24: The Union Background:
America was left rocked by the news that the first African-American President, David Palmer had resigned due to the murder of his wife. The Democratic election campaign turned into a disaster and Jim Prescott lost the election to Senator John Keeler.
It was all smiles in the White House, but that didn't last long. In Caracas, Venezuela, an extreme right wing politician, Juan Gomez, seized the Presidency after a violent gunfight in the city streets. With over two hundred civilian casualties the UN tried to step in.
Venezuela is a rapidly growing country in terms of revenue and its increasing military power and infrastructure. Gomez has been seen conspiring with Iranian President Naji Araz, and both the UN and President John Keeler both believe that they are beginning a nuclear weapons programme.
Knowing that the Americans distrust him, Gomez has stopped all oil exports to America and its allies. As a result of this the Russian government has switched allegiance and is now an ally to the Venezuelan government. China and India have done the same, but have also become allied with the corrupt Saudi and Iraqi governments.
In the midst of a national crisis, President John Keeler decided to sign an anti-arms treaty with the Iranians.
The war for oil had begun…
The Los Angeles branch of CTU was going under some serious changes as well, both at the Domestic and Divisional levels. Erin Driscoll became the new Special Agent in Charge, taking the job from Tony Almeida, who was serving a reduced prison sentence or treason.
James Radford had replaced the deceased Ryan Chappelle as the new head of Division, and was less by the book, but demanded more results.
Secretary of Defence, James Heller recruited the retired CTU agent, Jack Bauer to act as his senior advisor. During his ten months serving with Heller, Bauer developed a serious romantic relationship with his daughter, Audrey Raines.
But nobody could predict what was soon going to happen…
Notes:
I do not know if this story will fit into 24 hours. I think it will probably run over 24 hours as I'm making it up as I go, much like the writers.
The events take place between Seasons Three and Seasons Five, and are effectively my take of Season Four.
The story will contain action, suspense, conspiracies and plot twists, much like the programme. I'm hoping to stick to the programme as much as possible.
Some Season Five characters will be used, particularly in the Government Agency Hierarchy.
I hope you enjoy the story and please, please review!
24 Characters:
Jack Bauer
Tony Almeida
Michelle Dessler
Chloe O'Brian
Edgar Stiles
David Palmer
President John Keeler
Vice President Charles Logan
Note:
Many other characters from the show will be used, as well as my own. Lastly I hope you enjoy and I urge you to review.