501st Codexians are planning to establish a long term presence in this suburb. Watch this space. --WildWeasel

November 3rd

The suburb is empty. Virtually all buildings are open and ransacked, survivor prescence pretty nuch nil. Suburb in firm zombie control.

November 2nd

Some observations:

  • Ransacked and packed with zombies: Owsley
  • Ransacked: Hawarden
  • VSB: factory [95,65], factory [95,66], Barens Row, Wrigley, Ridyard
  • HB: Gummer
  • VHB: Hooker
  • EHB: Solomon

October

October 27th

Sanctuary has set up a revive point at Elford Lane, top right hand corner of map. We will do our best to get the revives to the masses, and hopefully we can get people back into the fight.

October 27th

If anything resembled human activity I can't see it. Few buildings. Nothing. I actuly killed myself just to not care about zeds... it's advised that survivors not wanting a fight should avoid this suburb. --cody6 03:12, 28 October 2006 (BST)

October 25th

Outside Owsley IS NOT a revive point. I repeat, outside Owsley IS NOT a revive point. Dead survivors go to Ford Drive. Don't let zombie cultists confuse you! -- Doc Groucho 15:46, 25 October 2006 (BST)

October 17th

Both Ford Drive revivification point and the SW sacred area have been cleared by Black Berets, Silent Running and some other groups fighting to secure Houldenbank. Many of the zombies that were ransacking the eastern side of the suburb are dead or have wandered away. --Doc Groucho 14:36, 17 October 2006 (BST)

October 3rd

Sanctuary has entered the suburb, to help fellow survivors coming from a victory in Penny Heights, we will clear hostile zombies from all buildings, be it if we are living or dead, killing a Sanctuary member, will only make it stronger. All dead survivors are to return to revive point Ford [93,63, and to while waiting for a revive, help clear the buildings around the revive point from hostile zombies, making it easier for survivors to retake it. Add all zombies that say "mrh" to your contact list, they are your comrades. Be sure to return to the revive point, before you sway. Add http://www.urbandead.com/profile.cgi?id=407933 to your contact list, and kill him, he is at the revive point, and is a member of a zombie group. And hence does more harm living then dead. First Target: Solomon Lane Police Department, clear it of all hostile zombies, and put down any around the building. Good luck and may a revive shringe redeem us!--Angry Hobo 20:52, 2 October 2006 (BST)

August

August 23rd

The RRF renames this dead suburb as Hagnatbank in memory of the great zombie Hagnat.

August 21st

The Black Berets close their revive point at Ford [93,63] and encourage those seeking revives to move NW to more secure suburbs. while moving out of Penny Heights to seek a revive after being dead since the seige of Joachiam, I went through and found some opened buildings with groups of at least 3 zeds in them.--cody6 21:12, 21 August 2006 (BST)

August 21st

The Solomon Lane PD is empty of all human life. Yesterday it had 70 + inside of it, today it as well as all buildings adjacent to it are cleaned out from a zombie attack. Extra-ordinarily powerful zombies are attacking the entire area in what appears to be a coordinated assault.

August 20th

The Solomon Lane PD was broken into and all barricades are down. 70+ are inside and are being dragged out into the streets. All surrounding buildings should be on alert or better yet, move out for now as the people inside the PD were warned to do.

July

July 19th

The Houldenbank barricade plan is adopted, following a period of public commentary. Residents are urged to adhere to this plan to avoid overbarricading, and to tag its tinyurl around town along with target barricade levels.

June

June 28th

The Black Berets have proposed a barricade plan for Houldenbank. Feedback from the public is welcome; all reasonable suggestions made by 5 July will be taken into account.

June 20th

Lucius General Hospital is currently under siege! There has been a constant mob of zombies outside for the last few days, and survivors are encouraged to go and help clean them out.

May

May 7th

Houldenbank is safe, or as safe as it can be. Survivor groups are some what active in the area, and revive points are up and running, even the brian rot ones. While break ins happen, they are often quickly repaired.

April

April 28th

Houldenbank is overrun. The revive clinics have been abandoned. The walking dead have taken the streets and many major buildings. Zombie groups are massing in the 20s-30s. Condition: Moderate.

April 26th

Zombies swept through Houldenbank and Penny Heights overnight. Many survivors were indiscriminately massacred. Witnesses say Zombie Spies were seen killing other survivors. Zombie Spies identified include The Tank. Mark 5:9 claimed responsibility for the attack. Graffiti in Peterson Auto Repair: Todays attack courtesy of Mark5:9

Update: Mark 5:9 is "And he (Jesus) asked him, What is thy name? And he saith unto him, My name is Legion; for we are many.". Does that imply that the Many have returned, or is it just rumormongering? --wcil

April 20th

Despite repeated Zombie attacks over the past month the area around Lucius General Hospital at 99,69 remains under the control and protection of HM Headhunters.

March

March 16th

Several zombies roam the streets and several safehouses have been broken into. The Black Berets urge local survivors to be at heightened alertness and to aid in the fight to resecure the region.

February

February 1st

Many areas heavily barricaded, difficult for those with even free running to find ways of getting into buildings. Less experienced people likely to suffer from this in the areas mainly east of Ogborn arms.

January

January 29th

Penny Heights Resistance forces, a coalition of several factions, has issued a pact with all forces in Houldenbank. The pact is extended to the Black Berets offering safe haven if needed. H.Q. for PH forces is Joachim Mall southeast of Penny Heights. Safe haven can be found Deacon Police Dept. located south east of PH.

January 24th

Houldenbank is now home to a small, but growing group of guerilla fighters, known only as the Black Berets. Their first mission, Operation HomeSweetHome took place on 24 Jan 2006 and was largely considered to be a success.

January 5th

Houldenbank is currently in the midst of a pitched battle between Survivors and Zeds, after days of fighting. Be cautious entering this area until further information is available.


2005

November

November 20th

Houldenbank is overrun.

November 18th

Houldenbank has largely been abandoned. Most major buildings (including resource sites) are unoccupied and unbarricaded, and scattered numbers of lone feral zombies roam the streets and interiors. While Solomon Lane P.D. still stands, the number of human occupiers have dwindled down to a handful of diehards.

November 10th

The assualt on Solomon Lane police station continues to grow. Thirty one zombies are now present; and though they take heavy casualties, they manage to break into the department twice and kill two survivors. The defenders reinforce the barricades frantically.

November 9th

Solomon Lane police station is currently a central zombie-human battle point, with a horde of 26 zombies laying siege to the building, which was a safehouse filled with twelve to fifteen humans. The building has been breached once, but no defenders were slain, as only one zombie apparently entered before the breach was repaired. The zombie fled before it could be eliminated. Evacuations from the safehouse to other more secure locations seem set to occur in the near future.

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