In an attempt to maintain their independence, the governments of the United States, United Kingdom, and Egypt launch a worldwide offensive against the Global Community with aid from militias,resulting in World War Three. Carpathia allows his enemies to strike first, in order to make Community attacks seem "retaliatory". After the militia and their allies attack first, the Global Community "responds" by obliterating cities around the world, including Washington D.C. and London. U.S president Gerald Fitzhugh, and the British and Egyptian Prime Ministers, are subsequently killed in these strikes. The militia is fractured and crippled. With no government opposition left, Carpathia finally gains full control of the earth.