In order to be free Kratos, the Ghost of Sparta, must destroy Ares, the god of war, and is aided by the chained Blades of Chaos, the goddess Athena, and his own vengeance on his quest that will lead him from Hades to a mysterious temple.
Obi-Wan sets out on a dangerous mission to destroy the dreaded Separatist military leader, General Grievous, while Supreme Chancellor Palpatine continues to turn the public against the Jedi and lead Anakin Skywalker to the Dark Side.
Young Jedi knight Jacen Solo, having survived the capture of Coruscant, finds himself under the care of Vergere, a creature of mystery, power, and uncertain motives, who introduces Jacen to potentially dangerous new ways to use the Force.
Years of civil war and the erosion of constitutional rights have left the Republic on the verge of collapse, and events escalate when Obi-Wan attempts to destroy Separatist leader General Grievious, Palpatine begins a campaign to sully the reputation of the Jedi, and Anakin Skywalker is turned toward the Dark Side.