What is the plot of Rush?

Post-apocalyptic survival and rebellion against water-hoarding tyrant

What are the key story phases in Rush?

The story of Rush progresses through these phases: Wasteland Survival, Resistance Formation, War for Resources, Liberation and Rebirth.

Name: Rush
Genre: action, science-fiction
Released: 1983
Rating: 5.1

Rush struggles to survive in the desolate post-nuclear world, discovering the scarcity of water and resources.

Nuclear Wasteland — Rush survives as a scavenger in a world destroyed by nuclear holocaust Characters: Rush, Yor, Carol, Lorna, Itaki, Steel, Homer Location: Desolate wasteland
Water Discovery — Rush discovers a precious water source Characters: Rush Location: Desert oasis
Yor's Hoarding — Rush discovers Yor is hoarding water resources Characters: Rush, Yor Location: Yor's fortress

Rush discovers Yor's water hoarding and recruits allies to form a resistance movement against the tyrant.

Yor's Hoarding — Rush discovers Yor is hoarding water resources Characters: Rush, Yor Location: Yor's fortress
Recruitment — Rush recruits allies to form a resistance group Characters: Rush, Carol, Lorna, Itaki, Steel, Homer Location: Hidden camp
First Attack — Rush's first attack on Yor's water resources Characters: Rush, Carol, Lorna, Itaki, Steel, Homer Location: Water checkpoint
Yor's Experiment — Yor experiments with ways to repopulate Earth's plants Characters: Yor Location: Laboratory

The conflict escalates as Rush's group battles Yor's forces for control of water and resources.

Yor's Experiment — Yor experiments with ways to repopulate Earth's plants Characters: Yor Location: Laboratory
Betrayal — A betrayal within Rush's group Characters: Rush, Carol, Lorna, Itaki, Steel, Homer Location: Secret meeting
Final Battle — Rush leads the final assault on Yor's stronghold Characters: Rush, Carol, Lorna, Itaki, Steel, Homer, Yor Location: Yor's fortress

Rush defeats Yor and liberates the water resources, allowing survivors to rebuild society with shared resources.

Final Battle — Rush leads the final assault on Yor's stronghold Characters: Rush, Carol, Lorna, Itaki, Steel, Homer, Yor Location: Yor's fortress
Victory — Rush defeats Yor and liberates the water resources Characters: Rush, Carol, Lorna, Itaki, Steel, Homer Location: Liberated water source
New Beginning — Survivors begin rebuilding society with shared resources Characters: Rush, Carol, Lorna, Itaki, Steel, Homer Location: Rebuilt community

Desolate World — Nuclear holocaust leaves Earth barren and scarce of resources
- Water Scarcity — Water becomes the most valuable resource
- Survival Struggle — Rush survives as a scavenger
Discovery of Truth — Rush uncovers Yor's water hoarding and tyranny
- Yor's Fortress — Yor controls water resources with his militia
- Resistance Motivation — Rush decides to fight against Yor
Formation of Alliance — Rush recruits allies to form a resistance movement
- Recruitment Process — Rush convinces others to join his cause
- Resistance Group — Rush's group of allies fighting against Yor
Conflict Escalation — War between Rush's group and Yor's forces
- Resource Battles — Fights over water and supplies
- Yor's Experiments — Yor tries to repopulate Earth's plants
Final Confrontation — Rush leads the assault on Yor's stronghold
- Battle Strategy — Rush plans the final attack
- Victory — Rush defeats Yor and liberates water resources
New Beginning — Survivors rebuild society with shared resources
- Community Rebuilding — Survivors work together to rebuild
- Hope for Future — New society based on cooperation rather than tyranny

In a post-nuclear holocaust world, a survivor roams the desert, fighting bandits and the forces of an evil warlord.