Nine years ago the Battle of Yavin died down. The formation of the army and navy of the New Republic continues, and the legendary Rogue Squadron of Wedge Antilles plays a significant role in the military successes of the Republican troops.

Information hunter Talon “Claw” Karrde is trying to put together a single organization from smugglers and pirates. Princess Leia Organa is in a difficult diplomatic - bordering on combat - situation, and Luke Skywalker finds himself under the strongest influence of the Dark Side of the Force.

And it is at this time that the most ruthless and cunning warrior of the dying Empire - Grand Admiral Thrawn - takes command of the remnants of the fleet and begins a large-scale offensive against the New Republic.

Meanwhile, Han Solo and Lando Calrissian try to buy time to uncover a traitor in the Republic government. But instead they discover a mysterious ghost fleet. This discovery can doom their friends and bring victory to their enemies...