Across the world, something has been released by a treasure hunter in a hidden chamber of the Basilica Cisterns in Istanbul. Something hidden by the Emperor Constantine himself, and deemed by him too horrifying and dangerous to ever be set free. It now stalks the land, leaving its victims turned to stone, and is headed on a collision course with a NATO base. The American's can't let it get there, but can't be seen to intervene. There is only one option -- they need their best HAWC. Alex Hunter, code name Arcadian."--Page [4] of cover.