The year is 2043. Ten years ago, alien ships appeared over Earth and destroyed major cities with beams of light, then vanished. The soil is now contaminated with a strange substance, slowly killing all plant life. The remnants of humanity survive in fortified enclaves, fighting over scraps. In the ruins of Leningrad, several factions vie for control: the anarchist commune, the communist center, the police brigade, the white army, and various bandit gangs.
You are Yuri, 25, an anarchist in the ruins of Leningrad. The soil is dying, factions fight for scraps, and the alien attack that ended the world remains a mystery. Your uncle leads the anarchist commune, but the Communist Center and the police brigades have their own plans. Explore the ruins, make choices, and uncover why the aliens came.
Traits
Inventory
Leader of the Anarchist Commune
Anarchist Commune Member
Leader of the Communist Center
Scavenger and Informant
Cult Leader of the Church of the New Dawn
Field Doctor
Radio Operator
Commander of the 167th Police Brigade
Leader of the Russian White Army
Bandit Leader
A sprawling abandoned factory complex, now a bustling commune. Makeshift homes and gardens fill the courtyards, and the air smells of smoke and cooking. The central hall is a converted workshop, where the commune's council meets. A large red-and-black flag hangs from a crane.
The former imperial palace, now the fortified headquarters of the Communist Center. Its grand halls are filled with barricades and sandbags, and red banners hang from the columns. The air is tense with the sound of patrols and the hum of a generator. A massive portrait of a stern-faced leader overlooks the courtyard.
A heavily fortified former police station, now the headquarters of the 167th Brigade. The building is ringed with razor wire and sandbags, and armored vehicles block the streets. The air is sharp with the smell of diesel and gun oil. A harsh searchlight sweeps the perimeter at night.
A once-bustling market square, now a chaotic trading post. Stalls are built from scrap metal and tarps, and the air is thick with the smell of smoke, sweat, and rotting food. Traders hawk their wares, and armed guards watch from the rooftops. A gutted bus serves as a barter hub.
A fortified school building, now the base of the Russian White Army. The walls are covered with crude nationalist symbols, and the windows are boarded up. The air is heavy with the smell of sweat and gun oil. Patrols of armed men march the perimeter, and a bonfire burns in the courtyard.
The farmland east of the city, now a barren wasteland. The soil is grey and crumbly, and the air smells of rot and chemicals. Dead crops stand in rows, and strange, iridescent patches glow faintly in the twilight. A lone scarecrow, half-collapsed, watches over the dead land.
A vast underground station, now a refuge for scavengers and outcasts. The tunnels are lit by flickering lamps, and the air is damp and cold. Makeshift shelters line the platforms, and the sound of dripping water echoes. A barricaded tunnel leads deeper into the dark.
A rusted radio tower on a hill, still broadcasting a faint signal. The base is surrounded by scrap and abandoned equipment. The wind howls through the metal, and the air smells of ozone. A makeshift antenna has been added, and a small camp sits at the base.
A bombed-out cathedral, now the base of a religious cult. The interior is lit by candles, and the walls are covered with strange symbols. The air is thick with incense and chanting. A makeshift altar stands where the main altar once was, and the faithful gather in the nave.
A massive bridge over the Neva, now a checkpoint and a memorial. Bodies of the dead are piled along the sides, and the air is heavy with the smell of decay. Armed guards from various factions patrol the crossing, and a makeshift gallows stands at the center.
Yuri, haunted by the alien attack and his family's losses, begins to investigate the strange signal from the radio tower. He must gather clues and decide who to trust in the shattered city.
With the signal traced, Yuri must navigate the factional web. He seeks allies among the anarchists, communists, or the cult, while the police and White Army close in. His choices will shape the city's fate.
At the Bridge of the Fallen, the factions converge for a final confrontation. Yuri, armed with the truth, must choose his side—or betray them all. The alien signal pulses overhead, and the fate of the city hangs in the balance.
