The 17th and 5th Platoons must work together to investigate a city left in ruins by Contaminoids. During the mission, Gorneo shocks Nina when he reveals information about Layfon’s secret past.

New information shared by Gorneo forces Nina to consider Layfon’s future with the 17th Platoon. Meanwhile, Leerin finds herself in serious danger as a direct result of Layfon’s past.

Faint signs of life are detected within Gandweria, but as the 17th and 5th Platoons search the ruins for survivors, Shante’s lingering hostilities toward Layfon put everyone in grave danger.

The 17th Platoon heads to training camp to prepare for their upcoming competition. Complications soon arise between Layfon and Mayshen - and just as they seem to be working it out, disaster strikes.