They land in Baghdad at the trading base. They are met by the commanding officer there to get them the men and equipment they will need.
Astla sees some familiar faces and goes to chat. One an officer of the Iraqi military.
"Ahmed how are you old friend, look I don't want to do this with a big show of force. I need it to be as if we are invisible. So I know that Onacona and I will be able to blend in ;but Marshal not as much. Does your wife still work in the theater as a makeup artist?"