Pencils: Colin Wilson Inks: Colin Wilson Colors: Wes Dzioba Letters: Michael Heisler Cover Artist: Dave Dorman
A small exploratory ship crewed by a Wookiee and a Chiss intercepts a distress message out near the galactic rim. A man explains how strong his race was and how they were nothing compared to the Yuuzhan Vong. As they move to flee, they detect a Yuuzhan Vong armada en-route to Artorias and decide to give them warning , even if it is the last thing they do. On Artorias, the communications system isn't working correctly so the tech allows someone else to try while he takes a break. After he leaves, the warning message comes through and the worker thanks them for their help, just as the Vong board the ship and the crew has to fight for their lives. The first wave of invaders is defeated, but before they have to repel more, they turn their ship around and ram the enemy cruiser, causing it significant damage. Around the galaxy, people who know begin preparing for the struggle, while on Artorias the Galfridian family celebrates together for the last time, because the man who intercepted the message is a Yuuzhan Vong advance agent. Elsewhere, Han Solo mourns for the loss of his closest friend, knowing that he won't be the last to fall.