Summary:

In 3 BBY, a dangerous relic might be the early Rebellion's salvation or its doom. As the Galactic Empire ratchets up its search for the terrorists and spies among the citizenry, the galaxy works in mysterious ways, creating choices and crossroads for fanatics and followers alike.

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“So what happens now, Luthen? You’ve got your artifact. The ISB’s hunt for me is reactivated. You wanted to make things more dangerous, and you did.” Cassian pushed himself to stand, reaching for his blaster on the side table by the cot. “Don’t expect me to thank you.”