Freedom Force, led by Crimson Commando, travels to the Middle East on a mission and ends up in a confrontation with Desert Sword. Aminedi decapitates Super Sabre and cuts off the Commado's right arm.[1] Desert Sword loses team member Veil[2] and the scientist Kurtzmann,[3] both of whom are killed by Pyro. Sirocco and Aminedi trap Avalanche and Commando in a mine field and as Commando's condition worsens Avalanche traps the two under a pile of rock, though they later escaped.[2]