In the deserts of Iraq, a seasoned military commander and a young soldier must defy orders, uncover a conspiracy, and protect innocent civilians while navigating the moral dilemmas of war.
Protagonist: A seasoned military commander struggling with the moral dilemmas of war; Deuteragonist: A young, idealistic soldier under the command of the protagonist, seeking guidance and mentorship in the harsh desert environment of Iraq.
The protagonist is faced with a difficult decision to either follow orders and engage in a potentially morally questionable mission, or defy orders and risk the safety of their unit and the success of the mission.
The protagonist ultimately chooses to defy orders, risking their own career and the safety of their unit, in order to uphold their moral code and protect the innocent civilians caught in the crossfire. The deuteragonist learns valuable lessons about leadership and integrity, and together they find a way to complete the mission without sacrificing their principles.
Twist: The deuteragonist discovers evidence that the mission was based on faulty intelligence, leading the protagonist to uncover a conspiracy within their own ranks. Together, they expose the truth and bring justice to those responsible, while still completing the mission and protecting the innocent civilians.