The security team received intel that the Apocalypse Society is planning to escape. Based on the information Erin gathered, the society's target is the sand bandits' gathering place.
So the entire security team naturally set its course toward the sand bandits' location, preparing to intercept and kill members of the Apocalypse Society.
Bode exhaled a thick white cloud of smoke and shook his head, "I'm not sure about the specifics, but I can guess that the Apocalypse Society probably struck some deal with the sand bandits, like having them help the society leave the Desert of Death.
This is sand bandit territory."
Andrew rubbed his chin and said, "A bunch of maniacs who only know how to rob and kill, I really don't know how they survive in this harsh environment. Haven't those damn and clingy mutant beasts given them trouble?"