Shortly after the death of the Swoop-gang leader, Skeel, Ephant Mon decides it is time to move their hiding place. It turns out to be none-too-soon, as Ki-Adi-Mundi is hot on his trail. Just as he is attacked by Mon’s merc droid, a messenger from the Elders arrives with his lightsaber. While barely escaping with his life, the Jedi Council authorizes to pursue his charges off-world.