Metronomic Reality

Ever since the evacuation of every place west of the Mississippi River it has been hard rebuilding. Not only is there the uncertainty of a mysterious disease looming over their heads - but other survivors have been getting more desperate. Groups have been formed bent on taking supplies from others, which makes surviving that much more challenging and dangerous. Still many settlements have designated teams whose sole task is to come home with supplies. Unfortunately not all of these groups return, and when they do they've usually sustained significant losses. When a group in Southern California wanted some supplies they sent out their top group with a bunch of trainees. This mixed bag of individuals set out for a trip that none were prepared for...