As the Rebel insurgency spreads, the GALACTIC EMPIRE has become embroiled in open civil war. To avenge the Emperor's defeat at Yavin, Darth Vader has struck back at the Rebel base on Hoth.

Caught in the crossfire is the family of Tomaas and Antan Azzameen,

owners of a successful shipping operation. Despite the schemes of

corrupt Imperial officials and a bitter feud with their archrivals the Viraxo, they have survived.

Sympathetic to the Rebellion, but fearful of the Emperor's far-reaching

power, they will soon be forced to take sides in the greater conflict

around them…