::The Victory-class Star Destroyers Knight Terror and Spitfire move along parallel courses in the darkness of deep space, somewhere in the Mandalore system. Meanwhile, the Lambda-class Shuttle carrying Captain Mraeka departs from an unmarked ship in the distance en route for the Knight Terror.::
As the the shuttle folded its wings and descended to the hangar floor, the boarding ramp extended and out walked Lieutenant Vrahs, followed shortly by two other figures. The first was Captain Mraeka, standing taller than usual and proudly displaying his captain's insignia as he proceeded. The second wore a black, hooded robe and had a distinctive gate as he walked shoulder to shoulder with Captain Mraeka. The dozen or so uniformed Imperial officers who would normally have lined up to receive them were noticeably absent. On very rare occasions, it was necessary to ignore regulation in the interest of confidentiality.
A swarm of TIE Advanced and other craft raced by the hangar as they talked.
"Welcome to the Knight Terror, my friend..."
