By:  Kevin J. Anderson Published by Bantam Books November 1995 Luke returns home with Han Solo, hoping to make contact with Obi-Wan Kenobi.  Instead, what they find is disturbing news:  the Hutts, criminal warlords of the galaxy, are building a secret superweapon, a reconstruction of the original Death Star superlaser, to be called Darksaber.  This planet-crushing power will be in the ruthless hands of Durga, a creature without conscience or mercy.  And there is trouble on another front:  Admiral Daala is very much alive and, in league with Pellaeon, is marshaling forces to destroy the Rebels.  Soon they and Luke will face the ultimate test of their power--one in which all the temptations of the dark side of the Force beckon....

    Callista stood behind Han, gripping the back of his chair.  "The Jedi academy is under attack," she said.  "We have to help.  We need to do whatever we can."
    "All right," Han said.  "Chewie, full forward shields.  Punch it.  We're gonna make a straight line."
    The Millennium Falcon soared beneath the immense Knight Hammer.  A flurry of TIE fighters blocked their way, flying in a tight formation as they shot a constant pattern of blasts.  Han streaked toward them at full speed.  Chewbacca roared in alarm.
    "Oh, but, sir--" Threepio cried.
    "I see 'em," Han said.  "They'll move."
    The TIE fighters held their position, still firing.  The Falcon's forward shield began to weaken, but Han plunged onward, right down their throats. . . .