Crimson Empire III: Empire Lost #3 represents the third installment in the Star Wars: Crimson Empire III—Empire Lost comic book saga, brought to readers by Dark Horse Comics on December 28, 2011.
The Empire feels the wrath of Kir Kanos! Following his abduction and forced participation in a rigid Imperial scheme, Kir Kanos, the sole survivor of Emperor Palpatine's elite Royal Guard, has reached his breaking point! He initiates conflict with a segment of the Imperial forces, concurrently as Leia Organa Solo is offered a meeting with representatives from a separate faction.
A complex web of deceit is unveiled, and Kanos responds in his characteristic manner - through acts of aggression!