Humanity's most insane undertaking is to use war to propel itself to the pinnacle of power, while at the same time opening the gates of hell.
In the Western calendar year 2030, the Cold War continues.
The North Economic Alliance, led by the United States, is the foremost power. The Soviet Union is second, while the European Union, made up of European nations, is third.
Three powers stand in a precarious balance. The Cold War rages everywhere, while hot wars flare in isolated regions, keeping the world on edge. Technology advances at a breakneck pace as humanity gains a rudimentary grasp of nuclear fusion, and a new generation of weapons is developed and put into service one after another... These terrifyingly destructive weapons are manufactured for one purpose alone: domination.
