Montbray Holds Its Breath
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In the 1960s, Montbray was a major center of U.S. defense industry, where steel and weapons production defined the city. Factories produced systems like the F-4 Phantom II, M60 tanks, M109 howitzers, and M113 armored personnel carriers, along with small arms such as the M16 rifle and M1911 pistol. It was deeply tied to American military output.
At the center stood Prince Steel, founded in 1853 by Eli Prince. It had grown into a massive corporation employing over two hundred thousand workers and supplying steel to major defense contractors nationwide.
But internal conflict was rising. Ernest Hamlin, who managed operations, prioritized workers and stability.
Frederick Prince, the youngest heir, argued the company was losing global competitiveness and needed restructuring.
In a heated meeting, Ernest defended tradition and people, while Hugh Prince stressed legacy and responsibility. Frederick insisted survival required change.
The divide between tradition and modernization was now clear. Outside, Montbray’s factories kept running, but inside Prince Steel, pressure was building toward inevitable transformation.
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