"The natives of Shu-Torun are revolting, and there's no way the Empire will stand for that. When Darth Vader is tasked with leading a military assault against the planet, could it be that his rise to glory has begun? But who will follow Vader into war? Would you? Then again, it's better to fight alongside Vader than against him. That's a lesson that the Ore Barons are about to learn."--Page 4 of cover.

When Darth Vader accidentally finds himself facing off against the Rebel fleet on his own, he is sent crashing onto a nearby planet. Will the Rebels seize this opportunity to put an end to one of their greatest enemies -- or will they be made to feel the full power of the dark side? The Sith Lord may be down, but he isn't out!

Obi-Wan and Anakin are attacked by giant monsters; Padmé becomes a spy; Bultar Swan storms an impenetrable fortress; and, three friends rob a bank that is guarded by an army of clones.

Luminara Uduli battles in the Arena of Doom; Aurra Sing hunts a bounty on the Smuggler's Moon; Obi-Wan disrupts the mission of an assassin; and a battle droid makes a career change.

Red revenge! Lady Qi'ra not only insulted the Empire, but challenged it. In the end, Darth Vader showed her criminal organization that the Empire is not to be toyed with. But now, fearful whispers echo in every corner of the Empire -- Darth Vader is on the hunt, searching for anyone with any connection to the Crimson Dawn. How deep has the Dawn infiltrated the galaxy -- and are all their operations worthy of the wrath of Vader? In the bowels of Bespin,...