The plague has come and gone, followed by Civil War and the ruin of America. Still, the torch of hope is held aloft by those who haven't forgotten their oath ... As the Federal government battles the remnants of the Mountain Republic, Colonel Nick Agostine settles into a calm life of running a trading post and farm north of Albany. Feeling restless, after the harvest, he sets out with most of IST -1 to explore a long valley north of the remains of New York City, searching for survivors and looking for places where refugees can resettle. Along the way old hatreds thought long buried resurface and the Team finds itself caught in a brutal ambush. As bullets fly and grenades crack, casualties mount and a shot sends the Scout Team leader spinning to the ground. He awakens to find himself facing torture and death in his most desperate situation yet. It could be ... The End of Days.