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The Battle of Scottsdale

After Emerson Palmer led the prisoners of Arizona in a state-wide prison revolt, they assumed control of the state. Following this, the Federal Government deployed troops to put down the rebellion. However, they grossly underestimated the numbers and dedication of Palmer's makeshift army. The Federal forces were overwhelmed. Although more of a skirmish than a battle, the event held real significance for the citizens of Arizona. In the aftermath of the conflict, Palmer addressed the population and swayed them to his side with his legendary public speaking skills. Palmer announced Arizona's succession from the Union and the so-called "Convict State" was born.

Although a second attempt by the US Government to reclaim Arizona was expected, it was delayed due to ongoing debate in Washington D.C. about the issue. Before a consensus was reached, the National Fuel Reserve exploded and the creep began to spread. By the end of the chaos that followed, the landscape US politics had drastically changed and the prospect of reclaiming Palmer's territory was no longer relevant.
Oakwood Customs

Although Thayer Corp provides adequate public transportation, home-built personal vehicles are common.  Most are powered by versatile sols and the majority use the tried-and-true combination of amplifier coil and a T-cell battery.  Creation of custom vehicles has become a very popular hobby among those lucky few with the means and resources. Nearly everyone during the green sky era has some experience as mechanic and the roads are filled with one-of-a-kind vehicles. An abundance of materials left from the times before G-Day has led to a blossoming of creativity and society is now an ocean of diverse machines. These unique vehicles are commonly based on remodeled fossils collected from the old world, although completely new designs are not unheard of.

Here is the directory of Oakwood Customs produced so far.
Artists of Oakwood

Oakwood Anthology was born in 2005 in the spirit of collaboration. The writer Bryan DeWitt was looking for an artist to illustrate his script: "Thirsty." After placing an ad on craigslist in Richmond, he soon got a response from Tea Seroya in Indonesia. After the two decided to work together remotely, Bryan started placing ads on the craigslists for major cities across the globe and repeated the pattern he and Tea had established.

Before long, an international team of artists were working together to create the comic book pages, concept art and character sketches of Oakwood Anthology's first issue. Below is a list of contributors thus far:
The Green Sky Era

After the explosion of the National Fuel Reserve in 2009, the petroleum inside ignited and leaked into the atmosphere. This caused a slow-acting chain reaction which spread across the globe, altering the absorption spectrum of the atmosphere over the next few months. By the time this reaction "concluded," the sky had turned green. Although theorized by some to be only a temporary condition, in actuality the sky would retain this jade hue until the ensuing end of recorded history. Later, a new cast of historians would refer to this time (estimated 2013 - 2063) as the Green Sky Era.

The fundamental change in the chemistry of the air affected nearly every aspect of life and this period is rife with troubles.  Effects of the color change were quickly theorized and slowly actualized over the tumultuous time following the disaster in Bath County, popularly known as G-Day. The first and most apparent effect of a green atmosphere was an immediate increase in the standing temperature of the Earth. People soon discovered that the green sky absorbed much less ultraviolet radiation than the previous blue. Global warming accelerated at a breakneck pace.

The immense heat caused an epidemic of cataracts and heat stroke.  The ice caps melted rapidly, thus rising water levels became breeding grounds for mosquitoes and an evolved form of malaria (known as the mosquito plague) ran rampant.  Immune systems were weakened.  Skin cancer claimed many.  Supercell thunderstorms and squall lines trashed the landscape on a regular basis. Most people lived in destitution.  Above all, dehydration became the largest threat at a time when the main water supplies were often contaminated.

Conversely, this period was defined by an explosion of innovation and adaptation. After G-Day, the creep and the chaos that followed effectively reset society. In the aftermath, humanity united in recovery. Leading minds of the new society looked to nature to solve common problems. The role of integrated aquaculture systems, rapid advances in electrical transmission, organic solar cells (sols) and water purification systems saved humanity during this trying period.
Nnemonic Villains Wikia

## Welcome to the Nnemonic Villains Wikia

This wiki is to create villains for Mikennemonic. Only rules is that it can't include trolls already on the Mikennemonic wiki and you must be okay with people editing your pages.

## Latest activity

Unfortunately, wikia removed the latest activity thing for some bizarre reason, so this is broken. I'd use a template to fix it, but I'm not the admin for this wiki.
Venom (2018)

***Venom*** es una película estadounidense de superhéroes basada en el personaje de Marvel Comics del mismo nombre, producida por Columbia Pictures y distribuida por Sony Pictures.

Eddie Brock (Tom Hardy) es un consolidado periodista y astuto reportero que está investigando una empresa llamada Life Foundation. Esta fundación, dirigida por el eminente científico Carlton Drake (Riz Ahmed), está ejecutando secretamente experimentos ilegales en seres humanos y realizando pruebas que involucran formas de vida extraterrestres y amorfas conocidas como Simbiontes. Durante una visita furtiva a la central, el periodista quedará infectado por un simbionte. Comenzará entonces a experimentar cambios en su cuerpo que no entiende, y escuchará una voz interior, la del simbionte Venom, que le dirá lo que tiene que hacer. Cuando Brock adquiera los poderes del simbionte que le usa como huésped, Venom tomará posesión de su cuerpo, convirtiéndole en un despiadado y peligroso súpervillano.
Oakwood Anthology Volume 2

*Oakwood Anthology Volume 2* is an upcoming graphic novel. It will be released in 2016 alongside an updated version of Volume 1. The chapters included in this edition are dependent on funding received. The hopefuls revealed this far are listed below. Head over to the voting page tell the staff which stories you are most interested in reading.

* "Everyone Has Lost the Way"
* "RVK #2"
* "The Paper Score"
* "The Road to Petropolis"
* "Inessa"
* "Papercut #1"
* "Paper Airplanes 2 (tentative title)"
* "Karoshi"
* "The Promethean Engine"
* "All I've Seen"
Marine deserts

Ocean circulation changes due to accelerated global warming had disastrous impacts on marine life.  The coral reefs died, completely upsetting the balance of the marine ecosystem.  Thousands of species were lost. In addition, continually rising temperatures caused the oceans to become less dense. The surface waters were separated from the nutrient-filled cold layer below.  The remaining aquatic life deeper retreated deeper into the oceans and left scarcely any life near the surface. For mankind, the oceans became increasingly vast and lifeless expanses, littered with the ruins of the coastal cities which they continued to swallow.

Following the sudden rise of ocean levels after the glacial break in 2022, the waters still accessible to mankind were considered virtually lifeless. The lack of fishable seafood combined with more frequent and powerful storms rendered the oceans so dangerous to cross that traversing them was considered suicide.  Even the most well equipped of travelers would do best to reconsider crossing the huge, dangerous expanses of watery wasteland that become known as the marine desert.
Oakwood Omnibus

*Oakwood Omnibus* is the complete collection of all the qualified fiction submitted during the seasonal writing contests. The first issue will be available for purchase in early 2016.

It will include submissions from the current contest topic: "Where Were You on G-Day?" as well as submissions from the Winter Contest, to begin October 1st.
Franklin Mills

Franklin Mills, most often called “Frank,” is an ex-marine who followed a career in the corporate sector after retirement.  He is married and has a son named Frank Jr. who also joined the marines.  Frank’s first appearance is in “Oakwood: Paper Airplanes,” which takes place directly after the RVK’s destruction of the LaSalle Nuclear Power Plant.  As the story opens, Frank’s office has been closed for the last few days and he is concerned with the amount of work that has most certainly stockpiled.

He has been through a hellish three days since the blackout began but his luck changes when he gets a letter from Frank Jr. informing him that he has a grandchild on the way.  Just after receiving the news, the power comes back on. Frank cheerfully asks his wife to bring him his pants and then heads back to the office.

His next appearance will be in “Oakwood: Paper Airplanes 2” (working title). In this chapter, his boss Alfonso tells him that he will need to work overtime to compensate for all the stagnation that has occurred since the blackout.  Frank is not happy but he is a diligent worker so he gets into the task.  He tells his wife he will be staying at work until the job is done.  He goes into extreme isolation and is therefore unaware of the explosion in Rosepetal as it occurs.  He just keeps working.  It is only when the creep catches him that he is forced to abandon his work and return to the outside world. Frank emerges from his work cocoon to discover that the world is in total chaos and his wife is not at home.  Fearing the worst, Frank sets off on a quest to find her.

Frank next appears much later in “Oakwood: Karoshi.”  He is now a combatant in one of Remi Caution’s early Scottsdale street fights.  Having dusted off his old marine combat skills, he spends much of the chapter pummeling his opponent while informing the reader how little he cares about the stage-name and flashy showmanship that Remi surrounds him with.  He speculates that he is Remi’s favorite fighter but also displays apathy toward the fact.  He only cares about one thing and that’s working hard.  He used to work in an office.  Now he works in the ring. The fate of his wife is currently unknown.

Frank eventually finds himself in Scottsdale Arena.
Rosepetal

Rosepetal is a fictional city in the Oakwood Universe. After the approval of the Fuel Enrichment Initiative, a large patch of empty land in Bath County, Kentucky was chosen as the location for construction of the National Fuel Reserve. The large structure was built atop a vast underground reservoir of amassed petroleum. For this reason it was also sometimes referred to as Reservoir City. The controversial implications of fuel enrichment drew many protesters to the region and resulted in a sprawling tent city around the National Fuel Reserve. The area soon developed into a full-on community of its own. This "suburb" was referred to as Petropolis.

At 4:08 EST, June 10, 2009 the National Fuel Reserve exploded, an event later known as G-Day. Thousands in Petropolis perished in an instant when the fire reached the underground reservoir, resulting in a massive explosion. The residents of Rosepetal were at a safe distance from the fire and, along with those on the outer layers of Petropolis, survived the accident. However, they subsequently had the dubious honor of being the very first to experience the creep, a mysterious phenomenon which claimed the lives of many in the area due to their extreme proximity to ground zero.
Mack Willis

Mack Willis spent the majority of his life as part of a weed control spot-firing team.  With nature seemingly going out of control, he was happy to do his duty. Killing encroaching kudzu became his ultimate joy in life and he did his job to the letter. While many others bemoaned their station in life, Mack remained one of Thayer's most valued weeders for over two decades.

In his later years, leading a spot-firing team became too laborious for his old bones. After noticeably losing a bit of spring in his step, his supervisor had the good heart to recommend him for a job he was much better suited for: the much sought-after position of algae pond manager.

Mack's primary tasks during this time were adjusting pond depth to maximize the thrive rate of the algae, heating or cooling the ponds to promote maximum oxygen production, chasing off the panthers that had taken a strong liking to the flavor of the algae, and, of course, managing encroaching vegetation.
The Tourist

The Tourist (born 1986) is a native of Los Angeles, first seen in "Oakwood: Urban Decay," and one of the major combatants in the Scottsdale Extreme League. His introductory dialogue in "Urban Decay" is a description of the state of L.A. following the devastating earthquake which occurred when the Puente Hills Fault ruptured. In nightmarish surroundings with rampant criminal activity and drug abuse, Tourist became a vigilante, although he would not consider himself such. "In a lawless world, there's no such thing as a vigilante."

The Tourist considers life in the 21st century to be a "bad vacation." As such, he does not feel remorse about the people that he kills, claiming they'll be better off after he "sends them home." His attitude was divisive among his contemporaries. The RVK respected Tourist's opinion although elected not to do things the same way. The Raincoat once called the Tourist "detached, totally sociopathic."

The Tourist employs a special weapon called "the last resort," a jagged piece of scrap metal that became lodged in his shoe during the earthquake and severed his pinky toe. The shape of the metal is such that simply looking at it inspires an unknown, primal fear in anyone who sees it.

At the end of "Urban Decay," Tourist is seen boarding a train to Scottsdale, Arizona. It is implied that he has some connection to Inessa, a feral child bought by a scientific organization in Scottsdale for study. His next appearance will be in "Oakwood: Inessa."
A Season of Calm Weather

*A Season of Calm Weather* is an in-depth examination of the late 2050s. In the time shortly before the Great Storm, more and more people succumb to the mysterious new disorder that Dr. Swan refers to as hyper-neurostimulation and others call storm-sickness, storm-craziness or electroplague. The story follows Dr. Swan's exploration of the condition and her attempts to treat afflicted patients.

*A Season of Calm Weather* is deeply embedded in the Oakwood storyline. It contains many spoilers yet to be written into the wiki or other media. For this reason, it is now classified as **locked**. If it is to be released, several other key chapters must be completed first.
Ai Kunai (Team)

Ai Kunai formed in the aftermath of the Carnage at Cannibal Court story arch. Team members include Blight, Kuma, Yuuku and Sweat Pants Ninjas 1 and 2.

ORIGINS

Following the events of Carnage at Cannibal Court and the mass exodus of prisoners from from Carcass Caverns below, Blight went back to Scottsdale to complete her fight contract and satisfy the terms of her citizenship.

Though originally terrified at the prospect of facing five contenders in the arena, Blight was feeling much more confident after her performance against Legend, Xiao Long Bao and the Family.

At the same time, Kuma and Yuuku were well into their contract and doing well...until Yuuku vs. Cupertino when Yuuku and Kuma were both soundly defeated.
Glacial break

In 2032, the melting icecaps reached a threshold and a major glacial break occurred. Years later, Chuchi Bergman would describe this incident to Annie Kahn as “a mountain falling into the sea.”

The ice's plunge into the water created a massive tsunami. In the years since G-Day, the rising seas had pushed the costal communities from the shore but no one expected such a dramatic event. After the tsunami, the water rose so suddenly that many perished before they could retreat further inland.  The struggling community of New York was once and for all erased. The Great Lakes swelled and flooded the St. Lawrence River all the way to the Gulf of Mexico. The loss of life and overall affect on society was easily comparable in scale to the Puente Hills Earthquake.

This event vastly expanded the oceans and birthed of endless expanses of water atop previously civilized areas which came to be called “the marine deserts.”

The current age of Oakwood Comics is set against the backdrop of this event. Mr. Ferris and Nomad are among those affected by this event. The swell of climate refugees caused major upheaval in the city of Alpine and the American Territories at large.
Oakwood: Thirsty

“Oakwood: Thirsty” was the very first chapter of Oakwood Anthology to begin illustration.  It takes place in 000 After the Storm (AS).  At the beginning of the story, the nameless survivor is wandering in the desert and complaining to himself of overwhelming thirst.  He holds his canteen up to the sky, demanding to know “who told you to stop [raining]?”  He is at a loss in this new, dry environment as he spent most (if not all) of his life surviving in the storm.

As he crests a hill, he spots a city in the distance.  It is the ruined city of Hiawatha, although the survivor does not know this.  He wanders into a convenience store where he is happy to find a few bottles of water still remain.  He also finds some chips.  Before he can eat, however, he is confronted by a wandering pack of storm-crazed humanimals.

At first reluctant to harm them, he is forced to defend himself in due style and prove his superior capability with the stick of African teak wood which he carries with him at all times.  After fending them off or bludgeoning them into temporary unconsciousness, he shouts in anger at the fact that they’ve eaten all the chips.

The storm-crazed return and the survivor flees the store, his attackers in pursuit…

“Thirsty” includes the first appearance of the nameless survivor and is also the first story to take place after the Great Storm and confirms that some did survive without succumbing to the electroplague.  It is followed directly by “Oakwood: Hungry" and then *The Secret of El Sol*.
Thayer-Thayer Corporation

Thayer-Thayer Corp ("Thayer" for short) is a megacompany with its origins in the old world. With vast resources and blessed as one of the few organizations to survive the creep, many consider Thayer the savior of the new world. It was Thayer that galvanized the world's scientist to solve the energy crises after G-Day. It was Thayer that funded Y Control when humanity faced extinction from the insidious lingering vestige of the creep, Fragile Y Syndrome. It was Thayer that transformed Alpine into a haven for climate refugees and the booming economic hub of the central plains. Thayer manages the algae ponds in El Cielo. Thayer runs the solar panel fields in Hiawatha. Thayer leaves the independent nation-state of Arizona to its own devices.

The influence of this company on life in the Green Sky Era was ever-present. Nearly every man, woman and child worked in their employ and everything from household goods to important medical supplies were created in their factories. Thayer worked actively to restore the infrastructure of the old world, clean the water supply, rebuild and reshape civilization.

Thayer-Thayer Corp also had the honor of maintaining the nation's fisheries, the primary food source for just about everyone - that is, everyone except for the citizens of the Preservation.
Chisel

Chisel by Agustian Noor.

Chisel had some mouth problems when she was born and the doctors gave her some bad surgery. Her mouth was permanently damaged which also scarred her psyche. Among her community, unconventionally beautiful visages were largely embraced; however, Chisel had seen the people from outside and she unfortunately measured her appearance against them.

She was an excellent aid to her people. She has a meticulous eye for detail and indeed much of the White family's activities were under Chisel's purview. Though her people developed an inaccurate perception of their leaders because of their natural tendency toward males, Chisel was simply too busy and good-natured to recognize the unfairness.

She's really good at charcuterie (spelling) - curing meat. Her fatal flaw is that she's a perfectionist, she cares too much about her work and about being accepted by others. She can't see the good in what she's done ever, doesn't consider herself equal to anyone.

## FIGHT HISTORY

ASHA SNAPS: SWEAT PANTS NINJA / ASHA VS. CHISEL / GRISTLE

Chisel knew only what she'd been taught. It was her job to prepare the livestock that were sent to her. She never questioned the ramifications of her actions or considered them inhumane. After all, her family had to eat.

Never had livestock fought so viciously as these two. one in the black clothes was the toughest Chisel had ever faced but her big brother was always there to handle it when things got out of control.

But something happened that night. Chisel got confused. Her head started buzzing and she got angry. Her brother was in trouble. She went to help but, in the end, Gristle was on the ground before her and the livestock had bolted. In his back, Chisel's own bloody knife. What had she done?

GALAPAGOS GREEN TEA: CHISEL VS. FISTFOOT

For a year and a half, Chisel has lived in agony over the events of the fateful evening her brother Gristle died. Since then, she has left her home to explore the world outside and learned a lot that has shaken the bedrock of her worldviews. Since then, she has become a vegetarian and is actively seeking penance for her previous life as a cannibal.

In her wanderings, she encounters Foot III, who hears her tale. Though he is appalled by her tale, he is manages to offer her some healing words. She was "never taught right from wrong," after all and she needs to accept her past and move on.

Chisel then explores the second part of her tragic tale: the death of her brother. From her details, Foot is then in a unique position to provide her some information for he knows Asha well. Before he realizes what he is saying, he suggests it may have been Asha who made Chisel murder her brother. He quickly realizes what he has said and advises Chisel to accept and move on from this as well; however, Chisel's fire has been stoked. She will hunt down this Asha and get her own answers...
The Nanjing Mantle

The Nanjing Mantle, developed by physicist Yijun Feng, is the first working prototype of an invisibility cloak.  Using layers of metal rings 40 nanometers across, it bends light around the jacket and back again to create invisibility.  It has both an active and an inactive state. It was stolen from custody of the Smithsonian in 2009, current whereabouts unknown.

The invisibility gear worn by the marines in Escape from Petropolis is based on the same technology.
Hiawatha

Hiawatha is a fictional city in the central plains of the United States. It is known for its vast solar panel farms which are responsible for powering Alpine and the surrounding communities. Most residents of Hiawatha are employees of Thayer-Thayer Corporation, maintaining and growing the solar panel fields. Among these employees are Gene Waterman, Ali Rugosa and Gorp Thunket.

Life in the fields is at times challenging. The heat can be intense and employees are strongly encouraged to wear company provided sunhats and take plenty of water breaks. Regular maintenance crew such as Gene and Ali are supervised by managers on horseback.

Hiawatha neighbors the township of El Cielo, reachable by the number 10 bus. Aome Lee was born in Hiawatha although she later moved to Alpine.
Storms

The drastic changes to the atmosphere after G-Day led to the rapid increase of global warming and the concurrent onset of frequent thunderstorms.

Storms often banded together to form squall lines, visible as clouds before a storm and bringing gale force winds which often proved just as devastating as the storm itself.

The drastic increase in ambient electrical activity sparked the imagination of the scientists of the day. They theorized the construction of a "Promethean Machine," able to tap into the supercharged atmosphere to harness the power of the storms.  Liz Butler was the first to construct such a machine, which she successfully tested in “The Promethean Engine.”

In addition to the thunderstorms there occasionally came a beast hardly discussed for fear that mere mention might summon it: the thermal storm.  These waves of heat could reach such intensity that they would “burn the skin right off your bones.”

During the 2050s, the storms unbelievably became even more severe and many were afflicted with a new condition sometimes called storm-sickness. As storm-sickness disrupted communities with unpredictable violence and strife, scientists with their eyes on the skies feared that things would only get worse before they got better.
The Creep (Quantum Realignment Phenomenon)

The physical properties of the quantum enriched petroleum in the National Fuel Reserve were controversial from the start. Many hypothesized (correctly) the negative affects of such a substance mixing with the atmosphere. A drastic increase in temperature was certain. Nevertheless, dissent fell on deaf ears. Desperation guided the policy makers' hands and they pushed forward with the Fuel Enrichment Initiative despite the warning.

Of all the predicted side effects of an accident like G-Day, no one expected Quantum Realignment Phenomenon, almost always called "the creep." The name derived from the slow and deliberate pace at which the creep swept across the landscape. As the drifting winds carried the quantum enriched petroleum throughout the land, exposure to "particulate" was unavoidable. Although symptoms were most severe in the most particulate-dense air (like in Rosepetal), inhalation of any amount would trigger symptoms of the creep.

These symptoms ranged from extreme discomfort to death, mostly in the elderly. Children suffered the least although Sudden Infant Death Syndrome was very common for pregnant mothers who contracted the creep. Bleeding from the eyes and mouth was widely reported and seizure was present in nearly all cases. As the green sky spread across the earth, the creep spread with it. This biological metatoxin is assumed to have affected the entire planet.

After the explosion, a media blackout was ordered to squelch the images from Rosepetal and the surrounding Petropolis. The effects of the creep were dubbed too horrifying for public viewing and the authorities feared mass panic. However, as a proper PR response was being calculated, a video shot from a phone in Rosepetal leaked to YouTube.

The video's rapid release and gruesome realism were so convincing that it's authenticity was questioned by few. Like a herd of antelope sensing a predator, people stirred in a fever pitch of anxiety despite the alleged "quarantine" of Petropolis. Two days later, Diane Robertson said the famous words: "It's spreading," and mayhem ensued.
Ali Rugosa

Ali works at the Hiawatha Regional Solar Fields. In her first appearance in "Gene and Ali," she learns much to her chagrin that she is pregnant. To make matters worse, the child is a boy. An unregistered male pregnancy carries with it a host of problems, chief among these the apprehension of her long-time boyfriend Gene Waterman.

An unexpected carrier of the Y Chromosome will be "enlisted" by Y Control to become a member of the widely-debated Repopulation Initiative, reportedly cruel sex camps where males unaffected by Fragile Y Syndrome are studded like livestock. Fearing for her child and Gene's future, she goes on the lamb.

She and Gene decide to cross the desert and seek refuge from Y Control agents in the lawless ruins of Petropolis. In the events of "The Paper Score," she and Gene encounter the crew of The Cartwright and are taken prisoner by the pirates. Ali and Gene's fate is currently unknown.
Revolutionary Kid (RVK)

The RVK is a famous wrestler in the Scottsdale Extreme League. His special move is "the Chinnihilator." The wears a tri-cornered hat and is known to brandish a fife while yelling his catch phrase. "NNNNNZAP!"

## Biography

During college, the RVK was influenced heavily by his friend Kyle, who learned in a dream that "everyone had lost the way." To RVK, this echoed his growing suspicion that humanity was dooming itself.

His first appearance was in "RVK #1." After these events, RVK becomes convinced that electricity is the burden of humanity. Partially out of youthful mischievousness but mostly because of his "revolutionary duties," RVK set about sabotaging local transformers, creating blackouts in his native Rocktown.

Before long, the police started to catch on to him. Before they could capture him, RVK fled to Williamsburg, Virginia where "RVK #2" occurs. It is in this issue that he acquires his signature tri-cornered hat and his first fife.

RVK next appears June 1st, 2009 where he claims full responsibility for the destruction of the LaSalle Nuclear Power Station in Illinois. Using insiders at the plant to carry out this attack, RVK's actions are orchestrated for minimal human loss and zero nuclear consequences. His plan is a success. Chicago and the outlying regions are plunged into blackout and RVK relishes in his achievement, albeit in the custody of police. As he is taken in, he yells into the video cameras, claiming that he has "opened the eyes" of the people of Chicago.

By the time the National Fuel Reserve explodes only eight days later, RVK has once again escaped incarceration. The details of this escape are currently unknown but Police Chief Healy described the situation as "incredibly frustrating."

Due to his involvement in the LaSalle attack, he is immediately suspect number one for the explosion in Rosepetal. In response to the accusation, he issues the statement via YouTube: "I didn't do it but I wish I had." RVK is later cleared of suspicion when the disaster is ruled an accident.

RVK's whereabouts and activities during the following period of anarchy and the spread of the creep are unknown. It is assumed that he traveled to Arizona to seek amnesty in the newly independent nation-state.

In the following years, RVK rose to glory as a combatant in the Scottsdale Extreme League. His characteristic fife and tri-cornered hat combined with his combat prowess, lengthy win record and signature move: "The Chinihilator" made him into a living legend.
Etsuko Kim

Etsuko Kim (born 2015) is a member of Liz Butler's crew and their resident strategist. Her father was a powerful member of the Coal Syndicate and she was raised by his company. Because of the demands on his time, he often asked trusted members of his outfit to babysit her. During this time she became an expert in many fields including machinery and weapons, business practices in the 2020s, efficient ways to cannibalize and re-purpose old equipment, and storytelling and deception. These skills make her invaluable on Butler's ship.

When she was a child, she spent a large amount of time traveling through the desert with her father's coaling operation. She feels at home in the harsh conditions. She maintains an open and flexible worldview and often produces solutions others may not have thought of and has impressed her colleagues on numerous occasions.

Etsuko first appeared in "Oakwood: Ms. Butler." She'll be back in "The Paper Score."
The Old World

“The old world” is the term most used when referring to the times before G-Day.  For people who lived through the creep and witnessed the vast changes to society and the atmospheric metamorphosis, the “old world” conjures up memories of unlimited gasoline, ubiquitous cell phone and internet use, elections, general good health of the population and, above all, cool spring days and moderate temperatures under blue skies.  Although those times aren’t very long gone in terms of years or decades, it seems only fitting to describe it as a different world.
Oakwood: Blackout!

“Blackout!” takes place on December 2nd, 2012 immediately following RVK’s destruction of LaSalle Nuclear Power Station.  It follows Patrick Edgar, a taxi driver in Chicago who is transporting a fare named Oscar at the time of the attack.

As all the power in the city goes out, Patrick and Oscar witness the outbreak of severe looting and panic.  In a panic, Oscar realizes he doesn’t have any groceries at home and begs Patrick to drive him to the Jiggly Wiggly.  When they arrive, the supermarket is a war-zone as people riotously grab items to hoard for the blackout.  Fearing his old body is too feeble to enter the fray, Oscar convinces Patrick to go into the Jiggly Wiggly to retrieve a list of items for him.

Patrick reluctantly agrees.  Inside, he has a difficult time.  He is threatened and attacked by several different people, including one woman who gives him his trademark triple scratch after she claws him for some green beans.  In the end, Patrick manages to grab a few items and bring them to Oscar.  Oscar then asks to be driven home.

This is Patrick Edgar’s first appearance.  His next will be in “Oakwood: The Road to Petropolis.”
Alpine Public Library

Alpine is divided into several districts. At the moment, very few buildings in Alpine have been imagined on the page and there is an ongoing call for building designs. Although these building schematics are classified as freebies at this point, the public library is a high priority.

Do your best to imagine an eco-friendly and forward thinking library for Alpine Block One and submit for a chance to win $50 dollars and an invitation to illustrate a chapter of Oakwood Anthology. You may want to draw on artist Karl Mokross' existing conceptions of Alpine for inspiration. Good luck!

Contest ends October 1st, 2015.
Coastal exodus

As the quantum enriched petroleum spread throughout the atmosphere, the temperature rapidly increased. This triggered a rapid rise in sea levels. Massive flooding turned many major cities into swampy wastelands. Mosquito plague ran wild. These factors combined with an epidemic of tainted drinking water as the oceans mixed with natural water tables. People migrated from coastal areas by the millions. This process was referred to as the coastal exodus.

The problems that began with G-Day were vastly exacerbated by the 2032 event whereby a huge chunk of arctic ice broke off into the ocean. This generated a huge tsunami and raised the oceans even higher, pushing the surviving population further inland.
FAQ

Please send any further questions to the staff for inclusion on this page.

## When did Oakwood begin?

The project began in 2005. Craiglist ads placed in major cities attracted a team of artists who were paid to illustrate Oakwood Anthology Volume 1, released in 2009. The 200 page volume sold out and also exhausted the staff's wallet. Since then, we have been looking for a way to get the project off the ground again. That brings us to today's current setup which is a combination of this wiki, the Patreon account and the social media campaign.

## How do I draw or write for Oakwood?

Artists are encouraged to browse the paid jobs, create pro bono artwork or participate in the ongoing contests. When the funding is available, established artists will be invited to illustrate further chapters of Oakwood Anthology. Writers can take part in the seasonal writing contest and have their works included in *Oakwood Omnibus* even if they do not get first prize. Top writers will be invited to create their own chapter for *Oakwood Anthology*. They'll be paired with an artist and then begin production.

## How does story voting work?

The voting page displays the current story threads up for continuation in Oakwood Anthology. Depending on the budget for the current growth cycle, only a certain amount of these stories will continue to grow. That's where voting comes in. Contributors to the project (via art creation, patreon contribution or social media promotion) are given votes and a unique Oakwood ID. These votes can be distributed among all desired storylines eligible for growth. They may be distributed, placed all on one storyline, or saved for later. Each dollar contributed to Patreon, tweet or Facebook share earns one story vote. Accepted *pro bono* artwork earns from 5 to 10 story votes and contest winners receive 25 votes. Votes may be also be used to support original story ideas. Here's more info on the process.

## What's the difference between Oakwood Anthology and Oakwood Omnibus?

*Oakwood Anthology* is a comic book series. The upcoming chapters are the highest paying of all the jobs to be found here. The current rate is $50/page so artists will make $600 - $1600 depending on length of the chapter. This rate will increase as the project gathers funding. *Oakwood Omnibus* is a collection of fiction written by participants in the seasonal writing contest. All qualified works submitted during the contest are included in the yearly publication. The job of *Oakwood Omnibus* is to tell small stories that add depth to the ever expanding universe. The most compelling storylines and characters created for *Oakwood Omnibus* are likely to one day appear in the illustrated pages of *Oakwood Anthology*.

Please email other questions to the staff.
Everyone Has Lost the Way (Short Film)

This film was produced in 2006 as a way to promote the upcoming chapter in Oakwood Anthology, Everyone Has Lost the Way. It is a prequel to the comic and the first official Oakwood film. It employs the voice talent of actor Ron Livingston (*Office Space*, *Band of Brothers*) who recorded the line: "everyone has lost the way." Livingston graciously did the job *pro bono* although he later implied the director made him feel like "camera bait."
Oakwood: Paper Airplanes

“Paper Airplanes” follows Frank Mills, a resident of Chicago whose business greatly affected when RVK destroys the LaSalle Nuclear Power Station.  A confessed disliker of “stagnation,” he was particularly distressed by the lack of productivity that came along with no electricity.

He suffered other hardships during the blackout, including witnessing as a band of teenagers drove through on a golf cart and knocked over the trash can in his front yard.  Other various acts of mayhem left his normally pristine front lawn in a state of disrepair.

In his first appearance in “Paper Airplanes,” the reader can gather that he has a longstanding friendship with his mailman Lou, who is happy to stop and chat with Frank for a while before continuing his mail route through the semilawless streets of blackout Chicago.  They discuss the news and the current state of affairs, as well as the fact that Frank is happy to have recently passed a kidney stone which he claims was the size of a corn-nut.

After Lou, departs, Frank sits down to open the letter he has received and is overjoyed to find that its from his son, Frank Jr. who has been deployed to Rosepetal for guard duty, a snoozer of a job as Jr. puts it.  Jr. also reveals the information that his wife Janie is pregnant and Frank and his wife are ecstatic at the prospect of being grandparents. The power then returns. Frank cheerfully asks his wife to bring him his pants before he shaves.

The next scene features a clean-shaven Frank and his associate discussing the hardships and stagnation of the last few days before Frank receives a call from “Alfonso,” from the East Branch.  For reason’s undisclosed, Frank is extremely nervous about talking to Alfonso.  As the issue closes, he reluctantly accepts the call.
Jaime Camil

**Jaime Camil** es un actor y cantante mexicano nacido el 22 de julio de 1973.

## Filmografía de doblaje

**Robin Williams**

* Looney Tunes Open Season: Amigos Salvajes - Elliot (2006)
* Tom y Jerry: Un papá con pocas pulgas - Elliot (2006)
* Tom y Jerry: ¡Quieren volverme loco! - Elliot (2005)
* Tom y Jerry Robots - Elliot (2005)
* Tom y Jerry: Niñera a prueba de balas - Elliot (2005)
* Tom y Jerry: Mulán - Elliot (2005)
* Tom y Jerry: Hercules - Elliot (2004)
* Tom y Jerry: El rey león - Elliot (2003)
* Tom y Jerry: Aladdín - Elliot (2003)
* Tom y Jerry: Frío de perros - Elliot (2002)
* Tom y Jerry: Las Locuras del Emperador - Elliot (2001)

**Otros**

* Jane the Virgin - Rogelio de la Vega (él mismo)
* El agente 00-P2 - Agente 00-P2
* Bee Movie: La historia de una abeja - Barry B. Benson (Jerry Seinfeld)
* Open Season - Elliot (Ashton Kutcher)

## Filmografía Seleccionada

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 2013
Liz Butler

Elizabeth Butler's family were climate refugees who moved to Alpine during the coastal exodus. After she lost her parents to the mosquito plague, Liz had to make it on her own. She displayed an affinity for mechanics at an early age and idolized famous inventors from history books such as Thomas Edison and Nikolas Tesla.

Her adult years proved more joyful than her childhood. Having gathered a small pack of road pirates under her guidance, she lived out her years taking part in exciting salvage operations and thrilling battles with the coalers. Although Liz's kindness and intelligence made her instantly likeable, Aome, Char, Etsuko and others were drawn to her because her extremely successful salvage-ops had gained a reputation throughout the region.

   In addition to her nearly single-handed retrofit of an 18-wheeler into a virtual desert pirate ship, Liz is most notably responsible for the creation of the first successful Promethean Machine, a mechanism which taps into the power of the numerous lightning storms in the Green Sky Era.

She had a parrot named Fenwick that she found more annoying than helpful and often triggered her legendary temper.

Liz first appeared in "Ms. Butler," which is named after her.
Fossils

“Fossil” is the term given to any vehicle in the Green Sky Era that runs on petroleum.  The term refers to both the extreme old age of many of these vehicles, their decrepit condition and the fact that they burn fossil fuels.

Due to extreme scarcity and taboo use of gasoline, there are virtually no fossils still in use among the general public.  However, the Coal Syndicate has been known to use them quite frequently, especially for transportation and remote controlled units.

Gene Waterman and Ali Rugosa escape from Hiawatha in a fossil given to them by Gorp Thunket.  It was a rare, well kept gem from the old world with three quarters of a tank of gas.  They fled from capture by Y Control agents in this vehicle before being set upon by the Cartwright.
Fragile Y Syndrome

Shortly after the population collectively experienced the Quantum Realignment Phenomenon, keen observers noticed that that there were few boys being born.  What began as mild oddity soon grew into full-blown alarm as scientists probed the issue.  They discovered that the creep had shaken the fundamental genetic makeup of humanity. The Y Chromosome was no longer existent in the vast majority of male sex cells.  Though reproduction was still possible, newborns after G-Day were nearly always female. Though the reason for this anomaly was never fully understood, the gender imbalance became undeniable. Concerned researchers named this unexplained malady "Fragile Y Syndrome."

Realizing mankind faced inevitable extinction if this trend persisted, quasi-governmental Thayer Corp established an organization named Y Control tasked with combating Fragile Y. Though their methods were controversial, Y Control was largely successful in perpetuating the birth of males throughout the new society. The population's growing unease about Fragile Y had been mostly assuaged by the mid 2030s.

A few men were unaffected by Fragile Y. These men (called carriers) were not easily spotted. Typically, they were only identified after an unregistered male pregnancy was discovered. It was the mandated responsibility of all physicians to report such pregnancies to Y Control (no matter their personal opinions on the organization). Y Control agents then ascertained the identity and location of the father and sent a team for him. Once located, the carrier was collected and drafted into the much-debated Repopulation program.
Diane Robertson

Diane Robertson is a famous news anchor on Channel 2. Although her given name is Diane, she is known to the public as "Betty" because demographic studies in her region showed that audiences preferred the sound of "B" to "D."

She hosted the Channel 2 Evening News for several years along with her cohost, Bob Brunswick. Despite her occasional tirades to her boss about the program's writing which she viewed to be callous and disrespectful, she maintained a high level of job security until the day she violated the sacred rule of broadcasting: never contradict the teleprompter. It was the moment that everyone remembered her for. It was shortly after G-Day when she reported the famous words regarding the creep: "It's spreading." The panic that followed led to the quick dismemberment of all public broadcasting, giving Diane the honor of being one of the final talking heads of all civilization under a blue sky.

Diane/Betty first appears in "Oakwood: Oil's Well That Ends Well."
Patrick Edgar

Patrick Edgar is a taxi driver from Detroit who ended up in Chicago.  His ex-girlfriend Rita loved the color pink so he decided to paint his taxi pink.  Then she broke up with him and he ended up with a pink taxi which was painful to explain.  He first appeared in “Oakwood: Blackout!,” where he braved nightmarish conditions in the grocery store Jiggly Wiggly just following Revolutionary Kid’s attack on LaSalle Nuclear Power Plant.  It was here that he got his characteristic triple scratch from a woman who wanted his green beans.

Next, Patrick will appear in “Oakwood: The Road to Petropolis,” which tells the story following “Blackout!” whereby he escapes Chicago, heading home to Detroit.  While there, he gets hailed down by none other than his ex-girlfriend Rita and her new boyfriend, Matt.  As it so happens, Rita was drawn by the pink cab and had forgotten that Patrick had painted it just for her.  How nice.  Rita and Matt are headed to the protests in Petropolis and they want Patrick to drive.

Although Patrick is reluctant, it’s a long way to Kentucky and that means a lot of cash in his pocket. He agrees.
The Lee Family

Henry Lee decided not to go to work that day.  He stayed at home with the family, hanging out on the porch. Later they had a barbecue in the back yard.  Over all, they thought it was a pretty fun day and were really surprised when it took such a sudden turn at 4:08 when the Fuel Reserve exploded.  Just outright surprising.

A quick inspection showed that Enrichment Tier 2 had collapsed.  That was clear to see, subject to no controversy or cry of "foul play" from dissident government officials or the suspicious public.  It was straight misfortune, through and through.  Everyone could sympathize because everyone held respect for it.  They'd all been there and knew they would be again.

What came after the collapse was the real surprise, moving past the unspeakable horror of that weird smoke and how it slowly blended with the sky over the next several months.  Surprising and awful preceded surprising and mildly pleasant when the creep stopped and the sky had turned green.  Civilization changed under the new sky.   For many, it represented a new beginning. There was an initial groundswell of hope and a rapid blossoming of innovation and harmony. But the hands of time like to punch. The brief respite fate granted humanity ended, replaced with numerous new challenges as the full affects of a green atmosphere became known.

Storms.  Heat.  These are the two best words to summarize the period of time between 2015 up until history is lost to the final storm around 2060.  If pressed to extend the list, one could easily include: malaria, stroke, and water shortage in the catalog of major problems that surfaced after Earth traded her blue skies for green.
Alpine City Logo

Calling all graphic design majors! The city of the future needs a logo. Please try your hand at producing a quality logo that represents Alpine. Please take your inspiration from this page. Thayer Corp is responsible for most of Alpine's development and branded it early on with the slogan: "a very progressive community." The slogan does not have to be included on the logo. It's up to you. Please email submissions here with "CONTEST" in the subject line. Contest ends October 1st, 2015.

Good luck!