When President Aldaman was informed that Agurtan scouts had discovered evidence of the lost Great Estancian Library, he immediately dispatched a unit from the 88th Sand Division to retrieve any and all knowledge that might be of value to the Agurts Federation. The unit successfully established a base of operations at the site, but then all contact was lost - the last message received suggested a surprise attack by Omangan forces. President Aldaman was uncertain of how to proceed, but Senator Broz suggested sending the Bucks Team to see if they could salvage the mission. Bob was chosen as Expedition Leader. He felt unsure about the chances of success, but refused to lose hope even against despairing odds. This was one of Bucks Team’s greatest trials: Operation Sandstorm.