The crew of the Queen Valkyrie has found refuge from the Empire in the Corporate Sector & taken a hiatus from bounty hunting. Force-sensitive friends Ja'Ina & Kurloh & their R2 droid Fitty found an outlet in swoop racing. However, a terrible new enemy will reveal itself & the Empire's reach may be closer than the friends realize. Sequel to The Best Laid Plans. Set 1 ABY.