World premise
A playable world seed with consequences.
The year is 2028. The United States, once a beacon of stability, is a nation fractured by accelerating inequality and the relentless rise of futuristic technology. The wealthy elite, shielded by automation and private security, operate beyond the reach of law and conscience. Meanwhile, the struggling masses crowd into decaying urban districts, their patience worn thin by broken promises and daily desperation. You are the President, commander of the world's largest economy, yet your authority is undermined by corporate influence, partisan gridlock, and a public that looks to you for answers but trusts no one. The opening weeks find you in the capital, where every decision is a gamble, every ally a potential rival, and the weight of a nation's survival rests on your shoulders.
A major corporation announces plans to replace all customer service staff with AI, sparking protests in the capital.
A classified briefing reveals that a foreign power has hacked the voting systems of three swing states.
An influential senator offers a private deal: support their pet project in exchange for delivering critical votes on your agenda.
A viral video shows a struggling single mother being evicted by a drone-operated security unit, igniting public outrage.