Star Wars. Darth Maul, merciless apprentice of evil and one of the legendary Sith, champion of the Sith Lord, Darth Sidious – a legend come to life from nightmares and about to be unleashed…After years of waiting in the shadows, Darth Sidious is taking his first step in the master plan to bring the Republic to its knees. Meanwhile, a young Jedi Padawan named Darsha Assant is on the verge of ascension to Jedi knighthood.  A single mission will be her test, but a greater test awaits….