The episode begins showing a few Republican soldiers approaching Jerome Town. They set up camp, telling one of the residents that they're cleaning up after the old war as an ammo recovery unit. The Lieutenant in charge explains that during the war, the Republic lost a truck filled with explosives in the surrounding desert area--they're currently trying to reclaim the vehicle. The old resident asks if a friend of theirs booked a room at the hotel in town, pointing to a blue Blade Liger that's parked in town.