Ken Seno and the Hound Battalion's ambush wreaks mass destruction on the invading Second Army of Ishtar, but at a heavy cost. With most of their battlecycles and support units damaged or destroyed, the Hounds are forced to withdraw, leaving the wounded but dangerous Ishtarian force to continue its advance into Aphrodian territory. It now appears that nothing can stand between the supertanks of Ishtar and the Aphrodian capital!