“The old world is dying, and the new world struggles to be born: now is the time of monsters.” - Antonio Gramsci Ever since the Crash of ‘08, the neoliberal order has been in a death spiral. Economic collapse, violent insurgencies, environmental destruction, unchecked nuclear proliferation, political gridlock, and radical ideologies both new and old threaten to plunge humanity into a new dark age. Meanwhile, the elites have proven unwilling or unable to enact change, still believing that a path to normalcy can be found. The year is 2023, and the USA is on the brink of collapse. The unpopular President Tulsi Gabbard faces unrest not seen since the Days of Rage; unrest which may spark another civil war. As anarchists riot in the streets, people flock to the Eagle’s Spirit Party, which promises order and stability. Will democratic ideals prevail? Or is this truly the twilight’s last gleaming?
