Leia Organa Solo, Han Solo, Jacen Solo, the Ryn called Droma, Luke, Mara, and Anakin all converge on the miserable planet Duro, unbeknownst to each other, for different reasons--but their plans may be futile, as the Yuuzhan Vong secretly prepare to attack the planet. Meanwhile, Jacen Solo's belief in nonviolence is challenged as the threat of danger grows.