Ironwing Era: The Swarm Catastrophe

In 2099, humanity had established thriving colonies throughout the solar system, but deep divisions remained between Earth, Mars, and the Moon: trade disputes, resource quotas, military garrisons, calls for independence referendums, mutual espionage, and clashes during military exercises. The three sides maintained a fragile “Cold War” balance. Then an insectoid fleet appeared without warning, sweeping through the outer colonies with overwhelming force. Panic instantly tore apart humanity’s fragile unity.