Synopsis

No sooner had Simmons requested explosives from Lopez when Donut returned from scouting Blue Base for components, casually mentioning Caboose had taken Epsilon with him. Simmons’s temper flared; returning Epsilon to the authorities was a key condition of the agreement that secured the teams their new bases. He tried to radio Sarge, hoping to inform him, but the communication failed – Sarge's radio remained stubbornly silent. Back in the desert, the guide explained the delicate treaty between hum