This is a story based on the Half-Life 2 Roleplay lore, taking heavy inspiration from the server Ted's House. It revolves around a Civil Protection unit who starts off at a low rank, and slowly climbs and descends the rank ladder as he gains experience and learns more about the job, and perhaps also the Combine themselves. Note: I do not own Half-Life 2, Half-life 2 Roleplay, Ted's House, or any of the pictures used.