From the introduction: Dagger by Proxy is set during the 50s, 60s, 70s, and 80s. The United States and Soviet Union are waging a cold war, in which they cannot battle each other directly. Instead, they attempt to influence their global political agendas through proxies: organizations and states that will do their bidding... for a price. User summary: The game provides an unusual level of online (browser-based) support.