It’s a discussion that everyone must have at some point in their lives, one that has haunted mankind for years. Who would you have on your zombie apocalypse survival squad?
We’re no strangers to this question here at Six to Start – after all, we spend a pretty big chunk of our time considering the undead and making them come to life in Zombies, Run!. And now we set out to answer that most pressing of questions as we ask the team, which Zombies, Run! characters would you choose to support you in the zombie apocalypse?
First up in my team is Janine de Luca. A genius electrician, survivalist, and spy, with a few tricks up her sleeve, Janine has a whole load of practical skills which would be invaluable in the apocalypse. Beyond that, she’s level-headed enough to keep her cool even in the most stressful of situations.
A possibly controversial choice, but next up is Amelia Spens. Sure, you’d have to keep an eye on her every second of the day and be thinking three steps ahead to stop her from double crossing you, but the zombie apocalypse is about more than fighting the undead – it’s about diplomacy. And knowing people. And rooting out the dark secrets of your enemies to ensure your own survival. Something that Amelia is a master of.
Peter Necropolis/Lynne is my next choice. He’s not the smoothest of guys, and his snark can get a bit exhausting, but who doesn’t want a man who is immune to zombies and semi-immortal on your apocalypse team? It’s like turning down Captain America for the Avengers!
No apocalypse squad would be complete without a medic. And for me, that has to be Doctor Kefilwe Lobatse. Calm and self-assured, Lobatse has the perfect bedside manner, and has worked in the worst sorts of situations – and that was before the zombies arrived! It’s easy to become a monster of the non-undead kind in the apocalypse, but Lobatse’s strong sense of justice will help to keep you on the right path.
Last, but not least, is Sam Yao. Every apocalypse squad needs a radio operator, and every runner needs a Sam Yao to guide them back to that red light on the tower back at base. His upbeat attitude and light-hearted chatter is the perfect balance to Janine’s severe demeanour. Even in the darkest of times, you need to discuss the important things in life – like your favourite pre-apocalypse TV shows.
Zombies, Run! 