The Soldiers Of Fac

[VR_Jay]

Men and women of Fan Art Central, our time has come. The armies of the Martian armada have gathered in full force. The governments of the world have united under a global initiative and created a new and elite sect to deal with the alien menace. We are that sect. We are X-COM. Your objective: To intercept all invading alien craft and take them down, annihilate all alien sects on earth, and bring the war to them on there own turf. The defense of the earth in your hands FAC. Guard her well.

So yeah, basically X-COM is an old PC game (how old? I needed a DOS emulator to play) that puts you in the defense of earth. My favorite part about this game is that each of your soldiers has his or her own set of stats and, the best part, you can change their names to whatever you like. Thus, the faceless men and women of X-COM become the members of FAC. ^_^

The game starts with one base that I can put wherever I choose. I placed it in North America as they are one of your top funders. Once I build up funds, more bases and radar posts will be built to monitor the entire globe.

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These are the beginning members who will be fighting for earth's survival:

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So, let it begin...

At 20:30 hours a UFO was detected off the coast of South America. Interceptors were dispatched and forced the craft into a crash landing. With the alien craft down, a drop ship was deployed to mop up any survivors and glean what information and useful technologies they could from the wreckage. At 22:53 hours a team landed at the site and commenced their operation.

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Brian, the squad sergeant, ordered James and Strata on point. Quickly exiting the drop ship, James spots an alien almost immediately, gunning it down before it can even raise its weapon. With the immediate area secured, Brian moves out, closely followed by Sixx. They spot an alien lurking in the trees and open fire. Ducking behind a fallen log, it returns fire, forcing Sixx up against the side of the ship as plasma burst pepper the metal hull. James takes aim with his rifle, putting a bullet through the creatures large black eye. Its head snaps back before it falls to the ground without a sound.

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With the perimeter secure, Will and Fallen exit next, taking cover behind the landing gear as Brian and Sixx advance into the woods, Brain gunning down a second alien that had attempted to flee as its friend was killed. As the two of them investigate the corpses, James and Strata advance on the downed craft with Will and Fallen covering them. Aside from some slight scarring and burn marks on its outer surface, it seems mostly intact and unharmed.

As it turns out, the alien James had shot is still alive, clutching its stomach as a green ichor oozes from the wound, staining the ground. It hobbles to its feet, dropping its weapon as it half walks; half drags itself back towards the ship. A few quick bursts from Strata's rifle leaves it crumpled in the dirt, leg muscles still twitching.

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Tyler and Gray now advance as well, following Brian. As the four of them move through the woods a firefight erupts as two more creatures attempt an ambush. Tyler kills one of them outright as the other begins falling back. It too is shot down by a well placed round from Sixx, the bullet entering its temple, leaving brain matter splattered across the forest floor.

As Hawk and Chesh bring up the rear of the squad the alien ship's hatch slides open belching forth a hail of gunfire from the creatures within. Plasma shots burn through the air, whizzing over Will and Strata's heads as the duck into cover. Fallen returns fire, forcing the aliens to duck back in again.

Will's team (Will is second in command, so this is his team) surround the doorway, preparing for entry as Brian's team continues their sweep of the surrounding area. Will calls Gray forward, loading his rocket launcher and preparing to give heavy support. James forces the hatch open, only to be met by the blank glassy eyes of the enemy. James' body flails backwards as two plasma blasts burn into his chest and through his rib cage. Yelling, Strata returns fire, raking the creature with lead. It topples backwards through the hatch, out of sight.

Shots whiz over Brian's head. Looking for the gunner, he is spotted on a nearby hill in the cover of trees. Brian's team returns fire, bullets ripping through the underbrush. Hawk levels his Heavy Canon at the creature, the round dismembering the arm from its shoulder. It screams in alien tongues as it is knocked to the ground, clutching the stump of its shoulder. Hawk connects with a second round; nearly blowing the alien's head clean off. Its lifeless body shudders and then lays still.

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Will's squad enters the ship, Strata and Fallen on point, with Chesh covering the advance. Will enters next and positions himself at the mouth of the hallway as Fallen and Strata cover the two doors on either side. Once Chesh and Gray are in, they split off into two teams, Fallen and her team taking the right side while Will and his take the left.

Strata bashes open the door, wounding the alien on the other side as it quickly retreats into the control deck. Will follows, gun blazing, catching the creature in the head. It slumps against the wall as a second alien opens fire, catching Will in the shoulder. He goes down hard, pushing himself up against the wall as Strata fires through the doorway. Strata's head suddenly snaps sideways and he stumbles backwards onto the deck. Rolling him onto his side, Will looks at what was left of Strata's face, the entire right side of his head burned away by plasma scoring. Clutching his bleeding shoulder, Will pulls out his sidearm, pressing himself up against the wall as more plasma shots slam into the hallway behind him.

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Bursting through the door at the other end, Chesh emerges on the aliens flank, catching it off guard. The six barrels of her auto canon spinning, she sprays hot lead through the hapless creature, smoking spent shells falling around her feet. The alien cries out as it is flung back into the control panel, blood splattering against the view screens.

When all is said and done, nine alien corpses are accounted for, with two loses and a wounded on our side, Will is moved to the medical ward while James and Strata to the morgue.

The battle has just begun. Who else will join in the fight? Stay tuned.
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[Sephir0th666777]

:o


Dude, that rocked.


MOAR!
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[Sonic_Thinkoman]

...Unbeleavible....(still cant spell)...Tylor said that rocked....amazing....

And yes, It is a great story

[unfocused]

;_; the brave die first.

why was i so reckless? being the hothead i am just rushing into battle, shooting first and asking questions later.. i was the best, and this was indeed a tragety a big loss for the Earth team. I taught gray all he knows, lets hope he has also learned from my mistakes aswell
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[diablis602]

Now a moment of silence for our fallen comrades.....

[VR_Jay]

Naming my soldiers after FAC people makes it almost unbearable when anyone dies. I freaked out when I thought my character had bit the dust first mission in. It wasn't until afterwards that I saw he was only wounded could I breath easy again.

This is pretty fun, though. I take notes as I'm playing as to not forget anything. I of course elaborate on the details, but it's pretty much blow-by-blow. ^_^
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[eclipsedmoongoddess482]

Wow, this actually really fun to read. And I didn't die at the first sight of bullets flying. :lol:

[quote];_; the brave die first.

why was i so reckless? being the hothead i am just rushing into battle, shooting first and asking questions later.. i was the best, and this was indeed a tragety  a big loss for the Earth team. I taught gray all he knows, lets hope he has also learned from my mistakes aswell  [/quote]

I want your ashes.
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[Beatlechick90]

f**k the FAC army, I'm joing Peace Corps.
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[Ogrim_Doomhammer]

Lol, Its really funny, When aliens attack Central America, call me! BRING IT OOOOOOOON! lolzey, you should do more battles Mr. William...
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[anti_sk8r]

wut game wazzat anyhow?
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[Hawk4444]

thaz right baby no body better mess with the hawkster. he's a mean MO FO. B)

NO MERCY TO THE ALIEN SCUM. I KILL'Z YOU ALL :angry:

i'm the type of guy who hides in safety looking for a way to kill aliens without being hit or so. but i'm a bit wreckless sometimes. i hope i don't die. this is awesome


STRATA, JAMES you were my best friends in battle. and some of the bravest people i knew. your sacrifice will not be in vain. we will win against these scum. I promist that with all my being i'll avenge you.



MY only hope is that i too survive another day. and another mission. and that someday i can tell my grandchildren about the stories of the brave men and women i fought with.

and that i can be with the one i love. sango. wait for me. i'll come back home. i promise you. i will fight for you and all people. for we are the elite and we are the best. WE WILL NOT FAIL.

*raises mug of beer* "here's to james and strata." " rest in peace my friends" :(



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this is the best will. keep it up buddy. this is so exciting to read. and it would make a most excellent rp and movie too/ :wub:
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[KeheiZero]

It's like Starship Troopers. But better.
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"You know what? My squirrel instinct tells me he's even more of a bastard than I first thought." - Gene Hunt

[VR_Jay]

At approximately 18:00 hours a distress call is made from an urban area in southern Australia. Recon shows several alien craft and multiple hostiles terrorizing local citizens. A skyranger drop ship is immediately deployed. At 18:40 X-COM begins its first urban defense operation.

(I forgot to take a picture of the soldier roster, so I'll do it here:)
Layz
Gray
Brian
Denis
Fallen
Sixx
Tyler
Chesh
Hawk
(Will is currently injured)

As the ramp drops the deck is immediately rocked by gunfire. Troops duck and dodge as an alien weapon platform unloads onto the craft. Layz dives from the Skyranger, tossing a grenade as she does. Gray jumps out the other side, followed by Brian and Denis, all firing at the multiple hostiles swarming the craft. Shots can be heard in all directions as smoke rises from the surrounding area. Civilians lay dead and wounded in the streets.

Denis unloads onto the weapon platform, hitting its central stabilizer. The disk rockets off the ground, spinning on axis as it slams into the side of a warehouse, smashing through the walls, flinging boxes and crates in all directions as it skids to a stop, smoldering on the cement floor.

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Brian orders the team forward, barking commands as he peppers the area with gunfire. A high pitched whirring noise catches his attention, and he can barely jump out of the way as an explosion rocks the ground at his feet. His body is flung backwards into the aluminum siding of the warehouse, slumping against the ground, unconscious.

At this Layz looses it, screaming through gritted teeth as she fires in all directions, completely berserk. Denis hurls another grenade as plasma fire whizzes by his head, dirt and rocks filling the air as explosions rake the surrounding area. In a panic, Layz drops her weapons and dives for the ground.

Fallen kicks open the door to the nearest warehouse, ducking inside. She is quickly followed by Tyler and Denis, pressing themselves against the wall as the smoke and dust builds from the battle outside. Through the blasted out wall Fallen spots yet another weapons platform, hovering above the ground. She takes aim and fires her rifle, plugging its optics emitter. Blind, the disk pummels forward, slamming into a gas tank. All three operatives are knocked backwards from the resounding explosion, shrapnel flying in all directions.

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Meanwhile, outside, Layz is still lying face down in the dirt as plasma blasts erupt all around her. Gray and Hawk, pinned behind a fence, are helpless to assist her. Gritting her teeth, she picks up her weapon, firing behind her as she runs to Brian's still form.

Catching movement out of the corner of his eye, Gray levels his rocket launcher, sending two alien soldiers flying, grey bodies like rag dolls. Sixx runs to Hawk and Gray's position, ducking behind the fence as well. She reloads her weapon, turning to Hawk to ask what the hell they were to do now. Glass shatters as an alien fires through the window from the house. Sixx's chest explodes as plasma blasts rip through her body.

Layz grabs Brain and begins dragging him back towards the ship. His head is bleeding profusely and his face is begging to take on a pale, sickly color. Throwing him up the ramp, Layz again barrels across the field, firing wildly as she tries to make it to Gray and Hawk. Chesh, who had been laying down sheets of bullets with her auto cannon, abandons her position by the Skyranger and dives through the warehouse door after Fallen and her team.

Gray fires another rocket, the explosion leaving a crater where a tool shed once stood. But figures emerge from the smoke, firing back onto Gray's position. He ducks back, taking inventory. One rocket left, and a rifle with a clip of 10. Not good.

Tyler and Fallen breach the hole into the adjacent warehouse, with Denis and Chesh watching the rear. They cut down an alien making a run for the door, its body flailing against the wall.

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Hawk rounds the other side of the house, shouting for Gray to flank them. Turning back, he finds himself looking down the barrel of an alien plasma canon. His body smashes through the wooden fence, twitching as the plasma scoring smolders and cools on what is left of his face. Gray pulls out his sidearm, screaming at the bastards as he lets two rounds loose, forcing them back into cover.

Tyler tosses a grenade into the side room of the warehouse, only to be cut down from behind. He drops to his knees, clutching his intestines as they spill out over the floor, before falling face first into a pool of his own blood. Chesh squeezes the trigger of her auto cannon, bullets ripping through the wall, dust and dirt lingering in the air as the alien drops to the floor, dead.

Gray taps the side of the rocket for good luck before loading it into his launcher. The resulting explosion and screams of alien soldiers put a smile on his face as he drops the spent launcher to the ground and raises his pistol. Layz presses herself up against the fence, killing another alien as more plasma blast fly all around her.

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Still unloading, Chesh rips into another weapons platform, its armor plating no match for the hot lead of Chesh's cannon. As the smoke clears and the last spent shell falls to the ground, the warehouse is littered with alien corpses, their bodies mangled and broken. Chesh wipes the grime from her face, ejecting the spent cartage and slapping in a fresh one.

Gray lays flat against the blasted out wall of the house, pinned by half a dozen aliens. Layz ducks out form behind the fence, killing one and tossing a grenade. The resulting screams satisfying, a grin spreading across her face. Wood splinters around her as plasma rounds come flying through the fence. Layz looks down to see a gaping hole in her chest. She topples over, blood trickling from her mouth, the grin still playing across her lifeless face.

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Exiting the warehouses, Denis takes a round in the leg. As fallen helps him to his feet, Chesh opens fire on the aliens across the lot. They return fire, but are now flanked by both Gray and Chesh. Caught in a deadly crossfire, the remaining forces are quickly mopped up. After a quick sweep of the area, the team calls for evac of the survivors. Troops will remain to safeguard the area, but for now, X-COM's job is done.
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[diablis602]

That story gets better everytime! So many questions, who will live, where will the aliens strike next, will we win this war. I can't wait for more!

[Hawk4444]

aww man. my beautiful face.



as hawk lay there on the ground with only a few seconds of life left. He thought to himself.

"sango, i'm sorry that i couldn't come back to you. forgive me. i tried"


He smiled as the light in his eye's faded. leaving his life less corpe on the ground.


aw shucks i thought i'd last longer. :P


all that for aussies
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[MedalMask]

mmm I need to get signed up...
im sick of not seeing my particular name on the list and i believe it's breakfast(whatever the hell that ment) how 'bout i sign up to defend one of my favorite sites.
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[eclipsedmoongoddess482]

Aw no. I died. :(

Well it was for a noble cause I guess. Those Australians can't be left hanging. I'm glad I could help out for the short amount of time.

Best of luck to the survivors.
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[Sephir0th666777]

Am I dead?

:(

Intestines, why have you betrayed me! ;_;
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[VR_Jay]

Current people on the waiting roster:

Craig
Katie
Logan
Kate
Red
Avy
Mairi

As soon as new troop arrive, you'll be added. ^_^

Also, I think I'll add some buffer troops to try and lower the FAC body count.
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[anti_sk8r]

Kool. But..I fear I will be killed in battle.
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