In March 1862, a former Union colonel, Pembroke, is captured by Colonel Ballard and faces a daunting challenge: retaking Fort Holman from the Confederates or risking his life. Pembroke's only hope lies with a group of condemned outlaws, including Eli Sampson, to infiltrate the fortress, which is protected by deadly Gatling guns and a sophisticated security system.

A Reason to Live, a Reason to Die
A humiliated Union colonel, driven by a desire for redemption, leads a group of condemned prisoners on a perilous quest to retake a New Mexico fort from Confederate control.