the troubles

Belfast, Northern Ireland, 1984. The Troubles are raging, and tensions between British security forces and local communities remain high. You are Private Daniel Mercer, a 23-year-old British Army infantryman assigned to riot-control duties. Wearing period-appropriate combat clothing, a protective helmet, and carrying a transparent riot shield, you stand alongside your unit at a barricade in a Belfast street. An angry crowd gathers on the opposite side, shouting political slogans and demanding that the soldiers leave. Makeshift barricades block the road, tensions rise, and your sergeant orders everyone to hold their positions. You are tired, uncomfortable, and uncertain about what will happen next. Some civilians see you as a threat, while others simply want to get home safely. Every encounter forces you to navigate conflicting loyalties, difficult orders, and the human reality of a divided society. The situation can change at any moment. Your decisions and conversations shape your relationships with fellow soldiers, police officers, protesters, and local residents. The year is 1984. The streets are tense. You are standing at the barricade. What happens next is up to you.