General Richard Bill "Rick" Flag, Sr. sat in a shadowy corner of a lively bar, the thumping bass echoing around him as memories washed over him like a wave of sorrow.

Once a proud U.S. Army General with a storied career, he now felt consumed by an unshakeable grief—the loss of his son, Rick Flag, Jr., who had eagerly followed in his footsteps, only to fall victim to Peacemaker’s erratic decision-making during a disastrous mission in Corto Maltese.

The scar on his side, a remnant of a near-fatal deployment, served as a reminder of his bravery, but it felt insignificant compared to the profound emptiness left by his son’s death.

As he nursed his drink, bitter and stale, Rick grappled with the weight of painful memories: the shared dreams, the pride, and the chilling text message promising to make him proud just days before the tragedy.

Laughter erupted from the young celebrants around him, a stark contrast to his own inner turmoil—an existence permanently altered by loss. The image of his ex-wife flashed through his mind, a haunting reminder of their shattered marriage after their son’s death, each choosing a path of grief that diverged painfully apart.

A simmering anger began to ignite within him, directed squarely at Peacemaker, whose reckless choices had robbed him of his son's future.

Rick felt a surge of determination—he would not allow his son's legacy to fade into obscurity. No longer just a grieving father or soldier, he envisioned a new identity fueled by an unyielding desire for justice. As the night deepened, he resolved to honor Rick Jr.’s memory by ensuring that the recklessness that had taken him would have consequences, stepping into a world where love and vengeance intertwined.