Rite of Passage, Part 4, marking the forty-fifth installment of the Star Wars: Republic comic book saga, saw its release on September 25, 2002 through Dark Horse Comics.
For the sake of Ryloth's destiny and the Republic's lasting strength, Aayla Secura, now a Jedi Knight, is tasked with infiltrating an unbreachable stronghold. Her mission: to save the young successor of a leading Ryloth clan. Meanwhile, Quinlan Vos, her previous mentor, faces a life-or-death struggle. He's up against a pair of Morgukai assassins, father and son, wielding weaponry that can withstand his lightsaber. While Jedi don't pursue thrills, Quin and Aayla are caught in a whirlwind of danger, requiring all their skills to survive this perilous ordeal!