The Commerce Militia

The Commerce Militia
Things to do here: 1. Explore the wasteland Bazaar (neutral zones) They sell Mercenaries, heals, bounties, airsoft guns, ammo, gear, fortifications, radio ads, quest items, and intel.                                                                                                                                                                                        2. Thunderdome a pistol 1v1 small arena where players wager 1v1s for currency and there will be an in game tournament announced through the radio during the event for currency.                                                                                                                                                                                      3,  The Splintered Bullseye (Player Axe Throwing Challenge)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Faction Overview:
Born from the ashes of capitalism, the Commerce Militia is a loose alliance of traders, scavengers, and mercenaries who believe in the power of the free market. Their motto is “Trade is Life,” and they see themselves as the glue holding the fractured world together through commerce and barter.

Backstory:
As the world fell apart, those with a knack for trade and resourcefulness banded together to form the Commerce Militia. Operating out of the bustling settlement built out of tire fortresses called Burnout Valley, they serve as the primary hub for all trade and commerce in the wasteland. This faction is less concerned with ideology and more focused on profit. However, their neutrality and lack of centralized leadership make them unpredictable allies—or enemies.

Territory & Key Locations:

• Wasteland Bazaar: Once a luxury ski resort, now a thriving marketplace where anything and everything can be bought and sold, for a price. They sell Mercenaries, heals, bounties, airsoft guns, ammo, gear, fortifications, radio ads, quest items, and intel.
  
• Radiation Road : A dangerous but lucrative trade route patrolled by heavily armed merchant convoys. Control over this route is a key strategic advantage.

• Thunderdome a pistol 1v1 small arena where players wager 1v1s for currency  and can challenge our npc

Objective & Philosophy:
They aim to control the flow of resources, becoming indispensable to the other factions. The Commerce Militia believes that whoever controls trade controls the future. They thrive in the gray areas of conflict, selling arms, information, and supplies to the highest bidder.

Things to do here:                                                                                                                                                                                                                     1.  The Iron Grip Station
PVP and NPC arm-wrestling challenges for reputation, rewards, and bragging rights                                                                         2. The Cage (players fight PvP with melee weapons) ( tournaments will be announced throughout the radio for a small in game currency fee)                                                                                                                                                                                                             3. Machine/Engineering Parts scavenger hunt,                                                                                                                                                         4. Quests: OIL Main Fortification Quests, Side Quests, Bounty Missions, PvP, faction vs faction quests and more,                   5. The Guessing Game (how heavy is a co2 tank you can feel it and guess for rewards)                                                                                                                                                                                       Faction Overview

The Oil Drummers are a brutal, nomadic faction of raiders and engineers, driven by an insatiable obsession with fuel and machinery. Believing in the survival of the fittest, they wield their knowledge of old-world technology to dominate the frozen wastelands. Their creed, “No Fuel, No Life,” dictates their relentless quest for energy resources in a world where fuel is as precious as life itself. To them, fuel is power, and power is survival.

Backstory

When the nuclear fallout of 2035 began, those who controlled the last remaining oil rigs, refineries, and heavy machinery banded together for survival. The Oil Drummers were born from this coalition of refinery workers, engineers, and hardened mercenaries. As society collapsed, they became a roving force of raiders, traversing the icy wastelands in convoys of heavily armored vehicles. Their mission was clear: control the dwindling supplies of oil, gas, and other energy sources, no matter the cost.

Their rise to power was cemented when they discovered a hidden, abandoned oil refinery deep within a dense pine and bamboo forest. This remote and heavily forested area became the perfect stronghold for their operations, shielded from the prying eyes of rival factions and scavengers. This refinery, now known as Black Gold Haven, became their fortified headquarters—a sprawling, rusted maze of pipes, towers, and oil drums that stands defiantly amidst the dense foliage.

Territory & Key Locations

1.Oil Refinery
The heart of the Oil Drummers’ power is Black Gold Haven, a once-forgotten oil refinery nestled in the midst of a vast pine and bamboo forest. The surrounding trees have been reinforced with walls of oil drums, turning the settlement into an impenetrable fortress. Inside, the Oil Drummers have repurposed old equipment to distill fuel, craft makeshift weapons, and build deadly traps to ward off invaders. Black smoke rises from the refinery’s stacks, a signal to all who dare approach that the Drummers are in command.

2. The Cage
   On the outskirts of Black Gold Haven lies The Cage,  a brutal PvP arena where Players settle disputes and prove their worth in one-on-one combat with melee weapons, there will be in game currency bets on this Surrounded by towering walls of stacked oil drums, the arena is a pit of sand and steel where the only rule is survival. Here, players can fight with melee weapons like swords, axes, and makeshift blades, all while an eager crowd of Drummers and settlers cheer from the stands. It’s a place where players can bet on fighters, challenge others for honor or resources, and rise in the ranks of the Oil Drummers’ hierarchy. The Cage serves as both entertainment and a test of strength, where only the fiercest survive.PVP players will play for melee combat wagers 
3. Ghost town – A section of the Roaring Flats where frustrated oil drummer or players can challenge eacg other to an offial old school western duel for currency

The New American Republic (NAR)

Faction Overview:
Born from the remnants of patriotic idealists and military officers, the New American Republic (NAR) was formed with the dream of restoring order and democracy to the world. They believe in a return to the principles of liberty, justice, and the rule of law, but their methods are authoritarian. They see themselves as the rightful government of the wasteland, with a mission to rebuild America—by force if necessary.

Backstory:
After the nuclear strikes, high-ranking military officials who survived retreated to the military bunker known as Fort Freedom in the ruins of Riverhead. These officers rallied survivors under the banner of the New American Republic. The NAR believes that a strong centralized government is the only way to restore civilization and prevent further chaos. However, their vision of a “free” America often involves heavy-handed tactics, mandatory conscription, and a strict curfew enforced by their heavily armed Patriot Guard.

Territory & Key Locations:

• Fort Freedom: The NAR’s heavily fortified capital, located amidst the ruins of Riverhead serves as the heart of their operations.
• Liberty’s Watch: A former sniper tower of legendary elite snipers.
• Concordia: A small town reclaimed by the NAR to serve as a trading hub for loyal citizens, though under strict surveillance. NAR alliance members will spawn here 

• The proving ground –  moving timed firing range dynamic challenge that requires players to run and hit targets while moving and switching weapons. The NAR uses this to select the toughest of soldiers
•  Objective & Philosophy:
  Their primary goal is to recruit and expand their influence, offering “protection” in exchange for absolute loyalty. The NAR seeks to reclaim as much territory as possible, enforcing its laws and re-establishing what it see as a righteous society.