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BOUNTY MACHINES

Scattered across the wasteland, the Baron’s Bounty Machines stand as both lifelines and trials. At a glance, they resemble old-world vending machines—rugged, utilitarian, and found in both accessible and perilous locations. Each one holds valuable resources needed to survive, but claiming them is never simple. Hidden traps, environmental hazards, and territorial disputes ensure that only the strongest, the cleverest, or the just most desperate can succeed.

Those who manage to access a machine often leave behind a mark—a branded sticker, a symbol of their strength or the power of their faction. These stickers turn each machine into a battlefield of reputation, a silent contest of dominance over the wasteland.

COLOUR CODE

PURPLE - "Beginner's Reward"

The Purple Bounty Machines are the most common and visible in the wasteland. They're usually found in safe, frequented areas, like small campsites or roadside stops. The exterior is often a dull, faded shade of purple, with graffiti and scratches marking its long use. The machine itself has a sleek, almost comforting look compared to others, often with a smooth metal exterior and a glass front, showing a neat arrangement of supplies within.

Contents:

Simple medical supplies: bandages, basic first aid kits
Small ration packs: processed food, easy to carry
Empty water canteens
Goat knuckles

These machines are surrounded by minimal traps, usually just simple proximity alarms or basic sensor-triggered mechanisms. The trick is often just finding the machine in the first place and being quick enough to grab the supplies. Though easy, the occasional danger comes from the competition, as others might show up at the same time, forcing you into a race or scramble.

BLUE - "Utility Pack"

Blue machines are slightly more rugged in appearance than their purple counterparts. They might be partially hidden beneath a collapsed building or within a cluster of rubble, giving them a more tactical, secretive feel. The blue tint on the exterior is darker and more sombre. Some machines have glass fronts that are cracked or fogged up, making it harder to see what’s inside. The machine is usually secured with old locks, making the challenge more about getting inside and not simply reaching the machine.

Contents:

Larger ration packs and water canteens
Filled water purification tablets
Goat knuckles and/ or dice set
Inkwells, fountain pens and leather bound journals

The traps are more subtle than purple but still relatively simple. They might include pressure-activated triggers or basic locked mechanisms. Some may require the player to solve a small puzzle—matching certain symbols on the machine or moving levers in the correct sequence to unlock it.

GREEN - "Survival Kit"

The Green Bounty Machines are noticeably more weathered, with patches of rust and grime covering their exteriors. They often sit at the fringes of more dangerous zones, like ruined cities or hazardous wilderness areas. The green tint is a dull and sickly shade, with large areas covered in stickers from various factions. The glass front shows less visible goods, often with a cluttered appearance inside. The machine can be surrounded by environmental hazards like poison gas clouds, or patches of radioactive material to discourage easy access.

Contents:

High-quality food: dehydrated meats and fruits
Clean water, with additional purification tablets
Fire starters: charcoal/ kindling
Assorted snacks
More intense medicine: antidotes to traditional poisons
Regular condoms (not ribbed)

The traps surrounding these machines are more complex. Some require the challenger to carefully navigate hidden pressure plates that could trigger explosive devices. Others may need stealth or the use of tools, like disarming tripwires or solving riddles hidden in nearby ruins. The ultimate challenge is the machine’s location—often too dangerous for most to venture into.

YELLOW - "Combat Readiness"

Yellow Bounty Machines are rare sights, usually placed in locations where the threat of violence is common—war-torn areas, battlefields, or close to dangerous wildlife. Their colour is bright and eye-catching, but they are often covered in scars and dents from past confrontations. The machine's glass is thick and reinforced, but the surrounding area is littered with broken weapons and ammo shells. These are the first machines to be targeted by raiders or factions looking to arm themselves.

Contents:

Simple weapons: bats, clubs, and blades
Ammunition, though never firearms.
Scouting tools: compasses, maps of locales, binoculars

These machines are heavily guarded by complex traps, requiring brute strength or cleverness to navigate. Survivors will often need to fight their way past groups of hostile raiders or wildlife, or deal with elaborate puzzles that require teamwork or strategy. The area may also feature surveillance cameras, making stealth a key element to avoid being seen and overwhelmed.

RED - "War Arsenal"

Red Bounty Machines are the true treasures of the wasteland, often found in the most perilous locations—underground bunkers, old military bases, or near high-risk radioactive zones. The red colour is vivid but aged, often faded from years of exposure to the harsh conditions of the wasteland. The machine is intimidating in appearance, with reinforced metal plating and a glass front that’s rarely visible due to the accumulated layers of grime. These machines are heavily secured, and the area surrounding them is often fortified by deadly traps designed to test anyone who dares approach.

Contents:

Full weaponry: guns, grenades, ammunition, and smoke bombs
Radioactive isotopes, useful for various scientific purposes or trade
Performance-enhancing drugs
Premium condoms (ribbed)

These machines are the most difficult to access. The area may be filled with lethal traps, from motion-sensing lasers to enemy ambushes. The survivor may need to engage in intense combat, use advanced knowledge of engineering to bypass security systems, or navigate deadly terrain. The real risk is the possibility of attracting attention from other factions or enemies, leading to a battle over who gets the rewards. The biggest threat? The machines are often booby-trapped in ways that make the payout not worth the price of entry for most.

GOLD- "Baron's Spoils"

Gold Bounty Machines are thought to be the rarest and most mysterious, often only located through a specific map or through the guidance of rumours. These machines are almost always located in secret or guarded locations—underneath a collapsed bridge, in the heart of an ancient ruined city, or deep inside forgotten vaults. The machine itself is a gleaming golden colour, though most are rusted, and they might be partially obscured by the shifting sand or wilderness overgrowth. The key to their existence lies in the details—often requiring an exact knowledge of the area and how to navigate through its hazards.

Contents:

Extremely rare items, or pieces of a larger mystery.
May include: unique weaponry, artefacts, strange technological devices, components that are part of a larger quest.

These are the most complex and hidden of all, requiring knowledge of the wasteland’s history or solving vast puzzles. The traps around these machines are often not just physical but intellectual, designed to test the wit and resolve of those who approach. Only those with a deep understanding of the wasteland and a good eye for details can locate them—making them the ultimate prize.

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