It is a time of Darkness. With the end of the Clone wars and the destruction of the Jedi Order, the evil Emperor Palpatine rules the galaxy unopposed.

After their parents are kidnapped by the cruel Imperial Captain Korda, Lina and Milo Grad flee into the depths of Wild Space with only their trusted droid CR-8R  for company.

Just as all seems lost, the children intercept a transmission calling for a revolt against the Empire. Hoping to find someone who can help them, Milo and Lina set out to find the source of the signal...