War is more common than peace. The cries of doomed men herald each new day. And he who turns to face his enemies is lost, for traitors lurk in every forsaken shadow. These darkened years would be later known as the era of the Old Republic.
Just as the Great Sith War comes to a close, new foes assail the Republic with relentless malice. Skirmishes in the Outer Rim were only the beginning. Now the Mandalorians are poised to launch a full-scale invasion of Republic space.
Since the Jedi Council has decided not to become involved, the conflict is certain to be a brutal, hard-fought affair. Yet even as the beleaguered Republic marshals its forces, the attackers launch a daring raid near the Mid Rim world of Iridonia…