As the 4 cadets rise from another hard day at the training camp in Sector 106 (Meg-East), they are called to a meeting with Tutor-Judge De Gol …

“As any cadet knows, you do not become a full-eagle Judge until you have survived and passed a Hotdog Run. This demanding trek through the irradiated wasteland of the Cursed Earth, led by a senior judge, is a test of your character, grit and stamina. Many otherwise fine cadets fall at this hurdle – either by dying or by failing to meet the stringent standards of the senior judge in command. Today, you will go on a Hotdog Run to retrieve a lost satellite in the Cursed Earth, GRAD YOUR GEAR! “

The Hotdog Run will be overseen by Judge French, a female Judge who has over 100 tours of duty in the Cursed earth, is fair in judgment to cadets who prove their worth [and severe in punishment should you disappoint!], so the Cadets can rest easy knowing their in safe hands!

Making their way to the hanger, the cadets are briefed on the situation by Judge French before entering the H-Wagon …

“Cadets, we’re to be dropped off outside Area 5 of the Cursed Earth, some 200 miles away from Mega-City One. Area 5 is a know to have electrical storms, which restricts any wagon’s getting into it. It’s a hotspot of all the vermin in the Cursed Earth, so be on your guard at all times and we should come through OK. Follow my lead and SOME of you will come through alive!

We’re to make our way to Area 5.23, the projected crash site of the missing satellite, find the unit and return to our landing site in three days time, so check all your equipment and prepare your Lawmasters are fully stocked with rad-pills for the long journey. We don’t know what to expect, so be prepared to dish out some justice to the scum of the Cursed Earth.”

The cadets are then ushered into the H-Wagon, strapped into their seats and take-off …