"To build a better world sometimes means tearing the old one down. And that makes enemies."
―Alexander Pierce

The enemies of SHIELD have torn apart the organization and have seemingly assassinated its leader, Nick Fury. Operatives have scattered, unsure whether they can trust their closest friends, or even their handlers. A few trusted agents remain and under Phil Coulson's guidance, they are faced with the enormous task of building a better world and expelling HYDRA's agents from their ranks once and for all. They know it won't be easy, but very little is in the world of covert espionage.

And in the background, managing the mountainous task from his top-secret bolt-hole, is Nick Fury. Not dead. Very much alive, in fact, and ready to deliver vengeance to those who thought he could be easily taken out of the game. Few know he's alive but his presence is still radiating through the ranks of the new SHIELD organization.

They need to work fast. Recruit good agents, who can be trusted to guard their secrets well and hit back at HYDRA when they, inevitably, strike once more. The balance of power is up for grabs and either organization might come out on top. Whose world will remain when the chips finally fall? A world of freedom and liberty, or fear and perfection? Only time will tell.