The galaxy's darkest days are here! In the months after Revenge of the Sith, Darth Vader continues his relentless pursuit of the surviving Jedi. But between Dass Jennir's smuggling crew, a veritable army of assassins and the Emperor's own sinister plans, will Vader's ruthlessness be enough to keep him intact? Then join C-3PO and R2-D2's search for a new master as they face pirates, monsters and evil droids! Plus: the earliest adventures of young Han Solo and Lando Calrissian (including the acquisition of a certain starship), and Obi-Wan Kenobi's time on Tatooine! Collecting: Star Wars: Dark Times - Fire Carrier #1-5, Star Wars: Dark Times - A Spark Remains #1-5, Star Wars: Darth Vader and The Ninth Assassin #1-5, Star Wars: Darth Vader and The Cry Of Shadows #1-5, Star Wars: Droids Special #1, Star Wars: Droids (1994) #1-6, Star Wars: Droids (1995) #1-8 And Star Wars: The Protocol Offensive - plus material from Star Wars Visionaries; Star Wars Tales #11-12, #15 and #20; Dark Horse Presents Annual '99; and Star Wars Galaxy Magazine #1