The New Republic:
Empire on the Run

6 to 8 years after ANH
or
2 to 4 years after ROJ

Last Update
22 October 1999

*NOTES*
TPM = Star Wars: Episode I—The Phantom Menace
ANH = Star Wars: Episode IV—A New Hope
ESB = Star Wars: Episode V—The Empire Strikes Back
ROJ = Star Wars: Episode VI—Return of the Jedi
NA = information not available
(p) = pencils; (i) = inks
(release dates are approximate and subject to change)

THE ADVENTURES OF
X-WING ROGUE SQUADRON

Part 4 of 6
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2½ to 4 years after ROJ

Star Wars: X-wing
Book One
Rogue Squadron

CHRONO-SETTING:

2½ years after ROJ

MEDIUM:

First X-wing novel (Bantam, January 1996)

AUTHOR:

Written by Michael A. Stackpole

PUBLISHING HISTORY:

The short fiction prequels "Side Trip, Part Two" and "Side Trip, Part Three," written by Michael A. Stackpole, can be found in The Official Star Wars Adventure Journal #12 and #13 (West End Games, February 1997 & May 1997), respectively; "Side Trip, Part One" and "Side Trip, Part Four," written by Timothy Zahn, appear in The Official Star Wars Adventure Journal #12 and #13 (West End Games, February 1997 & May 1997), respectively; the entire "Side Trip" series can also be found in Star Wars: Tales from the Empire anthology (Bantam, November 1997)
The short fiction prequel "Missed Chance" (introducing Corran Horn), written by Michael A. Stackpole, can be found in Star Wars Adventure Journal #7 (West End Games, August 1995) and in Star Wars: Tales from the Empire anthology (Bantam, November 1997)

ADAPTATIONS:

Star Wars: X-wing—Book One: Rogue Squadron (audio book, Bantam Doubleday Dell Audio Publishing, January 1996)

Performed by Henry Thomas (with Anthony Heald)

SUMMARY:

Wedge Antilles rebuilds Rogue Squadron and spearheads the New Republic's effort to penetrate the Core Regions
"Join the most elite fighting force in space on a do-or-die mission only the X-wings would dare! They are sleek, swift, and deadly. They are the X-wing fighters. And as the struggle rages across the vastness of space, the fearless men and women who pilot them risk both their lives and their machines. Their mission: to defend the Rebel Alliance against a still-powerful and battle-hardened Imperial foe in a last-ditch effort to control the stars! X-wing Rogue Squadron. Its very name strikes fear into enemy hearts. So when Rebel hero Wedge Antilles rebuilds the legendary Rogue Squadron, he seeks out only the best—the most skilled, the most daring X-wing pilots. Through arduous training and dangerous missions, he weeds out the weak from the strong, assembling a group of hard-bitten warriors willing to fight, ready to die. Antilles knows the grim truth: that even with the best X-wing jockeys in the galaxy, many will not survive their near-suicidal missions. But when Rogue Squadron is ordered to assist in the assault on the heavily fortified Imperial stronghold of Black Moon, even the bravest must wonder if any at all will survive ..." (From the back cover of Star Wars: X-wing—Book One: Rogue Squadron)

Star Wars: X-wing
Book Two
Wedge's Gamble

CHRONO-SETTING:

3 years after ROJ

MEDIUM:

Second X-wing novel (Bantam, May 1996)
Sequel to Star Wars: X-wing—Book One: Rogue Squadron

AUTHOR:

Written by Michael A. Stackpole

ADAPTATIONS:

Star Wars: X-wing—Book Two: Wedge's Gamble (audio book, Bantam Doubleday Dell Audio Publishing, May 1996)

Performed by Henry Thomas (with Anthony Heald)

SUMMARY:

Rogue Squadron infiltrates Coruscant, the Imperial Homeworld, to gather information vital to the New Republic's imminent takeover of the planet
"Sleek, swift, and deadly, they are the X-wing fighters. And as the battle against the Empire rages across the vastness of space, the pilots risk both their lives and their machines for the cause of the Rebel Alliance. Now they must embark on a dangerous espionage mission, braving betrayal and death on the Imperial homeworld to smash the power of a ruthless foe! It is the evil heart of a battered and reeling Empire: Coruscant, the giant city-world from whose massive towers the Imperial High Command directs the war. The Rebels will invade this mighty citadel in a daring move to bring the Empire to it's knees. But first Wedge Antilles and his X-wing pilots must infiltrate Coruscant to gain vital intelligence information. Capture means death, or worse—enslavement by the vicious leader known as 'Iceheart,' Ysanne Isard, now Emperor in all but name. And one of Rogue Squadron's own is already her slave, a traitor hidden behind a mask of innocence, working to betray both colleagues and the Rebellion itself." (From the back cover of Star Wars: X-wing—Book Two: Wedge's Gamble)

Star Wars: X-wing
Book Three
The Krytos Trap

CHRONO-SETTING:

3 years after ROJ

MEDIUM:

Third X-wing novel (Bantam, September 1996)
Sequel to Star Wars: X-wing—Book Two: Wedge's Gamble

AUTHOR:

Written by Michael A. Stackpole

ADAPTATIONS:

Star Wars: X-wing—Book Three: The Krytos Trap (audio book, Bantam Doubleday Dell Audio Publishing, September 1996)

Performed by Henry Thomas (with Anthony Heald)

SUMMARY:

Rogue Squadron helps the New Republic mop up the remnants of the Empire
"They are the galaxy's most elite fighting force. And as the battle against the Empire rages, the X-wing fighters risk life and machine to protect the Rebel Alliance. Now they face their greatest challenge yet—in the face of the deadliest betrayal. The Rebels have taken Coruscant. But their problems are far from over. A killer virus called Krytos is wiping out the indigenous population, and a counterrevolution is exploding. At the center of the storm is the highly charged treason trial of Rebel hero Tycho Celchu. While agents provacateurs carry out their acts of terrorism, the fledgling state can be defended only by the blood and courage of the Rogue Squadron. As the X-wing fighters scramble to save the Rebellion, Corran Horn, given up for dead in Ysanne Isard's inescapable prison, discovers he alone holds the key to freeing Coruscant from the Empire!" (From the back cover of Star Wars: X-wing—Book Three: The Krytos Trap)

Star Wars: X-wing
Book Four
The Bacta War

CHRONO-SETTING:

4 years after ROJ

MEDIUM:

Fourth X-wing novel (Bantam, January 1997)
Sequel to Star Wars: X-wing—Book Three: The Krytos Trap

AUTHOR:

Written by Michael A. Stackpole

ADAPTATIONS:

Star Wars: X-wing—Book Four: The Bacta War (audio book, Bantam Doubleday Dell Audio Publishing, January 1997)

Performed by Anthony Heald

SUMMARY:

Rogue Squadron must retake control of Thyferra, the galaxy's leading producer of bacta, from Ysanne Isard
"They are the galaxy's most elite fighting force. And as the battle against the Empire rages, the X-wing fighters risk life and machine to protect the Rebel Alliance. Now they must do the impossible: capture a hostile, fortified world—on their own. While the Alliance Fleet warlord, Ysanne Isard has seized control of Thyferra, intending to use its precious supply of bacta to destabilize and destroy the New Republic. It falls to Rogue Squadron—undermanned, deprived of Alliance support and even of weapons—to oppose Isard's dangeous designs, defeat her powerful complement of Star Destroyers, and free Thyferra from her iron rule. But when Isard discovers the Squadron's secret base, its ragtag group of pilots must scramble for survival in a winner-take-all battle against Isard's overwhelming and seemingly superior force. " (From the back cover of Star Wars: X-wing—Book Four: The Bacta War)

Star Wars: X-wing
Book Five
Wraith Squadron

CHRONO-SETTING:

4 years after ROJ

MEDIUM:

Fifth X-wing novel (Bantam, February 1998)
Sequel to Star Wars: X-wing—Book Four: The Bacta War

AUTHOR:

Written by Aaron Allston

ADAPTATIONS:

Star Wars: X-wing—Book Five: Wraith Squadron (audio book, Bantam Doubleday Dell Audio Publishing, February 1998)

Performed by Anthony Heald

SUMMARY:

"They are the galaxy's most elite flighting force. And as the battle against the Empire rages, the X-wing pilots risk life and machine to protect the Rebel Alliance. Now they must go on a daring undercover mission—as the crew of an Imperial warship. It is Wedge Antilles' boldest creation: a covert action unit of X-wing fighters, its pilots drawn from the dregs of other units, castoffs and rejects given one last chance. But before the new pilots can complete their training, the squadron's base is attacked by former Imperial Admiral Trigit, and Wraith Squadron is forced to swing into action—taking over an Imperial warship and impersonating its crew. The mission: to gain vital intelligence about Tigrit's secret weapons, to sabotage the admiral's plans, and to lure him into an Alliance trap. But the high-stakes gamble pits Wraith Squadron's ragtag renegades against the Empire's most brilliant master of guile and deception. Are they up to the challenge? If not, the penalty is instant death." (From the back cover of Star Wars: X-wing—Book Five: Wraith Squadron)

Star Wars: X-wing
Book Six
Iron Fist

CHRONO-SETTING:

4 years after ROJ

MEDIUM:

Sixth X-wing Novel (Bantam, July 1998)
Sequel to Star Wars: X-wing—Book Five: Wraith Squadron

AUTHOR:

Written by Aaron Allston

ADAPTATIONS:

Star Wars: X-wing—Book Six: Iron Fist (audio book, Bantam Doubleday Dell Audio Publishing, July 1998)

Performed by Anthony Heald

SUMMARY:

"They are the Rebel Alliance's ultimate strike force—sleek, swift, and deadly. For these X-wing fighters, no job is too dirty or too dangerous. Now they must rise to meet an impossible challenge: stop a powerful warlord by pretending to be his ally. Against all odds, the controversial Wraith Squadron has survived its first covert mission. But now they are called upon to cheat death twice. This time Wedge Antilles sends them in to stop the warlord Zsinj and his Super Star Destroyer, Iron Fist. If Zsinj joins the Empire, it could turn the tide of war against the Rebels. The Wraith Squadron's mission: infiltrate the warlord's fleet and uncover his carefully guarded plans. To do so, theymost pose as ruthless pirates seeking to join Zsinj's forces. And that means first becoming pirates in space lanes teeming with Imperial Navy patrols. IF that isn't enough to get them killed, they'll have to pass one last test—a suicide mission for Zsinj. Can they survive the test and turn the tables on Zsinj? Or is this the end for Wraith Squadron?" (From the back cover of Star Wars: X-wing—Book Six: Iron Fist)

Star Wars: X-wing
Book Seven
Solo Command

CHRONO-SETTING:

4 years after ROJ

MEDIUM:

Seventh X-wing novel (Bantam, February 1999)
Sequel to Star Wars: X-wing—Book Six: Iron Fist

AUTHOR:

Written by Aaron Allston

ADAPTATIONS:

Star Wars: X-wing—Book Seven: Solo Command (audio book, Bantam Doubleday Dell Audio Publishing, March 1999)

Performed by Anthony Heald

SUMMARY:

"Wraith Squadron: they are the Rebel Alliance's ultimate strike force. Sleek, swift, and deadly, they are the first in battle, the last line of defense. Now they must find and destroy a wily enemy more powerful than the Empire itself. Their covert mission has been a success. The enemy has been vanquished. Or so they thought. The Super Star Destroyer Iron Fist somehow escaped destruction and with it the New Republic's greatest threat, the infamous warlord Zsinj. To defeat him, Wraith Squadron must join a combat task force led by the only man crafty enough to beat Zsinj at his own game: Han Solo. But Zsinj knows the X-wing fighters' indomitable courage is both their greatest strength—and their greatest weakness. For even against the most overwhelming odds, the Rebels will fight to the death. And that will leave Zsinj the galaxy's unchallenged master!" (From the back cover of Star Wars: X-wing—Book Seven: Solo Command)

Star Wars: The Courtship
of Princess Leia

CHRONO-SETTING:

4½ years after ROJ, after Star Wars: X-wing—Book Seven: Solo Command

MEDIUM:

Novel (Bantam, May 1994)

AUTHOR:

Written by Dave Wolverton

ADAPTATIONS:

Star Wars: The Courtship of Princess Leia (audio book, Bantam Doubleday Dell Audio Publishing, May 1994)

Performed by Anthony Heald

SUMMARY:

Han Solo competes with Prince Isolder for Princess Leia's hand in marriage
"Darth Vader and the Emperor are dead, but the Empire lives on and the Alliance must continue the struggle with dwindling supplies of cash and resources. Princess Leia, seeking rich, powerful allies to bring to the Alliance and a new planet as a home for the influential refugees of Alderaan, considers a proposal that could tip the balance of power against the evil Empire. The Hapes consortium, a cluster of sixty-three high-tech worlds, is ruled by the Queen Mother, who wants Leia to marry her son, the dashing and wealthy Prince Isolder. When Han Solo hears the news of Leia's impending nuptials, he reacts with shock. Han always dreamed of marrying Leia himself, but in spite of his heroic exploits he feels that she sees him as nothing more than a shiftless rogue and Corellian pirate, unworthy of her hand. Now he makes a desperate last gamble to win her back. Tricking Leia into accompanying him, Han flees with her to the beautiful and untamed planet Dathomir, where he hopes to win her heart. Fearing the imperious queen's reaction to Han's rash move, Luke Skywalker forms an unlikely alliance with Prince Isolder to track down the runaways. Luke has been travelling the far reaches of the galaxy in search of the scattered lore of the Jedi Knights. But when he, Artoo, and Isolder set off to Dathomir, Luke little suspects that it is only the beginning of an adventure that will lead to the discovery of an awesome treasure, a group of Force-trained 'witches' ... and a showdown with an invincible foe. The Courtship of Princess Leia relives the swashbuckling epic of the Star Wars film trilogy as starcruisers battle for control of space, knights of a forbidden order rise again, and a pirate sues for the heart of a maiden." (From the dustjacket of The Courtship of Princess Leia)

Star Wars: The Mixed-Up Droid

CHRONO-SETTING:

4½ years after ROJ, but after Star Wars: The Courtship of Princess Leia

MEDIUM:

Children's audio adventure (TW Kids, June 1995)

AUTHOR:

Written by John Whitman (story) & Ryder Windham (script)

PUBLISHING HISTORY:

An excerpt from this audio adventure appears (along with excerpts of Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi—Dark Lords of the Sith: Full Cast Audio Drama and Star Wars: Dark Empire II: Full Cast Audio Drama) on W.A.V.E./Warner Kids Comics/Science Fiction Sampler (Warner Audio Video Entertainment, 1995)

ADAPTATIONS:

Packaged with the miniature comic Star Wars: The Mixed-Up Droid (Dark Horse Comics, June 1995)

Illustrated by Ryder Windham (p) & Bill Hughes (i)
The comic is alternately titled Star Wars: Droids—The Mixed-Up Droid in the indicia
NOTE: According to A Guide to Dark Horse Comics (Charles W. Rozanski, Golden Marmot Press, 1996), this comic was originally published in a black & white Star Wars: The Mixed-Up Droid "ashcan" edition given away with certain boxes of General Mills' Cheerios^®; however, this cannot be confirmed and is contradicted by "Snap! Crackle! Pop!" (Steve Sansweet, Star Wars Galaxy Magazine #9, Topps Publishing, Fall 1996)

SUMMARY:

On the way to a diplomatic function with Princess Leia, C-3PO's diplomacy processor goes berserk.
"The Star Wars adventure continues in this hilarious, exciting tale of the droids R2-D2 and C-3PO. When C-3PO malfunctions and starts to insult everyone from Princess Leia to laser-toting smugglers, R2-D2 and his companions must find a way to fix the mixed-up droid before he gets into real trouble!" (From the packaging insert of Star Wars: The Mixed-Up Droid)

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The New Republic: Empire on the Run 6 to 8 years after ANH or 2 to 4 years after ROJ

THE ADVENTURES OF X-WING ROGUE SQUADRON

Part 4 of 6 [click here for Part 1] [click here for Part 2] [click here for Part 3] [click here for Part 5] [click here for Part 6]

2½ to 4 years after ROJ

The New Republic:
Empire on the Run

6 to 8 years after ANH
or
2 to 4 years after ROJ

THE ADVENTURES OF
X-WING ROGUE SQUADRON

Part 4 of 6
[click here for Part 1]
[click here for Part 2]
[click here for Part 3]
[click here for Part 5]
[click here for Part 6]