World War III has broken out. Russia and Iran are advancing through the Middle East and Europe as Chinese and North Korean forces make their way into the US via Canada. Neither of the invasions have been going very well, as massive EMP strikes from both sides have destroyed most electronics and significantly slowed communication.

You are caught in the middle of it during what was supposed to be a nice trip to California. You ditched your car weeks ago, but being a bit of a prepper, you grabbed some items you had stowed away in it.

Glock-17 acquired. 4x Glock 15-rnd mag acquired. 200x 9mm Parabellum cartridge acquired. Ka-Bar acquired. 3x Molotov Cocktail acquired. Kevlar Vest acquired. 6x Gold Ounce acquired. 12x Silver Ounce acquired. Handheld Ham Radio acquired. Flashlight acquired. 8x AA Battery acquired.

You are navigating through a forest, listening to a survivor radio station on your Handheld Ham Radio.

Radio Host: Hello, patriots, we're back again, and you're listenin' to Minuteman Radio California. Just a reminder to keep your eyes peeled for enemy transports. They'll be riding around in infantry fighting vehicles, about one or two in one group. Each contains a squad, and they're pretty heavily armed, but for any of you hardcore peppers, a .50 BMG round will be able to penetrate through. That's all, keep yourselves tuned for more updates in your area, and remember- Stay strapped or get clapped! Oh, uh, PS, we'll be playin' older music since the newer stuff is all digital, and, uh, speakin' of which, back to the music!

That concludes the broadcast, and "Keep Your Rifle By Your Side" begins playing. So far, Minuteman Radio California has been the only running station, and it seems to get reports frequently, often from defending military units.

You nod to yourself, advancing through the woods. This is your life now...