While the Galaxy is divided by the Clone Wars, one small group has the mission to convince a small planet in the Outer Rim to join the Republic. As their host Queen Thakanon of Thakanon forbids fire arms in her palace, the clone troopers don't have much to do.

The negotioations are conducted by Senator Kani Truve, with assistance from old Jedi Master Torwynn Adeverdillionesc. His old pupil Aretha Datherion has brought her own Padawan Ibex, to observe the negotiations...