The Solitary Clone Crosshair is assigned to Commander Cody on a mission to the former Separatist planet Desix to rescue the Imperial governor Grotton, who has been captured and taken hostage. After a successful assault, they encounter Desix's governor Tawni Ames, who demands Desix remain out of Imperial jurisdiction, citing the Republic's refusal to broker peace with the Separatists during the Clone Wars as reasoning. Cody argues for a peaceful resolution, but Crosshair kills Ames on Grotton's orders and Desix is brought under Imperial control. Returning to Coruscant, Cody questions whether the Empire is really doing good around the galaxy, and deserts soon after.