Princess Leia finds herself plagued with internal disputes among the many races that make up the New Republic at a time when it is vital that the alliance draw together to defeat the threat posed by the return of ruthless Imperial warlord Grand Admiral Thrawn.
When Han Solo hears Princess Leia is to marry the Queen Mother's son, he flees with her to Dathomir. Luke Skywalker pursues them and makes an awesome discovery.
After former Imperial Commander Rezi Soresh's failure to have Luke Skywalker assassinated, Soresh threatens to destroy a ship full of innocent passengers unless Luke surrenders himself.