Wheels of Fire

Trace, a wanderer who once worked for The Ownership, saves his sister Arlie and her boyfriend Bo from a confrontation with a local gang. The rescue demonstrates how fragile order remains in the wasteland. The trio's reunion sets them on a dangerous path that will test loyalties and survival.

The trio's first major test comes when they encounter Scourge's band and are forced to fight. Trace defeats the bandits pursuing them, dealing a decisive blow to Scourge's early threat. Bo is allowed to join Scourge's men, while Arlie is taken by Scourge to be his sex slave.

Trace saves a mercenary named Stinger from Scourge's men, and the two decide to work together as reluctant allies. Their alliance strengthens their resolve as they move deeper into Scourge's territory.

Stinger and Trace locate a group called the Sand People and rescue a psychic captive named Spike, who agrees to join their crew. The desert setting underscores the harsh, nomadic life they now share. Spike's addition promises new skills and knowledge for their mission.

Stinger, Spike, and Trace find an Ownership fuel convoy that has been attacked and rescue the sole survivor. They bring the survivor to the True Believers, a community that clings to its faith in stability. The encounter shows how fragile order remains in the wasteland.

Trace leaves Stinger and Spike with the True Believers, continuing his search for Arlie. He remains determined to reunite his family, even as the risks grow with every mile. The pursuit tightens the emotional stakes of the journey.

Scourge's men attack and destroy the True Believer camp, leaving the community scattered and vulnerable. The destruction hardens Trace's resolve and intensifies his hunt for Arlie. The loss reverberates through the small pockets of resistance in the wasteland.

Trace spots Arlie's locket around the neck of a dead Scourge man, a discovery that fuels his rage. He ignores Stinger's pleas to wait for the Ownership forces and presses on alone. The clue confirms Arlie's fate is entwined with Scourge's control.

Trace reaches Scourge's fortress and finds Arlie waiting there. During their escape, he realizes that the Ownership's advance is actually a trap set by Scourge. The plan shows how deception sits at the heart of the power struggle.

Arlie dies disarming the trap that would have destroyed the Ownership forces. Trace mourns her loss but steels himself to press on against Scourge and the tyranny he represents. The sacrifice highlights the cost of rebellion.

Outnumbered, Scourge flees the fortress with Trace in pursuit. Trace catches up and kills him with Arlie's car. The bitter victory seals the fall of Scourge's regime but leaves a heavy toll in its wake.

Stinger leads the Ownership troops in reclaiming the fortress, but he is killed by Scourge's second in command. His death marks a costly setback for the Ownership. The fortress remains in the hands of Scourge's followers yet now with diminished leadership.