Silo # Theory Discussion

For starters I just finished season 2 and I gotta say wow… this show is awesome and I cannot wait for the next season! So to get my fix, I decided to join this subreddit and see what’s being discussed. I searched but couldn’t find a post similar to this but if there is one and somebody could point me to it that would be great. There are so many theories and ideas floating around my head but one of the most immediate being the silo number….

It’s no secret the silo number is 18. And in S2 it’s mentioned that there are a total of 50/51 silos. A line from the final scene of the season 2 finale got me thinking… the young congressman mentions something about New Orleans but it’s not clear what happened and not much else is said. I decided to look up the 18th state to join the USA and it happens to be Louisiana…. which is where New Orleans is.

Is this just a coincidence or something more? Maybe one silo per state and the 51st being Washington DC? (United Silos of America? Lol) Would love to get the community’s thoughts and please no book spoilers… I feel like I need to read them to hold me over until season 3 now.