DEF CON V: Lowest level alert. Peace.
US cuts defence. Generals lose their toys. The President wins the economic war-at a price. The USSR has a 'window of opportunity', the chance to achieve global supremacy. Then Sultani plays the wild card goading the superpowers, for Iran, for the glory of Allah...
DEF CON II: Severe Crisis. Lethal Attack.
Trident bombers which defy radar scythe through Moscow's ABM defence systems. Between Washington and Moscow, the hotline is open but dormant. Console watchers see the President bound to his feet as slowly lengthening lines of death incise the screen.
'So, Mr President,' said Krilov. 'It has begun...'

Condition: Good