This animated short revolves around the events causing an electrical systems failure on the west coast of the US. According to Blade Runner 2049’s official timeline, this failure leads to cities shutting down, financial and trade markets being thrown into chaos, and food supplies dwindling. There’s no proof as to what caused the blackouts, but Replicants — the bio-engineered robots featured in the original Blade Runner, are blamed.

On 5-18-2022, a shooting near Sheyenne High School forced it into an abrupt lockdown during a field day. Students and residents who lived near the building were ordered to stay in the gym, unaware of what was happening. Tuker Heil and Carter M. Phillips recorded the events as they took place.