The New Era
Posted on Tuesday February 4th, 2025 @ 2:34pm by President Jack Ryan & First Lady Olivia Ryan
Edited on on Thursday February 13th, 2025 @ 6:14pm
1,102 words; about a 6 minute read
Mission:
Episode 1: "A House Divided"
Location: NATO Summit, Brussels, Belgium.
Timeline: Tuesday, May 14th, 2041
The NATO summit was underway in Brussels, an event that had already garnered significant global attention due to the ever-increasing tensions in the South China Sea and the fragile situation in the Middle East. Among the world leaders gathered was Vice President Jack Killright, attending the summit in place of President Carlos Vanes, who had been unable to attend due to domestic issues. It was a crucial time for international diplomacy, and Jack was determined to keep American interests at the forefront.
As the discussions progressed, there was a sense of unease in the air. Cyber-attacks were on the rise, and diplomatic maneuvering over the South China Sea was in its most precarious phase. Jack, while still relatively new to the role of vice president, had proven himself a competent and calm leader, trusted by both allies and adversaries. But no one could have anticipated the chaos that would soon unfold.
At 2:30 p.m. local time, news broke through the secure communication channels that would shake the foundations of the U.S. government. A coordinated terrorist attack had been carried out against the White House, the Pentagon, and several other critical federal buildings. The assailants, equipped with high-tech weaponry and expertly planned strikes, had successfully assassinated President Carlos Vanes, the entire Cabinet, and several key military and civilian leaders.
The world seemed to hold its breath as the news spread. Jack Killright, still at the NATO summit, was thrust into an unimaginable position. The room was silent, the leaders of NATO and other world powers looking to him for guidance. The irony was palpable—two men from entirely different political backgrounds, one a Republican, the other an Independent, had defied the odds to work together for the betterment of the country. Now, in a moment of crisis, the country’s fate rested entirely on Killright’s shoulders.
Jack stood up, his face pale but composed. "I need to be sworn in immediately," he said, his voice steady despite the storm of emotions swirling in his mind. It wasn’t just his country that was in peril—it was the world’s fragile peace.
He quickly left the summit room, surrounded by agents, as he made his way to a secure location within the NATO headquarters. There, in front of a small gathering of U.S. and international dignitaries, Jack took the oath of office as the 51st President of the United States.
"I, Jack Killright, do solemnly swear to faithfully execute the office of President of the United States," he said, his voice echoing in the small, yet tense, room. His family—his wife, Emily, and his trusted agents, Mejas and Hanes—stood nearby, the weight of the moment pressing down on them all.
Before he could even let the reality of his new role fully sink in, Jack was whisked away to a secure room where his team immediately began briefing him on the situation back home. The President and his Cabinet were dead, the government in a state of chaos. As Killright absorbed the gravity of the moment, his mind raced with the next steps. The U.S. military, intelligence agencies, and emergency services were already on high alert, but Jack had to step into the role of leader, and fast.
His first call was to Olivia, who was immediately brought into the loop. "Jack, what’s happening? Are you safe?" she asked, her voice full of concern but still trying to maintain composure.
"I’m safe, but the country… it’s all falling apart. I have to get back to Washington as soon as possible," Jack responded, his tone both determined and heavy with the responsibility now thrust upon him. "Prepare yourself. We’ll need all hands on deck."
Olivia, ever the strong and supportive partner, had already anticipated this moment. She knew her husband well enough to understand the gravity of the situation. "We’re in this together, Jack. We’ll handle it. I’ll get the team ready."
Back in Washington, the news was being delivered in waves. The stock markets were plummeting, military units were being put on high alert, and rumors of foreign interference—specifically from China and Russia—began to circulate. The attack had been a calculated blow to the heart of American power. It wasn’t just an assassination; it was an attempt to destabilize the U.S. government and create chaos both domestically and internationally.
Meanwhile, agents Mejas and Hanes were working tirelessly to protect Killright’s safety. They had already initiated a series of secure routes and contingencies for his return to the U.S. Mejas, always one step ahead, had already initiated communications with NATO leadership to ensure they were fully supportive of Killright’s transition to President. He couldn’t afford to show any signs of weakness.
Once the swearing-in ceremony was completed, Jack quickly briefed the NATO leaders on the severity of the attack. His role now was not just to lead the United States but to ensure that NATO, as an international body, was prepared to respond to this global crisis. "We will be united in the face of this attack," Jack declared, standing in front of world leaders, including those from the United Kingdom, France, and Germany. "This is not just an assault on America. This is an assault on democracy itself."
Hours Later, U.S. Air Force One
As Air Force One took off, its mission clear—to return to Washington as swiftly and safely as possible—Killright’s mind remained sharp, running through military responses, securing lines of communication, and preparing to address the nation. The situation was dire, but Jack had always been a fighter. This was his moment to prove that he could lead, even in the face of the unimaginable.
He had been thrust into the most dangerous position a president could face—the leader of a nation at war with terror, on the brink of an international crisis, and with the full weight of American security and defense resting on his shoulders.
At his side were Olivia, steadfast as always, and his trusted agents Mejas and Hanes, ready to protect him no matter the cost. But despite the danger, Jack felt an unshakable resolve. The Killright family had always stood together through thick and thin, and this time would be no different.
As the plane soared over the Atlantic, Jack Killright, now President, prepared for what was to come. The next phase of the war for America’s survival had just begun.
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