forces hostile to the united states grow strong in the late 20th century.
a great moral crisis grips the nation as social revolution and a breakdown of the criminal justice system threaten society.
to protect and defend its citizens, the united states police force is formed.
the population of los angeles grows to 40 million. the city is ravaged by crime and immorality. a presidential candidate predicts a millennium earthquake will destroy the city in divine retribution.
an earthquake measuring 9.6 on the richter scale hits at 12:59 p.m., august 23rd, in the year 2000.
after the devastation, the constitution is damned, and the newly elected president accepts a lifetime term of office.
fearing a massive terrorist invasion from south america, the united states prepares for war. the great wall is built along the southern border, cutting off the flow of illegal aliens.
street gangs, south american terrorists and the criminally insane capture los angeles, the once-great city of angels.
now an island on the border of civilization, l.a. is a no-man's land of chaos, anarchy and darkness.
the united states police force, like an army, is encamped in the san gabriel mountains.
the president's first act as permanent commander-in-chief is directive 17: protect and defend the united states from this island of the damned, hell on earth.