At the far-flung reaches on the edge of the Galactic Empire, unrest ensues. A small section of an interplanetary trade route has become a ‘Dead Man’s Pass’; a target for repeated for numerous ‘pirate’ attacks.The planets at either end of the trade route are suffering greatly, exacerbated by the political turmoil spreading through the New Order. Neither the Imperials nor the Rebellion can let this continue, but then both can ill afford the time to deal with the problem. Recruiting from those who make their mark at the fringe of the galaxy gives you an opportunity to make some cold, hard credits… and maybe some powerful allies.