Jedi Padawan Nuru Kungurama and the clone troopers of Breakout Squad are sent on a diplomatic mission to the Unknown Regions by Chancellor Palpatine. Traveling with renegade cargo pilot Lalo Gunn, the young Jedi and his clone escorts are in for an unexpected surprise when they encounter the infamous Black Hole Pirates.

"Thrilling short stories featuring fan favorite characters from the beloved High Republic series each written by a New York Times bestselling author. The High Republic authors share unmissable short stories that bridge Phases, resolve mysteries, and offer tantalizing hints of what is to come. Rejoin the adventures of the Jedi and Padawans, Pathfinders and Path members, heroes and villains ahead of the launch of Phase III."--Amazon.