The Emperor’s grip on the galaxy grows tighter. Palpatine has moved swiftly to crush resistance to his New Order. On Tatooine the survivors of Order 66 and the Conclave on Kessel have nearly completed their Trials of Knighthood. Events have led them to the palace of Hutt lord Gardulla the Elder. Meanwhile, On Coruscant, Darth Vader, anxious to be with his troops, strains on the short leash the Emperor has put on him…