PROLOGUE: THE SITH KNIGHT
War has arrived in the Galactic Republic. The newest Jedi Padawans complete their final trials on TYTHON even as worlds fall to the Sith Empire, hoping to change the outcome of the galactic war. Negotiations occur on a hundred worlds as the Republic attempts to secure precious allies to resist its enemies.
Even as battles rage across the galaxy, however, turmoil is rampant within the Empire. The Sith Lord DARTH BARAS has taken power in the Dark Council as the Voice of the Emperor, sending his apprentice LORD DRAAHG to eliminate all opposition, including his apprentice LORD ZARAINIA, the Emperor's Wrath, and the Dark Councillor DARTH VOWRAWN. Taking revenge for the death of her sister Lord Zarainia, the Imperial Agent formerly known as Cipher Nine, SPRIGELLANIA LIASAN, has assassinated Lord Draahg and is being hunted across the galaxy by forces loyal to Darth Baras.
Now, a powerful young warrior from another universe appears on Tython, holding the key to victory for any faction to secure her loyalty...