Brisco and Bowler are tasked with assisting the US Army in rescuing the daughter of a powerful newspaper editor from a Mexican warlord. To assist with the task, Brisco enlists the help of an entire cast of recurring characters. While rescuing the daughter, Brisco uncovers that the entire mission is a charade masterminded by an overzealous general with political aspirations. When Brisco chooses to disobey the general's orders, he and Bowler are found guilty before a military tribunal and sentenced to death.