As the threat of a nuclear attack looms, Hawkins watches a video in which experts discuss the concept and threat of nuclear terrorism.
Hawkins downloads a video from an unknown source which discusses radiation poisoning and how to protect yourself from it by limiting its effects.
Hawkins works with an unknown internet contact and the two discuss the chaos that ensues after a nuclear attack, protective suits, and nuclear shielding.
Hawkins learns from a video that the components required to make a nuclear bomb are easy to find and make with disastrous results if detonated in a highly populated area.
Hawkins enters a caged area and reviews files which document the chronicles of FEMA and their ability to quickly disseminate information about a nuclear attack.
From within his new base of operations, the cage, Hawkins views videos which document the effects of a nuclear bomb detonation on the environment, the human body, and electronics.
Hawkins is informed that a nuclear attack is confirmed and the clock is ticking. He then reviews a video on the effects of radiation on the human body.
Hawkins narrowly escapes when his safe house is raided. He spends time reviewing videos on alternate first responders by private military groups and security forces.
Hunted by authorities, Hawkins continues his pursuit for answers and while communicating with his contact he reviews videos on how society will react after an attack.
In order to maintain his low profile, Hawkins enters the city and a new safe house where he reviews files on stockpiling various protective, medical, and food/water supplies.
Hawkins is attacked by an unknown assailants and escapes after a struggle with new information pertaining to the proliferation of surveillance and how it works.
An air-based surveillance team continues to search for Hawkins while he views an incoming transmission on his computer about the FBI's vigilance in preparing for an act of terrorism.
Hawkins continues his mission to deliver a computer chip to his contact. Along the way he reviews information on the importance of fuel during an apocalyptic event.
Hawkins is knocked unconscious by an unknown assailant. When he awakens he locates his phone and continues his mission and is educated about the decay of society during a crisis.
Hawkins is retrieved and returned to a safe house. While in recovery he watches a video transmission on how con artists exploit people during a crisis.
Hawkin's contact warns him he is in extreme danger and that he needs him to deliver the chip immediately. Hawkin's then watches an agency video where post-traumatic stress syndrome is discussed.
Hawkins finds himself surrounded by an unknown enemy that demands he surrender the chip. His contact provides him with a video about the dynamics involved in a hostage situation.
Once again the captors pursuing Hawkins allow him to escape. He makes his way to another safe house and watches a video which discusses the CIA's and FBI's response to a post nuclear disaster.
Hawkins contact directs him to a dead drop where he can deliver the chip. He then watches a video which discusses the techniques of spying.
Hawkins arrives in Washington DC and reestablishes contact with his handler. He then watches a video which discusses the torture and interrogation techniques.
Hawkins retrieves a transmitter on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial. He then enters the code and is shown the contents of the chip. He is then instructed to watch a video which discusses revolution.
Hawkins transmits the information to his contact and is then told to watch a video about emergency preparedness. His contact then sends him to a safe house in Jericho.