Issue 20

Date:  February, 1992
Title:  The Breaking Point
Writer:  Fabian Nicieza
Penciler:  Mark Bagley

Synopsis:  After their defeat by Gideon, the Warriors follow up on information given by him that links the Japanese Yakuza gangs and the Taylor Foundation.  As the New Warriors are infiltrating the home of the Yakuza leader they are attacked by Ninjas.  Mariko Yashida hears out what the Warriors have to say.  She says that she will help the New Warriors in their quest for information regarding the Taylor Foundation if they agree to eliminate the Yashida Clan's sworn enemy, That Tatsu'o Clan.  In Chinatown, Chord's visitor from last issue is dining in a restaurant when she is visited by Tai.  Tai's presence alone causes the restaurant diners to flee.  The woman, Miyami, is revealed to have been Chord's wife who faked her death and the death of their children (a son and a daughter) in order to rescue them from becoming Tai's pawns.  Miyami ran away to San Francisco but left her children behind in Chinatown.  Furious, Tai seems to suddenly realize who the children are.  With that she shreds Miyami with her claws and calls her daughter.  In Saugerties, an injured Vance Astrovik prepares to face his abusive father for the first time since his battle with Gideon.  Arnold Astrovik confronts Vance about his injuries, which he had been told were incurred during a motorcycle accident.  Sensing that it was a lie, he hits Vance.  When he prepares to hit Vance again, Vance defends himself and knocks his father through a wall with his telekinetic powers.  Believing that he may have killed his father, Vance flies off in anguish.  Back in Japan, the rest of the Warriors prepare to fight the Tatsu'o Clan.  During the fight, Night Thrasher discovers that the Tatsu'o Clan are distributing heroin.  Just then, the Cybersamurai arrive and attempt to stop the Warriors.  The Warriors rather easily best the Cybersamurai and are then confronted by Tatsu'o.  He asks them why they are interfering in his business.  Night Thrasher explains the situation.  Tatsu'o then offers the Warriors all the information they need in exchange for them leaving Japanese affairs to the Japanese.  Night Thrasher accepts the offer.  At Saugerties General Hospital, Norma Astrovik is informed that her husband's condition is not good.  Seemingly, 70% of his bones were ground into dust.  Detective Mason attempts to talk with Norma when Vance arrives at the Hospital.  Detective Mason then arrests Vance for assault with a deadly weapon, his telekinetic powers.  Back in Japan, Speedball, Firestar, and Silhouette are not happy with Night Thrasher accepting Tatsu'o's offer.  Nova stands by Night Thrasher's side.  In order to make the choice less complicated, Firestar destroys the heroin shipment.  However, the standings remain the same.  Outvoted, Night Thrasher furiously quits and disbands the New Warriors.

Key Events:

	It's revealed that Miyami and Chord were married and had two children.
	It is revealed that Miyami is Tai's daughter, making the two unnamed children her grandchildren.
	Tai murders Miyami.
	Vance severely injures his father.
	Vance is arrested for assaulting his father.
	Night Thrasher quits and disbands the New Warriors.