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The Network is a group introduced in State of Decay 2. They are primarily heard on the radio but will sometimes dispatch traders with high quality gear for the player to trade with.
The Network is represented mainly by the voice of Twain, a radio propagandist. Twain expresses philosophical views on the current state of things, offers prayers for victims everywhere, and provides some useful tips to survivors. Twain briefly goes off the air after his studio is breached by a zombie attack; other Network members express hope that he is alive. Twain returns to the airwaves after being rescued by a group of survivors, resuming his role as the Network's voice.
The beliefs of The Network are that of a community-support societal system, where individual communities aid each other, supposedly out of altruism. Their propagandists express religious views often, leading some survivors to believe that they are a makeshift religious order. While some are drawn to this, others are skeptical that The Network and its followers will survive.
The Network is opposed to Red Talon, considering them tyrannical and shady, encouraging others to distrust them. Twain and other commentators frequently denounce Red Talon, and capitalize on events such as the Camp Eerie reveal to sow further distrust of the PMC. The Network also expresses distrust of the US government; Twain believes that the government moved important people out of harm's way, leaving everyone else to their fate when the zombie outbreak started. Twain continues to express anti-establishment views, going as far as suggesting that the US military is responsible for starting the zombie outbreak.
Some operatives are known to follow their own paths even when affiliated with the group. two Network members even returned to the Plague-infested Trumbull Valley to follow their own agenda (either Quincy Maxwell and Helena Cruz or Larisse Davis and Fiona Davis, depending on player choice).
Known Members[]
- Lilly Ritter: (Leader).
- Sydney "Twain" Clement (Radio Broadcaster).
- Kamilla "Kami" Báez: (Former Refugee Worker).
- Quincy Maxwell: (Ex-Con and Network Operative).
- Helena Cruz: (Small-town Deputy and Network Operative).
- Raymundo "Ray" Santos: (Former politician and associate).
Weapons and Equipment[]
Network makes uses of many weaponry including their own handmade customized equipment, external use of Spec Ops grade equipment, Shotguns, Revolvers and sometimes they also use scoped high-end assault rifles, they use brown clothes, they also have a customized variation of the Hiking Bag, with a full brown color.
- Main Weapons: Ranged
- Trumbull Gatekeeper: A heavily-customized Model 70, chambered in 7.62, intended for Network Operatives. it includes a Short-Range combat scope, handmade suppressor, faster bolt cycle, and internal chambering for faster reload.
- MP5K Spec Ops: A customized variation of the MP5K, chambered in 9mm, it features a short-range red-dot sight and a professional suppressor.
- MP5A2 Spec Ops: A customized variation of the MP5A2, chambered in 9mm, it features a short-range red-dot sight and a professional suppressor.
- Vector SMG Spec Ops: A customized variation of the Vector SMG, chambered in .45 cal, it features a short-range red-dot sight, 50-round drum magazine anda professional suppressor.
- Sighted SCAR-H: A select-fire assault rifle, chambered in 7.62, with an EOTech Holographic Red-Dot Sight, and Sight Magnifier Scope.
- Viper: An old 6-round revolver, chambered in .357, which is a common weapon for Network operators and traders.
- Main Weapons: Melee
- Danforth Slugger: A lead-reinforced bat made as a stronger, heavier variation of the Wooden Bat.
- Wooden Bat: The classic bat often used by operators instead of their own customized Bat.
- Other Weapons
Aside the standard Network equipment, Network Operators have access to some other weaponry including:
- AR-15: A common 5.56 rifle often used for their operators.
- R12: A semi-automatic shotgun intended for police forces, often used by Network traders.
- MP5A2: A well-known 9mm SMG often used by their field operators.
- Model 870 T: A classic style 870 shotgun also used by their field operators.
- Network DIY Assault rifle: A DIY AR-style weapon created by a Network weaponsmith called Quincy Maxwell. the gun features a 40-round magazine and has DIY parts made from wood and recycled components.
- Masterwork Assault Rifle: A improved modification of the Network DIY Assault Rifle also made by Quincy Maxwell, features a 100-round double-drum magazine, red-dot combat sight and a fined trigger group, intended as a DIY military-grade support weapon.
Trivia[]
- While Twain is most often heard as the voice of The Network, others occasionally take his place on the air.
- It appears that The Network and Red Talon are engaged in an information war, using radio broadcasts to discredit each other and recruit others to their respective causes.
- Lilly directly mentions in State of Decay 2 the first group of survivors from State of Decay, strongly implying that Maya, Marcus, and Ed are possibly dead.
- Network Traders appear throughout the main game at random intervals, offering to exchange rare items.
- Network Operatives also appear; however, they offer high-risk missions, such as helping them destroy Plague Hearts and Infestations. They may also seek assistance in rescuing fellow operatives who have gone "dark" in the area.
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