Merciless attacks by an invincible alien force have left the New Republic reeling. Dozens of worlds have succumbed to occupation or annihilation, and even the Jedi knights have tasted defeat. In these darkest of times, the noble Chewbacca is laid to rest, and a grief striken Hans Solo is left to fit the pieces of his shattered life. Now Han must face down his inner demons and, with the help of a new and unexpected ally, honor Chewbacca's sacrifice in the only way that matters.