Realistic or Modern The Devil's Marauders

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WARNING: This roleplay will contain strong language, violence, blood/gore, potential minor sexual content, alcohol/drugs and other adult themes. All of this will be within the rules of Roleplaynation.
If you are easily offended by any of the above, please leave right now.

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.
In this roleplay we will face truly horrible things. If you feel like you can't handle that, do not join or stalk this roleplay.

This roleplay is sort of my way to honor the men who risked their lives for our freedom. It's a way for us to put ourselves in to their shoes, which I know is nowhere near possible through a forum roleplay, but I'm sure you get my point.

DISCLAIMER: This roleplay was originally created by a friend of mine who goes under the name of The Lonely Astronaut, he is no longer active on this site and as I know him in real life I have asked for his permission to use his roleplay The Devil's Marauders. It was totally okay for him.
If you for whatever reason do not believe me I'll ask him to log in and tell you himself.

Thank you for reading!

 

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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 the 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 completed our training, and 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.

I even made like a trailer/teaser for the roleplay. The footage comes from different cutscenes from Call of Duty: World War 2 and the music I made myself in Logic Pro X. =)

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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!
PS. When you reserve a spot, tell me in what years this war took place.
Hint: It was from 1939 to 1945.

 

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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: M O N K E Y
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: Becker
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: Rusty of Shackleford
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: Raider dog
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: ChunkyBeef
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 Carbine

AMMUNITION BEARER: M O N K E Y
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: Achilles676
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: ONI
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: Best Trekkie.
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 Carbine

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 Carbine

 

[Rusty of Shackleford]

I'm interested! May I take the Rifleman Scout role?

 

[ChunkyBeef]

This looks really cool! I am interested! If we are going to make the role choosing, I want to be the automatic rifleman.

 

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I just need you two to carefully read through rules first.
Then you can have your roles of choosing.

 

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Also, look in the plot section again, I added like a trailer/teaser for the roleplay.

 

[Becker]

Heyo there, I would love to take part as I was part of the original.

Would it be okay if I use my old character, taking the assistant squad leader slot? Also I would be up for making a scout character as well?

If you have any questions thens please do let me know, I don't bite

P.S, the second world war lasted from 1939 - 1945

 

[M O N K E Y]

Really? Cool! =D
Sure, go for it! =)
I'm sure you don't bite, haha! How far did the roleplay go last time? Did you get to see some action?

 

[Becker]

Really? Cool! =D
Sure, go for it! =)
I'm sure you don't bite, haha! How far did the roleplay go last time? Did you get to see some action?

Many thanks my dude. The original sounded promising but we all lost interest before we even got off the transport ship at a British port xD...

I don't wish to bad mouth Lonely Astronaut but the pacing really could have done with a boot up the arse in my opinion.

 

[Raider dog]

Looks cool, I'm interested in the Automatic Rifleman position.

Also WW2 lasted till 1939 to 1945.

 

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Becker Haha, you didn't even get off the fuckin' ship? xD
Haha, I'm sure he don't mind! What do you mean by the pacing? That time could have passed faster or? Sorry, English isn't my first language.

Raider dog You got it! =)

 

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ChunkyBeef The Auto. Rifleman spot has been taken as you didn't read the rules for the roleplay. Read it and then choose another role available. =)

 

[Becker]

Yeah.. We didn't get far..

I think the reason was (from my perspective at least.) That we were all kinda waiting on Lonely Astronaut to lead things and take charge of the port docking scene but it never happened so we were sorta stalling, doing small tasks like cooking, collecting gear etc..

 

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Oh, I see! It's important to keep a roleplay moving in my opinion. Otherwise it might turn boring quickly. This is actually the first time I'm in charge of a roleplay. If you want to, you could be my Co-GM? =)

 

[Becker]

Sure thing bud, I'll happily help out as much as possible.

In my own RP's, I have a general rule of 'Players can create small events like eliminating a enemy position but only the GM's can do the really big stuff like introducing friendly/enemy reinforcements.. Like enemy tanks etcetc'.. Sort of a D&D "What do you do?" Type set-up with the players. Letting the GM's decide on what we're up against to keep things reasonable/manageable. :p

That's how I tend to run my stuff. I'm sure you have a idea of how to you want things to go so I won't be in your ear, have fun with the RP and it'll be a great experience!

 

[M O N K E Y]

Great! That was kinda how I was going to it actually! Seems like a good way to keep things organized and under control. Thank you! =)

 

[Rusty of Shackleford]

Ah. Alright. WWII lasted from 1939 to 1945, though the Pacific Theatre almost lasted into 1946.

 

[M O N K E Y]

Rusty of Shackleford Great, what role would you like? =)

 

[Rusty of Shackleford]

I would like the Rifleman Scout, if that's okay!

 

[M O N K E Y]

You've got it Rusty! =)

 

[Rusty of Shackleford]

Yay!

 

[M O N K E Y]

I just realized that it was you who posted earlier about the scout role, haha!

 

[Rusty of Shackleford]

It's okay, man!