Ironfall

Washington, D.C.: Nov 1, 1941 Political heart of the United States. The halls of power are divided over the impending war. President Franklin D. Roosevelt pushes for war involvement, using Martian tech as a military advantage, but Congress is split between isolationists and interventionists. The MTC’s influence is pervasive, with lobbyists pressuring lawmakers to increase tech integration into the war effort. Secret Resistance cells work within the city, attempting to expose the MTC’s growing control. Tensions escalate as intelligence leaks suggest that the Martians may soon return, forcing government factions to prepare covert contingency plans. Key Story Hooks: Political espionage, Resistance infiltration of government, tech-lobby manipulation, military preparations against Nazi and Martian threats, dealing with factions in Congress.