Wow, you guys thought it was that good?
I mean, I knew I'd improved since my MacArthur KR one, but thanks!
Anyway, it was a close call, but I'm going to have to nominate Kaiser_Mobius' masterpiece
Freedom's Darkest Hour.
A believable alternate history/future, nail-biting action, shocking political intrigue, and subtly and appropriately placed pop culture references, it's got it all!