United States

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Overview
The United States, (colloquially called America, or the USA) is one of the most well respected superpowers to play in First Strike.

It's by far one of the easiest superpowers to win with, as it starts off with various research, missiles, controls many nations and is relatively secluded. It's one of the few superpowers that are unlocked from the beginning of the game, the others being Western Europe and North Korea.

New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, and Miami are all the major cities that start off in the United States.

The American Game
Being the most powerful nation in the world, starting off with many nuclear missiles and research, the United States is designed to be easy introduction for new players. However, after playing for a while and unlocking more superpowers, The US can become a challenge, even for veteran players.

Need help playing? Check out United States Strategies for tactics and strategies on how to win.

The United States' isolation is a major benefit as it gives you enough time to expand your land and arsenal, take note that Russia is the closest enemy to the United States

Trivia

 * The United States was the first country to acquire an Atomic Bomb through the secretive Manhattan Project. The first test was on July 16th 1945. The United States would eventually use the bomb to end World War II in the Pacific.
 * The United States has around 5,600 nuclear weapons, the second most in the world.
 * The state of Alaska is not controlled by the United States in the game. This is likely to allow for more dynamic conflicts and power struggles between powers in North America and Asia.