Celebrities in your T2k-Universe

[B.T.]

We had some thoughts about James Blunt, the Pope and King Charles III., here on the board. Has anyone of you introduced "people of interest" as NPCs in one of your games?

These could be entertainers/artits, caught behind the frontline during an United Service Organizations (USO) engagement, totally surprised by the starting of the nukes.
Or maybe a former Rock- or Moviestar, who joined the forces during WW III (You remember Lance Carter from The stomach Turns, mentioned in the "Contacts"-paragraph of Ver 2.n?).
Or maybe a well-known journalist, who had been reporting about the war, who just could not get back home.

Right at the moment, I think about the possibilities, to let my players stumble upon a former "celebrity", who now sits in Poland, not knowing, what to do, or where to go.

I think, such a character could be used for different reasons. If it works, such a person could be a perfect "comic relief". Or the person could be used for adding a little more "depth". Or it could lead to some unusual encounter with no relevance, but still be "Quite Interesting" (as in: "Hey, buddy, you remember that Stephen Frye guy, we encountered in Lüneburg? That was one weired situation!"). But such an incident could provide the background for a new adventure: The former CNN team, that still wants to work as journalists, may need help, to get from village A to settlement B, with the help from friendly NATO soldiers!

As a GM I've made the experience, that most players like the incorporation of well-known persons, no matter, if those persons are real life persons or fictitous characters (In a Call of Cthullhu adventure we made friends with Houdini, as an example. In a nother one, some of the characters met Batman.).

So, fellow members: Have you experiences with "people of interest" in T2k? Did such characters occur in one of your campaigns? Which characters were these?

[Legbreaker]

And there's always the possibility of "didn't you play a doctor in that movie back in the 80's? Come stitch up this wound will ya?"
Or, better yet, an action superstar who turns out to be a real coward when the bullets start flying for real.

[B.T.]

Something like Ned Diederlander in Three Amigos, where he shall fly the airplane?

[Rainbow Six]

years ago I was part of a game set in the US. The PC's were all former Warsaw Pact POW's who escaped from their POW camp in Florida and were trying to make it to Texas to link up with Division Cuba. Somewhere in the southern US they encountered a bunch of refugees that included a certain Ms Britney Spears. IIRC she ended up married to one of the PC's (I think it was Junior Sergeant Ivanov of the VDV but I could be wrong).

(obviously she wasn't a celebrity in our T2K timeline as the World had gone to hell before then - she was just another semi anonymous refugee, so I suppose technically this doesn't count).

Only other one that springs to mind was a very brief cameo NPC appearance by a Bundeswehr officer named Michael Schumacher in one of our European campaigns. I think his WVD skill was 99 or thereabouts...

[Olefin]

Take a look at World War Z for how such things could be handled - they mentioned a lot of celebrities there but not by name to avoid getting into legal issues

another way would be having them show up before they were celebrities - i.e. look at how many future Hollywood stars served in WWII (Lee Marvin and Walter Matthau come to mind right off the bat) - same here could happen

Or you have stars trying to serve their country like Jimmy Stewart and Clark Gable did - i.e. you see an F-15 go down after an aerial battle a la Red Dawn overhead and you get to the pilot who ejected to find out that its John Travolta (who is a qualified jet pilot) or you run across a squad of soldiers in Poland led by Matt Damon or Tom Hanks who had been thru the mini-boot camp for Private Ryan and joined up after the US got nuked in late 97 for real.

[Legbreaker]

Somewhere in the southern US they encountered a bunch of refugees that included a certain Ms Britney Spears. IIRC she ended up married to one of the PC's.

I'm guessing it only took a few hours and a couple of six packs, you know, just like her first marriage IRL? ;)

[Rainbow Six]

I'm guessing it only took a few hours and a couple of six packs, you know, just like her first marriage IRL? ;)

LOL...Would have been even better if there had been a Junior Sergeant Federenko in the group...

Or you have stars trying to serve their country like Jimmy Stewart and Clark Gable did - i.e. you see an F-15 go down after an aerial battle a la Red Dawn overhead and you get to the pilot who ejected to find out that its John Travolta (who is a qualified jet pilot) or you run across a squad of soldiers in Poland led by Matt Damon or Tom Hanks who had been thru the mini-boot camp for Private Ryan and joined up after the US got nuked in late 97 for real.

Wasn't there a famous American football player that quit the sport after 9/11 and joined the US Army Rangers?

I'm also reminded of the scene in the Postman where Kevin Costner's character meets Tom Petty...

[raketenjagdpanzer]

LOL...Would have been even better if there had been a Junior Sergeant Federenko in the group...



Wasn't there a famous American football player that quit the sport after 9/11 and joined the US Army Rangers?


Pat Tillman. Depending on who you believe, he was killed by accidental friendly fire or fragged because he was an incompetent gung-ho redneck whose battlefield antics were endangering the lives of his fellows to the point that they decided to kill him (I do not believe this).

Also famous for being spat-on postmortem by human shitstain "artist" Ted Rall.



I'm also reminded of the scene in the Postman where Kevin Costner's character meets Tom Petty...

THAT was an amazingly cool little scene. Kind of outside of our spectrum, but Bill Murray plays himself in Zombieland.

I had a little quote from Bill Gates I made up for the "Twilight 2000 quotes" thread...

[Olefin]

I remember that scene - would definitely add some color for sure to the game

especially if you run into them in some not so glorious ways

I.e. the cook serving you in the line at Bremerhaven turns out to be Bruce Willis or The New Guy who shoots off his whole ammo load and doesnt hit squat is The Rock

or you have a Romancing the Stone moment when the celebrity that is joined up with your unit saves your butt when it turns out the head of the marauder unit or KGB or Soviet unit that had you dead to rights is a huge fan and loves that he is meeting him or her

a la having Jonathan Frakes with you when the KGB major is a Trekkie would be a huge asset

[raketenjagdpanzer]

Kris Kristofferson was a Captain in the 8th ID and a Huey pilot - be neat/interesting to see him show up as an NPC; maybe joined back up to help with the relief effort, lead a training cadre (albeit with very limited avgas...)

[Rainbow Six]

a la having Jonathan Frakes with you when the KGB major is a Trekkie would be a huge asset

Nothing against Jonathan Frakes, but I think I'd rather have Jeri Ryan with me...;)

[B.T.]

I just did a search on Wikipedia. I had in mind, Ice-T or Ice Cube had been members of the Rangers. Didn't find anything on these two, but Kris Kristofferson is listed as a former Ranger, hm ...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Army_Rangers#World_War_II_and_modern _day

But I see, you've got the idea. I like the Tom Petty thing. Some kind of liberal pop singer, who now is head of a small, struggling community is graet. Although I will not use Tom Petty. But it's a good picture!

Nice input, everybody. Keep it coming!

[raketenjagdpanzer]

Ashton Kutcher dabbled with survivalism at least in the "Gonna get myself a food locker" way last year or so; maybe come T2k he's a survivalist nut living in the hills in NoCal...

[Rainbow Six]

Again this is probably not strictly relevevant to this thread, but I drew up some notes a while ago for a piece of fiction based on the Armies of the Night module and one of the things I was going to incorporate into it was using characters from TV shows (specifically Law and Order - I planned to have Novak, the ADA from Special Victims Unit being in charge of an organised enclave in the City).

[Olefin]

Rainbow - how about this angle for the TV character - its the actual actor who the events of the war has pushed over the edge and now believes they are really the character.

Sort of like meeting Charlie Sheen in City of Angels but he has gone over the bend and thinks he is his character from Platoon.

[rcaf_777]

Food for Thought

Drew Carey was USMCR
Montel Williams was a Lt in the USN and a Marine
Dennis Franz was in the 82nd durring Nam
Rob Riggle is still in a PAO with the USMC
Steven Segal could be with the Orleans Police Department
Charlton Heston would still be the Prez of the NRA -AKA dudes with more guns than the US Army

Canadian Army has a few Celeb characters, I have Arnold Schwarzenegger as Col in the Calforina State Guard. (WE FIGHT OR WE DIE)

I though about putting Chuck Norris is a few adventure, but since all is encounter would end with him round house kicking something to slove an issue I decided againist it, it would get boring. T-72 is coming towards you, Chuck counters with round house kick, tank destoryed....see what I mean

[Legbreaker]

Sort of like meeting Charlie Sheen in City of Angels but he has gone over the bend and thinks he is his character from Platoon.

Or worse, Vin Diesel stuck as Riddick...
Could have all sorts of movie villains.

[raketenjagdpanzer]

Sort of like meeting Charlie Sheen in City of Angels but he has gone over the bend and thinks he is his character from Platoon.

Don't reenact scenes from Platoon with Charlie Sheen (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k2ZYIdmdx14)

[rcaf_777]

Tom Curise off the deep wandering around Utah tell people he is Jesus

[RN7]

I'm a Navy Seal and I popped up out of the water and saw Pamela Anderson running down the beach in Los Angeles chased by a pack of Mexican soldiers. I killed them all with my Kung fu and dagger and she has been eternally grateful ever since.

[raketenjagdpanzer]

Hey, you know a couple we forgot about? Dale Dye and R. Lee Ermey!

[Canadian Army]

I have used NBA basketball players David "Admiral" Robinson;served as in the US Naval Reserves as a a civil engineering officer and he was regularly featured in recruiting materials for the service and Shaquille O'Neal; enlisting US Army Military Police in 1996 and earning commission.

One of my recent additions is "John Burrows" (http://www.coverups.com/greatcoverups/elvis.htm)

A couple of side notes:

Montel Williams studied Mandarin Chinese and Russian, as well as working for the NSA and the Naval Security Fleet Support Division.

Richard Dean Anderson was made an honorary Air Force brigadier general on September 14, 2004.

[Adm.Lee]

Hey, you know a couple we forgot about? Dale Dye and R. Lee Ermey!

Those two are probably cadre in a unit of Marines who retired to San Diego and other parts of California, like the "Grey Ghost Rangers" from the Grenada module.

"Chesty Puller's Own Rifles"?

[Olefin]

Love that idea - can just imagine getting pinned down in a Mexican ambush and then R. Lee Ermey pulls your fat out of the fire using some of the more interesting weapons he has in his collection

[raketenjagdpanzer]

Love that idea - can just imagine getting pinned down in a Mexican ambush and then R. Lee Ermey pulls your fat out of the fire using some of the more interesting weapons he has in his collection

"KEEP YOUR HEAD DOWN YOU DAMN DIPSTICK! THIS LEWIS GUN BUCKS AROUND LIKE NOBODY'S BUSINESS!"

"Hey, Sarge, you sound like this guy from this movie I saw back when I was a teenager, about guys in Vietn-"

<long stare> "WHAT. WHAT DO I LOOK LIKE SCUMBAG! EYES FORWARD, THAT'S WHERE THE COMMIES ARE!"

[James Langham]

A few random thoughts:

Vladimir Putin is probably still in the KGB (IRL he resigned after the abortive coup in 1991). What an ideal nemesis... there is even an ideal picture here:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vladimir_putin

Bruce Willis is a service brat and is keen to support the US military - maybe he runs a charity for ex-servicemen?

How many entertainers might get stranded in Europe/Korea/Iran/etc entertaining the troops?

There was a character in the Caribbean module was was a TV star - the bosun from memory. He could easily be replaced by a real character.

I used a few (disguised) characters from Soldier Soldier as NPCs - the players have never forgiven me for having Dave Tucker (can't remember the name I changed it to) in their section - especially when his wife Donna turned up!

Imagine Richard Holmes, Paddy Ashdown or Peter de la Billiere commanding a local town militia in the UK...

Bear Grylls would still be serving in 21SAS...

[Olefin]

'Bear Grylls would still be serving in 21SAS... "

Ok now that would be one heck of an NPC to meet

"You think you ran into some weirdos. Let me tell you about this SAS guy we met who ate a fish while it was still moving and showed us all how you can drink your own urine!"

[Olefin]

"KEEP YOUR HEAD DOWN YOU DAMN DIPSTICK! THIS LEWIS GUN BUCKS AROUND LIKE NOBODY'S BUSINESS!"

"Hey, Sarge, you sound like this guy from this movie I saw back when I was a teenager, about guys in Vietn-"

<long stare> "WHAT. WHAT DO I LOOK LIKE SCUMBAG! EYES FORWARD, THAT'S WHERE THE COMMIES ARE!"

Ok that settles it - Raketenjagdpanzer has the officially funniest post of the day

[raketenjagdpanzer]

'Bear Grylls would still be serving in 21SAS... "

Ok now that would be one heck of an NPC to meet

"You think you ran into some weirdos. Let me tell you about this SAS guy we met who ate a fish while it was still moving and showed us all how you can drink your own urine!"

http://cdn.memegenerator.net/instances/400x/18321246.jpg

[raketenjagdpanzer]

Ok that settles it - Raketenjagdpanzer has the officially funniest post of the day

http://i.qkme.me/3oqx4f.jpg

[Olefin]

LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL!!!!!

Damn those two pics made my day!!

[Silent Hunter UK]

Take a look at World War Z for how such things could be handled - they mentioned a lot of celebrities there but not by name to avoid getting into legal issues


Hope no-one minds a thread bump here.

I'm reading Warday at the moment (now on Kindle), which has Meryl Streep and Brooke Shields both mentioned in the California section.

[pmulcahy11b]

I've always wanted to do that, nut never actually had the players meet one (or more). As Criminal Minds is one of my favorite shows, it would be fun to have a PC group meet the Criminal Minds team.

[Blink_Dog]

Hunter S Thompson and his Attorney would make for a great set of companions for a player character group.

[mpipes]

Here is a celebrity list I developed.

FAMOUS PERSONALITIES STATUS 2000

BEN AFFLECK
After the Soviets invaded China, Affleck was active in humanitarian work on behalf of Chinese civilians. When war broke out in Europe, Affleck joined the navy as an intelligence officer. He is currently an intelligence analyst stationed in Qatar.

SCOTT BAIO
After the War began, Baio joined the California National Guard. He became an AH-1F helicopter gunner and is assigned to the 140th Aviation Regiment, 40th Mechanized Division. As of 2000, he is credited with destroying 43 armored vehicles and has been awarded the Bronze Star and Silver Star.

ALEX BALDWIN
A passionate anti-war activist, he survived the LA attack and became extremely active in the peace movement pushing for surrender after TDM. Was part of the “Peace Now Front” in southern California, and was an organizer of the demonstration and march to the Mexican Provisional Government headquarters at Sacramento, Calif., and survived the “Sacramento Massacre” that resulted. As of 2000, Baldwin is part of a fanatical anti-Mexican militia unit that targets occupation troops and all disloyal Mexican-American, which for him means all Hispanics – terrorists by another name – and his unit has been involved in a number of atrocities.

JOSH BROLIN
Brolin was active supporting China relief in early 1996 and witnessed Soviet Mil-24D attack helicopters attacking a column of refugees fleeing a village. After Russia invaded Germany, he enlisted in the US Army and trained as a helicopter pilot. Currently a warrant officer flying an UH-60 Pavehawk with a detachment of the 160th Aviation Brigade stationed in Germany supporting Delta operations throughout Poland and the Czech Republic and into Russia and the Ukraine.

NICOLAS CAGE
As of 2000, Cage is a resident of New Orleans and operates a bar in the French Quarter. Cage has developed a number of contacts and interests and is part of the Eastwood network. He was far more active in 1999, traveling to Germany to help with a DIA mission into Poland, where he had family. He earned an award for that adventure and walks with a limp because of it.

DEAN CAIN
Became part of the same militia unit as Clint Eastwood. He has become an intelligence analyst and operative in Eastwood’s network, holding the rank of Major in the DIA. Currently operating with a mounted Special Forces detachment in southern California.

GEORGE CLOONEY
In Italy in his Italian villa when the war started, Clooney was placed under house arrest as a “security threat.” He was formally arrested and interred with other Americans after war with NATO was declared. Although released from detention after Italy switched sides, he still lives in Italy.

TOM CRUISE
After the Soviets invaded China, Cruise decided to join the Navy Reserves in 5/1995. Partially as a public relations ploy, Cruise’s age was waivered so he could apply for aviator duty. He graduated sixth in his class, and he selected F-14 training in 11/1995. He completed training not long after the war started and was assigned to an active duty unit, VF-41, the “Black Aces,” on USS Roosevelt flying the F-14A+. In 2000, Lt. Tom Cruise is an ace with nine ASMs, seven MiG-29s, three MiG-21s, four TU-22Ms, three SU-24s, one SU-27, two MiG-27, a MiG-35, and two MiG-19s confirmed. Winner of Navy Cross after deliberately ramming an AS-4 targeting USS Iwo Jima during landing operations in the Baltic. VF-41 currently stationed in Kuwait.

JOHN CRYER
Joined the Marines in 1997. Captain in Northern Poland in command of a company in the 50th Armor division.
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MATT DAMON
Up and coming actor in 1997, Damon was badly injured when LA was nuked. He enlisted in the US Army in 1998 and is assigned to the 46th Infantry Division.

JOHNNY DEPP
A resident of France, Depp was interned as an enemy foreigner in 1996. Although France was not a war with the US, many prominent US citizens living in France, including Depp, were interned and their passports seized.

MARK SINCLAIR (VAN DIESEL)
A promising actor in 1995, Sinclair was called up in the first limited draft in late 1995. He volunteered for airborne training and ended up assigned to the newly formed 76th Infantry Regiment. (Ranger). As of July 2000, he serves in the 1st Paracommando Battalion as a 1Lt in command of a platoon.

ROBERT DOWNEY, JR.
A drug addict in 1997, Downey successfully kicked the habit after TDM. He joined a National Guard unit in 1999 in northern Nevada. A “grunt” in 2000, Downey is a private assigned to a leg infantry unit in New Mexico.

CLINT EASTWOOD
Actively supporting militia units in California since the Mexican invasion. Helped recruit fighters and intelligence assets and takes a lead in planning and conducting intelligence operations and has been instrumental in setting up intelligence networks in the American southwest. Has been given the rank of Lt. Col in the DIA.

NATHAN FILLION
A resident of New York in 1997, Fillion survived the post-nuked environment and still remains in New York.

JANE FONDA
Lynched by New America operatives for “Un-American Activities” in 2000.

HARRISON FORD
A licensed pilot, in 2000 Ford routinely flies DIA operatives and Special Forces teams in and out of Mexican occupied Colorado, California, Utah, Texas, Arizona, and New Mexico using his Cessna 208 Caravan. Also flies a Sabre with a militia unit.

BRENDAN FRASER
After collapse of movie and TV production in late 1997 over nuclear war fears, Fraser returned to his native Canada. When the Soviets invaded Alaska, Fraser enlisted in the Canadian Army, serving in an airborne brigade in Alaska and western Canada. A corporal in 2000, Fraser is a veteran soldier and stationed in eastern Alaska.

MORGAN FREEMAN
Lives in Mississippi. Community leader. Supports local militia and serves as liaison with local military. Has been targeted by New America, but survived the attack. In clandestine contact with CivGov.

SCOTT GLENN
A former Marine, Glenn was recalled in late 8/97 to the Marine Reserve, stationed at San Diego. After Mexico invaded, he was part of the rear guard delaying force that held the Mexican 21st Armored Brigade at bay while the base was evacuated. Currently, part of the Marine Irregular Force (MIF) carrying out guerrilla warfare in and around San Diego and Tijuana.

ETHAN HAWKE
Killed in New York City rioting after TDM.

TOM HANKS
Joined the New York National Guard 12/96 and commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant 5/97. Deployed to Europe 10/97 as part of general replacement pool. As of 2000, commands a M-2A3 company in the 2nd Armored Division. Regarded as a good commander and exemplary officer.

WOODY HARRELSON
After the start of the war, Harrelson enlisted in the US Army, volunteering for Special Forces training. He is part of an A-Team in west Texas, training and supporting militia. Holds rank of Staff Sergeant with a heavy weapons specialty. Prefers the Soviet PKM or HK21 machinegun. A master with a 120mm or 81mm mortar.

CHARLTON HESTON
On a trip when LA was nuked, Charlton Heston was instrumental in getting a horse mounted militia unit organized in southern California. He led the unit on several raids against Russian and Mexican troops. Killed in action near Carlsbad, Ca 3/1999.

BOB HOPE
On a USO tour in Europe in November 1997, Hope was left stranded after fuel usage was restricted to military only. Although there has been efforts to evacuate Hope and his cast (Brooke Shields, Charlie Daniels, Cher, and Playmate Janice Moore) so far they have not been successful.

SAMUEL L. JACKSON
After Mexico invaded, Jackson became active with militia operating in southern California. In 2000, commands a platoon size unit in a horse mounted unit operating between Los Angeles and San Francisco. Paradoxically, his unit includes three members of the Aryan Nation, Nazi tattoos and all, who Jackson has become close to and considers his most trustworthy fighters. They have saved his life at least twice, the three going on a suicidal raid on one occasion to free him after capture by a Russian patrol. When Jackson asked why, one responded, “You may be a monkey, but you’re our monkey Sir.”

DWAYNE JOHNSON “The Rock”
Not that famous in 1995, Johnson joined the navy shortly after the Soviets invaded China. He requested aviator training, selecting helicopters after graduation. Assigned to the USS Gettysburg, he flies a SH-60B anti-submarine warfare helicopter. Credited with five submarine kills and successfully made a night attack on a Soviet frigate sinking her with two torpedoes, earning the Medal of Honor. Has supported SEAL team deployments.

VAL KILMER
Engaged in ranching in New Mexico. Part of an espionage network set up by Eastwood. Although under suspicion by Mexican authorities, so far he has been left alone except for several episodes of questioning. Has an ultralight hidden away that he takes up periodically to recon military units in the area.

TED NUGENT
Active with a guerrilla unit active in southern Texas.

CHUCK NORRIS
Recalled to active duty in the USAF in 1997 as a Security Policeman. Assigned Germany late 1997. Reassigned 1st Armored Division as 1st Lieutenant in a M-3A3 platoon after flight operation curtailed mid-1998. Wounded 10/1998. Volunteered for Marauder program, and assigned operations officer 15th Marauder Co., 3rd Armored Division in 7/1999. Awarded two Bronze Stars, one Silver Star, and the Air Force Cross.

ROBERT REDFORD
Redford’s Sundance, Ut property is headquarters for the 146th Calvary Squadron, a Utah militia horse cavalry unit raised in 1999. Redford is an active supporter in 2000, but his age (65) and health have kept him from military action.

ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER
After Austrian was invaded in 1997, Schwarzenegger got in his private jet, flew to Germany, and, put bluntly bullied his way into the KSK. Despite dubiousness of German officers, Schwarzenegger excelled in the training, gaining great respect. In 2000, he is assigned to a KSK unit active mostly in the Czech Republic and Hungary as well as southern Poland. Schwarzenegger is a weapons expert assigned to the 4th Platoon, 2nd KSK specializing in mountain operations. He is a skilled sniper with a secondary specialty of demolitions. Schwarzenegger is well respected and has earned his place, being well regarded for his skill and tenacity as well as bravery, and has been awarded the Gold Cross of Honour.

BROOKE SHIELDS
Part of a USO tour with Bob Hope.

WESLEY SNIPES
Joined militia in Idaho after Mexico invaded. Hand to hand combat instructor with a battalion size unit. Has participated in a number of battles. As of 2000, commands a platoon as a Lieutenant.

SYLVESTER STALLONE
After TDM, Stallone joined up with a New York Army Reserve unit doing relief work. He is currently an active member of a self-defense militia unit engaged in anti-marauder duty in northern New York and Pennsylvania. Usually rides a Harley motorcycle but also can fly helicopters.

KIEFER SUTHERLAND
A resident of Montana, after the Mexican invasion, Sutherland joined the US Army. Assigned to a cavalry unit, as of 2000, Sutherland is a sergeant stationed in Oklahoma. His unit frequently raids into Texas and New Mexico.

TOM SELLECK
A former member of California National Guard, he was recalled and commissioned as a Captain in July 1997, serving with the newly raised 119th Armored Regiment as a M-60A3 tank company commander. In 2000, executive officer with the 21st Cavalry Regiment (Horse) with rank of Lt. Col serving in Nevada based in Las Vegas.

CHARLIE SHEEN
After Mexico invaded, Sheen became very active with the resistance. He eventually was able to hook up with US Army units and has become a highly skilled sniper within the DIA. Usually found with various Special Forces units on assassination missions. He holds the rank of Staff Sergeant and uses his birth name Carlos Irwin Estevez. He believes his whole family dead, which with the exception of Martin Sheen, is correct.

MARTIN SHEEN
Essentially stuck in New York, Sheen performs in what little theater work there is.

PATRICK SWAYZE
A licensed pilot, Swayze flies a F-100D fighter assigned to an air militia unit flying from Wyoming and Colorado air strips. Has scored six kills, downing a pair of Mexican MiG-21Ms, a Mirage 4000, a C-130, and two UH-1s.

JOHN TRAVOLTA
A licensed pilot, Travolta applied to a USAF initiative in April 1997 to allow pilots with at least 1,000 hours flight time including at least 250 hours jet time to apply as pilots up to age 40. Travolta was admitted to the program, and arrived at Davis-Montham 5/97 where he was assigned to an A-10 unit being formed with the California Air Guard and received his jet. His unit was activated and he was sent to Europe 9/97 operating from autobahn auxiliary fields. Awarded Silver Star and Distinguished Flying Cross. One of the few pilots still regularly taking to the skies, doing so with the same A-10 he received at Davis-Montham - “Ogre.” Credited with over 100 AFV destroyed, and has downed two Mi-24s, a Mi-8, a SU-22, a SU-25, and a MiG-19.

MARK WAHLBERG
Just hitting his stride as an up and coming actor in 1996, Wahlberg was drafted in the first general draft in 1/1997. He was assigned to a replacement pool for the 36th Infantry Division and was declared MIA in 1998 with the rank of Sergeant.

CHRISTOPHER WALKEN
An officer in a California militia unit active in and around San Diego.

DENZEL WASHINGTON
Active with an armor brigade in Kansas, commanding a Stingray II platoon.

BRUCE WILLIS
Joined the Army in 12/1996 when US waived age restrictions to 45. Speaks German. Assigned to the 3rd Mechanized Division 6/1997. Awarded Silver Star 10/1997 and given battlefield commission and command of M-2A2 platoon. Volunteered for Special Forces 8/1998. Currently holds rank of Captain and commands an A-Team active with pro-NATO partisans in Poland. Awarded two Purple Hearts and two Silver Stars. Nominated for Medal of Honor 12/1999.

[LT. Ox]

Here is a celebrity list I developed.

FAMOUS PERSONALITIES STATUS 2000

BEN AFFLECK
After the Soviets invaded China, Affleck was active in humanitarian work on behalf of Chinese civilians. When war broke out in Europe, Affleck joined the navy as an intelligence officer. He is currently an intelligence analyst stationed in Qatar.

SCOTT BAIO
After the War began, Baio joined the California National Guard. He became an AH-1F helicopter gunner and is assigned to the 140th Aviation Regiment, 40th Mechanized Division. As of 2000, he is credited with destroying 43 armored vehicles and has been awarded the Bronze Star and Silver Star.

ALEX BALDWIN
A passionate anti-war activist, he survived the LA attack and became extremely active in the peace movement pushing for surrender after TDM. Was part of the “Peace Now Front” in southern California, and was an organizer of the demonstration and march to the Mexican Provisional Government headquarters at Sacramento, Calif., and survived the “Sacramento Massacre” that resulted. As of 2000, Baldwin is part of a fanatical anti-Mexican militia unit that targets occupation troops and all disloyal Mexican-American, which for him means all Hispanics – terrorists by another name – and his unit has been involved in a number of atrocities.

JOSH BROLIN
Brolin was active supporting China relief in early 1996 and witnessed Soviet Mil-24D attack helicopters attacking a column of refugees fleeing a village. After Russia invaded Germany, he enlisted in the US Army and trained as a helicopter pilot. Currently a warrant officer flying an UH-60 Pavehawk with a detachment of the 160th Aviation Brigade stationed in Germany supporting Delta operations throughout Poland and the Czech Republic and into Russia and the Ukraine.

NICOLAS CAGE
As of 2000, Cage is a resident of New Orleans and operates a bar in the French Quarter. Cage has developed a number of contacts and interests and is part of the Eastwood network. He was far more active in 1999, traveling to Germany to help with a DIA mission into Poland, where he had family. He earned an award for that adventure and walks with a limp because of it.

DEAN CAIN
Became part of the same militia unit as Clint Eastwood. He has become an intelligence analyst and operative in Eastwood’s network, holding the rank of Major in the DIA. Currently operating with a mounted Special Forces detachment in southern California.

GEORGE CLOONEY
In Italy in his Italian villa when the war started, Clooney was placed under house arrest as a “security threat.” He was formally arrested and interred with other Americans after war with NATO was declared. Although released from detention after Italy switched sides, he still lives in Italy.

TOM CRUISE
After the Soviets invaded China, Cruise decided to join the Navy Reserves in 5/1995. Partially as a public relations ploy, Cruise’s age was waivered so he could apply for aviator duty. He graduated sixth in his class, and he selected F-14 training in 11/1995. He completed training not long after the war started and was assigned to an active duty unit, VF-41, the “Black Aces,” on USS Roosevelt flying the F-14A+. In 2000, Lt. Tom Cruise is an ace with nine ASMs, seven MiG-29s, three MiG-21s, four TU-22Ms, three SU-24s, one SU-27, two MiG-27, a MiG-35, and two MiG-19s confirmed. Winner of Navy Cross after deliberately ramming an AS-4 targeting USS Iwo Jima during landing operations in the Baltic. VF-41 currently stationed in Kuwait.

JOHN CRYER
Joined the Marines in 1997. Captain in Northern Poland in command of a company in the 50th Armor division.
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MATT DAMON
Up and coming actor in 1997, Damon was badly injured when LA was nuked. He enlisted in the US Army in 1998 and is assigned to the 46th Infantry Division.

JOHNNY DEPP
A resident of France, Depp was interned as an enemy foreigner in 1996. Although France was not a war with the US, many prominent US citizens living in France, including Depp, were interned and their passports seized.

MARK SINCLAIR (VAN DIESEL)
A promising actor in 1995, Sinclair was called up in the first limited draft in late 1995. He volunteered for airborne training and ended up assigned to the newly formed 76th Infantry Regiment. (Ranger). As of July 2000, he serves in the 1st Paracommando Battalion as a 1Lt in command of a platoon.

ROBERT DOWNEY, JR.
A drug addict in 1997, Downey successfully kicked the habit after TDM. He joined a National Guard unit in 1999 in northern Nevada. A “grunt” in 2000, Downey is a private assigned to a leg infantry unit in New Mexico.

CLINT EASTWOOD
Actively supporting militia units in California since the Mexican invasion. Helped recruit fighters and intelligence assets and takes a lead in planning and conducting intelligence operations and has been instrumental in setting up intelligence networks in the American southwest. Has been given the rank of Lt. Col in the DIA.

NATHAN FILLION
A resident of New York in 1997, Fillion survived the post-nuked environment and still remains in New York.

JANE FONDA
Lynched by New America operatives for “Un-American Activities” in 2000.

HARRISON FORD
A licensed pilot, in 2000 Ford routinely flies DIA operatives and Special Forces teams in and out of Mexican occupied Colorado, California, Utah, Texas, Arizona, and New Mexico using his Cessna 208 Caravan. Also flies a Sabre with a militia unit.

BRENDAN FRASER
After collapse of movie and TV production in late 1997 over nuclear war fears, Fraser returned to his native Canada. When the Soviets invaded Alaska, Fraser enlisted in the Canadian Army, serving in an airborne brigade in Alaska and western Canada. A corporal in 2000, Fraser is a veteran soldier and stationed in eastern Alaska.

MORGAN FREEMAN
Lives in Mississippi. Community leader. Supports local militia and serves as liaison with local military. Has been targeted by New America, but survived the attack. In clandestine contact with CivGov.

SCOTT GLENN
A former Marine, Glenn was recalled in late 8/97 to the Marine Reserve, stationed at San Diego. After Mexico invaded, he was part of the rear guard delaying force that held the Mexican 21st Armored Brigade at bay while the base was evacuated. Currently, part of the Marine Irregular Force (MIF) carrying out guerrilla warfare in and around San Diego and Tijuana.

ETHAN HAWKE
Killed in New York City rioting after TDM.

TOM HANKS
Joined the New York National Guard 12/96 and commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant 5/97. Deployed to Europe 10/97 as part of general replacement pool. As of 2000, commands a M-2A3 company in the 2nd Armored Division. Regarded as a good commander and exemplary officer.

WOODY HARRELSON
After the start of the war, Harrelson enlisted in the US Army, volunteering for Special Forces training. He is part of an A-Team in west Texas, training and supporting militia. Holds rank of Staff Sergeant with a heavy weapons specialty. Prefers the Soviet PKM or HK21 machinegun. A master with a 120mm or 81mm mortar.

CHARLTON HESTON
On a trip when LA was nuked, Charlton Heston was instrumental in getting a horse mounted militia unit organized in southern California. He led the unit on several raids against Russian and Mexican troops. Killed in action near Carlsbad, Ca 3/1999.

BOB HOPE
On a USO tour in Europe in November 1997, Hope was left stranded after fuel usage was restricted to military only. Although there has been efforts to evacuate Hope and his cast (Brooke Shields, Charlie Daniels, Cher, and Playmate Janice Moore) so far they have not been successful.

SAMUEL L. JACKSON
After Mexico invaded, Jackson became active with militia operating in southern California. In 2000, commands a platoon size unit in a horse mounted unit operating between Los Angeles and San Francisco. Paradoxically, his unit includes three members of the Aryan Nation, Nazi tattoos and all, who Jackson has become close to and considers his most trustworthy fighters. They have saved his life at least twice, the three going on a suicidal raid on one occasion to free him after capture by a Russian patrol. When Jackson asked why, one responded, “You may be a monkey, but you’re our monkey Sir.”

DWAYNE JOHNSON “The Rock”
Not that famous in 1995, Johnson joined the navy shortly after the Soviets invaded China. He requested aviator training, selecting helicopters after graduation. Assigned to the USS Gettysburg, he flies a SH-60B anti-submarine warfare helicopter. Credited with five submarine kills and successfully made a night attack on a Soviet frigate sinking her with two torpedoes, earning the Medal of Honor. Has supported SEAL team deployments.

VAL KILMER
Engaged in ranching in New Mexico. Part of an espionage network set up by Eastwood. Although under suspicion by Mexican authorities, so far he has been left alone except for several episodes of questioning. Has an ultralight hidden away that he takes up periodically to recon military units in the area.

TED NUGENT
Active with a guerrilla unit active in southern Texas.

CHUCK NORRIS
Recalled to active duty in the USAF in 1997 as a Security Policeman. Assigned Germany late 1997. Reassigned 1st Armored Division as 1st Lieutenant in a M-3A3 platoon after flight operation curtailed mid-1998. Wounded 10/1998. Volunteered for Marauder program, and assigned operations officer 15th Marauder Co., 3rd Armored Division in 7/1999. Awarded two Bronze Stars, one Silver Star, and the Air Force Cross.

ROBERT REDFORD
Redford’s Sundance, Ut property is headquarters for the 146th Calvary Squadron, a Utah militia horse cavalry unit raised in 1999. Redford is an active supporter in 2000, but his age (65) and health have kept him from military action.

ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER
After Austrian was invaded in 1997, Schwarzenegger got in his private jet, flew to Germany, and, put bluntly bullied his way into the KSK. Despite dubiousness of German officers, Schwarzenegger excelled in the training, gaining great respect. In 2000, he is assigned to a KSK unit active mostly in the Czech Republic and Hungary as well as southern Poland. Schwarzenegger is a weapons expert assigned to the 4th Platoon, 2nd KSK specializing in mountain operations. He is a skilled sniper with a secondary specialty of demolitions. Schwarzenegger is well respected and has earned his place, being well regarded for his skill and tenacity as well as bravery, and has been awarded the Gold Cross of Honour.

BROOKE SHIELDS
Part of a USO tour with Bob Hope.

WESLEY SNIPES
Joined militia in Idaho after Mexico invaded. Hand to hand combat instructor with a battalion size unit. Has participated in a number of battles. As of 2000, commands a platoon as a Lieutenant.

SYLVESTER STALLONE
After TDM, Stallone joined up with a New York Army Reserve unit doing relief work. He is currently an active member of a self-defense militia unit engaged in anti-marauder duty in northern New York and Pennsylvania. Usually rides a Harley motorcycle but also can fly helicopters.

KIEFER SUTHERLAND
A resident of Montana, after the Mexican invasion, Sutherland joined the US Army. Assigned to a cavalry unit, as of 2000, Sutherland is a sergeant stationed in Oklahoma. His unit frequently raids into Texas and New Mexico.

TOM SELLECK
A former member of California National Guard, he was recalled and commissioned as a Captain in July 1997, serving with the newly raised 119th Armored Regiment as a M-60A3 tank company commander. In 2000, executive officer with the 21st Cavalry Regiment (Horse) with rank of Lt. Col serving in Nevada based in Las Vegas.

CHARLIE SHEEN
After Mexico invaded, Sheen became very active with the resistance. He eventually was able to hook up with US Army units and has become a highly skilled sniper within the DIA. Usually found with various Special Forces units on assassination missions. He holds the rank of Staff Sergeant and uses his birth name Carlos Irwin Estevez. He believes his whole family dead, which with the exception of Martin Sheen, is correct.

MARTIN SHEEN
Essentially stuck in New York, Sheen performs in what little theater work there is.

PATRICK SWAYZE
A licensed pilot, Swayze flies a F-100D fighter assigned to an air militia unit flying from Wyoming and Colorado air strips. Has scored six kills, downing a pair of Mexican MiG-21Ms, a Mirage 4000, a C-130, and two UH-1s.

JOHN TRAVOLTA
A licensed pilot, Travolta applied to a USAF initiative in April 1997 to allow pilots with at least 1,000 hours flight time including at least 250 hours jet time to apply as pilots up to age 40. Travolta was admitted to the program, and arrived at Davis-Montham 5/97 where he was assigned to an A-10 unit being formed with the California Air Guard and received his jet. His unit was activated and he was sent to Europe 9/97 operating from autobahn auxiliary fields. Awarded Silver Star and Distinguished Flying Cross. One of the few pilots still regularly taking to the skies, doing so with the same A-10 he received at Davis-Montham - “Ogre.” Credited with over 100 AFV destroyed, and has downed two Mi-24s, a Mi-8, a SU-22, a SU-25, and a MiG-19.

MARK WAHLBERG
Just hitting his stride as an up and coming actor in 1996, Wahlberg was drafted in the first general draft in 1/1997. He was assigned to a replacement pool for the 36th Infantry Division and was declared MIA in 1998 with the rank of Sergeant.

CHRISTOPHER WALKEN
An officer in a California militia unit active in and around San Diego.

DENZEL WASHINGTON
Active with an armor brigade in Kansas, commanding a Stingray II platoon.

BRUCE WILLIS
Joined the Army in 12/1996 when US waived age restrictions to 45. Speaks German. Assigned to the 3rd Mechanized Division 6/1997. Awarded Silver Star 10/1997 and given battlefield commission and command of M-2A2 platoon. Volunteered for Special Forces 8/1998. Currently holds rank of Captain and commands an A-Team active with pro-NATO partisans in Poland. Awarded two Purple Hearts and two Silver Stars. Nominated for Medal of Honor 12/1999.

I do thank you for the Fonda item
made my day

[TrailerParkJawa]

I think this can be a lot of fun from a role playing point of view. Sorry if this was already mentioned but anyone remember Tom Petty in The Mailman? That movie was dumb but I really liked that touch.

Anyone play Civ4? I think the Great Person concept could be applied to celebs with outrageous capabilities.

[rcaf_777]

BRENDAN FRASER
After collapse of movie and TV production in late 1997 over nuclear war fears, Fraser returned to his native Canada. When the Soviets invaded Alaska, Fraser enlisted in the Canadian Army, serving in an airborne brigade in Alaska and western Canada. A corporal in 2000, Fraser is a veteran soldier and stationed in eastern Alaska.

Canada dose not have an airborne brigade even in TW 2000. We had a Airborne Regiment 1968-1995, and you have enlist as infantry and volunteer to join after you have complete Basic Para.

[mpipes]

If Canada had an Airborne Regiment in 1995 historically, then it would have undoubtedly had Airborne forces in 2000.

[.45cultist]

Don't forget Dale Dye, a Vietnam service marine who has a military school for actors(he played the Captain in "Platoon, the general in "Falling Skies" and a lot of other roles). Wings Hauser was a Canadian Vietnam vet as well. Both have done enough stuff that most people would go," I know you!"

[Ancestor]

I actually did this in my game with my teenage sons and they ended up loving it. My scenario takes place in 2030 (revived Russian empire) and we started with a very basic campaign in Iran in 2027. They were rotated back to the states where they attended the infamous Dain Dangerous concert in Boston from canon. Because one of the PC's was an Irish-American boxer from Boston before he was drafted, he was recognized by the Dropkick Murphys (a favorite of my sons) during the band's opening set/reunion concert and the PC's were brought on stage and recognized for their service in a "we hate the war but support the troops" sort of way. The action part of the session was the riot that ensued after the police raided the concert and their Forrest Gump-esque participation earned them NJP once their leave was over. They were then attached to an NYNG unit to bring relief supplies into NYC after the riots. I added that "Governor Derek Jeter" was counting on them and they got a kick out of that also.

I think it's a great way to set the tone and bring humor just so long as you don't overdo it.

[pmulcahy11b]

Canada dose not have an airborne brigade even in TW 2000. We had a Airborne Regiment 1968-1995, and you have enlist as infantry and volunteer to join after you have complete Basic Para.

Wouldn't that put active during T2K?

[Silent Hunter UK]

Perhaps we could have a go at some more 'modern' celebrities; those who would have been in their teens or early 20s when the war went down?

[Raellus]

I think it's a great way to set the tone and bring humor just so long as you don't overdo it.

I think you nailed it with your Dropkick Murphy's and Derek Jeter references. If you're campaign is set in NYC, check out Billy Joel's "Miami 2017 (See the Lights Go Out on Broadway)". It's a tongue-in-cheek look at what the apocalypse would look like in NYC.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KBPbOjA_cWg

[RN7]

ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER After Austrian was invaded in 1997, Schwarzenegger got in his private jet, flew to Germany, and, put bluntly bullied his way into the KSK. Despite dubiousness of German officers, Schwarzenegger excelled in the training, gaining great respect. In 2000, he is assigned to a KSK unit active mostly in the Czech Republic and Hungary as well as southern Poland. Schwarzenegger is a weapons expert assigned to the 4th Platoon, 2nd KSK specializing in mountain operations. He is a skilled sniper with a secondary specialty of demolitions. Schwarzenegger is well respected and has earned his place, being well regarded for his skill and tenacity as well as bravery, and has been awarded the Gold Cross of Honour.

KSK was formed in 1996 but in the Twilight War timeline it may not have existed as it was a post-Cold War era creation. German special forces were police GSG-9 (Border Guard), Army Fernspaher and Navy Kampfschwimmer.

Otherwise an enjoyable read.

[Silent Hunter UK]

I like the idea of Amy Acker running an orphanage and doing plays for the kids.

[Ancestor]

I think you nailed it with your Dropkick Murphy's and Derek Jeter references. If you're campaign is set in NYC, check out Billy Joel's "Miami 2017 (See the Lights Go Out on Broadway)". It's a tongue-in-cheek look at what the apocalypse would look like in NYC.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KBPbOjA_cWg

Thanks Raellus! And, more importantly, thanks for the Billy Joel song. I've never heard that one before and it's perfect. I was debating whether or not to have our next adventure set in post riot/pre TDM NYC (to set them up for Armies of the Night later in the campaign) or just ship them off to Europe and fast forward three years to Kalisz. You just answered my question! And that's a great song!

[Ancestor]

Here is a celebrity list I developed.

FAMOUS PERSONALITIES STATUS 2000

BEN AFFLECK
After the Soviets invaded China, Affleck was active in humanitarian work on behalf of Chinese civilians. When war broke out in Europe, Affleck joined the navy as an intelligence officer. He is currently an intelligence analyst stationed in Qatar.

SCOTT BAIO
After the War began, Baio joined the California National Guard. He became an AH-1F helicopter gunner and is assigned to the 140th Aviation Regiment, 40th Mechanized Division. As of 2000, he is credited with destroying 43 armored vehicles and has been awarded the Bronze Star and Silver Star.

ALEX BALDWIN
A passionate anti-war activist, he survived the LA attack and became extremely active in the peace movement pushing for surrender after TDM. Was part of the “Peace Now Front” in southern California, and was an organizer of the demonstration and march to the Mexican Provisional Government headquarters at Sacramento, Calif., and survived the “Sacramento Massacre” that resulted. As of 2000, Baldwin is part of a fanatical anti-Mexican militia unit that targets occupation troops and all disloyal Mexican-American, which for him means all Hispanics – terrorists by another name – and his unit has been involved in a number of atrocities.

JOSH BROLIN
Brolin was active supporting China relief in early 1996 and witnessed Soviet Mil-24D attack helicopters attacking a column of refugees fleeing a village. After Russia invaded Germany, he enlisted in the US Army and trained as a helicopter pilot. Currently a warrant officer flying an UH-60 Pavehawk with a detachment of the 160th Aviation Brigade stationed in Germany supporting Delta operations throughout Poland and the Czech Republic and into Russia and the Ukraine.

NICOLAS CAGE
As of 2000, Cage is a resident of New Orleans and operates a bar in the French Quarter. Cage has developed a number of contacts and interests and is part of the Eastwood network. He was far more active in 1999, traveling to Germany to help with a DIA mission into Poland, where he had family. He earned an award for that adventure and walks with a limp because of it.

DEAN CAIN
Became part of the same militia unit as Clint Eastwood. He has become an intelligence analyst and operative in Eastwood’s network, holding the rank of Major in the DIA. Currently operating with a mounted Special Forces detachment in southern California.

GEORGE CLOONEY
In Italy in his Italian villa when the war started, Clooney was placed under house arrest as a “security threat.” He was formally arrested and interred with other Americans after war with NATO was declared. Although released from detention after Italy switched sides, he still lives in Italy.

TOM CRUISE
After the Soviets invaded China, Cruise decided to join the Navy Reserves in 5/1995. Partially as a public relations ploy, Cruise’s age was waivered so he could apply for aviator duty. He graduated sixth in his class, and he selected F-14 training in 11/1995. He completed training not long after the war started and was assigned to an active duty unit, VF-41, the “Black Aces,” on USS Roosevelt flying the F-14A+. In 2000, Lt. Tom Cruise is an ace with nine ASMs, seven MiG-29s, three MiG-21s, four TU-22Ms, three SU-24s, one SU-27, two MiG-27, a MiG-35, and two MiG-19s confirmed. Winner of Navy Cross after deliberately ramming an AS-4 targeting USS Iwo Jima during landing operations in the Baltic. VF-41 currently stationed in Kuwait.

JOHN CRYER
Joined the Marines in 1997. Captain in Northern Poland in command of a company in the 50th Armor division.
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MATT DAMON
Up and coming actor in 1997, Damon was badly injured when LA was nuked. He enlisted in the US Army in 1998 and is assigned to the 46th Infantry Division.

JOHNNY DEPP
A resident of France, Depp was interned as an enemy foreigner in 1996. Although France was not a war with the US, many prominent US citizens living in France, including Depp, were interned and their passports seized.

MARK SINCLAIR (VAN DIESEL)
A promising actor in 1995, Sinclair was called up in the first limited draft in late 1995. He volunteered for airborne training and ended up assigned to the newly formed 76th Infantry Regiment. (Ranger). As of July 2000, he serves in the 1st Paracommando Battalion as a 1Lt in command of a platoon.

ROBERT DOWNEY, JR.
A drug addict in 1997, Downey successfully kicked the habit after TDM. He joined a National Guard unit in 1999 in northern Nevada. A “grunt” in 2000, Downey is a private assigned to a leg infantry unit in New Mexico.

CLINT EASTWOOD
Actively supporting militia units in California since the Mexican invasion. Helped recruit fighters and intelligence assets and takes a lead in planning and conducting intelligence operations and has been instrumental in setting up intelligence networks in the American southwest. Has been given the rank of Lt. Col in the DIA.

NATHAN FILLION
A resident of New York in 1997, Fillion survived the post-nuked environment and still remains in New York.

JANE FONDA
Lynched by New America operatives for “Un-American Activities” in 2000.

HARRISON FORD
A licensed pilot, in 2000 Ford routinely flies DIA operatives and Special Forces teams in and out of Mexican occupied Colorado, California, Utah, Texas, Arizona, and New Mexico using his Cessna 208 Caravan. Also flies a Sabre with a militia unit.

BRENDAN FRASER
After collapse of movie and TV production in late 1997 over nuclear war fears, Fraser returned to his native Canada. When the Soviets invaded Alaska, Fraser enlisted in the Canadian Army, serving in an airborne brigade in Alaska and western Canada. A corporal in 2000, Fraser is a veteran soldier and stationed in eastern Alaska.

MORGAN FREEMAN
Lives in Mississippi. Community leader. Supports local militia and serves as liaison with local military. Has been targeted by New America, but survived the attack. In clandestine contact with CivGov.

SCOTT GLENN
A former Marine, Glenn was recalled in late 8/97 to the Marine Reserve, stationed at San Diego. After Mexico invaded, he was part of the rear guard delaying force that held the Mexican 21st Armored Brigade at bay while the base was evacuated. Currently, part of the Marine Irregular Force (MIF) carrying out guerrilla warfare in and around San Diego and Tijuana.

ETHAN HAWKE
Killed in New York City rioting after TDM.

TOM HANKS
Joined the New York National Guard 12/96 and commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant 5/97. Deployed to Europe 10/97 as part of general replacement pool. As of 2000, commands a M-2A3 company in the 2nd Armored Division. Regarded as a good commander and exemplary officer.

WOODY HARRELSON
After the start of the war, Harrelson enlisted in the US Army, volunteering for Special Forces training. He is part of an A-Team in west Texas, training and supporting militia. Holds rank of Staff Sergeant with a heavy weapons specialty. Prefers the Soviet PKM or HK21 machinegun. A master with a 120mm or 81mm mortar.

CHARLTON HESTON
On a trip when LA was nuked, Charlton Heston was instrumental in getting a horse mounted militia unit organized in southern California. He led the unit on several raids against Russian and Mexican troops. Killed in action near Carlsbad, Ca 3/1999.

BOB HOPE
On a USO tour in Europe in November 1997, Hope was left stranded after fuel usage was restricted to military only. Although there has been efforts to evacuate Hope and his cast (Brooke Shields, Charlie Daniels, Cher, and Playmate Janice Moore) so far they have not been successful.

SAMUEL L. JACKSON
After Mexico invaded, Jackson became active with militia operating in southern California. In 2000, commands a platoon size unit in a horse mounted unit operating between Los Angeles and San Francisco. Paradoxically, his unit includes three members of the Aryan Nation, Nazi tattoos and all, who Jackson has become close to and considers his most trustworthy fighters. They have saved his life at least twice, the three going on a suicidal raid on one occasion to free him after capture by a Russian patrol. When Jackson asked why, one responded, “You may be a monkey, but you’re our monkey Sir.”

DWAYNE JOHNSON “The Rock”
Not that famous in 1995, Johnson joined the navy shortly after the Soviets invaded China. He requested aviator training, selecting helicopters after graduation. Assigned to the USS Gettysburg, he flies a SH-60B anti-submarine warfare helicopter. Credited with five submarine kills and successfully made a night attack on a Soviet frigate sinking her with two torpedoes, earning the Medal of Honor. Has supported SEAL team deployments.

VAL KILMER
Engaged in ranching in New Mexico. Part of an espionage network set up by Eastwood. Although under suspicion by Mexican authorities, so far he has been left alone except for several episodes of questioning. Has an ultralight hidden away that he takes up periodically to recon military units in the area.

TED NUGENT
Active with a guerrilla unit active in southern Texas.

CHUCK NORRIS
Recalled to active duty in the USAF in 1997 as a Security Policeman. Assigned Germany late 1997. Reassigned 1st Armored Division as 1st Lieutenant in a M-3A3 platoon after flight operation curtailed mid-1998. Wounded 10/1998. Volunteered for Marauder program, and assigned operations officer 15th Marauder Co., 3rd Armored Division in 7/1999. Awarded two Bronze Stars, one Silver Star, and the Air Force Cross.

ROBERT REDFORD
Redford’s Sundance, Ut property is headquarters for the 146th Calvary Squadron, a Utah militia horse cavalry unit raised in 1999. Redford is an active supporter in 2000, but his age (65) and health have kept him from military action.

ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER
After Austrian was invaded in 1997, Schwarzenegger got in his private jet, flew to Germany, and, put bluntly bullied his way into the KSK. Despite dubiousness of German officers, Schwarzenegger excelled in the training, gaining great respect. In 2000, he is assigned to a KSK unit active mostly in the Czech Republic and Hungary as well as southern Poland. Schwarzenegger is a weapons expert assigned to the 4th Platoon, 2nd KSK specializing in mountain operations. He is a skilled sniper with a secondary specialty of demolitions. Schwarzenegger is well respected and has earned his place, being well regarded for his skill and tenacity as well as bravery, and has been awarded the Gold Cross of Honour.

BROOKE SHIELDS
Part of a USO tour with Bob Hope.

WESLEY SNIPES
Joined militia in Idaho after Mexico invaded. Hand to hand combat instructor with a battalion size unit. Has participated in a number of battles. As of 2000, commands a platoon as a Lieutenant.

SYLVESTER STALLONE
After TDM, Stallone joined up with a New York Army Reserve unit doing relief work. He is currently an active member of a self-defense militia unit engaged in anti-marauder duty in northern New York and Pennsylvania. Usually rides a Harley motorcycle but also can fly helicopters.

KIEFER SUTHERLAND
A resident of Montana, after the Mexican invasion, Sutherland joined the US Army. Assigned to a cavalry unit, as of 2000, Sutherland is a sergeant stationed in Oklahoma. His unit frequently raids into Texas and New Mexico.

TOM SELLECK
A former member of California National Guard, he was recalled and commissioned as a Captain in July 1997, serving with the newly raised 119th Armored Regiment as a M-60A3 tank company commander. In 2000, executive officer with the 21st Cavalry Regiment (Horse) with rank of Lt. Col serving in Nevada based in Las Vegas.

CHARLIE SHEEN
After Mexico invaded, Sheen became very active with the resistance. He eventually was able to hook up with US Army units and has become a highly skilled sniper within the DIA. Usually found with various Special Forces units on assassination missions. He holds the rank of Staff Sergeant and uses his birth name Carlos Irwin Estevez. He believes his whole family dead, which with the exception of Martin Sheen, is correct.

MARTIN SHEEN
Essentially stuck in New York, Sheen performs in what little theater work there is.

PATRICK SWAYZE


JOHN TRAVOLTA
A licensed pilot, Travolta applied to a USAF initiative in April 1997 to allow pilots with at least 1,000 hours flight time including at least 250 hours jet time to apply as pilots up to age 40. Travolta was admitted to the program, and arrived at Davis-Montham 5/97 where he was assigned to an A-10 unit being formed with the California Air Guard and received his jet. His unit was activated and he was sent to Europe 9/97 operating from autobahn auxiliary fields. Awarded Silver Star and Distinguished Flying Cross. One of the few pilots still regularly taking to the skies, doing so with the same A-10 he received at Davis-Montham - “Ogre.” Credited with over 100 AFV destroyed, and has downed two Mi-24s, a Mi-8, a SU-22, a SU-25, and a MiG-19.

MARK WAHLBERG
Just hitting his stride as an up and coming actor in 1996, Wahlberg was drafted in the first general draft in 1/1997. He was assigned to a replacement pool for the 36th Infantry Division and was declared MIA in 1998 with the rank of Sergeant.

CHRISTOPHER WALKEN
An officer in a California militia unit active in and around San Diego.

DENZEL WASHINGTON
Active with an armor brigade in Kansas, commanding a Stingray II platoon.

BRUCE WILLIS
Joined the Army in 12/1996 when US waived age restrictions to 45. Speaks German. Assigned to the 3rd Mechanized Division 6/1997. Awarded Silver Star 10/1997 and given battlefield commission and command of M-2A2 platoon. Volunteered for Special Forces 8/1998. Currently holds rank of Captain and commands an A-Team active with pro-NATO partisans in Poland. Awarded two Purple Hearts and two Silver Stars. Nominated for Medal of Honor 12/1999.

So much goodness here! I love the narrative for the Rock (sinking 1/10th of the Red Navy), Wesley Snipes (leading what began as an anti-tax militia in Gadsen Flag country", and Samuel L. Jackson leading a militia that includes Nazis (very Pulp Fiction). I'm also amused by Ethan Hawke being killed in a riot (I've always felt he represented the very worst pussified version of Gen X).

May I suggest a change to Patrick Swayze - my additions are in quotations and please take and leave as you please:

A licensed pilot, Swayze flies a F-100D fighter assigned to an air militia unit flying from Wyoming and Colorado air strips.

"He flew one of the last F-15's as an ANG pilot after joining the Colorado Air National Guard in late 1997. He was involved in a dogfight over SW Colorado with several MiGs and was forced to punch out after shooting down several enemy aircraft. He was recovered by an insurgent force that consisted of several high school students calling themselves the "Wolverines." While he was eating a can of baked beans around the Wolverine campfire, the leader of the band, a 17 year old named Chris Hemsworth (an Australian exchange student and starting quarterback at Calumet High School) asked him how he 'got himself shot down.' Swayze responded by saying "It was five to one, I got four", and the insurgents accepted him into their band. The Wolverines sacrificed several group members in order to get Swayze across enemy lines during one of the last major tank battles in the Rockies. Swayze then returned to active service with the famed 'Buffalo Cowboy' squadron, flying Vietnam or Korean War era aircraft against the invading Mexican and Soviet forces."

"Since this experience" he has scored six kills, downing a pair of Mexican MiG-21Ms, a Mirage 4000, a C-130, and two UH-1s.

"This total of 10 downed enemy aircraft makes him one of the few double aces of the Free America Air Militia"

[Ancestor]

BUFF pilot, Eagle Driver, conniving Army Nuke officer, or Louisiana National Guardsman?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Powers_Boothe