It is a period of anguish. The Imperial Starfleet has crushed planet after planet in its quest for galactic domination. Carni Yooled watched the suffering of the battle and vowed to join the Rebellion in their fight against the Empire. Leaving Rosetta on his 17th birthday, Carni was quickly assigned to Princess Leia's ship. Little does he know that he is one line of defense in securing ultimate victory for the rebellion. Pursued by the Empire's sinister agents, Leia's starship races home, custodian of the stolen plans that can save her people and restore freedom to the galaxy...