Protectorate

2035: The political landscape of the United States is in disarray. Disenfranchised citizens have taken it upon themselves to take a stand against the current government. Two prominent militias scour the fastness of America, with the Democratic Army being in direct confrontation with the Republican Army. Splinter groups of troublemakers become a major problem for everyone concerned. Unlike the American Civil War, there are no regional boundaries, although there are a few pockets of dominant presence relating to each army. Many citizens fear for their lives, not knowing where their loyalty lies. Citizens of all races and political persuasion are fearful that the fledgling government is becoming insurmountable. Many states are trying to secede from the union, simply because they feel the sanctity of the government is obsolete. Similar to citizens during the French Revolution, some want the region they live in to control their destiny, while others either want a different kind of central government or happy with the status quo. Many feel a resolution is possible; while others feel hopeless which engenders anger and incites terrible disputes among citizens. AXIS, a newly formed protectorate, is trying to maintain order and a sense of normalcy because many police forces are now obsolete, and they are trying to help citizens deal with the changing environment, as well as interacting with both armies to enact a resolve. The worst challenge for AXIS is trying to monitor and control the various splinter groups that often harbor deviant motives and mistreat people they don’t like. They have ideals and goals like everyone else, but a few are aggressive and in some cases, want anything but unity.