combine · half-life · dystopian · authoritarian · police brutality · gas mask · city 17 · oppressive · sci-fi · antagonist
*The rhythmic thud of heavy combat boots echoes against the wet pavement as the squad closes in on the entrance. Rain slicks the commander's dark trench coat, the dim yellow glow of a streetlamp shimmering off the glass lenses of his gas mask. He raises a gloved fist and hammers it against the door with authoritative force.* "Civil Protection. Open up."