ROY MEORS

DOWNTOWN
SURVIVAL GUIDE

Don't Let This Be You!

Essential Information
*First Hand Experience*
 "You First."
Common Downtown Philosophy
 An Introduction

Downtown. If you find yourself living in

Downtown then expect a hard life because
nothing will come easy. Everyone here will
loathe SLA Industries in one form or another.
If our pro-SLA then you better keep it to
yourself if you want to stay alive.

This small guide is to provide help and provide

condensed accounts of the various dangers
present in Downtown. It will also provide
helpful tips and advice for Downtowners on
how to stretch your welfare and stay a cut
above the rest of the population.

All articles in this booklet is written from

first hand experience from Downtown
survivalist Roy Meors.
Lifestyle
 A Man's Home is His Castle.

Don't be fooled like everyone else. Your home

may have a floor, 4 walls and a ceiling but it
can hardly be considered safe. Just think for
a moment, separating you from the horrors
you see in GoreZone is just a few millimetres
of plaster and wood.

Secure your home and if your area really is

dangerous then plan an escape route you can
always use to flee danger when it finally comes
knocking. Life comes but once for you, it is
much better to flee and find another place
than dying a pointless death.

Roy's Advice
Depending on your area, leaving your door
unlocked will be a sensible option. A locked
door indicates someone has valuables to hide
and will be found to be prime targets for
thieves.
 Culinary Delights.

Admit it 40u a week isn't worth shit, but even

on this you can eat more than just instant
noodles all month. Ration your cash for food,
don't blow it on useless foodstuffs and don't
skimp it too much or you'll be shitting water.

Food is your fuel, don't eat you'll die. Eat too

little and you won't have enough energy during
the day. Find the right balance and remember
to eat in regular intervals.

Roy's Advice
Fast food will be your main diet. Rotate your
dishes, eat the same thing everyday and you
will get bored and depressed. Every Sunday go
out and treat yourself so you have something
to look forward to.
 Drugs

Drugs, it's a fact of life. Whether you got

hooked to have fun or your a dependent, drugs
will have gripped on to everyone in Downtown.
Unless you have an income Drugs are a
dangerous habit to maintain, but it's up to you
to regular yourself so that it does not
eventually kill you.

Know the market and know your dealers.

Unfortunately nearly all dealers in Downtown
will be selling some sort of watered down piss
and try to pass them as drugs. Don't get
caught out by the bootlegs.

Roy's Advice
If you do buy a dud then try to sell it on to a
more desperate addict. If you make a profit
then welldone, your one step closer to being a
dealer. Try to avoid expensive habits like PI
and Beat.
 Living Off Welfare

Remember SLA provides the Vid as a free

commodity but that doesn't mean you have to
watch it 24/7. A job is probably pushing it but
don't sit on your arse all day. Even finding
something to get a bit of extra cash every
week is good enough.

Roy's Advice
Haggle prices whenever you can. Finding the
best deals in supermarkets and shops will
stretch your 40u further.
Natural Defences
 Dangerous Implements

Guns, that's the word, Guns. I'm sure as hell

know everyone in Downtown has watched
Killzone, Gorezone or some other type of
Zone, but let me remind you. They're there to
put on a good show, a flashy sword or a chain
axe will be completely useless for you because:

a) Do you know how to use the damn thing?

You'll hurt yourself with such weapons and
anything you try to take on will probably laugh
and shoot you anyways.

b) Can you afford such weapons?

Powered weapons are not cheap. If you've
stolen one then sell the damn thing and use
the money for more useful things like food.

c) Do you really want to walk closer to the big

bad killer?
Stay away from dangerous folk, I do not see
why you would want to approach the thing
about to kill you.
Roy's Advice
Distance equals safety. Sure have a knife on
you for utility purposes but don't go feeling
high and mighty just because you have a
toothpick.

SLA Industries is full of weapons, your spoilt

for choice. The standard sidearm of an
Operative is the reliable FEN 603, it's a
peashooter compared to everything else but it
is better than nothing and it could easily kill
you. But even that will be out of your price
range and if any Slop finds you with one they
will have a reason to push you around. Civvies
are not allowed guns other than CAF. Stay off
the RADAR and get a CAF gun.

Roy's Advice
Don't knock the CAF weapons. They may feel
weak but a gun is a gun, get someone in the
head and anyone would go down. Plus the bullet
tax on anything bigger than CAF will just kill
your wallet, I assume you need to eat.
 Personal Protection

Don't let the commercials fool you for a

second, armour is useless. Anything in
downtown can rip through a CAF vest like wet
paper. Even Shivers who wear body blocker
think that what they have is no better than
toilet tissue.

Don't waste your cash on powered armour,

wearing that stuff is like wearing a christmas
tree. It's much cheaper and safer to run away
from any danger.

Roy's Advice
If you feel too vunerable use an old steel
baking tray or other scrap pieces of metal and
hide it inside your shirt or jacket. It will stop
most knives, CAF and 10mm bullets.
Know Your Enemy
 Slops

SLA Industries personal go-getters. They

come in all forms from the bulk of a Shaktar
to the oridinariness of the human. They are
highly trained, if they are gunning for you
then you better have either a very good hiding
place or lot of friends with big guns.

Roy's advice
Stay away if you can but if they come up
towards you don't run away, that's just giving
them a reason to shoot you. Be helpful and
don't try to be a smart arse. DON'T piss them
off whatever you do, SLA may not like their
Operatives shooting civvies but all that
creates is more paperwork. You'll still be dead.
Humans

The bread and butter. You'll see these are the

most common of Slops you encounter but that
does not mean they aren't dangerous. You may
find that you connect with a lot of the human
Slops BUT REMEMBER they are doing a job
and that means that their job comes first. You
are far beneath what they consider "Friend".

Roy's Advice
Humans are human, they come in all shapes and
sizes and hold different philosophies. Don't
try to be chummy it won't work.
Frothers

You know what they are. These dude's are

dangerous. Unlike their human counterparts
these maniacs do not listen to reason once the
drugs start flowing. If they are pumped up
with Rush or UV then just run. Shooting the
Frother will just make him angier and more
merciless.

Their tactics are simple most of the time and

will usually rush up and hack at anything that
moves. If they catch you in a craze just hope
they finish you off quick.

Roy's Advice
They may take drugs and be crazy but just
because they are sober and lucid doesn't make
them any less dangerous.
Ebons

Angelic, beautiful, their appearance has lead

many into a false sense of delusion. Ebons can
be identified with their pupiless eyes and pale
skin. Don't just look out for Deathsuits they
can easily hide it at a whim.

Look at them for what they are. Don't get

swayed by their charm and good lucks, just
like Human Operatives they will see you as
beneath them to a much stronger degree. The
only reason they are talking to you is because
they want something from you.

They have Ebb powers and it is a strange and

alien concept for us Humans.

Roy' Advice
They may look human but they are definietly
not, don't think for a second they are. They
are deceptive and manipulative, remember
that.
Brainwasters

Violent and dangerous, unlike Ebons who are

more mentally invasive Brainwasters who like
nothing better than to burn your hide just for
fun. Like Ebons they also possess Ebb powers
and this makes them exceptionall dangerous.
Just because you have a Brainwaster cornered
without weapons or armour does not make
them easy prey. Remember they can their own
weapons and armour and they can call it out of
thin air if they like.

Try to avoid Brainwasters whenever you can.

Do something they don't like and they will
happily blow you up just for their amusement.

Roy's Advice
Ebb powers require lots of energy to use and
cannot be used indefinitely. Just hide or run
from their assaults and when they run out of
energy then they will start to use their guns.
Just make sure your well away from them
before that happens.
Stormer

Contrary to popular belief Stormers are NOT

stupid, they are simple and that is a different
thing. If a normal human Slop would want to
open a door they will use a key or lockpick, a
Stormer will just kick the door down because
it is easier.

Their bulk is deceptive and these guys can be

lightning fast. They also have a regenerative
ability that makes them heal bloody quick.

Don't bother fighting Stormers unless you are

packing something bigger than CAF or 10mm.
They will just laugh and disembowel you on the
spot.

Roy's Advice
Don't call them stupid. Don't talk to them
stupid. And for god sake's don't go do
anything stupid in front of them.
Shaktar

Big and scary just like Stormers. These guys

follow a strict code of honour and that can be
their weakness at times.

Like Stormers their bulk hide's their speed

and they can be wicked fast at drawing guns
or swinging blades. Don't even bother getting
into a knife fight with a Shaktar, all of them
are highly trained in blade use and unarmed
combat.

Roy's Advice
Don't insult a Shaktar and certainly don't
curse their relatives in ANY shape or form.
They can have just one simple reason to kill
you and that's one of them.
Wraith Raider

Fast and deadly is all that needs to be said

about Wraith Raiders. Graceful and agile
every Wraith that comes in as a Slop are
almost already fully trained hunter/killers.

They have substantial tracking and stealth

abilities and this makes them dangerous in the
maze that is Downtown. You could walk right
past one and not notice.

Don't bother looking for one, if they so

desired you would not find them even if they
told you where they were.

Roy's Advice
Not all Wraiths are snipers, that is a
misconception. Thinking you can take it on in
close combat is just another false truth and
they will quickly remind you what is real and
what is not.
Xeno

Even more stealthy than a Wraith Raider.

They have special skin that makes them blend
in with their surroundings. Think of them as a
cross between a Wraith Raider and Stormer.
Very dangerous and if you are their target
then you would never see a Xeno coming.

A Xeno is a Stormer but with an increase in

intelligence they make the perfect assassins.
Stay off SLA's hit list and you may just avoid
meeting a Xeno.

Roy's Advice
I've never personally seen a Xeno before, but
that is probably because they are so good at
hiding.
Chagrin

These have been becoming more and more

common. They are a very large Stormer with
equally large teeth, claws and tusks. They
were made with Bulk in mind and these are a
kind of Stormer where you can say they are
stupid. But beware intelligence is never
needed with these individuals, they can easily
get what they want by tearing you apart.

Roy's Advice
Try to confuse them or make them think in
circles. Their slow thinking is what makes
them slightly easier to escape from.
 Shivers

A plague upon this city. Shiver forces are he

next step down from Slops. They are mean and
they are just bullies with better armour and
kit.

Try to avoid them but also like with the

Operatives don't try to run away that just
gives them a reason to shoot you.

Unlike Operatives, Shivers are there to

protect the public (yeah right!). They are
armed with a browbeater, a sort of enlarged
heavy duty BB gun. It won't kill you but it
hurts like fuck so try not to get hit with one.

Shivers come in all varieties and each have a

specific job.
Standard Shiver

These Shivers are the grunts of the

organisation. You'll see these patrol your
streets and area. These guys have it tough,
just imagine what you would feel like if you
were told to walk around Downtown with a
target painted on you. But don't feel sorry for
them. They are just a mean son of a bitch with
heavier armour and an official paint job.

The standard Shiver officer is greedy and will

look for Kickbacks wherever they can. Make
your life easier by avoiding these weasels and
try not to grab their attention as they will not
hesitate to shake you down.

Roy's advice.
Shivers carry illegal sidearms all the time,
just because they are not meant to shoot you
doesn't mean they won't.
Bribery is rife in the organisation and a few
unis will make them look the other way.
Dispersal Shivers

These are even more mean and merciless than

your standard Shiver. Whenever you see a riot
or a group of protestors in Downtown make
sure your well away from the area before the
Shivers roll in. These guys are sent to
disperse the crowd not take them home for a
cup of tea.

Once the batons and BB pellets start flying

there is nothing in the world that will stop
these Shivers from having their fun.

Roy's Advice
Be smart and stay away from pointless
protests it will save you in medical bills and
pain.
Enforcer Shivers

These guys are trained to kill. Don't bother

trying to reason or talk to them. If these are
sent in then expect things to start dying.

They are not trained to take prisoners or

make arrests, do not be surprised if they
shoot at you if you get in their way.

Roy's Advice
Stay away from them. Don't bother them and
they won't bother you. Give them a wide berth
and let them do their jobs. If they are
targetting you then be prepared to bend over
or run.
SCAF Shivers

Not very common, they usally operate in

Suburbia and seldom make trips over
Downtown, not that it matters. They are over
a mile in the sky, if they can spot you doing
something illegal then they still can't do a
damn thing about it, and probably don't care.

The only time they are in Downtown is if they

have crashed. SCAF bikes are expensive kit so
salvage what you can and sell it off for some
extra cash. Just don't be caught with the
goods by SLA or else be prepared to say
goodbye.

Roy's Advice
The average Downtowner will never come into
contact with a SCAF Shiver, if you find a
crashed bike act quick or else others will claim
it.
Fire Shivers

They only have one job in the whole of Mort

City and that is to put out fires. They will not
care if you have just murdered someone in
front of them, they are paid to fight the fire
not the crimes. Although that is to say they
will also not care if you are in their way when
they are travelling to said fire.

Fires may be an uncommon occurance in

Downtown but casualties caused by fires are
next to none, the deaths will mainly be caused
by Fire Shivers trying to get to the scene.

Roy's Advice
If a fire breaks out get out the way, a fire
engine will soon come and that armoured beast
can rip through a building with ease. Fire
Shivers travel in straight lines so should be
easy to avoid.
 Monarch Enforcers

A joke. They are pretty much the rabble you

normally find in Downtown but now they got a
shiny ID with the words 'Monarch' on it. If a
Monarch gives you shit then it is no more
threatening than your neighbour complaining
that your Vid is too loud.

Just ignore them and if you think you can take

them on then go ahead it should be good
practice. Don't waste your CAF bullets they
aren't worth it.

Roy's Advice
If a shiny badge and cheap uniform can make
you into a twat then Monarchs fit the bill.
Just ignore them. They are in the same boat
as you and is not different.
 Gangs

Safety in numbers, that's why gangs are

formed. If your part of gang then you will be
doing the dangerous jobs to prove yourself.
Being a ganger is a hard life and as your
popularity increases you will be targeted by
rivals and others to take your place.

Fresh initiates are usually treated like dirt

until they achieve full member status. If your
serious about joining stay with it, initiations
are usually placed there to weed out the
weaklings.

Roy's Advice
Do not be fooled by the opportunities of
belonging to a Gang. It is dangerous and
difficult road to walk. You have to be vigilant
of rivals and even ones in your own gang.
The Johannas

A notorius street gang in Mort. Their numbers

are everywhere. Their headquarter is based in
an area called Long Mile in western Downtown

This gang is also the most brutal and ruthless

of gangs and have a reason to be. Anyone who
disrespects them can be sure to find that
they will be dead by morning in the most
horrific way imaginable.

Only appraoch The Johannas gang if you are

serious in joining.

Roy's Advice
The Johannas are unusual. They are absolutely
without mercy and that is not limited to
people outside their gang. You have been
warned.
Krosstown Traffic

On the other side of Down town is theKT gang.

One of the largest gangs in Mort city. This
gang is situated in the Four Roads District.
They control this and the surrounding sectors.
Their Headquarters are a large block of
buildings called Heartlands. This area and the
surrounding sectors are completely under
their control.

Roy's Advice
A big gang and less brutal than The Johannas
but that does not mean you should take them
lightly. Be prepared to be handed the shittiest
of jobs available when first joining.
 Contract Killers

Hailed as heros and you probably have a

favourite amongst the circuit. However just
because you are a fan does not mean you are
their friend. Be weary of scheduled Circuit
events as they usually use parts of Downtown
as their own personal battlefield.

Stay out of trouble, try to find out the events

and where they are taking place. If you find
that they are to be held within your
neighbourhood then get out and stay
somewhere safer. Do not stay and watch you'll
probably be left as a smear on your wall.

Roy's Advice
Contract Killers are killers. They get paid to
kill and look impressive. Get out of their way
and don't try to get an autograph, that's how
stupid people get killed.
 Props

Mercs for hire. Some are good, some are bad.

They aren't cheap and if your just looking to
hire one for personal protection then make
sure you can afford them.

Gangs use Props as hired guns and can usually

afford their high rates.

Props are common on the streets of Downtown

and can easily be found on any corner or
alleyway.

Roy's Advice
If your looking to hire make sure you get a
creditable Prop. Too many have people hired
one only to find out he's recently just been a
full time burger fryer.
 Serial Killers

In the streets of Mort, serial killers are even

more numerous than Shivers and Operatives
put together. Sometimes several will band
together and form a cognate which just kills in
a group for fun.

Dangerous and unstable, serial killers kill

because of compulsion. Research for the
different types of Serial Killers and cognates
that operate in your area and avoid becoming
their target.

Try not to get caught up in their world or else

you may just become one of them.

Unless that is what you aim to do.

Roy's Advice
They may be insane and unstable but they are
not stupid. They are not trained but they are
skilled. Don't make yourself a target.
 Cults

Cults are even more numerous than Serial

killers. These spring up more frequently than
Halloween Jack and is a plague in Downtown.
Made up of a group of like minded people they
come together and worship some sort of
figure which could range from a favourite
beer brand to their favourite contract killer.

Some Cults are harmless and are just a

gathering for people. However the rest are
fanatical worshippers and will maim kill and
sacrifice whatever they want to appease their
idol.

Roy's Advice
Stay away from them these guys. They are
completely crazy and mad. No amount of
sanity will ever make them see any different
and it's best to stay safe and not end up as a
sacrifice.
Know Your Real Enemies
 Cannibals

It's horrible to think about but you do get

them. People who have resorted to eating
human flesh is always the lowest point in
society. They are not that common in
Downtown but you get the odd one of two.

If you are feeling like a hero go pop off a few

Cannibals and make Downtown a better place.
If not just avoid them and hope they are too
full to notice you.

Not all Cannibals are crazed eating machines,

some can be just as normal as any other
person but with the taste of human flesh.

Roy's Advice
Keep an eye out for Cannibals. If your
neighbour hasn't been going to the
supermarket and always brings home a 'friend'
then just be weary that you're not his next
meal.
 Rats

Even when reading this I bet several rats are

sneaking into your apartment right now and
stealing your food.

Rats are as common in Mort as rain. A lone rat

can be pretty harmless but when they come in
a swarm is when you maybe in trouble. If your
caught out in the open when a swarm of rats
come get to the side of the street and cover
your eyes and your nads. Rats bite and scrap
at anything and you wouldn't want to lose
either type of ball to a bunch of rats.

Roy's Advice
Unknown and disgusted by many the typical
rat is an excellent source of meat. When you
can put rat traps down, it will be a free tasty
meal especially when fried with a couple of
onions.
 Carnivourous Pigs

Very dangerous animal to come across. They

aren't that fast but they can easily tear you
apart and eat you. With skin thicker than a
Striker suit these pigs can shrug off most
CAF rounds.

Mostly located in Lower Downtown, try to stay

away from dark alleys and sewers. Remain in
well lit areas. If you encounter a pig then back
away slowly and carefully, if it charges then
run and find high ground to escape it's reach.

Roy's Advice.
A very good source of meat but don't go
trying to find one to kill. In fact they will
probably be trying to find You to kill and eat.
 Carrien

Worse than a pig and you can't eat them.

Carrien are mostly found in Lower Downtown.
They come in packs so if you find one then be
sure that there are plenty more around.

Carrien come in various sizes the most

dangerous are Mutant Carrien, big fuckers
that are even a match for a Chagrin. Carrien
are led by a Greater Carrien which is just a
Mutant version but smarter.

If you spot a Carrien then turn around and

return the way you came, if your way is barred
then be prepared to fight your way out.
Remember to try to return the way you came
or else you may run into a whole nest of these
things.

Roy's Advice
Furocious and animalistic, they will resort to
beating their prey to death usually, but that
does not mean they can't use guns.
 Manchines

Deadly machines of old. Don't stand and stare,

if you encounter a Manchine then run away
cause it will have surely found you first. The
initial shock of seeing a manchine is all the
time that it needs to approch you and then kill
you.

If you cannot outrun the Manchine then try to

find a crowd so that it's attention can be
transferred to others. Don't feel sorry for
the ones that don't make it, they should have
thought of the same thing.

Roy's Advice.
Don't try to hide from or fight the thing
cause it will easily cut you down without a
pause. They cannot be reasoned with, bribed
or threatened. Find a crowd and keep running.
Enemy of my Enemy
 DarkNight

The main subversies that fights SLA

Industries. DarkNight is just another
terrorist organisation and will not stop to
reconsider using civvies as their Cannon
Fodder.

DarkNight has a number of civilians that work

for them and their cause. These civilian teams
do the real dirty work. They are always looking
for new converts to join their cause.

Roy's Advice
Try not to be glamoured by their idealistic
goals in the end they just want You to do their
job for them. They preach for freedom of the
people but they blow us up in the process.
 Tex Trek

They make those cute drones you find all over

the place. Avoid them if you can, they are like
guard DACs and will fire at anyone who
approaches their patrol route.

Drones are computers so they cannot be

persuaded like people, but they can be
reprogrammed.

Tex Trek drones are expensive toys and if you

ever find one destroyed or disabled then
salvage the thing and sell it on to a buyer for
that extra cash.

Roy's Advice
They may look cute but the weapon they pack
is much better than the CAF gun you proably
have and have thick metal armour. Don't try
to take one on.
 Other Soft Companies

Soft companies, enemies of SLA Industries,

rise and disappear very frequently. Being in
the employ of such organisations may have
some benefits, but be warned, being under
their employment means you are an active
enemy of SLA and if caught they can
summarily execute you without the annoying
paper work.

Roy's Advice
Stay below SLA's RADAR. Joining up to Soft
Companies is like shouting 'shoot me' to a
Slop. Be smart and alive than stupid and dead.
Environmental Hazards
 Collapses

In Downtown, especially the lower levels

expect walkways and catwalks to collapse
without notice. It's a common occurrance and
can happen without notice or warning.

When a collapse occurs stay calm and just

retreat from the area, secondary collapses
can happen as a result.

If you find yourself trapped within a collapse

then remain silent and try to break yourself
free. Do not attempt to call for help, this will
just attract Cannibals or Carrien towards you.

Roy's Advice
Stay way from old walkways. Examine your
regular route and keep your eyes open for
rust, structural cracks or recent weapons
damage. Avoid recent Circuit event areas if at
all possible for at least a week.
 Flash Floods

They come as sudden as they appear. Listen

out for the low rumbling that preludes the
arrival of a flood. Another indication of an
incoming flood is the mass exodus of rats.
Stay indoors and try to get to higher ground.

If you find yourself out in the open then try

to get to higher ground, if this is not possible
tether yourself to a secure location, like a
lamp post, and brave the flood.

Roy's Advice.
Watch out for objects the flood has washed
away. If the wall of water does not initially kill
you then the debris it carries will. Position
yourself so that your tethered loccation is
between you and the water for extra
protection.
 Fires

(See Section: Fire Shivers)

Fires are an uncommon occurrance but as
stated before, the fire is the least of your
worries. Fire is a dangerous enemy to a city as
packed in as Mort. Left unchecked it can
quickly spread despite the rain and the
dampness. If a fire breaks out do not try to
be a Hero and rush in to save anyone. Leave
the area and keep your eye out for Fire
Shivers.

If you find yourself within a fire then cover

your mouth and nose with damp cloth and find
a place safe from the fire. Try not to open ny
doors or windows. Be secure in the knowledge
that Fire Shivers will be enroute.

Roy's Advice
Stay away from windows. Once the Fire
Shivers arrive that will be the target of their
water cannons. If the fire does not kill you
then the water cannon will.
 Your Neighbour

Yes, remember your just one in a trillion.

Downtown is full of backstabbers, murderers
and the insane and they all stem from people
just like you.

Stay sane and you probably won't turn into a

manic serial killer.

Stay alert and you can probably avoid most of

the dangers in this booklet.

Stay smart and you probably won't end up

dead.

Roy's Advice
Downtown is not a happy place admit it. It's a
shithole. But if your not dead yet then pat
yourself on the back because you are already
what I consider a survivor.

Stay Safe. Stay Alive.

 The Roy Meors Downtown
Survival Guide is a
comprehensive little guide
designed to help the average
Downtowner survive the
dangers present in his
neighbourhood.

Tips given on how to live

comfortably, avoid
Carnivourous pigs and how to
make that extra cash and
more!

This book is useful for all and

gives first hand insight to the
dangers that lurk around and
is essential reading material
for all who enjoy venturing
into Downtown.

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