Tag: Horror
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Babylon Black: Diplomacy Through Violence
The Special Tasks Section comprises of just under a hundred operators scattered across a continent. The New Gods are each a nation, with armies and economies that rival those of superpowers. The STS has few allies. The New Gods control the governments and corporations. It’s impossible for the STS to sustained prolonged operations against the…
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Babylon Black Week 2 update and free chapter!
We are 2 weeks into Babylon Black and the campaign is 40% funded. It’s a little slow, but given the state of the economy, it’s understandable. Babylon Black is more than just an atmospheric action piece. It’s a hyperkinetic mix of irregular warfare, political intrigue, and ironclad faith. In the previous chapter, we saw warfare…
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Babylon Black: The Threshold of War
Babylon is balanced on a knife’s edge. During the events of Babylon Red, a rogue experiment nearly wiped out the megalopolis. Although the New Gods temporarily put aside their differences to deal with an eldritch abomination, they recognize that at least one faction has to power to destroy the city—and likely the world—entirely by accident.…
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Babylon Black: Rules of Engagement
The New Gods rule the world. Their armies are endless. They possess cutting-edge technology, limitless resources, and the backing of corporations and governments. They grant supernatural gifts to their most loyal and capable believers, and unleash monsters on their enemies. How can the Special Tasks Section, a ragtag group of disavowed operators with limited support,…
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The Merging of Cyberpunk and Horror
When you think about it, cyberpunk and horror share much in common. Cyberpunk was a reaction to the perceived excesses of capitalism and globalisation. The erosion of identity and community, leaving behind a profound sense of alienation and isolation. The domination of corporations and governments, creating a world that elevates power and profits over people.…
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Babylon Black: The Story So Far
Babylon is on the brink of annihilation. Everyone can see it. No one can stop it. The New Gods know that a single misstep will spark a conflagration no one can put out. They pursue their grand designs anyway. With every act of aggression, the tension ratchets higher. A quarrel at a bar provokes a…