The Vertical Ray of the Sun

A powerful montage demonstrates the violent coup taking place in Nigeria. The Presidential family is violently toppled, and a dictatorship led by General Yakubu emerges, causing widespread chaos and fear across the nation.

Fulani rebels initiate a fierce campaign of ethnic cleansing against the Ibo tribes in southern Nigeria. This brutal conflict leads to immense suffering, as countless lives are lost amidst the turmoil.

Upon reaching the USS Harry S. Truman, Lieutenant Waters and his Navy SEAL team receive a critical briefing. Captain Bill Rhodes informs them of their mission to extract Dr. Lena Fiore Kendricks from a Catholic mission deep in the jungle.

A devastating announcement interrupts the team on the USS Harry S. Truman: the entire presidential family has been assassinated by rebel forces. This news heightens the urgency of their mission in a country plunged into chaos.

The SEALs successfully execute a precise Halo Jump into Cameroon as part of their extraction mission. Their adrenaline-fueled descent sets the stage for a challenging trek into the heart of the dangerous terrain.

In the mission's early moments, Waters and his team forcibly recruit a young Nigerian woman to act as their guide. Despite impending danger from rebel forces, Dr. Kendricks refuses to abandon the innocent lives she is committed to protecting, illustrating her moral resolve.

As night falls, the SEALs begin their grueling trek to safety, escorting injured refugees along the way. Exhaustion mounts as they set up defensive perimeters, fearing the looming threat of guerrilla rebels closing in on their position.

Upon reaching the designated landing zone, the SEALs make a shocking decision. Holding the refugees at gunpoint, they extract Dr. Kendricks while leaving civilians defenseless in the perilous jungle, a choice that haunts Waters as the consequences unfold.

Haunted by their earlier decision, Waters resolves to return for the stranded refugees. As they retrace their steps, the realization sets in that they are being tracked by a large group of rebel forces, escalating the tension of their mission.

In their return journey, the SEALs discover a village besieged by rebels. Demonstrating their training and commitment, the team intervenes to protect the innocent villagers from the chaos unleashed by the rebels.

The SEALs uncover a shocking twist when they discover a surviving member of the Presidential family among the refugees. This revelation ignites the rebels' fervor to eliminate him, adding a new layer of danger to their already perilous situation.

As the SEALs face overwhelming firepower from the rebels, losses mount within their ranks. The stakes are raised even higher, compelling Waters to call for air support as the team strives to protect the remaining refugees and complete their mission.

A climactic firefight ensues, unleashing chaos as Arthur and Kendricks attempt their escape amid the bombings. The urgency to survive pulsates through the air as the SEALs fight against the odds to protect the lives entrusted to them.

Emerging from the turmoil, the SEALs cross the border where they are met by Captain Rhodes. They arrive safely with the rescued refugees, marking a pivotal moment filled with relief and gratitude after their harrowing ordeal.

In a poignant conclusion, the refugees recognize Arthur as their rightful tribal king. An uplifting moment unfolds as he raises his hand to declare 'Freedom!', igniting celebrations and a sense of hope amidst the darkness of recent events.