In The Power of Hammer, the audience is introduced to the treacherous landscape of the Belgian Congo, where the protagonist, Kerrigan, is approached by Inspector Fernek to guide a mission to capture a notorious fugitive. This fugitive, Benjamin Hamer, has evaded capture for years, having declared himself a king among the local tribes after committing serious crimes in Belgium. Kerrigan, a seasoned guide, is initially reluctant to take on the dangerous task, fully aware of the hostility of the natives and the perilous conditions that await them across the Wallaba River.