Nocturniica wrote:You could always say they got a telegram about something, like the Diamondgrad thing, or just show them in a "normal" setting, displaying how they are in day-to-day life, and what they deal with regularly.
Or, you could start off with a big political upheaval or an international incident; the illustrious Mayor taking steps to centralize the Confederation or give himself dictatorial powers could be a good idea.