Star Wars: Knights of the New Republic V: A Galaxy Divided

Opening Scroll
''Ten years have passed since the battle of the Corellia System and war has spread throughout the galaxy. Aaryn Cane, once a Sith Assassin who rose through the ranks of the New Republic, and who has been manipulating the actions of its military since shortly before the battle of the Dracos System, is now the self-proclaimed President of the New Republic. This past decade has seen the once freedom-loving New Republic become even more of a military state, dominated by powerful ships and a massive army. The galaxy has truly plunged into darkness.''

''The Coalition of Free Systems, under the leadership of the mysterious Grandmaster Zel, has become a legitimate threat to the New Republic. After their victory in the Corellia System, the planets of Corellia, Drall, Selonia, Talus and Tralus pledged their allegiance to the CFS. Their shipwrights have made significant contributions to the CFS fleet, matching it in might to that of the New Republic.''

''On the planet of Bastion, the true Lord of the Sith, Darth Perus has formed an alliance with the Imperial Remnant, under the leadership of Emperor Sorn. On the planet of Greedon V, a Dark Jedi, known only as Lady E, has taken control of the planet after a bloody rebellion by the planet's native inhabitants that managed to drive off the Republic forces there.''

''The remaining Jedi, scattered across the galaxy, have fought in vain to restore the New Republic to a true democracy, free from corruption. A few have gathered on the planet of Dantooine to regroup and restore the Jedi Order.''