SURVIVAL IN THE NORTHERN WILDERNESS
The destruction of a portion of the Perfidious landing force has left many survivors stranded deep within the frozen mountains of northern Varkesh, hundreds of kilometres from the intended landing zone. Communications remain sporadic, temperatures continue to fall, and hostile creatures are said to roam the wilderness.
For the duration of their time in the mountains, survival itself will become the primary concern.
The stranded force must secure enough supplies not only to survive the freezing wilderness, but also to prepare for the long journey south toward friendly territory. Food, fuel, and medical resources will become increasingly vital as the situation deteriorates.
Supplies may be gathered through:
• Event participation.
• Hunting expeditions.
• Roleplaying efforts around camp.
Ongoing Conditions
- The mountains are icy cold with night temperatures plummeting below -30c at night. Those with Tapas 3+ may use this power to resist the bite of the cold, but maintaining it for prolonged periods would be draining.
- Communication systems are limited due to ongoing electronic warfare efforts from the enemy as well as the tall mountain peaks. The player characters will only be able to received sporadic updates.
- There are no medical facilities. Injuries may only be treated by medicine recovered from missions.
COMMUNAL SUPPLY POOL
All resources are tracked as a shared communal pool representing the collective survival capability of the stranded force.
| Resource | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Food Supplies | Rations, preserved meat, hunted game, edible flora and other consumables required to prevent starvation. |
| Fuel Supplies | Heating fuel, reactor cells, power packs, burnable salvage and other resources used to maintain warmth and operate survival equipment. |
| Medical Supplies | Bacta, surgical tools, field dressings, stimulants, pain suppressants and emergency medical resources required to stabilise the wounded. |
DAILY CONSUMPTION
Each day the stranded force consumes:
• 25 Food Supplies
• 25 Fuel Supplies
This consumption occurs automatically at the end of each in-character day.
If the communal supply pool lacks sufficient food or fuel to meet the required daily consumption, the survivors begin to suffer the effects of starvation, exposure, exhaustion, and worsening environmental conditions.
For each day there is a deficit there is a random chance player characters will be afflicted by an injury. These injuries will be issued by the DM based on their observations of roleplay to reflect the impact of starvation and the cold.
JOURNEY SOUTH REQUIREMENTS
To journey southwards safely, the Sith and Operatives will need to gather the following:
• 175 Food Supplies
• 175 Fuel Supplies
These supplies represent the minimum reserves required to sustain the force during the dangerous southern trek through the mountains and hostile frontier territories.
Failure to secure sufficient supplies may result in severe attrition, exposure, exhaustion, or loss of equipment during the journey.
The journey south will begin 06/06/26. It is expected to take a week to escape the mountains, but this week will occur off-screen.
MEDICAL SUPPLIES & INJURIES
Medical Supplies do not instantly heal injuries or remove normal recovery times. Instead, they represent the minimum level of treatment required to stabilise injuries sufficiently for continued survival in the wilderness.
Without adequate medical treatment, injuries may worsen, become infected, or prove fatal.
Medical Supply costs are based on injury severity:
| Injury Severity | Medical Supply Cost |
|---|---|
| Minor Injury | 1 |
| Modest Injury | 3 |
| Major Injury | 5 |
| Critical Injury | 10 |
| Lethal Injury | 20 |
Please note:
• Using Medical Supplies does not remove downtime or recovery requirements.
• Players are still expected to follow the normal injury and recovery system.
• These supplies merely prevent deterioration and provide the minimum treatment necessary to continue surviving behind enemy lines.
Use of Medical Supplies must be logged in this thread.
CURRENT SUPPLY TRACKER
| Resource | Current Amount | Daily Consumption |
|---|---|---|
| Food Supplies | 36 | -25 |
| Fuel Supplies | 35 | -25 |
| Medical Supplies | 15 | Varies |
LOGISTICS REPORT
| Day | Food Change | Fuel Change | Medical Change | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | -14 | -15 | +15 | Atonur +10 Medical Kalariax +10 Medical Kaius +10 Medical Deena + Atonur recovered +11 food and 10 fuel Catyn +10 Medical -10 medical supplies used on Alark -10 medical supplies used on Kresal -5 medical supplies used on Nikan'or |
| Tuesday | -25 | -25 | 0 | +117 fuel +167 food +13 medical Up to Vinri |
| Wednesday | -25 | -25 | 0 | |
| Thursday | -25 | -25 | 0 | |
| Friday | -25 | -25 | 0 |
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