The Galactic Underworld has become unstable. Following a devastating terrorist attack on the planet Kintan, its Nikto inhabitants have revolted against their Hutt slavemasters, who failed to protect them.
Seeking to punish their rebellious thralls, the Hutts retaliated by attacking Kintan's cities, forcing a mass-evacuation of the free but fearful people.
With the Hutts turning inward to secure their forces, their grip has loosened on nearby colony worlds, allowing the Empire Wreckers to turn their attention to more important matters....