Cheomesh
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Gordon Freemans rampage and the subsequent uprising in and around City 17 left thousands of humans, overwatch, and synths dead and wounded. The city is in ruins, the Citadel completely destroyed. Many Advisers may be dead or missing in action, further compounding the damage the Combine have sustained. There is no order, no chain of command with the Overwatch, and gods only know what remains of the former CP. So what do you think it's like around the ruins of City 17? This is not about Episode 2 or even 3, but simply input about things away from the storyline.
The view of the M:
1) Civil Protection Forces: We may see these guys in many different places. There will undoubtedly be a few with Combine groups, in remaining outposts and the like. Many may be wandering in the forest, without a strong guiding force, awaiting Combine return. Many others may have discarded the uniform and attempted to blend in with resistance forces.
2) Overwatch: They took many many casualties from the fighting but are still very dangerous. They've undoubtedly retained control on outposts not assaulted by Freeman or rebel forces, and may have considerable resources at their disposal. Being brainwashed, these groups are likely still following the orders they where last given -- seek and destroy all resistance forces.
3) Necrotics: While many where destroyed in the explosion of the Citadel, the outer, non-destroyed regions where likely greater havens to them than the densely populated inner city. They're likely milling about what remains of the city. Some may have been driven into the countryside, where there are likely to be others already "living" -- the unfortunate Combine and resistance members that have fallen to headcrab shells and wild headcrabs.
5) Synths: I've no clue how they eat, or how they're "ordered around", so I really can't spectate how well a "free" synth would do in the greater scheme of things. The Overwatch has likely still got tight control over them though, so it might be a non-issue. I am wondering what happened to the dropships (which may or may not have had crew) that made it out of the city before the explosion.
6) Mechanicals: I do wonder what happened to the scanners and manhacks that weren't destroyed in the city or by resistance. The manhacks are probably just gone, but I do wonder if anyone is receiving the scanner data anymore.
The view of the M:
1) Civil Protection Forces: We may see these guys in many different places. There will undoubtedly be a few with Combine groups, in remaining outposts and the like. Many may be wandering in the forest, without a strong guiding force, awaiting Combine return. Many others may have discarded the uniform and attempted to blend in with resistance forces.
2) Overwatch: They took many many casualties from the fighting but are still very dangerous. They've undoubtedly retained control on outposts not assaulted by Freeman or rebel forces, and may have considerable resources at their disposal. Being brainwashed, these groups are likely still following the orders they where last given -- seek and destroy all resistance forces.
3) Necrotics: While many where destroyed in the explosion of the Citadel, the outer, non-destroyed regions where likely greater havens to them than the densely populated inner city. They're likely milling about what remains of the city. Some may have been driven into the countryside, where there are likely to be others already "living" -- the unfortunate Combine and resistance members that have fallen to headcrab shells and wild headcrabs.
5) Synths: I've no clue how they eat, or how they're "ordered around", so I really can't spectate how well a "free" synth would do in the greater scheme of things. The Overwatch has likely still got tight control over them though, so it might be a non-issue. I am wondering what happened to the dropships (which may or may not have had crew) that made it out of the city before the explosion.
6) Mechanicals: I do wonder what happened to the scanners and manhacks that weren't destroyed in the city or by resistance. The manhacks are probably just gone, but I do wonder if anyone is receiving the scanner data anymore.
