The Mon Calamari are stepping up to try and fight off the attacks they are receiving on their homeworld, which is now called Dac. Emperor Darth Krayt ordered a massacre of the population and placement of all survivors in work camps after their alleged betrayal in assisting the hijacking of a new Stardestroyer being constructed in orbit around their planet. The fight is not going well for the underwater natives, but that is not stopping them from fighting.

Just as all seems lost, they find hope in Master Sinde, an Imperial Knight who has been trapped on the planet by the battle. While his allegiance lies with the Galactic Empire, he cannot help but feel compassion for the people he has been working with for some time. He decides to help them out despite orders from Emperor Roan Fel.

At the same time, Cade Skywalker is fleeing to the home of his uncle Bantha Rawk and his wife Droo, who hav resettled on Droo's homeworld of Kiffex. At the conclusion of the last volume, Cade's childhood friend and lover Azlyn Rae was seriously injured during the attempt to slay Emperor Darth Krayt. While it proved to be an epic battle and a success, Azlyn is floating on the edge of death. Only Cade's healing Force power is keeping her alive until they can get her some serious medical attention, and things don't look to good.

While Azlyn is getting that attention, Cade falls into a sense of brooding, pushing everyone away. He fights with Deliah Blue, who he claims is jealous of his reconnection with Azlyn. Syn decides that the best thing to do is getting him away from the family compound, and the two head down to a local pub. Unfortunately, they end up in a fight with other smugglers, bringing in the authorities. In a surprise, the authorities who arrive are lead by Ahnah, the daughter of Droo and Bantha. This makes for a touch situation, particularly in light of the feelings that have been developing between Syn and Ahnah.

The Sith are also struggling to deal with the results of the recent assassination attempt on their emperor. Darth Myynock has taken the reigns of the empire as regent, but not everyone is happy with that. What will that mean when the tattooed Force-wielders start turning on each other?

The story is continuing to move along at an interesting pace, weaving together the four perspectives of the Galactic Alliance, the Galactic Empire, the Sith Empire, and Cade and his friends.