From the introduction: It is a time of great upheaval throughout the galaxy. With the Galactic Empire in disarray, and the Rebel Alliance emerging as a power, planets switch sides in the galaxy spanning conflict daily. Between the surging Alliance led by MON MOTHMA, and the fracturing Empire led by YSANNE ISARD, former Imperial officers are often taking their fleets and becoming Warlords, none more formidable than the dreaded WARLORD ZSINJ. During all this, out on the galactic periphery, the loyal officers of the Empire begin to look inwards...