The issue opens with Vindicator in Combat Central who refuses to take part in a combat exercise. A Wolverine Synthoid unsheaths his claws and prepares to attack her anyway. As they begin to fight, "Wolverine" tells Heather that she is beautiful when she is angry. Heather finds the comment to be sexist. The scene expands to include the rest of the room. Heather's opponent is one of 5 Wolverine Synthoids fighting with Alpha Flight. All have metal claws, and all except one are wearing various versions of Wolverine's Suit.