>>64913086
Threadly question: How would you bould a (8-14 man) squad for operating operationaly on the otherside?

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WHO DARES TO ROUSE ME FROM MY ETERNAL SLUMBE-oh hey, a new thread! Nice!

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Fuck, the stars did align for this one. I don’t have anything ready yet so have some vibes.

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>>64913086
My little brother was making a game about a Zombie apocalypse and asked me to make design the soldier kits.

After thinking about it for second I realised that troops in a zombie apocalypse could look very different to how they do irl.

Plate carriers are useless against zombies because they're probably not gonna be able to bite you head on. protecting limbs and extremities are far more important. You'd be better off saving weight and increasing mobility (which would be essential in my mind, being able to outmanoeuvre the Zombie hoards) by wearing a TAPS rig (or whatever analogue is standard issue) or perhaps wearing a plate carrier without any plates inside.

Now that might be a debatable choice because I imagine in a zombie apocalypse soldiers will also be called to police Raider gangs who would have access to firearms. And given how the American army operates they'd probably force everyone to get armoured up with a full load.

But, it's food for thought, at the end of the day it's the Commander's choice and I think dropping armour does increase your chances against zombies, while decreasing survivability against raiders. In the end it's always a balancing act like irl.

The next one was Special forces kits. In this kind of scenario, SOF would likely be used as a rescue team to save people in areas overrun by zombies. Irl SOF always customise their kit for the mission and this instance they would probably go light for the advantages I mentioned earlier.

They'd drop plate carriers for chest rigs, and probably ditch ballistic helmets for bump helmets since it's not like zombies are going to be firing frag. There is the chance they could go up against raiders but, I think in this scenario (fighting raiders is less likely than fighting zombies imo) SOF would probably just rely on their superior training and firepower. It's also debatable how much frag raiders would have access to. For the most part I think they'd have small arms and weak IEDs

>>64913333

The WWZ book, for all its problems, had the US issuing Kevlar-lined uniforms, not thick enough to stop a bullet but tough enough to resist bites.

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>>64913333
Legitimately just riot gear over CBRN suits should be fine. If it's literally only bites that transmit then the riot gear and fine chainmail like shark suits will both do it. Worst case wear some leather under your chain that has been treated to be waterproof/hydrophobic ensuring saliva and blood never touch skin. Zombies are a threat that would be defeated by super basic medieval armoring and you can still probably wear your carrier over all of it. NOBODY is going to be ditching their bulletproof armor, especially if things are shitty enough for raiders to be an issue.

>>64913466
Interesting, I didn't really consider riot gear but, that's a good shout. Riot gear from every source available source since in this particular scenario (emphasis on the Apocalypse part) the MIC is rendered non functioning in no time.

But, you might also want to think about the amount of ammo carried being sacrificed by the weight of riot gear and the dexterity you loose - I've never wore riot gear and fired a weapon so, I've never worn riot gear but, I imagine it would restrict your weapon handling, dexterity and manoeuvrability a fair bit. I'd rather have more rounds on hand and be able to run around more than potentially running out of ammo in zombie country and being bundled up in riot gear (in an absolute worse case scenario of course).

I myself (since I'm from bongland and we do that) would seriously consider taking the calculated risk or not wearing body armour and just wearing belt kit. But, like I mentioned earlier, you're right, if there's even a 1% chance of encountering armed raiders the command will make everyone wear.

>>64913396
Do you think motorcycle gear works in a pinch?

>>64913091
I imagine, assuming the portals are too small for trucks, you'd either have to have carefully-planned precision strike teams, or send in larger groups to partake in medieval-style looting and pillaging to maintain themselves. Ammunition would be a real problem.

I suppose you could have secrete ammunition/supply caches hidden around on the other side, but the obvious issue there would be locals finding your shit and absconding with it, maliciously or otherwise.

>>64913091
Just a 4 man SAS/Delta patrol should be enough. They would be way more effective than they are irl

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>>64913528
Riot gear is more cumbersome but still typically made with the understanding that it's wearer is likely to have to use firearms like shotguns and tear gas launchers. It's also probably not as heavy as you're thinking. Riot gear is mostly going to stop things like stabs and blunt force. It's mostly padding rather than bulletproof. It's not the minigun armor suit from GTA. It's more like motocross armor than anything. Again, you can also go the chainmail route too making your kit less bulky. Also, it's not going to magically become non-functional. Find a stock of unused riot gear that wasn't subjected to the elements 100 years later and it'll probably still stop a bite just fine. Riot gear's actual weakness is not being full coverage. Chainmail can easily beat it in that regard.

Ideally in the sort of scenario you describe you shouldn't even have to worry about weapon handling against zombies. Everything's gone to shit and now your primary goal is clearing the infestations. The ideal zombie slaughter tactic is what I call dinnerbelling.
>loud noise attracts them to one point in a tight bunch
>click your clacker setting off claymores or whatever then finish off the rest with gunfire
Don't waste your time trying to clear infested structures unless they're actually important. Just light them on fire or blow them up. Your dinner bell can be anything as long as it brings them in. A bomb or grenade, a loudspeaker, loud machinery, whatever. You just need to get them in a bunch. If you only have guns dinnerbelling still works as long as you have good positioning and plenty of ammo. It's basically a noise trap. Worst case it still pulls zombies from an area. The real threat is raiders which means guns.

>>64913552
Usually kevlar lined, often made of leather too, and it's explicitly made to prevent the road from eating you. It ought to work fine. Only issue is coverage. Jacket, pants/chaps and gloves with good boots should be fine.

>>64913255
4binz has been gone for like a year or better sadly

>>64913466
The leather/hydrophobic material would have to be standard as cuts/abrasions are easy to get in infantry situations and that is how you would get infected without a direct bite.

Also cbrn style decon stations in controlled areas once capable incase of accidental mouth ingestion if saliva-saliva contact can cause infection.

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>>64913651
Honestly even good enough "armor" costumes would even work. Well made and suitably thick stormtrooper armor would be pretty much untouchable AND maintain agility. The biggest thing would be making a new helmet with better vision and ventilation. Maybe build a cooling system for the whole thing if you're feeling extra fancy. Best part is you can wear shark chainmail under it instead of a wetsuit like most folks do. You could basically 3d print mostly zombieproof armor all day if you have spools of the right materials.

Coolest thing is a dude actually used stormtrooper armor as a base for a suit of squid armor. The Humboldt squid has a NASTY bite meaning if it's good enough for squid it's good enough for zed.

>>64913117
>splittertarn
>HK33 with the collapsing stock
>some kind of modernized or hybridized Altyn
This is cash money.

Anyone got an archive for the old greentexts?

>>64914060
I'm looking for the skinwalker gf greentexts. I remember reading them years ago but I never saved any

>>64913086
>female infantry
Dropped

>>64913091
time travel back to the 2nd chechen war and collect some russians from a line regiment

Now, youre thinking, what are you going to do with those idiots?
But be real, they already fought in shitholes where improv is survival and are used to being hungry/low on ammo
THESE are the guys you want, not some tier 1 giga chads who never fought on an empty stomach

>>64915496
The reason why I disagree with that is amerifats would forage for food much better than peasant retards could to keep up their weight. Line infantry has their place in fantasy land (against medieval scrubs), but anyone with SERE training would be better imo.

>>64913195
Time to fire up the typewriter anon, the tradition must continue.

>>64920445
I’m working on it. The shift from the average /qst/ format to a regular third person one is proving difficult. But I should have something ready by the end of the day.

>>64913086
Is the other world based on The Grasshopper Lies Heavy? Cause that seems like it would be a fun one to see.

If only GATE were actually good. It fits the theme so well but is objectively such vantablack coal its unreal

The click clack of the rails were the only thing that pierced the silence of the train car as the hoard of boys, each sworn to a different dark lord, rode into the urban battlefield known as New York. The cold December sky was aflame with light as the barriers between worlds melted away. Far above innumerable armadas waged war on each other in an attempt to claim the earth. Mechs line the Hudson, the skyscraper sized machines wrestle with behemoths from the deep as smaller ones fight to contain the madness.

Watching a trio of mechs descend from the heavens above onto the marshes of the Meadowlands, a young boy known as The Jackrabbit watched on with a bored expression as he fidgets with a purple wisp of magic in his hand.

“You think this is it?” A boy sitting across from him asked.

“Fuck if I know. This shit’s big though, might be the largest battle of the war.” Jackrabbit replies.

“Hasn’t it just been street fights until now?” The boy asks.

“No, this war’s been going on before either of us were born. It started back in the 90s, it was hidden back then, it didn't really come out into the open until a few years ago.” Another older boy interrupts.

“Yeah I know that.” Jackrabbit responds, “I’ve been a part of Lord Theogon’s army for five years now.”

“Five years, huh. And with Lord Theogon? Can’t say I’ve heard of him, then again every dark lord, alien empire, fallen kingdom, and whatever else has a vested interest keeping those portals in NYC closed and contained.” The older boy says.

The train was quickly engulfed in darkness as it descended below the Hudson and the besieged city across it.

>>64922405
The scene at Penn Station was madness as train after train arrived depositing more and more fighting boys as poor, cursed, and desperate souls fight against the tide for a way out of the city.

Jackrabbit pushes along with the wave of bodies up the stairs as the ceiling above them shakes and rattles. “The station’s getting hit, double time it people. MOVE MOVE MOVE!” Jackrabbit shouts, adding to the frantic cacophony of the platforms.

As the hoard of boys reached the concourse, they stopped and spread out to find their friends and factions. Nobody wants to face the madness above alone and those without quickly fall in with whoever they can find. Amidst the chaos Jackrabbit can be found waiting out the initial mad dash out of the station on a bench.

He watches the scene around him, the scattering of poor souls who missed the trains seeking shelter in the various kiosks, the paramedics triaging who they can, and the small number of police huddled around trash can fires at the base of the stairs. The wreckage brought to mind the aftermath of 9/11 but the photos shown in class every year pale in comparison to what awaits outside.

“Jesus fuck, this place is fucked.” The older boy from the train exclaims as he walks up to Jackrabbit, his younger compatriot following quickly behind with a few other boys of various ages. “Hey, do you have anybody to fight with or are you solo?” The boy asks, offering his hand to Jackrabbit.

“No, it's just me. I gotta get up to Times Square, you going up that way?” Jackrabbit says, taking the older boy’s hand and pulling himself up.

“Yeah, we're headed up there, good to have you aboard. I’m Mitchell, you’ve met Vadim, and this merry band of gentlemen are Charles, Rico, Gaz, Azad, Yoshi and Mort.” Mitchell says, pointing out each of the boys in his group.

>>64922417
It’s certainly a team Jackrabbit thinks to himself as he takes in the group before him. “ So y'all got space cowboys, a knight, a rando and what are you supposed to be?” You ask, wondering what the quartet's gimmick is.

“Huh, this might surprise you but we are THE NEON SAMURAI!” Mitchell loudly exclaims striking a pose and transforming into a dark green jumpsuit adorned with vaguely japanese designs that glowed bright neon colors.

“Yeah and we're Cosmic Vaquaros.” Charles and Rico exclaimed.

“I thought your kind had giant robots? You guys get wrecked already?” Jackrabbit asked. “It doesn’t matter, I’m The Jackrabbit, but you can call me Rabbit or Bit and I don’t have any transformations.” Rabbit explains.

“It's a long story.” Mitchell says as the station shakes once more. “No time for it now, let's move!” Mitchell shouts panic in his eyes as he charges towards the stairs.

The rest of the boys follow behind him screaming war cries as they go.

>>64922419
As the boys reach street level they witness the destruction before them. A shattered police cordon holds the line amongst the remains of towering skyscrapers. Overhead, vast alien fleets are locked in combat. The ground below shudders as the occasional piece of alien ordnance striking a building below.

The rumbling to tracks interrupts the gawking as an armored convoy rolls up through the cordon.

As the lead APC comes to a stop, a well dressed giant of a man walks out in a full black suit with body armor on top. He looks at the boys and then to the chaos that surrounds him.

The faintest murmurs of “Just like Hawaii.” cross Rabbit’s ears as the man approaches.

He motions to the disembarking soldiers to secure the station. Then takes a knee as he addresses the boys. “Alright what group or groups are you lot with and who are you fighting?” He asks, taking off his sun glasses.

“Whose asking?” Mitchell replies.

“You children may refer to me as RB.” The suit replies. “And I’m required to ask you to go home and let the adults handle this. Instead of going on a supernatural suicide mission.”

“Yeah we’re not going to do that. Because” Mitchell says before the rest of his boys chime in “WE ARE NEON SAMURAI!” As they strike a pose behind their leader.

RM just sighs as he stands and puts his glasses back on. “So what part of this shithole city are you contractually obligated to die in?”

“The NEON SAMURAI march towards the Museum of Modern Art.” Mitchell replies, striking poses as he speaks.

“The Orders of the Twenty Nine Courts are holding the line at Central Park.” Gaz says.

“I have business in Central Park as well.” Mort responds.

“The Galactic Vaqueros ride to the Natural History Museum.” Charles replies, spinning his revolver.

“And you?” RB asks, pointing towards Rabbit.

“I’m trying to reach Times Square.” Rabbit replies.