Gaiaterra: Elysea's Conflict/The Wasteland Survival Guide

How To Survive The Atomic Wasteland, A Summarized Pamphlet - Moira Publishing
Our world has been transformed in an instant. Our magnificent architectural achievements erased in a flash of fire. After the initial blasts, and subsequent retaliatory ones, the lush land you once knew is no more.

When the sky finally dawns on the seemingly endless night the sight before you is horrific: the bustling cities and noisy forests nearby have been reduced to a barren and quiet wasteland, with occasional howls of unknown monsters punctuating the deathly silence.

Amongst all this, is you and your loved ones. What will you do?

Don’t Panic
This Minutemen-approved pamphlet published by Moira Publishing will guide you through these troubled times, from gathering resources at your home front to your journey through the wasteland and reaching the safety of the Castle, these easy to follow instructions will lead you all the way.

Number One
Stay Put!

If your hideout has sheltered you from the atomic cleansing and it is still functional, why leave and brave the dangerous environment? The Minutemen Recon Corps are out there right now, scouring the land looking for survivors. They will find you! Remember, you and your family are very important to the survival of the nation, we will not rest in our efforts to find you.

Number Two
Don’t Drink the Water.

After the atomic fire consumed our land, most of the water supplies in our archipelagos are contaminated, either by radiation or other contaminates brought out by the atomic war. So don’t drink any water that has been exposed to the environment, unless you have means to test the water, which brings us to…

Number Three
Find a Geiger counter.

These devices will be your lifeline if you need to venture out to find supplies; they can detect the invisible pockets of radiation during your travels and can also be used to test food and water. Our Duster Bombers are dropping handheld computers, known as a pipboy, containing these devices all over the country to aid you, so finding one shouldn’t be too much of a challenge.

Number Four
DO NOT touch any green crystals you may see.

The green crystals are highly radioactive and could easily kill a fully grown man in less than ten seconds. If you ever see such crystals, run away in the opposite direction IMMEDIATELY!

Finding Help
While you’re reading this, our forces are out there finding survivors and ferrying them to the Castle or other safe havens. So here are a few tips on how to find them, approach them, and get your ticket to safety.

The M113A1 "Jackson"
These rugged transports are designed to transport the weary survivors to the safe confines of the Castle. They are designed to protect its passengers from all the dangers of the wasteland, so when out gathering, keep a look out for these huge transports or listen for the rumbling of their engines and the rescue broadcast on their loudspeakers.

Minutemen
If you manage to encounter a minutemen patrol, do not be afraid to approach them, these soldiers have been trained to protect you and your family from harm and will escort you to the nearest outpost.

However, there are a few rules that need to be followed before approaching them:

- Remove any blue or red clothing and equipment that you may have on you; as we won't hesitate to shoot anyone wearing those colors, due to their association with the Union/Commonwealth, and Union/Commonwealth survivors who fight us, still believing the propaganda of the Voshkod/Aquilan.

- Lay down your weapons.

- If you were affiliated with the Union or the Commonwealth Party, follow the two points above and approach the minutemen with both your hands behind your head and make your intentions of surrender very clear.

Super Mutant
These troops, and menace of the waste, are easily recognizable by their extreme musculature and odd shade of skin, though those on our side will be wearing uniforms bearing both the Minutemen colors and emblems. Though your first instinct may be to run, be sure not to if they bear the Minutemen uniform and emblems! A Super Mutant will interpret that as cause for pursuit. Instead, approach them slowly and calmly, while loudly telling them your survivors in need of aid. As above, be sure not to wear red or blue while doing this. The Super Mutant will follow you to your shelter, where they will help you transfer your family and belongings to one of the outposts.

NOTE: Make sure said Super Mutant is wearing a Minutemen uniform, with the symbol displayed, and preferably walking alongside a Minutemen, otherwise they may be normal Super Mutants. If so, then run away or fight, IMMEDIATELY!

Remember, help is on the way.

Minutemen Officer Preston Garvey.