With the Wutai War heating up, SOLDIER 3rd Class Zack Fair and his platoon train in the field for combat readiness. But this field op isn't like the rest, a surprise will be awarded to the victor! A shot against sparring a First Class. Will Zack get the recognition he needs to rise up the ranks and make First? Will he be one step closer to become the hero he want to be?

Post Peace Walker/Pre Ground Zeroes/AU. November 23rd, 1974. Militaires Sans Frontières is in shambles since Paz's betrayal, some more than others. As others try to carry on with the plan of the day an unexpected force from another world sucks Mother Base and everyone in it. Big Boss wakes up in a world that is no longer his. What dangers await within a time compressed world?