In the aftermath of the latest battle, the'Jedi, the'Galactic Alliance, and Roan Fel's'Imperials'retreat to the stronghold planet'Bastion'to lick their wounds. In the face of the'Sith'Empire's new secret weapon, there are some who counsel that resistance is futile. But the Sith have suffered too, and Emperor Fel knows that now is the time to attack. Plans are made and plans within plans. For Cade Skywalker knows that this war must ultimately come down to him versus Darth Krayt. No matter what the cost, Krayt must die!