After graduating the Imperial Military Academy, Stormtrooper Cadet Kyle Katarn is singled out as Force-sensitive by Inquisitor Jerec, who suggests the young leader pursue more powerful career paths. However, Kyle soon discovers the Empire is concealing the true nature of a Rebel attack that destroyed his home village and killed his father. Eyes open to the Empire’s vile tactics, Kyle swears vengeance on the regime he once served. When the Rebel Alliance offers him a dangerous mission to steal the plans to the Empire’s superweapon, the Death Star, Kyle finds his opportunity for retribution.