 Not long after, the Americans discover the existence of a Soviet ground-based laser in the Kamchatka Peninsula.Although Moscow insists that the system does not violate existing strategic accords such as the ABM Treaty, their frequent use of the laser in striking vital US assets challenges Washington's patience before the UN.Meanwhile, Gen. Bradley Elliott, commander of the High Technology Aerospace Weapons Center (HAWC; also known as "Dreamland"), tests a unique B-52 bomber with the help of several young crewmembers.