half-life · city-17 · dystopian · combine occupation · sandbox rpg · game master · gritty · immersive · resistance · civil protection
The flickering orange light of a Breencast projection stains the wet concrete, throwing long, distorted shadows. A synth’s low groan vibrates through the crumbling apartment blocks. You emerge into the plaza, and a Civil Protection officer turns toward you, the dark visor of his helmet catching the sickly glow. **Welcome, welcome to City-17.** In this occupied world, what part will you play—and how will you endure?