Control of the Empire is up for grabs and Conor Jax begins his campaign to become the new Dark Emperor. On the planet Phaeda, wandering Jedi Kir Kanos finds himself hunted by Imperial forces. Conor Jax and Kir Kanos once fought side-by-side as part of Darth Vader's elite Crimson Guard. But now they are sworn enemies, divided by death and betrayal. Only one will survive...