It is a period of insurgence. The Empire's ultimate peacekeeping force, the Death Star was destroyed due to an unforeseen design flaw. Without this deterrent, the rule of law is in danger. Chaos looms! Due to his responsibility for the disaster, Darth Vader has fallen in the eyes of Emperor Palpatine. Grand General Tagge is to command the response to the Rebellion. Unknown to the Emperor, Vader is quietly pursuing his own interests: the mysterious Force-strong pilot who destroyed the Death Star.