Timeline of the Second American Civil War (2028–2029)
November 5, 2028 – Contested Presidential Election
The presidential election between President Veronica Aldridge and Arthur Mark Pence concludes with no clear winner. Allegations of voter fraud and machine tampering arise in Georgia, Michigan, and Pennsylvania. Tensions escalate as partisan observers flood recount centers.
The presidential election between President Veronica Aldridge and Arthur Mark Pence concludes with no clear winner. Allegations of voter fraud and machine tampering arise in Georgia, Michigan, and Pennsylvania. Tensions escalate as partisan observers flood recount centers.
November 7–12, 2028 – National Guard Deployment
The federal government orders deployment of the National Guard to secure polling infrastructure. Protests intensify as radical factions reject the intervention, claiming federal overreach. Armed groups begin mobilizing in rural and suburban regions.
The federal government orders deployment of the National Guard to secure polling infrastructure. Protests intensify as radical factions reject the intervention, claiming federal overreach. Armed groups begin mobilizing in rural and suburban regions.
November 18, 2028 – Atlanta Confrontation
In Atlanta, Georgia, a heavily armed militia opens fire on National Guard units. Six federal soldiers are killed. The attack marks the first official act of armed insurrection. President Aldridge addresses the nation and places urban centers under temporary emergency law.
In Atlanta, Georgia, a heavily armed militia opens fire on National Guard units. Six federal soldiers are killed. The attack marks the first official act of armed insurrection. President Aldridge addresses the nation and places urban centers under temporary emergency law.
December 2028 – Breakdown of Federal Recognition
Several state governors refuse to comply with emergency directives. Armed militias seize municipal buildings in Alabama, Idaho, and parts of Missouri. The rule of law begins to fracture across multiple regions.
Several state governors refuse to comply with emergency directives. Armed militias seize municipal buildings in Alabama, Idaho, and parts of Missouri. The rule of law begins to fracture across multiple regions.
December 29, 2028 – Formation of the American Freedom Nation
Arthur Mark Pence formally declares the creation of the American Freedom Nation (AFN), a coalition of militias and rogue National Guard units. Pence names Donald Trump Jr. as Acting National Commander. Twelve states report active AFN activity.
Arthur Mark Pence formally declares the creation of the American Freedom Nation (AFN), a coalition of militias and rogue National Guard units. Pence names Donald Trump Jr. as Acting National Commander. Twelve states report active AFN activity.
January 3, 2029 – Executive Directive 5105-A Enacted
President Aldridge signs Executive Directive 5105-A. Federal continuity protocols are activated. Constitutional rights are suspended in designated conflict zones. Military assets are authorized for domestic deployment in support of national stability.
President Aldridge signs Executive Directive 5105-A. Federal continuity protocols are activated. Constitutional rights are suspended in designated conflict zones. Military assets are authorized for domestic deployment in support of national stability.
January 10–15, 2029 – Secession of the RCTF Bloc
California, Texas, and Florida announce formal secession from the Union. These states form the Republic of California, Texas, and Florida (RCTF). Nevada and Arizona align with California, while New Mexico and Oklahoma join Texas. Independent governance is declared by each.
California, Texas, and Florida announce formal secession from the Union. These states form the Republic of California, Texas, and Florida (RCTF). Nevada and Arizona align with California, while New Mexico and Oklahoma join Texas. Independent governance is declared by each.
February 2029 – Escalation to Urban Combat
Urban warfare begins in Detroit, Phoenix, and Orlando. Federal and insurgent forces engage in direct combat. Key infrastructure fails in contested cities. DHS and FEMA begin mass evacuation and sheltering procedures under wartime protocols.
Urban warfare begins in Detroit, Phoenix, and Orlando. Federal and insurgent forces engage in direct combat. Key infrastructure fails in contested cities. DHS and FEMA begin mass evacuation and sheltering procedures under wartime protocols.
March 2029 – Communications Infrastructure Collapse
Cyber and kinetic attacks target the nation’s communication grid. Major blackouts affect internet access and public utilities. Emergency broadcast systems come under military control to preserve continuity of message.
Cyber and kinetic attacks target the nation’s communication grid. Major blackouts affect internet access and public utilities. Emergency broadcast systems come under military control to preserve continuity of message.
April 2029 – Operation HOMELAND TIDE
The Department of Defense launches Operation HOMELAND TIDE. Regular Army divisions are deployed to secure federal corridors in the Northeast, Midwest, and Pacific Northwest. Airspace in the South remains heavily contested.
The Department of Defense launches Operation HOMELAND TIDE. Regular Army divisions are deployed to secure federal corridors in the Northeast, Midwest, and Pacific Northwest. Airspace in the South remains heavily contested.
May 2029 – Fragmentation of Factions
Independent militias begin to fracture from AFN and RCTF command structures. Factional violence increases as rival groups fight over control of transportation routes, food supplies, and fuel reserves.
Independent militias begin to fracture from AFN and RCTF command structures. Factional violence increases as rival groups fight over control of transportation routes, food supplies, and fuel reserves.
June 2029 – Crisis Level Raised to RED
DHS escalates the National Crisis Level to RED (Level 5). Federal government retains control over key coastal regions and command zones. Several inland territories are officially designated as hostile-controlled or non-recoverable for the time being.
DHS escalates the National Crisis Level to RED (Level 5). Federal government retains control over key coastal regions and command zones. Several inland territories are officially designated as hostile-controlled or non-recoverable for the time being.