Hello, agents.
Today we're going to take a look at the two factions you'll encounter in the world of The Burst.
Let's begin!
Shelldogs
Religious barbarians, absolute nutjobs praying to their God-Wolf and whatnot. Really reverent about their ammo and weapons, treating them like religious artifacts. Could be one of the reasons why their arsenal actually works.
Through their fiery speeches and hallucinogenic entfant juice, Shelldogs recruit most of the able-bodied newcomers, allowing them to "wake up" and see the world for what it is. The weak, however, are shot on sight without a chance.
Shelldog concept art.
Surprisingly enough, The Shelldogs are a matriarchal society. Led by the Mega-Bitch (yes, that's a real title) and her five advisors, thousands of lower ranked males are being sent out to raid, pillage and kill in the name of their beloved leader.
Through sheer numbers and aggressive behavior, they have quickly become a force to be reckoned with.
Boomboys
The proud army of The States of Progress.
One of the biggest organizations on the planet founded by the former workers and engineers from the first wave of colonization. As a result, Boomboys have established The States of Progress, a capitalist technocratic government overseen by the Techpresident.
The Boomboys, unlike the Shelldogs, can be considered a neutral faction on the planet. Despite their intimidating appearance, they mostly resort to the use of force in self-defence. Mistaking them for your friends, however, can easily prove fatal.
Boomboy concept art.
The States of Progress at its core is largely made up of former colonists, while many of the lower class workers have been replaced by convicts who were lucky enough not to fall prey to other gangs.
Most members of The States of Progress are forced to work tirelessly in treacherous conditions with little rest just to have a chance at survival. As almost every worker suffers from severe chronic radiation poisoning, the only way to live is to be shortlisted for cryo-treatment.
As for the less fortunate folks, even on the verge of death from radiation, they are still given a chance to serve The States and perform perhaps the most heroic act of all.
Make sure you remember this well, agents. You never know when you might need this information.
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Until next time!
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