The lucky ones died in the blasts. They were spared the fate of starvation, cannibalism, rape and slaughter. Where a man could be killed over half-eaten can of corn.

They are as smart as they are ruthless. That's why they've been around for all five years.

Survivors aren't always the strongest; sometimes they're the smartest, but more often simply the luckiest.

You can keep your paper promises
and all your worldly treasures.
But you cannot buy peace of mind
or escape from the headstone garden.

Lyrics from "Headstone Garden" by the Troubled Land Band at the Independence Day celebration 12 years after the impact that destroyed civilization.

There was no such thing as a fair fight. All vulnerabilities must be exploited.

The weak die out and the strong will survive, and will live on forever