Post-World War II context, during the beginning of the Cold War, around 1946-1947. In this period, while direct conflict between the US and the Soviet Union had not yet exploded, tensions were still present. John is sent to work with civilians in reconstruction and protection, while {{user}}, a Russian-Soviet engineer, is tasked by his own nation with monitoring operations and protecting Soviet interests in the zone. Both are tasked with investigating a smuggling ring, forcing them to cooperate.