Realistic or Modern The Devil's Marauders (Remake)

[Space Rabbit]

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WARNING: This roleplay will contain strong language, violence, blood/gore, alcohol/drugs and other adult themes. All of this will be within the rules of Roleplaynation.
I understand that World War ll might be a sensitive subject to some people. Not only the war per se, but the timeframe and the politics in general.
If you're easily offended by any of the above, do not join or stalk this roleplay.

DISCLAIMER: This roleplay was originally created by The Lonely Astronaut, a former roleplayer here on Roleplaynation. I take no credit whatsoever for this roleplay, all credit goes to The Lonely Astronaut.
I was scouting this site looking for an active World War ll roleplay when I found The Devil's Marauders. To my disappointment the roleplay never got very far, neither did the remake of the roleplay. I thought the story and plot was so incredible that I just had to remake this roleplay myself.
I sent a message to The Lonely Astronaut asking for his permission to remake this roleplay. Here's where it gets funny, he is no longer an active member on Roleplaynation. However, he got an e-mail notification of the message, so he logged online and gave me permission to use this roleplay however I want. I know this might sound like bullshit but he promised to go online and give his own public permission once I had posted the interest check.
Update: He could not post on this thread for some reason, so he put it in his About section on his profile. So if you for whatever reason do not believe me, just go in to his profile and look for yourself.

Thank you for reading!

 

[Space Rabbit]

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“I was told to spend ten years in prison, or join the military. Could you imagine the U.S Military being so short on men that they gave us criminals a choice in court? To me, that seemed like one of those get out of jail cards that you could get in Monopoly. When I took the offer to join the military I thought I got the same options as any other man fighting the war. I could not have been more wrong.
By the end of 1942, we were 20,000 criminals in the Army. We even got our own Division, the 107th Infantry Division, nicknamed 'The Devil’s Marauders'. I’m part of Fox Company, 3rd Battalion, 408th Infantry Regiment of the 107th Infantry Division.
It’s been one year since we joined the Army and began our training, it was hell. We were not treated equally because of our criminal background. We were shown absolutely no respect and all of the sudden, jail didn’t seem like such a bad place to be.
Today we’re shipping out to England where we’ll prepare for the largest action in the history of warfare, Operation Overlord.”

You’ll be roleplaying as a soldier in the 107th Infantry Division, specifically 1st Squad, 2nd Platoon, Fox Company, 3rd Battalion, 408th Infantry Regiment. You’re a former criminal who chose war over prison, a choice you were given in court.
You might think that people do not care about your background on the battlefield, that we’re all brothers out there, but you could not be more wrong. You’re a criminal, the other units wants as little as possible to do with the 107th. You’re the first ones in, and the last ones out. They will not go easy on you.

The roleplay will start on May 30th, 1944, when the 107th arrive in England seven days before their first operation, the invasion of Europe.

 

[Space Rabbit]

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RESPECT AND ETIQUETTE: Be courteous to the others participating in the roleplay. If you plan on leaving the roleplay, please let me know beforehand. If possible, you should also write yourself out of it in character.

GODMODDING/POWERPLAYING/METAGAMING: This is regarded as the ultimate low in Roleplaying, as it’s not only unfair but also disrespectful. I’m sure you know what godmodding/metagaming/powerplaying is, if not, I highly suggest you look it up before joining this roleplay. If anyone is caught doing this, I will give that person a warning. If that person continues to break this rule, I will kick him or her out of this roleplay.

BASIC ENGLISH IS YOUR FRIEND: Proper grammar, spelling and punctuation is very important in roleplaying. I’m not asking for A+ English as it’s not even my first language, but basic knowledge of the English language is a requirement.

CONTENT IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN LENGTH: I won’t ask for a five page English essay for each post. (No one does that, but you get the point.) I’ll simply say, one to two well written paragraphs is more than enough to satisfy me. With that said, one paragraph per post is a minimum.

BE REASONABLE AND REALISTIC: You do not have unlimited ammo/grenades, do not “Run N’ Gun” and there’s always a bigger gun. Try to be as realistic as possible, I do not want anyone to go all “Rambo” on us. Also, you're not allowed to use drawn/animated/anime pictures in your Character Sheet. This is not a must, but try to use a picture from that era of time.

EVERY ACTION HAS A REACTION: While it’s easy to disregard things in a roleplay-setting, everything you do has consequences or some effect on the world around you. What do you do when you capture a dozen Waffen-SS men who executed 50 innocent men, women and children just moments before you arrive? The bodies are still cooling when the Nazis surrender with a smile… What would you do?

KEEP THE DRAMA INSIDE THE ROLEPLAY: I do not want any drama outside of the roleplay, please. However, feel free to bring it in to the actual roleplay.

You absolutely must follow these rules, and of course the rules of Roleplaynation. Thank you!

 

[Space Rabbit]

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Here are the different roles available for you to choose from. You can also see what rank, weapon and basic duties each role has assigned. You may choose up to three roles if you feel like you can handle it. You obviously must create a character for each role you choose.

SQUAD LEADER: Space Rabbit
Staff Sergeant (Ssg.)
He leads the squad in combat. Under the platoon leader's direction, the Squad Leader arranges for feeding his men, enforces proper observance of rules of personal hygiene and sanitation, requires that weapons and equipment be kept clean and in serviceable condition, and checks and reports on the ammunition supply within the squad.
Weapon: Thompson

RIFLEMAN SCOUT: Open
Private (Pvt.)
The Rifleman Scouts are in charge of squad security. When advancing in the presence of the enemy, the squad is preceded by it's Scouts who seek out the enemy and and prevent surprise. Scouts precede the squad at such distance that it will not be subjected to surprise small-arms fire.
Weapon: M1 Garand

RIFLEMAN SCOUT: Open
Private (Pvt.)
The Rifleman Scouts are in charge of squad security. When advancing in the presence of the enemy, the squad is preceded by it's Scouts who seek out the enemy and and prevent surprise. Scouts precede the squad at such distance that it will not be subjected to surprise small-arms fire.
Weapon: M1 Garand

AUTOMATIC RIFLEMAN: Winter_Wolf
Private (Pvt.)
The Automatic Rifleman is the man with most fire power. His job is to suppress the enemy so the rest of the squad can move forward and possibly flank the enemy position.
Weapon: M1919 Browning

ASSISTING AUTO. RIFLEMAN: Open
Private (Pvt.)
The Assting Auto. Rifleman simply assists the Automatic Rifleman. He helps deploy the machine gun and he calls out enemy position to the man behind the machine gun. He should always be prepared to take over the machine gun in case the Automatic Rifleman gets hit or has to leave his post for whatever reason. Of course he helps with the suppressive fire with his rifle.
Weapon: M1 Garand

AMMUNITION BEARER: Space Rabbit
Private (Pvt.)
This role might sound a bit boring to some, but the Ammunition Bearer does a lot of other things than carry ammunition. His role is much like the Assisting Auto. Rifleman. He helps deploy the machine and calling out enemies. He should also be prepared to take over the machine gun if something were to happen.
Weapon: M1 Garand

ASSISTANT SQUAD LEADER: Becker
Sergeant (Sgt.)
The Assistant Squad Leader performs duties assigned by the Squad Leader and takes command of the squad in his absence. The Squad Leader may designate him to command a portion of the squad, to act as an observer, or to supervise replenishment of ammunition.
Weapon: Thompson

RIFLEMAN GRENADIER: Commissar Darman
Private (Pvt.)
The Grenadier carried - depending on the mission - a grenade launcher, flamethrower or bazooka. He and the second Grenadier was in charge of taking out tanks and using explosives to the squads advantage when necessary.
Weapon: M1 Garand

RIFLEMAN GRENADIER: Open
Private (Pvt.)
The Grenadier carried - depending on the mission - a grenade launcher, flamethrower or bazooka. He and the second Grenadier is in charge of taking out tanks and using explosives to the squads advantage when necessary.
Weapon: M1 Garand

RIFLEMAN: Rusty of Shackleford
Private (Pvt.)
The role of the Rifleman is the most basic role in the squad, but they are also the backbone of the squad. The would usually be the ones flanking enemy positions, the most flexible soldiers in the squad.
Weapon: M1 Garand

RIFLEMAN: Axel The Englishman
Private (Pvt.)
The role of the Rifleman is the most basic role in the squad, but they are also the backbone of the squad. The would usually be the ones flanking enemy positions, the most flexible soldiers in the squad.
Weapon: M1 Garand

RIFLEMAN: Open
Private (Pvt.)
The role of the Rifleman is the most basic role in the squad, but they are also the backbone of the squad. The would usually be the ones flanking enemy positions, the most flexible soldiers in the squad.
Weapon: M1 Garand

 

[Rusty of Shackleford]

Interested! I'm gonna be a rifleman.

 

[Space Rabbit]

You got it Rusty!

 

[Rusty of Shackleford]

Yee! I'm thinking my character is a former member of the Irish mob, who got arrested after murdering a member of the Italian mob who'd been attacking kids around the ghetto.

 

[Space Rabbit]

Sounds great! The character sheet will come up once we get more people joining!

 

[Becker]

I'd be interested in taking up my previous role as the ASL. Hope you don't mind me using my old character as well?

 

[Rusty of Shackleford]

Oh hai! Good to see ya again!

 

[Becker]

and you, my dude

 

[Rusty of Shackleford]

Be prepared for some I R I S H R A G E.

 

[Becker]

Be prepared for some Italian-American memery

 

[Rusty of Shackleford]

*everyone attaches bayonets*
*attaches pizza cutter*

 

[Becker]

*German arty lands nearby*

HEY, I'M WALKING HERE!

 

[Rusty of Shackleford]

*sounds of angry Gaelic as the air fills with the aroma of alcohol*

 

[Becker]

*Paratroopers come across each other in the darkness, using callouts to identify friend from foe*

"Thunder!"

"It-'s a me, Luigi!"

 

[Rusty of Shackleford]

*In German* "Shoot the Englishman!"
"I'm Irish ya daft bastard!"

 

[Becker]

 

[Rusty of Shackleford]

Such horror. Truly shows the horrors of war.

 

[Axel The Englishman]

Oh yeah my boys. Time for the electric boogaloo.

 

[Space Rabbit]

Hengleford, you got the role and free to use your old character!
Axel The Englishman What role/roles would you like to reserve? =)

 

[Axel The Englishman]

Rifleman for $800.

 

[Space Rabbit]

And a Rifleman Role sold to Axel for 800 bucks! I'll send my credit card details to your inbox.

 

[Winter_Wolf]

I'm interested in the auto rifleman, but wouldn't they have a BAR instead of an M1919?