Darth Vader (2015) 18

Warning: This infobox has missing parameters: upc, release date and unrecognized parameters: imageBG, era, publication date, isbn Darth Vader 18: The Shu-Torun War, Part III is the eighteenth issue of the Marvel comic book series Star Wars: Darth Vader. It is the third of four issues in the series' third arc. The issue, written by Kieron Gillen with art by Salvador Larroca, was released on March 30, 2016.^[1]

Publisher's summary

With resources vital to the Empire on the line, Vader makes his move...
But Cylo and his forces are looking to show him up before he can!
Full-scale warfare on the surface of Sho-Turun!^[1]

Plot summary

Book III, Part III
THE SHU-TORUN WAR

It is a time of chaos for the Empire After the
destruction of the Death Star, Darth Vader is
showing no mercy to any rebel sympathizers.

In an effort to regain allegiance from the ore-rich
planet, Shu-Torun, Vader has assassinated the
royal family and cast the throne to its youngest
surviving daughter, the new Queen Trios. Despite
the deadly warning, rebel acts continue, requiring
further reprimand from the Empire.

Elsewhere, Vader's secret ally, Dr. Aphra has fallen
into the hands of rebels. Vader has issued a bounty
for her recovery, dead or alive, prepared to bring an
end to any who dare test him. Meanwhile,
Shu-Torun has banded together to fight back
against Vader's attacks. Hope seems slim, until a
new ally surfaces: Cylo....^[2]