You begin in the Muunalinst System having just avoided some strange black armoured figures with advanced weaponry who attempted to assassinate you on world. But the ensuing battle didn't escape notice. As you flee your well-armed and skilled attackers the CIS deploys a squadron of Vulture Droids to pursue you and prevent your escape to hyperspace.

They are very definitely kitted out with Discord Missiles. But the godspire asteroid belt may give you the chance to lose their sensor locks and enable your escape.