The American Southwest has become a raw and treacherous wasteland where survival depends on more than just avoiding the flesh-eating Zee. Sergeant Omega has fought hard to prove that Beta squad deserves the same respect as the elite units, but her disdain for the arrogant Alpha soldiers runs bone-deep, especially when they treat her team like second-class fighters.When she's ordered to lead her volatile team on a mission to deliver the legendary warrior Tau home, Omega expects resistance from the wasteland-not from her own charge. Tau's refusal to respect her command and follow orders doesn't just undermine her authority-it endangers every life under her protection. As tensions within the squad reach a breaking point, they must navigate not only the hordes of ravenous Zee but also mysterious religious zealots who seem unnaturally interested in the Zeta soldiers.In a world where trust is a luxury and mistakes are fatal, both rescued and rescuers must overcome their prejudices and learn to fight as one. Because in the wasteland, unity isn't just about completing the mission-it's about making it out alive.