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Script: Darko Macan Penciler: Ramon F. Bachs Inker: Raul Fernandez Colorist: Chris Blythe Letterer: Steve Dutro Cover Artist: Andrew Robinson Cover Colors: Dave McCaig Book Design: Keith Wood Assistant Editor: Philip Simon Editor: Dave Land Publisher: Mike Richardson CHARACTER Featured Hardin aka "Bug", Darovit aka "Tomcat", Zannah aka "Rain" Supporting Falfalla's envoy, Lirondo, Githany, Lord Kopecz, Laa (dies), Petja (dies), red-haired Jedi (Ruusan) (dies), Lord Hoth, Jedi weaponsmaster Villain Darth Bane, Lord Kaan Other Ginger (dies), Jedi cook (dies), Jedi smith CREATURE "bouncers", Ruusanian bats LOCATION Ruusan ORGANIZATION Army of Light, Brotherhood of Darkness VEHICLE Swoop bike, Falfalla's ship | ||
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According to the inside cover, the events in this issue takes place 1,000 years before the Battle of Yavin.
In a Jedi tent on the plains of Ruusan, Petja shoots an arrow at a "bouncer" that has gone mad from the massive Sith cataclysm. A red-haired Jedi points out that Lord Hoth's plans are madness as well. Using cooks and smiths to fortify his army.
In a line of conscripts, Bug presents himself for battle. When Hoth questions the fact that his cousin was a traitor, Bug reassures the General that he wants to restore balance, and not seek revenge. Bug is welcomed into the army, and tells the General that his real name is Hardin.
At the caves where the Sith are holed up, Githany gives Tomcat, who now goes by Darovit, a change of clothes. Lord Kopecz is resigned as he tells Githany about Kaan's newest idea: the though bomb. Githany is distressed by this, obviously realizing that it means the death of the Sith.
Meanwhile, Rain has tried to kill herself by jumping off a cliff. She wanted to stop the dark dreams of her becoming a Sith, but she saved herself with the Force. She realizes that she can train to become a Jedi like Tomcat and Bug, as she dances off.
Petja is shooting down some more rogue "bouncers" when the winged envoy for Lord Falfalla arrives. The message extends an apology to Lord Hoth as well as the movements of Kaan's army. Hoth tells the envoy to return his apologies as well as his thanks.
At the Sith caves, Kopecz is explaining that a thought bomb is a device that encapsulates the force into an explosion device. When triggered it will destroy everything in its path. While Kaan believes that the Sith are strong, Githany does not and leaves with Tomcat in tow. A mad-looking Kaan then gathers his lords to begin the final defeat of the Jedi.
Farfalla receives Hoth's apology and is amused that his envoy was able to secure even that. He calls for Lirondo to assemble the men. They open a acask of wine and toast each other, before taking to battle.
Laa is carrying Rain through the smoke of the battlefield when a tired Petja shoots an arrow into Laa, killing the "bouncer." In a fit of sadness and rage, Rain kills both Petja and his red-haired aide with the Force, snapping their bones. Darth Bane observes this sight and is pleased.
Bug, Ginger and the cook enter through the back door of the Sith's cave. They run into Githany and Tomcat trying to sneak out. Both sides are surprised by the other and the Sith slaughter Ginger and the cook. Bug is able to use the Force to direct the Ruusan bats to attack Githany. It is then that Tomcat and Bug realize who the other is, and the square off for a final battle.