The New Republic spynet has detected a new threat. A fragment of the once powerful Empire has set up a hidden base in the Mountains of Zelaskata. It is rumored that they are producing NurgonX2 a new highly explosive gas that can be used in a new type of Proton Torpedo. Leia Organa Solo has secretly sent Jedi Master Kyle Katarn to Zelaskata to secure the base. Through the Force both Luke and Leia have sensed something has gone wrong...