After a string of failed missions and public scrutiny, Team Youngblood faces pressure from the U.S. government to prove its legitimacy. Sentinel initiates a covert strike against the rogue mercenary unit Bloodstrike, suspecting them of sabotage tied to global weapons smuggling. The clash exposes a shadow faction inside Youngblood’s own command structure. Brahma and Cougar lead ground operations while Masada provides air support, only to discover that Cybernet agents have infiltrated their mission feed. The operation erupts into all-out combat, setting the stage for internal betrayal and the Bloodstrike crossover arc that follows.