Elrylas Zombies I seem to be having a bit of a zombie infestation. They've taken over the back streets and alleys in my city, and they're currently making a bid for the major population zones. I (with the help of my vampire girlfriend, with whom things are going wonderfully thanks to Alucard's advice, thanks!) plan to organize a task force, and start fighting. Other than the obvious shotguns, chainsaws, grenades, and big mucking swords (not to mention a small army of my girl's best undead friends), does anyone have any recommendations as to weapons, or even tactics, that'll help us drive 'em off? Batman Napalm. Alucard Tepis Remember, while undead and being capable of sustaining severe damage before being rendered...inert, zombies also lack any means of healing, and in particular, often exhibit advanced decay, which means that their bodies are rather soft. While fire-based weapons (napalm, flamethrowers) are very effective at eventually destroying zombies completely, because the zombies do not suffer pain, and will continue to be motile until their means of locomotion is destroyed, you will likely find yourself with a large group of wandering flaming zombies, which could be problematic for you, your particularly flamable love-interest, and anyone else helping out or simply in the way. I think of your selection, the shotgun is likely the best weapon, and I would recommend loading it with small buckshot or even birdshot. A slug round is patently useless, as it will likely punch right through them, doing little to no damage. Similarly, I would recommend against rifles and such for that very reason. On the other hand, a large quantity of smaller pellets will have a greater dispersion and more overall damage to the zombie, particularly if their decay has reached the...shall we say, "mushy" stage. Greater dispersion also means that you don't have to aim as well. Particularly useful if you are on the run. As for particular models, I understand beggers can't be choosers, but if you can find a semi-automatic model, and particularly one that is clip-fed rather than magazine loaded, (e.g. Franchi's SPAS-15, or the infamous "Street-Sweeper") you will be more than well equipped. Magazine loading takes time, although it can be helped with a magazine loader (think of it as an underbarrel magazine version of a six-shooter's speedloader). You may want to consider pairing people with weapons, and have the less skilled simply serve as ammunition bearers and reloaders. If you have to go to melee weapons, it is likely too late for you, as a large crowd of zombies can likely pile-on and swarm even the most skilled of martial artists. But, if forced, a chainsaw is likely your best bet. With a rotating blade, it not only does extreme damage to the target, but will not likely get stuck in their decrepit flesh as a sword might. But, do pick a small and light gas-powered version. The larger ones will simply tire you out trying to wield them, and an electric model...well you may as well forget it if you have to rely on an extension cord. Batman Alright, plasma napalm. Alucard Tepis Well...if he has access to that, he might as well call in an air strike and have them drop cluster-munitions with anti-personnel flechette rounds. Why not orbital lasers or defense grids? Either way: Instant zombie confetti. If he and his unholy girlfriend are making their last stand, I am assuming that they lack such advanced support. Alucard Tepis As for you purists out there who are wondering why I of all people would be recommending modern weapons, shame on you. First of all, my story takes place long ago. If I had access to them, who knows, I might have ended up looking less an albino Zorro and more a stylish and bishi version of Ash. Besides, Elrylas here is looking for advice. He does not have access to my magical abilities, nor my elite skills. So, I must tailor my recommendation to him. Oh, and Elrylas, you may want to remind your girlfriend and her Kindred associates that zombies make terrible feeds...but she probably knows that already, if not instinctually. Elrylas Yeah, she, uh, found that out the hard way. ^_^;; Thanks for all the tips. We'll be stocking up on boomsticks shortly. Oh, and I'm supposed to tell you my darling beau is sorry for that incident in the pub in London in October 1903. She says if she'd known you were after "that ruffian, Stuart", she'd never have given you all that trouble. Alucard Tepis Well...given a century, my memory of such matters is fuzzy at best. Given that Stuart is not that uncommon of a name, and that I've had "trouble" from a number of female Kindred in one fashion or another, it isn't too surprising the event doesn't stick out in my mind, although the number of vampires that have "given me trouble" and survived is vanishingly small. Luckily for your beloved, I tend not to dwell on such things. Rest assured, if she continues destroying other varieties of undead, and avoids feeding on humans, we will have little arguement. Were she to cross that line, she had better have very, very willing Kine, and never bring them more than a pint low, or...well suffice it to say...we will have a problem.