The Guardians emerged from the ashes of World War III. Armed to the hilt, they were ready to bring the United States back to its feet. The President was still alive. And now, the time had come for the U.S. government to reestablish power. It's a tough, deadly mission-and nearly impossible. The country is in a state of utter chaos. The post-nuclear rubble is crawling with warring gangs and rebel factions. And the Guardians have to choose their allies carefully-and quickly-while a bloody bid for power erupts on the ravaged battlefields of post-war desolation...