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The siege finally breaks
- by Tarman
Nichols is ruined. Zombies have finally won a huge victory in the Crusade, or as the harmanz have dubbed it, The Battle of the Kilt. Many valiant deeds on the field of combat were performed on both sides of the over-month long battle. Combatants got to know the names of their enemies as they clashed repeatedly in one of the biggest sieges in recent history. Yet harmanz were still heard to gripe over the outcome about issues such as 'failure' and 'reinforcements'. In a speech made to the troops of the RRF, Lord Moloch, Papa of the RRF praised the efforts of the combined zambah forces at the siege, and spoke to these baseless criticisms.
"Every zombie and death cultist involved in the siege played a major part in its dramatic conclusion. The fall of Nichols was a victory for all of our kind, just as holding on for as long as they did was a victory for all the survivors involved. The difference is that there are certain survivors who take eventual defeat very badly and so they seek out the first available excuse. It's to be noted that these survivors are very rarely leading members of significant groups, but instead usually either unaffiliated or mouth-pieces from no-mark groups of no significance.
There is a fact that they, the true 'trenchcoaters', overlook: It took barely seventy zombies to annihilate Nichols Mall when we took it effortlessly at the start of the siege. It was when the local survivor groups called for massive assistance, and were answered by huge numbers of survivors who were bored in their own territories due to the lack of zombies, that they managed to retake and fortify it beyond our taking at that time. At that stage we did not even have half of the RRF present, so we did not have the muscle on hand to nip it in the bud at the early stages.
So, they call for allies to round their numbers up to almost 700 total in the greater Nichols area and it's good practice. We call for allies to take our numbers up to roughly 350 and it's a failing? Bullshit. We took, held and retook the NTs of this area over and over. Now you see the result: The mall has collapsed entirely and absolutely, because we have starved them of syringes and forced them to flee the area for their revives. This was your work and you all did it well. You, soldiers of the RRF, did not fail. You were victorious and you now reap the spoils of victory alongside our friends and allies.
Let's be clear about this. Had we taken this mall (again) before LUE returned then we would have given great credit to our allies too, because the likes of the M!n!anz, Undeadites, Feral Undead, Eastonwood Ferals and even, in cameo, the MOB have aided in the Crusade project. Now we credit all of the above as well as LUE and ourselves for a fantastic team effort. We will not scrabble for glory like vultures, each fighting for the greatest acclaim and nor will our allies. We were in it together and we did it together.
For those who don't know, that is something that we call Barhah."
Many combatants on both sides of the barricades have taken the spirit of this contest for what it truly was - fun for all involved. While some few harmanz bemoan their fate, most are proud of the fight they put up here, and there is a bounty of mutual respect created during this battle. We have each faced worthy foes, and though zambahz are triumphant, there is no gloating. This was a hard-fought siege, and no one should walk away ashamed of the efforts they've put in during their time at Nichols.
a retrospective of the conflict
- by Gus Thomas
On May 8th Papa Moloch, leader of the Ridleybank Resistance Front, declared a solemn crusade. Whilst on Excursion III, harmanz had occupied the Homeland and promptly commenced to much mockery and bragging on the Urban Dead wiki. With Excursion III concluded, Moloch decided that it was time to retake the Zombie Homeland. That same night, Nichols Mall in Stansbury Village was rapidly attacked, ruined and sacked within 48 hours.
However, as fate would have it, Nichols would not go down that easily. The proud workers of the Kilt Store, only found tucked around in the Mall's Southwest corner, rallied their fellow harmanz to restore and retake the mall for the harmanz.
Five weeks later, the mall still stood in harman hands. However, it was not easy. The combined forces of the RRF have continued to lay a prolonged siege on the area. Breakins occurred regularly, with the harmanz rallying in time to prevent a beachhead from forming. Steadily the numbers grew on each side. Safehouses neighboring the Mall were rapidly cleared and the zombies enjoyed many bra!nz, but yet the Mall still stood. However, the siege has proven a success for the Front. With resources and defenders flooding the Mall, the harmanz let their guard down in the Homeland. While this reporter was unfortunately detained for two weeks, the notorious Blackmore NT building in Ridleybank was reclaimed. Ever since then feral zombies and others have made steady advances in Ridleybank. Harmanz did not recover Blackmore, and die hard defenders of the Blackmore Bastard Brigade were found in abundance holding the lines at the Mall.
But has Nichol's become another Giddings? Obviously game updates have swung the tide in favor of each side. At the time of this writing, there were nearly 500 harmanz in the mall actively holding the line, and more then 200 zombies giving them trouble.
I had the privilege of speaking with Kilt Store Employee Zimon, amongst other harmanz defending the mall. Zimon is so kind as to consent to me printing some of his comments.
<Zimon|> well, i'm enjoying the siege even more then i enjoyed all of Pitneybank <Zimon|> so in that respect, it's been a collossal win regardless of the outcome <Zimon|> that said, I really have not been amused with making long journeys for syringes <Zimon|> but that's all part of the fun
Zimon's remarks on the trek for syringes tells the untold story, not readily seen from the walls of the Mall. RRF, and other zombie groups, have steadily sacked nearby Necrotech Facilities. However, the mall remaining in live hands tells of an equally well played game from the harmanz, and it appears that this siege was in a stalemate, with neither side having a solid advantage on the other.
That all changed on Friday the 13th (June). LUE forces had moved into the area, and despite some foolery amongst harman defenders, a surprise attack was luanched. LUE and Gore Corps death cultists fought side by side in a rapid attack on the NW corner of the Mall. Even though there were many panicky radio reports asking for help on the part of the defenders, apparently they were largely ignored and discounted. With the gunfire dying down and the Death Cultists leaving, the zombies quickly broke through. Despite a valiant attempt from a few active defenders to close this gap, swarms of zombies quickly came in. Rapidly devouring and enjoying the bloodshed, the zombies cleared the corners one by one moving clockwise. In 11 bloody hours, the mall was cleared and every corner ruined.
Radio Spam On the Rise
'Now at 1137% and continuing upwards'
- by Tarman
Those who tune in to the airwaves for real information are sadly lacking in satisfaction these days. There have been many pirate radio broadcasters out there who enjoy nothing more than a full day's work of playing Rick Astley and reciting poetry, thus depriving the radio of much of its effectiveness as a tool for survival. The airwaves are filled with crap.
That being said, lots of it is enjoyable crap. Many radio pirates have a sense of humour, and broadcast things which are comedically entertaining. PKer groups are notorious for giving their handiwork a mass distribution over the airwaves. And as zambahz, the radio if possessed at all is merely a source of entertainment. Who among us does not enjoy the panic, frustration, screaming and arguing of our foodz? Zambahz in general support the spamination of radio, both on a tactical front and for pure enjoyment.
A section doubly-blessed this edition with an enemy's profile, and a special interview with allies the Feral Undead.
Better Know An Enemy: Bucky Tesla
A Man of Determination
- by Omnicon
Those of you who have been active throughout Malton in the past few months have probably noticed a new face in town. That face is attached to the body of the man who is oft-times known as Bucky Tesla. This pretty clean, determined gentleman has been spotted in Malton's highest profile areas, from the northeast corner of Nichols Mall in Stanbury Village to such exotic locales as the southeast corner of Nichols Mall in Stanbury Village.
This reporter was recently allowed to inhabit the same block as the enigmatic Bucky Tesla, and Bucky Tesla, who was surprisingly well-groomed for a Maltonian, was gentleman enough to provide a few insights into his pretty clean and determined life. As he fixed his unwavering, penetrating eyes on mine, I couldn't help but notice the resolute set of his jaw, the staunch set of his shoulders... almost an aura of determinedness about him. A smouldering cigarette butt jutted authoritatively from his stubble shrouded mouth.
Editor's note: Continued in next column
