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Despite the heavy toll, some glimmers of hope emerged from the ashes. The Pennsylvania National Guard, defying orders, safeguarded the city of Philadelphia from destruction. This act of rebellion gave rise to the Civic Republic of Philadelphia, where survivors banded together to form a new society. In the ensuing years, this new republic would engender a new military organization led by figures like Major General Beal, further complicating the interplay of power dynamics in a world where survival was paramount.