In the aftermath of the Rebel Alliance's victory, Princess Leia grapples with her loss as a new mission finds her in the underground world of Sullust.

Princess Leia, Han Solo, and Chewie are racing to deliver vital information to the Rebel Alliance. But Han allows himself to be distracted with the idea of earning some fast credits. Ignoring pleas from Leia, and the threat of trailing Imperial Star Destroyers, Han makes an unscheduled stop at a hot smuggling hub to pick up some cargo. Unfortunately, the crate he takes aboard the Millennium Falcon doesn't contain the kind of contraband he was led...

"A secret rebel base. A secret rebel fleet. A chance of victory ... but now, Darth Vader has found it. There is no escape. The Empire first strikes back here and now! Can the Millennium Falcon stand alone against the entire Imperial Fleet? Not to mention a TIE Advanced starfighter with a certain Sith Lord as its pilot?! As the rebels' plans crumble, Princess Leia must discover the cause of this disaster--before it's too late! Her mission leads her...

Rebel leader Mon Mothma gives separate missions to Princess Leia and Han Solo, hoping to reveal a spy and resupply the Alliance.

"Luke Skywalker, Leia Organa, Han Solo and the heroic Rebel Alliance have suffered one of their greatest defeats. Separated from their friends and ruthlessly hunted by Darth Vader and the evil Galactic Empire, Luke and his band of freedom fighters haven't given in. United with new allies and with new purpose, the Rebels are ready to go back on the offensive - and hit the Empire where it hurts the most. A little payback wouldn't hurt either. Queen...

The Battle of Yavin may have destroyed the Death Star, but it hardly removed the Empire threat, and the Rebel Alliance needs supplies and allies in order to solidify its efforts. Three of the Rebellion's greatest heroes journey to the Outer Rim to help in any way possible.

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"The rebels are reeling and on the run. Scattered. Scared. Hope is dead. Darth Vader tightens his grip, mercilessly hunting the scattered band down with his most dangerous servants. They will not escape him this time. But for Luke, Leia, Han and the rest of the Alliance, the fight against the evil Galactic Empire continues. The heroes will need to turn to allies both old and new if they hope to ever turn the tide and save the Rebellion in its darkest...

The Rebel Alliance searches for a new home base while Han Solo goes on a reconnaissance mission to the heart of the Empire.