GATE TIMES ZERO [Early Fanfic Concept]

Ever wondered "What if the GATE appeared in Times Square, New York City, in the United States instead of Ginza 4-Chome, Japan?"

Your in luck, this is a fanmade military thriller and speculative work of fiction inspired by GATE: Jieitai Kanochi nite, Kaku Tatakaeri and especially Gate Zero by Takumi Yanai.

On an unremarkable day in 20XX, a stone structure materializes without warning at Times Square. In minutes, an unknown army is pouring through into midtown Manhattan. Within the hour, one of the most densely populated areas on earth is suddenly turned into an active warzone.

Covering the first critical hours, the confusion, panicked calls, and the cost of turning one of the most heavily urbanized city into a battlefield. Of what would later be designated as the Times Square/Manhattan Incident.

From the street level chaos of the NYPD, the first responders on the scene, the citywide and statewide emergency mobilization, to the National Security Council convening inside the White House Situation Room and the Pentagon, with the chaos and experience of civilians caught in between. As this world changing event plays out. Following the American counteroffensive to retake midtown Manhattan, and the immediate aftermath of the disaster itself, as the US eventually prepare to step through and enact their retribution.

Content Disclaimer: This work contains strong and frequent use of profanities, graphic depictions of violence, mass casualty events, severe injury, and death. Imagery is visceral. Reader discretion is strongly advised.

GATE: Jieitai Kanochi nite, Kaku Tatakaeri, Gate Zero, and all associated intellectual property belong to their respective owners. Original characters, narrative structure, and all original content of this work belong to the authors. This is fan fiction created out of appreciation for the source material. No copyright infringement is intended. With a little divergence from official lore and a touch of creative liberty added into the mix.