Context
The decisive second battle over the Dam occurs circa 2282.
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Historical Record
In 2282, the Mojave returns to the dam. Prepared positions, intercepted signals, and months of maneuver coalesce into a decisive confrontation at the Colorado. Combat engineers revisit every culvert and cable; quartermasters calculate what it takes to hold ground after the shooting. Civilians clear out or bunker in as the noise of battle carries for miles downriver.
The second battle is recorded as a threshold. It determines who writes the rules for a generation: tolls and treaties, patrol routes and permits. It also demonstrates that deserts remember—they favor patience, logistics, and respect for heat and distance over spectacle. Whatever banners fly at dusk, the dam remains the same: a promise that water and light can make a city out of stone.
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FAQ
Q: When does the Second Battle of Hoover Dam take place?
A: the Second Battle of Hoover Dam happens in 2282 .