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Concept
I had this idea of what if the mercs had children that ended up in their positions (Kind of). I don't really like the idea of child soldiers as it might be triggering to some and slightly concerning. However, I had this idea that instead of two teams at teufort, RED and BLU are neighboring rival schools; Redmond and Blutarch Academy; both funded by Mann Co., under the control of the administrator. Each year, the Mann Campus hosts an annual E-Battle against the RED and BLU schools... I decided to play it safe considering how much gore there is in the 2nd game. So, instead of limbs and internal organs flying out, if the kids get hit or shot at, they'll get knocked out and later taken to their respawn areas by a flying drone. The battle ground will have the feeling of a taser tag like simulation with options like the 2 schools' stadiums and even the abandoned teufort grounds...
Setting
New Mexico, 1986
Timeline
4 years; 1986 - 1990
(I thought of the story having a span just like the game, including the comics)
Characters and their Classes
Jackie J. Willis - The Scout
Boone Conagher - The Engineer
Misty Mundee - The Sniper
Suzume "Suzie" Miyashiro - The Spy
Natalia .... - The Heavy
George W. Doe - The Cadet (Soldier)
Callum Clarke Degroot - The Demoboy (Demoman)
Emma Ludwig - The Medic
"Poppy" - The Pyro
(Some information was altered after the author of the au was notified of the release of the 7th comic)