# Star Wars: Dark Force Rising (1997) #5

Published: 1997-09-24T00:00:00+0000
Series: Star Wars: Dark Force Rising (1997)
Creators: Terry Dodson (penciler), Kevin Nowlan (cover artist), Ellie Deville (letterer), Mike Baron (writer)

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The'Katana fleet, almost two hundred'Dreadnaught'heavy cruisers, were lost to'hyperspace'in the days of the'Old Republic. Now the'Empire'wants the cruisers so they can regain power. The'New Republic'wants the ships to crush the Empire for good. And'Talon Karrde'is the only man who knows where to find the lost fleet, which could either be an invitation to fortune,  or a bargaining chip at his execution.