Rite of Passage represents the collected edition in trade paperback format for the narrative arc bearing the same title, featured within Star Wars: Republic. It also marks the concluding story arc under the title Star Wars. A subsequent TPB edition saw publication in 2004.
A young royal heir has been abducted, and Jedi Master Tholme, tasked with the boy's protection, has also been taken. Consequently, two former Padawans of Tholme have joined forces to undertake a rescue mission for their Master, remaining ignorant of the powerful adversaries they face.
Their most pressing threat comes in the form of a Morgukai assassin duo, comprised of a father and son, possessing the necessary training and weaponry to directly confront Jedi. Unbeknownst to them, the overall scheme is orchestrated by the infamous Count Dooku!
