Dark of the Sun

The events take place in 1964, amid the Congo Crisis marked by rebel uprisings and UN peacekeeping. The period is defined by rapid military actions, shifting loyalties, and volatile security on the ground. The tension of the era drives the mercenaries’ decisions and the danger faced by civilians.

The story unfolds in the Congo during the 1960s Congo Crisis, centering on a remote mining town about to be attacked by Simba rebels. The area includes a burned farmhouse, a mission hospital, and a railway line where a steam train carries people and a fortune in diamonds. The setting is a war-torn landscape where international peacekeepers, mercenaries, and locals collide.

💎 Greed

Diamonds drive much of the plot, pulling different characters toward the vault and the town’s chaos. Curry’s mission blends rescue with a perilous jewel heist, testing his sense of duty against personal gain. Henlein’s presence escalates the greed-driven conflicts, culminating in betrayals and deadly consequences.

⚔️ War

The narrative is saturated with brutality—from Simba attacks to the violence in the hotel and town. The conflict bleeds into every choice, forcing mercenaries to improvise and jeopardize civilians’ safety. The ethics of war emerge as characters balance survival with moral limits.

🤝 Loyalty

Ruffo’s loyalty contrasts with Henlein’s treachery, highlighting the bonds that hold or break under pressure. The crew’s reliance on one another evolves as trust is tested by suspicion and manipulation. The end reveals how loyalty can lead to costly sacrifices and difficult self-reflection.