After learning of Wurth’s location, Karrde informs Kyp and Ganner of his location. He’s a bit weary to do this for fear of widening the gap between Kyp and Luke. Kyp insists there is no gap and that this mission will be approved.

Once near Corellia, Anakin and Jacen learn that that since Anakin was the one that originally shut Centerpoint down, he will be the one to bring it back to life. The team working to fix the station, is Thracken Sal-Solo, Han’s felon cousin. Jacen is still voicing his disapproval. As Anakin approaches the console which immediately comes to life and begins responding to his commands. Almost immediately, they learn they have thirty six hours until the Vong will attack.

A very troubled Leia and excited Isoldor are leading the Hapan fleet towards a rendevouz with the New Republic fleet. Brand informs Leia of the New Republic plan and that Anakin and Jacen are arming Centerpoint at the moment.

Chine-kal is attempting to break Wurth before he must be handed over. He taunts him, and Wurth puts a Force bubble around his head for a moment depriving him of air. The ship suddenly comes under attack and they make a quick hyperspace jump to Fondor.

The Vong leaders are pleased that their plan has worked. New Republic forces are massed in various areas that are no where near the real target – Fonder. All hyperspace lanes are blocked so any assistance will be thwarted. After learning that the Creche has jumped, they decide to commence the attack.

The transport holding the Ryn arrives at Fonder with bad news. They are being dumped off onto an unoccupied working station until they are needed. Han and Droma also arrive and are able to track down where the transport is located. They follow and attack, but the ship is set on running away. Much to their dismay, they quickly learn why. The Yuuzhan Vong attack is beginning! With little defense, Fondor is trouble. Han attacks a nearby ship with some surprise help from Kyp’s forces. The ship is actually the Creche. Kyp tells Han they are going on board to rescue Wurth and any others.

Leia and Isolder meet with Brand and he tells them that Corellia was a decoy, Fondor was the target. They also learn that hyperspace lanes are blocked. Isolder tells them the Hapans will join the fight. Leia is beside herself.

All nine of Kyp and Ganner’s fighters land inside the Creche courtesy of a hole made by the Falcon. They find many of the captives including Roa and Droma’s relatives, but must continue on to find Wurth.

Those from Ruan trapped on the orbital station are able to watch the Fondor attack from the front row. They see the transport returning along with New Republic ships. They are rescued by Droma and escape just as the station is destroyed.

At Centerpoint, the word of the attack on Fonder brings bad news. Thracken wants to use the Centerpoint as a weapon and fire upon the Vong fleet. Jacen again voices his objections. Anakin is the only one that can use it. He prepares the weapons system for attack.

Kyp finds Wurth in a battered shape surrounded by creatures that are quickly dispatched by the Jedi. Wurth tells them he has been broken by Chine-kal. He tells them he’s dying and they should find Randa. They run into the yammosk and Chine-kal. Ganner kills the yammosk with a flying lightsaber. Han contacts them and they all escape the doomed vessel. Roa and Han reunite and the Ryn get the good news that they will be seeing Droma soon enough.

Sal Solo is egging Anakin on to fire. Anakin listens to this brother and backs away, but Solo pushes him aside and grabs the controls!

The Hapan fleet prepares to enter the attack. Suddenly an enormous beam of light blasted the Hapans away and continued on through much of the Vong fleet! Centerpoint had been fired! The Vong leadership is stunned by the attack that they would kill their own to destroy the Vong. Nom Anor tells them that it must have been a mistake. They also learn that the yammosk has been killed and the Hutts have betrayed them.

Leia consoles Isolder who in turns comforts her. He says they have no ill will over the situation, but doesn’t expect that he will be allowed to assist again in the future.

The Solo children are unhappy that Thracken has become a hero. Jacen commends Anakin for not firing, but Anakin is upset because he knows that he could have done it without killing so many Hapan. The divide between the brothers deepens.

As Fey’lya again places the blame on the Jedi, Talon Karrde apologizes to Luke for his part in making them look bad. Like much of the galaxy, the Jedi are further divided.

A clean shaven Han contacts Leia. They are both looking for planets to place refugees. Senator Shesh has offered assistance. She is departing for Duro, so he decides there is no need to return home. She tells him they will see each other again, but Han doesn’t seem as sure.

The Yuuzhan Vong are victorious again and the New Republic is still in disarray as to what the next move should be. Nom Anor, disguised as Pedric Cuf, meets with Senator Shesh. He reveals himself without specifically doing so and Shesh is willing to do business with him.