The UN simply cannot support another undertaking like Stormwatch. For the first time in ten years, there is not a powerful neutral defensive force of superhumans watching over the planet. No-one to protect the Earth from threats from outside. No-one to protect the Earth from itself.
Earth is suddenly a more dangerous place than it's ever been.
Down in the dark, Stormwatch Black have been cut loose. However, unknown to their paymasters, they've been using their downtime between missions to make connections of their own. When Stormwatch goes, they see it's time to make their own move. These three have always wanted to make the world a better place. Or get your head kicked in.