Dead world: The Dreaded Lady

Prologue

Jacob woke up from his sleep by his father.

'Wake up boy, we got lots to do today!' he rubbed his eyes and got out slowly before following him out.

It was a sunny day in copper hills. A city that managed to for generations hold off mutants, raiders and other factions seeking to destroy or control them. Walls equipped with automatic turrets constantly kept watch, boats brought in fish and other supplies. It was one of the few places considered paradise in comparison to the mutant filled wasteland where food and water was scarce.

'Ok Jacob after breakfast George needs you to fix his cooler and Madame Pomefrey has a broken cable.'

'Fine.' the twelve year old muttered as he walked to the door only to be stopped by his mother.

'Honey! Make sure you eat something first.' she shouted from the kitchen. She was kind woman, although slightly to strict for his liking. Always thinking of his safety despite them living on one of the safest places in the world He took a large sip of water and grabbed a piece of bread, munching on it as he left.

He always helped out his dad these days. Apparently it was important for him to learn the engineering craft early to become as successful at it as possible in his adult life. And engineers were vital to keep everything running. Without their expertise the city of Copper Hills would very swiftly fall apart.

As he walked trough the town centre on his way to old man George he saw two groups of men arguing again. One side was the mayor and the others were dressed like soldiers. Gray armor with full helmets, glass covering their faces and carrying pretty mean looking assault rifles.

Their leader had a rather fancy uniform. A long brown coat with medals attached to it, a hat with the symbol of a golden fist on its front. 'We're offering you a very generous amount for this pile of dirt mayor, i strongly suggest you take it.'

'Copper Hills have always been interdependent and we have no need for your imperial rule. Besides why so stubborn if this really is a pile of dirt?'

'Humans have to come together under one banner mayor, its in every ones best interest if our race don't live separate like those filthy mutant tribes.'

'You mean its in YOUR best interest if every human on the planet rolls over and slaves under your banner?'

'I try to make you see reason here mayor. This world is dangerous, a prosperous place like this can...attract some unwanted attention...'

'Like you? We'll survive like we always have. Now get out!'

'Fine be it that way then! You have signed your future mayor..'

The soldiers stormed out the main gate leaving a heavily frustrated mayor.

'Fucking bastard..' he muttered as he returned to his office.

For a twelve year old child that was...a rather unpleasant sight...

*

Fixing both things went by pretty quick. Exchanging cables and fixing freezers were easy even for a child who constantly trains with his head engineer dad. As he got back home dad stepped out of the garage in his usual oiled stained overall.

'Jacob there you are! Come I have to show you something.'

Strange, he never got to go inside the garage. That was completely locked up and off limits. He opened the garage doors wide and inside was a landrider! A two seated vehicle with a storage compartment in back. Its legs and wheels were built for mobility in any terrain and was used for fast transport.