The Interdictor-class cruiser Renegade gracefully floated in space, caught up in the atmosphere of Polus. The frigid world shone brightly, glittering like a jewel amidst the empty backdrop of space. Two smaller ships, the Dawning Hope and Seeker, floated behind the Renegade to provide additional protection. These Praetorian­-class frigates were outdated and undermanned warships, but they were armed enough to serve as escort cruisers for the Renegade. Unlike in most of the Sith Empire’s battle fleets, the Renegade was protected by two—as opposed to the usual five—ships. But this fleet was not a standard Sith fleet; this fleet had been created specifically for the task of hunting Jedi, the guardians of the Galactic Republic.