The galaxy is at peace, ruled by theglorious REPUBLIC and protected bythe noble and wise JEDI KNIGHTS.As a symbol of all that is good, theRepublic is about to launch STARLIGHTBEACON into the far reaches of theOuter Rim. This new space station willserve as a ray of hope for all to see.But just as a magnificent renaissancespreads throughout the Republic, sodoes a frightening new adversary. Nowthe guardians of peace and justicemust face a threat to themselves, thegalaxy, and the Force itself….[6]

The galaxy celebrates. With the dark days of the hyperspace disaster behind them,Chancellor Lina Soh pushes ahead with the latest of her GREAT WORKS. TheRepublic Fair will be her finest hour, a celebration of peace, unity, and hope on thefrontier world of Valo.But an insatiable horror appears on the horizon. One by one, planets fall as thecarnivorous DRENGIR consume all life in their path. As Jedi Master AVAR KRISSleads the battle against this terror, Nihil forces gather in secret for the next stage ofMARCHION RO's diabolical plan.Only the noble JEDI KNIGHTS stand in Ro's way, but even the protectors oflight and life are not prepared for the terrible darkness that lies ahead….[7]

The tragic events of the Republic Fair have galvanized thegalaxy. The Jedi and the Republic have gone on the offensive to stopthe marauding NIHIL. With these vicious raiders all but defeated,Jedi Master AVAR KRISS has her sights set on LOURNA DEE, thesupposed Eye of the Nihil, and has undertaken a mission to captureher once and for all.But unbeknownst to the Jedi, the true leader of the Nihil, the in-sidious MARCHION RO, is about to launch an attack on the Jedi andthe Republic, on a scale not seen in centuries. If he succeeds, the Nihilwill be triumphant, and the light of the Jedi will go dark.Only the brave Jedi Knights of STARLIGHT BEACON stand inhis way, but even they may not be enough against Ro and the ancientenemy that's about to be unleashed….[8]