At some time in 2011, ex-Splinter Cell operative Sam Fisher was captured by Third Echelon Splinter Cell agents at Andriy Kobin's mansion in Valetta, Malta as they were following Third Echelon director Tom Reed's orders. He was transported by a cargo plane bound for the aerodome where he was going to be interrogated regarding information Reed thought he knew of the Third Echelon Conspiracy. Fisher was delivered to one of the rooms where Black Arrow mercenaries were tasked with interrogating Fisher to find out what he may know. Anna Grímsdóttir, who was working undercover for President Caldwell, was able to free Fisher and provide him with a means to escape the aerodome. But before he could flee the aerodome, Grímsdóttir notified Fisher that Black Arrow had a helicopter stashed in the hanger