Samuel's return home is brief, as he must accept a dangerous assignment so that he can pay off his mounting medical bills and get his family back on track. Samuel and Tango Platoon find themselves crossing into unknown parts of space and launching a massive land invasion of an uncharted planet.

Tension is high at the military compound, and after the death of a union leader, the marines end up facing off against the hereditary warriors of the corporate elite. Now that they have forced a dialogue, Samuel and the other squad leaders negotiate the option for freedom for those who serve.