This may sound racist, but perhaps it is a Native American / American Indian plot to reclaim North America.

(This is not a completely new idea, a Native American took part as a terrorist in the Tom Clancy book, Sum Of All Fears, which involved a nuclear detention in Denver)

It is said in the flashback episode that the only commonality behind the plot is the hatred for the Federal Government. I can think of no group that have so many long standing grievances against the Federal Government than Native Americans. The new President's name 'Tomarchio' even 'sounds' Indian. This is further supported by the show taking place in the high plains (location of last resistance) and the new Capital in Cheyenne. If the first episode of season 2 is called 'Wounded Knee' we will know for sure.

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