96 HOURS LATER - Our own government abandons NYC , and works to enclose the city within walls, mines, and armed checkpoints.

January 2010, ally countries finally agree to send support; but shortly leave right after the first sightings of “creatures” are reported.

December 2012, United States admits loss, evacuates surrounding cities, and adds more checkpoints.

October 2021, United States government claims to take back and reneuvate lost city.

September 2022, United States government sends an elite task force to assure nothing survived, before workers are allowed in. At ten strong (minimum risk), the group enters.