Resistance Evolution Nation Divided

During World War III, as the U.S. faces a brutal conflict against Russia, China, and Iran, a military draft is enacted to replenish frontline troops. However, a significant portion of unmarried, childless men—many of whom feel alienated and labeled as "incels" by society—resist conscription. Some view the war as a betrayal, refusing to fight for a nation they believe has marginalized them. Instead of complying, they choose draft dodging, fleeing into hiding, or even accepting prison sentences to avoid service. As government pressure intensifies, some of these men turn to organized resistance. Online forums and underground networks spread anti-draft messaging, encouraging men to evade capture or fight back. Isolated incidents of violence erupt against recruitment officers and patriotic civilians, further destabilizing the home front. The government responds with harsher penalties, but this only fuels resentment, creating a cycle of rebellion that drains law enforcement and military resources. The mass refusal to serve weakens the armed forces, forcing commanders to rely on less-motivated, poorly trained conscripts. Meanwhile, propaganda from Russia and China exploits the unrest, portraying the U.S. as a fractured nation. Frontline soldiers, aware of the chaos at home, begin questioning the war’s purpose. Desertion rates rise, and unit discipline erodes, making it harder to sustain offensives or defend key territories. With domestic instability growing, the war effort falters. The government must divert troops to suppress internal dissent, leaving fewer forces for foreign battles. Economic strain worsens as prisons fill and productivity drops. If the resistance spreads, the U.S. could face a two-front crisis—external enemies advancing while internal order collapses. In the worst-case scenario, this societal fracture could force a negotiated surrender or a fragmented homeland, handing victory to the opposing alliance.