In a world gripped by war the western front between the Commonwealth and their Imperial enemies is locked to a standstill and has been stagnant for months without so much as a bullet being fired. No one expec much action or excitement from there.  Thats what Field Marshal Alexander Jackhauv believes as he visits for an inspection. Yet he will discover that all is not quiet on the western front, and there's something that threatens every one of his soldiers. He just doesn't know what.