Arrogant engineering director Brad throws veteran mechanic John Miller off the factory floor, claiming sole authorship of John's groundbreaking Ares aerospace turbine engine. Unbeknownst to the corrupt corporate executives, John is a legendary retired Air Force chief engineer who was personally decorated by the Joint Chiefs of Staff. When Brad signs a lucrative commercial contract to sell the stolen engine designs to overseas buyers, John refuses to let treason go unpunished. Utilizing his top-secret Pentagon security credentials, John revokes the firm's military authorization and alerts the Defense Logistics Agency. Armed federal marshals and military helicopters descend upon the corporate headquarters, arresting Brad for industrial espionage and freezing the firm's multi-million-dollar assets. Paralyzed with terror, the CEO and board members drop to their knees, begging John to salvage the company. But as foreign operatives attempt to assassinate John for the blueprints, will his combat skills save the day?