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Cinq ans après les événements racontés dans " La bataille des Jedi ", la fragile République doit subir les assauts du Grand Amiral Thrawn. Non seulement celui-ci a pu rassembler derrière lui les restes des forces de l'Empire, mais il a réussi à repousser les Rebelles, grâce à une arme aussi effroyable qu'imparable, les clones soldats. Malgré les efforts de Yan Solo et de son fidèle Chewbacca qui tentent de mettre sur pied une armada composée de contrebandiers de l'espace, l'Empire paraît trop puissant pour que l'on puisse lui résister. Seul espoir : l'envoi d'une petite troupe d'hommes décidés, menés par Luke, au cœur même de la forteresse qui abrite les redoutables clones du Grand Amiral. Mais tapi dans son repaire secret, C'Baoth, le Jedi fou, tire discrètement les ficelles et organise la guerre contre les Rebelles, tandis que s'embrase la galaxie, va commencer l'affrontement ultime entre le Bien et le Mal...

Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, and Han Solo are thrust into the middle of an impending civil war - and discover the shocking truth behind the rumored resurrection of the dead Admiral Thrawn. For a beleaguered Empire, desperate times call for desperate measures. Sowing discord among the fragile coalition of The New Republic, remnants of the once powerful Empire make one last play for victory. Having implicated the Bothans in the genocide of the Caamasi, they now plan an attack on Han and Leia that is also to be blamed on the Bothans. If they are successful, the New Republic will be torn asunder. To prevent inevitable disaster, Luke, Leia, Han, and their friends must prove the Bothans innocent and reveal the Empire's treachery. But time is running out.

Experience the #1 New York Times bestselling Star Wars Legends trilogy that introduced the menacing Grand Admiral Thrawn--now in a complete three-book set. Following the events of Return of the Jedi: Star Wars: Episode VI, Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, and Princess Leia find themselves once again at the center of rebellion. Five years after the Death Star was destroyed and Darth Vader and the Emperor were defeated, the galaxy is struggling to heal the wounds of war, Leia and Han are married and expecting twins, and Luke has become the first in a long-awaited line of new Jedi Knights. But thousands of light-years away, the last of the Emperor's warlords--the brilliant and deadly Grand Admiral Thrawn--has taken command of the shattered Imperial fleet, readied it for war, and pointed it at the fragile heart of the New Republic. Meanwhile, Han and Lando Calrissian race against time to find proof of treason inside the highest Republic Council--only to discover instead a ghostly fleet of warships that could bring doom to their friends and victory to their enemies. Yet most dangerous of all is a new Dark Jedi, risen from the ashes of a shrouded past, consumed by bitterness, and scheming to corrupt Luke to the dark side.

In the gripping conclusion of the Star Wars: Thrawn Ascendancy trilogy, the Chiss Ascendancy faces a critical turning point. As tensions rise and alliances are tested, strategic brilliance and political intrigue come to the forefront, showcasing Thrawn's exceptional tactical mind. The narrative weaves together themes of loyalty, power struggles, and the complexities of leadership, culminating in a high-stakes battle for the future of the Ascendancy. Timothy Zahn delivers a thrilling finale that will captivate fans of the series.

The fate of the Chiss Ascendancy hangs in the balance in the epic finale of the Star Wars: Thrawn Ascendancy trilogy from bestselling author Timothy Zahn. For thousands of years The Chiss Ascendancy has been an island of calm, a center of power, and a beacon of integrity. Led by the Nine Ruling Families, their leadership stands as a bulwark of stability against the Chaos of the Unknown Regions. But that stability has been eroded by a cunning foe that winnows away trust and loyalty in equal measure. Bonds of fidelity have given way to lines of division among the families. Despite the efforts of the Expansionary Defense Fleet, the Ascendancy slips closer and closer toward civil war. The Chiss are no strangers to war. Their mythic status in the Chaos was earned through conflict and terrible deeds, some long buried. Until now. To ensure the Ascendancy's future, Thrawn will delve deep into its past, uncovering the dark secrets surrounding the ascension of the First Ruling Family. But the truth of a family's legacy is only as strong as the legend that supports it. Even if that legend turns out to be a lie. To secure the salvation of the Ascendancy, is Thrawn willing to sacrifice everything? Including the only home he has ever known?

In this sequel, the Cobra warriors, enhanced human fighters equipped with covert weaponry, confront threats from both alien foes and their own kind. The Broom clan finds itself caught between two warring star empires. On their home planet of Aventine, pater familia Paul Broom is imprisoned by Commodore Santeros, an operative of the Dominion of Man. Santeros aims to extract Paul’s memories through the destructive Dominion MindsEye to locate the legendary Qasamaa planet, which holds advanced military technology that could tip the scales in the impending war against the alien Troft. Meanwhile, rebellion is brewing against the Dominion's atrocities, led by outlaw Cobras Lorne and Jody Broom. In a daring move, Jason Broom infiltrates a Troft prison planet, posing as an escaped slave to gather intelligence on Troft factions, hoping to identify moderates who may oppose the war. As tensions escalate, the Broom family of Cobra heroes must fight for freedom and peace in a galaxy on the brink of conflict. The narrative promises high-stakes adventure and a gripping exploration of loyalty, strategy, and the quest for survival amidst chaos.

The second book in the Blackcollar series finds an elite fighting force at the forefront of an epic alien war once again Denver, Earth. The twenty-fifth century. After a devastating alien invasion, the Terra Democratic Empire is occupied by the Ryqril race. The once-heroic resistance warriors known as the blackcollars now serve as strong-arm security for Denver’s criminal elements. When Allen Caine completes his year-long blackcollar training on the planet Plinry, he and his elite team head to Earth to strike out against the Ryqril puppet government. But there’s no way of knowing whether the remaining blackcollars in Denver will be with him, or against him. . . .

After Thrawn is rescued from exile by Imperial soldiers, his deadly ingenuity and keen tactical abilities swiftly capture the attention of Emperor Palpatine. And just as quickly, Thrawn proves to be as indispensable to the Empire as he is ambitious; as devoted as its most loyal servant, Darth Vader; and a brilliant warrior never to be underestimated. On missions to rout smugglers, snare spies, and defeat pirates, he triumphs time and again-even as his renegade methods infuriate superiors while inspiring ever greater admiration from the Empire. As one promotion follows another in his rapid ascension to greater power, he schools his trusted aide, ensign Eli Vanto, in the arts of combat, leadership, and the secrets of claiming victory. But even though Thrawn dominates the battlefield, he has much to learn in the arena of politics where ruthless administrator Arihnda Pryce holds the power to be a potent ally or a brutal enemy. All these lessons will be put to the ultimate test when Thrawn rises to admiral-and must pit all the knowledge, instincts, and battle forces at his command against an insurgent uprising that threatens not only innocent lives but also the Empire's grip on the galaxy-and his own carefully laid plans for future ascendency

The climactic novel of the star-spanning Quadrail space opera In Timothy Zahn's Judgment at Proteus, the Quadrail that connects the twelve civilizations of our galaxy has been the flashpoint of a battle for dominance fought mostly unnoticed by humankind. But Frank Compton of Earth, aided by the enigmatic woman Bayta, has fought on the front lines, using every bit of his human ingenuity and secret agent skills to outwit the Modhri, a group intelligence that would control the minds of every sentient being it can touch. Following a trail of deception and death to Proteus Station, Compton has discovered a conspiracy that threatens all life in the galaxy: the Shonkla'raa, an ancient enemy thought to be long dead, is rising again. So serious is the danger that the Modhri, the enemy of his enemy, may now be his friend, as the burgeoning threat of a race of invincible soldiers emerges. If Compton and Bayta can't stop them, the Shonkla'raa will decimate all who oppose them, destroying the Quadrail and billions of lives throughout the galaxy.

"If I were to serve the Empire, you would command my allegiance." Such was the promise Grand Admiral Thrawn made to Emperor Palpatine at their first meeting. Since then, Thrawn has been one of the Empire's most effective instruments, pursuing its enemies to the very edges of the known galaxy. But as keen a weapon as Thrawn has become, the Emperor dreams of something far more destructive. Now, as Thrawn's TIE defender program is halted in favor of Director Krennic's secret Death Star project, he realizes that the balance of power in the Empire is measured by more than just military acumen or tactical efficiency. Even the greatest intellect can hardly compete with the power to annihilate entire planets. As Thrawn works to secure his place in the Imperial hierarchy, his former protégé Eli Vanto returns with a dire warning about Thrawn's homeworld. Thrawn's mastery of strategy must guide him through an impossible choice: duty to the Chiss Ascendancy, or fealty to the Empire he has sworn to serve. Even if the right choice means committing treason

Across the Ascendancy, seemingly inconsequential events could herald the doom of the Chiss. As Thrawn and the Expansionary Defense Fleet rally to uncover the plot, they discover a chilling truth: Rather than invade Chiss capitals or pillage resources, their enemy strikes at the very foundation of the Ascendancy

The dying Empire's most cunning and ruthless warlord—Grand Admiral Thrawn—has taken command of the remnants of the Imperial fleet and launched a massive campaign aimed at the New Republic's destruction. Meanwhile, Han and Lando Calrissian race against time to find proof of treason inside the highest Republic Council—only to discover instead a ghostly fleet of warships that could bring doom to their friends and victory to their enemies.Yet most dangerous of all is a new Dark Jedi, risen from the ashes of a shrouded past, consumed by bitterness… and scheming to corrupt Luke Skywalker to the Dark Side.

Timothy Zahn delivers a gripping political thriller that combines suspense with intricate plotting. Known for his acclaimed work in the Star Wars universe, Zahn's storytelling prowess shines through as he weaves a narrative filled with tension and intrigue, captivating readers with unexpected twists and complex characters. This novel promises to engage fans of thrillers and those seeking a deep dive into political machinations.

__________________________________The first book in the legendary Thrawn TrilogyIt's five years after the Rebel Alliance destroyed the Death Star, defeated Darth Vader and the Emperor, and drove the remnants of the old Imperial Starfleet to a distant corner of the galaxy.

NEW SCIENCE FICTION SERIES FROM THE CREATOR OF THE COBRA SERIES AND STAR WARS' ADMIRAL THRAWNThere wasn’t much money to be made as a Trailblazer, searching out new worlds for possible development. Still, it was safer than the bounty hunter career that had cost Gregory Roarke his left arm six years ago. And thanks to his Kadolian partner Selene’s ultrasensitive sense of smell, they occasionally discovered a medically promising seed or spore they could sell under the table. It was a quiet life, uneventful and mostly legal.  Until Roarke was approached by two men with a proposal: track down a mysterious woman named Tera and, through her, locate a secret project called Icarus.  The challenge was intriguing. The unlimited budget was tempting. But Roarke had a more personal reason to accept the job.  The chance for long-delayed payback.

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Jack Morgan has had it rough. He was orphaned at three, then lost his Uncle Virgil ten years later. But the plucky fourteen-year-old didn't know what rough was until he met Draycos, sole survivor of an advance force of alien refugees that had been brutally ambushed over the world where Jack was in hiding from the authorities. The K'da poet-warrior…

This novel begins five years after the events of the The Return of the Jedi. The new Republic is threatened by a traitor within the highest Republic Council and by Grand Admiral Thrawn, the Empire's most cunning and ruthless warlord, who has taken control of the remains of the Imperial Fleet.

In this essential Star Wars Legends novel, the sequel to Heir to the Empire, Grand Admiral Thrawn's sinister plan threatens to spell doom for the fledgling New Republic and its most iconic heroes. The dying Empire's most cunning and ruthless warlord, Grand Admiral Thrawn, has taken command of the remnants of the Imperial Fleet and launched a massive campaign aimed at the New Republic's destruction. Meanwhile, Han Solo and Lando Calrissian race against time to find proof of treason inside the highest Republic Council--only to discover instead a ghostly fleet of warships that could bring doom to their friends and victory to their enemies. Yet most dangerous of all is a new Dark Jedi, risen from the ashes of a shrouded past, consumed by bitterness, and scheming to corrupt Luke Skywalker to the dark side.

Fourteen-year-old Jack and the dragon warrior Draycos face a diabolical and ruthless intergalactic slavemaster when Jack attempts to penetrate secret computer files about the cold-blooded underworld while posing as a slave.

Smuggler Jordan McKell has partner Ixil, an alien whose two "ferrets" ride his shoulders and telepathically exchange simple messages. They take a job on the odd-shaped ship Icarus. But the ragtag crew was found at taverns, the secret cargo sealed tight, the employer missing, and a saboteur is aboard. After a beautiful crew member helps uncover the nature of their cargo for Earth, Jordan suspects they are in a vast conspiracy set to change human history. Unfortunately, he's right.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Thrawn and his allies race to save the Chiss Ascendancy from an unseen enemy in the second book in the epic Star Wars: Thrawn Ascendancy trilogy from bestselling author Timothy Zahn. Thrawn’s latest triumph still rests newly on his shoulders. He has led the Chiss to victory and brought glory to the House of Mitth, but the true threat to the Ascendancy has not yet been extinguished. Their foes do not send threats or ultimatums, do not mass ships on the edge of the Chaos. Their weapons come cloaked in smiles and generosity: Gifts offered freely. Services granted unconditionally. Across the Ascendancy, seemingly inconsequential events could herald the doom of the Chiss. As Thrawn and the Expansionary Defense Fleet rally to uncover the plot, they discover a chilling truth: Rather than invade Chiss capitals or pillage resources, their enemy strikes at the very foundation of the Ascendancy, seeking to widen the rifts between the Nine Ruling Families and the Forty Great Houses below. As rivalry and suspicion sow discord among allies, each warrior must decide what matters most to them: the security of their family or the survival of the Ascendancy itself.

Growing up, Travis Uriah Long yearned for order and discipline in his life... the two things his neglectful mother couldn't or wouldn't provide. So when Travis enlisted in the Royal Manticoran Navy, he thought he'd finally found the structure he'd always wanted so desperately. But life in the RMN isn't exactly what he expected.

Damon Lathe and his blackcollar combat team were sent to capture five hidden Nova-class warships from under the Ryqril conquerors’ snouts. Against all odds they had succeeded, sharing their prize with the Terran Democratic Empire’s erstwhile Chryselli allies, who were themselves the current focus of Ryqril aggression. Lathe had followed that by successfully entering Earth’s last mountain war-era fortress and found a small resistance movement’s final project: a drug called Whiplash, which could break the supposedly unbreakable Ryqril loyalty-conditioning. Now they face their most serious challenge. On one of the conquered human colony worlds is a Ryqril tactical center through which flows an entire sector’s worth of military data. If the blackcollars can find a way inside, it could tip the balance in the current Ryqril-Chryselli war. It could even start humanity on the path back to ultimate freedom. But the Ryqril aren’t sitting idly by. Under threat of reprisals against his world, Prefect Jamus Galway of Plinry is already on the case. His plan: to turn the blackcollars and their combat skill into unknowing tools of the Ryqril. His hidden ace: a clone duplicate of Lathe’s ally Allan Caine, ready to be slipped into Lathe’s inner circle. It will be the blackcollars’ most important mission. It may also be their last.

Fourteen-year-old orphan Jack Morgan is hiding out.In a spaceship.Falsely accused of a crime, he pilots his Uncle Virgil's spaceship to a remote and uninhabited planet hoping to escape capture. When another ship crashes after a fierce battle, Jack rescues the sole survivor-- a K'da warrior names Draycos. It turns out Draycos can help Jack clear his name. All they have to do is team up. No problem, right?Until Jack learns that Draycos is not your average alien.Ages 10 and up

Dragon and Thief, the first novel in the Dragonback series, was named an American Library Association Best Book For Young Adults. The second novel, Dragon and Soldier is another fast-paced, compulsively readable SF adventure featuring an odd couple of reluctant partners on an unusual quest. Draycos, a golden-scaled draconic K'da poet-warrior, was on a scout fleet ship when it was attacked, with him the lone survivor. Forced to find a new symbiotic humanoid host, he found Jack Morgan. Jack has been on his own, making his way by shipping interstellar cargo on the ship he's inherited from his Uncle Virgil, a con-man and thief who met with a fatal accident. Draycos has vowed to uncover those behind a vast conspiracy to wipe out his people, while Jack is determined to find out who framed him for a crime he didn't commit. Virgil, who survives as Uncle Virge in the ship's computer, is against their plan. But Draycos once saved Jack's life, so Jack feels an obligation to this strange creature who can slip onto the boy's skin, pressing against it like a living tattoo. Knowing that mercenaries were involved in the ambush that killed Draycos's fleet, Jack enlists in a mercenary outfit that practically enslaves adolescent recruits. But the soldier's life isn't exactly what Jack had bargained for, especially when a mysterious girl is recruited into his group. Strange things are happening, and people and events are not always as they seem.

"CONCLUSION TO THE COBRA REBELLION TRILOGY Cobras: technologically enhanced warriors bred to fight an alien menace no ordinary human can withstand. Once the Cobras fought the implacable alien invaders, the Trofts, to an uneasy stalemate. But in recent years they have faced an enemy more insidious, the oppressive regime known as the Dominion of Man. Now, the Cobra Worlds find themselves under the boot heels of the Dominion, forced into what amounts to slavery, living under martial law. But two clans of Cobras--the Moreaus and the Brooms--will not stand idly by and let the Dominion run roughshod over their home worlds. Now a threat from without looms. The alien Troft are again planning an attack. Before, they came to conquer. This time they've come to annihilate. If the Cobras are to survive, they may have to do the unthinkable: align themselves with the hated Dominion. Cobras are not known for taking the easy path--and this may be the hardest path of all. But If the Cobras can manage to avoid complete destruction or abject slavery, a new day may finally dawn on the Cobra worlds. The day of Freedom."-- Provided by publisher

When the Empire falls, a New Republic rises! After the events of Return of the Jedi, Emperor Palpatine is dead! Can his faithful Hand, Mara Jade, complete her final assignment while on the run? The human-replica assassin droid Guri is on the hunt for her creator, but will the criminal underworld or the Rebellion's greatest heroes find her first? When rivals clash over the late Jabba the Hutt's criminal empire, the Bloated One makes a surprising appearance! And a mysterious doppelganger is asking for trouble impersonating everyone's favorite bounty hunter - it's Boba Fett vs. Boba Fett! Collecting STAR WARS: MARA JADE - BY THE EMPEROR'S HAND #0-6; STAR WARS: SHADOWS OF THE EMPIRE - EVOLUTION #1-5; STAR WARS: THE JABBA TAPE; STAR WARS: BOBA FETT - TWIN ENGINES OF DESTRUCTION; and material from STAR WARS TALES #1, #3-5, #10, #14-15, #20 and #22.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER From #1 New York Times bestselling author Timothy Zahn comes an exciting Star Wars adventure, set in the time between A New Hope and The Empire Strikes Back—featuring Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, and Princess Leia Organa, as well as the deadly Mara Jade. Eight months after the Battle of Yavin, the Rebellion is in desperate need of a new base. So when Governor Ferrouz of Candoras Sector proposes an alliance, offering sanctuary for the Rebels in exchange for protection against a warlord intent on invasion, Luke, Leia, Han, and Chewbacca are sent to evaluate the deal. But Mara Jade, the Emperor’s Hand, is also heading for Candoras, along with five renegade stormtroopers known as the Hand of Judgment. Their mission: to punish Ferrouz’s treason and smash the Rebels. In this treacherous game of betrayals within betrayals, a wild card is waiting to be played.

While humans and alien Zhirrzh prepare for galactic war, a handful of individuals from both sides learn that the reason was all a misunderstanding. Both were mistaken. To avoid extinction for both their races, this band becomes the focus of a subtle dangerous force that intends overall destruction.

New York Times #1 best-selling author Timothy Zahn continues his exciting Cobra series with the last entry in a new Cobra trilogy. Cobra warriors: technologically enhanced and implanted with an arsenal of covert weaponry. Jasmine Moreau Broom, descendant of a now-legendary Cobra family, must rally the Cobras to war after a devastating attack on every planet with Cobra on it nearly succeeds in wiping them out entirely.Cobra warriors, technologically enhanced and implanted with an arsenal of covert weaponry, are the most dangerous guerilla fighters humanity has ever produced. For Jin Moreau Broom, the war is the culmination of a lifetime of Cobra service. But it is also the height of danger for herself and her family as they struggle to survive a war that none of them ever expected to see. The Troft invasions of Qasama and the Cobra Worlds has had at least one result: it has turned long-time antagonists into uneasy and unwilling allies. As the aliens battle to consolidate their conquered territories, a small group of Cobras and Qasaman Djinn work together to create a victory that will rock the invaders to the core, a victory designed to bringother Troft demesnes into the conflict on the humans' side. Now one young Cobra must forge a new political order as adevastating alien enemy strikes—an enemy more deadly than any humanity has ever faced.

Hugo Award-winning author Timothy Zahn makes his triumphant return to the Star Wars(r) universe in this first of an epic new two-volume series in which the New Republic must face its most dangerous enemy yet--a dead Imperial warlord.The Empire stands at the brink of total collapse. But they have saved their most heinous plan for last. First a plot is hatched that could destroy the New Republic in a bloodbath of genocide and civil war. Then comes the shocking news that Grand Admiral Thrawn--the most cunning and ruthless warlord in history--has apparently returned from the dead to lead the Empire to a long-prophesied victory. Facing incredible odds, Han and Leia begin a desperate race against time to prevent the New Republic from unraveling in the face of two inexplicable threats--one from within and one from without. Meanwhile, Luke teams up with Mara Jade, using the Force to track down a mysterious pirate ship with a crew of clones. Yet, perhaps most dangerous of all, are those who lurk in the shadows, orchestrating a dark plan that will turn the New Republic and the Empire into their playthings.

A Star Wars novel set between the events of Epsiode IV: A New Hope and Epsiode V: The Empire Strikes Back, it features a younger Han, Leia, and Luke, as well as Mara Jade. And a band of 5 stormtroopers, on the run after refusing a direct order, finds itself in the strange position of doing good deeds...and perhaps even aiding the Rebellion.

Luke and Mara Jade Skywalker, despite their deep bond in the Force and three years of marriage, continue to navigate the challenges of their relationship amid the relentless demands of their Jedi duties. Their lives take a dramatic turn when they embark on an unexpected mission that requires them to combine their skills against a hidden enemy while uncovering a significant piece of Jedi history. The journey begins with a shocking message from Nirauan, the planet once dominated by Thrawn, where they narrowly escaped with their lives. After fifty years, the remains of Outbound Flight, a Jedi expedition destroyed by Thrawn, have been discovered, and the honor-bound aliens there wish to return the remnants to the New Republic. This mission entails a perilous voyage to the site of the tragedy, stirring a sense of foreboding in Mara. They are joined by a post-Palpatine Empire officer, Imperial stormtroopers, diplomats from a peaceful alien species, and a New Republic ambassador with his own agenda. As tensions rise aboard the isolated ship, an unknown saboteur threatens their mission. The greatest danger, however, lies within the derelict Outbound Flight itself, where Luke and Mara must confront stunning revelations and terrors that challenge everything they stand for, all while facing foes intent on completing Thrawn's ruthless legacy of exterminating the Jedi.

New York Times #1 best-selling author Timothy Zahn continues the Cobra SF adventure series with the latest entry in a new saga. Cobra warriors, technologically enhanced and armed with covert weaponry, fight against alien foes and malevolent humans. In this new chapter, the Cobras, bred to combat an alien menace, are crucial during wartime but often scorned in peace. After successfully staving off a second invasion by the Troft forces, the Cobras have reached a stalemate and even gained some Troft as uneasy allies. However, the human sector faces a new threat from the Dominion of Man, which seeks to enslave the Cobra worlds. Their plan involves extorting the Moreau family for the location of a powerful ally, the Qasaman empire. Meanwhile, Cobra Merrick Moreau embarks on a secret mission to a world where humans are enslaved by Troft masters, forced into brutal contests for entertainment. The totalitarian Dominion and the Troft are in for a surprise, as Cobras are more than mere technological marvels; they embody the spirit of warriors determined to be free. Rebellion is imminent, and once again, Cobras lead the charge for liberation.

I couldn't put the book down. . . . If you love science fiction, solid characters, and great action sequences, you'll love [StarCraft: Evolution].-Cinelinx This one is definitely a fun read.-Analog

On an epic voyage far beyond the Republic, the Jedi will confront their most extraordinary enemy-and test the limits of honor and sacrifice against their most devastating challenge. . . . The Clone Wars have yet to erupt when Jedi Master Jorus C'baoth petitions the Senate for support of a singularly ambitious undertaking: the dream of Outbound Flight. Six Jedi Masters, twelve Jedi Knights, and fifty thousand men, women, and children will embark-aboard a gargantuan vessel, equipped for years of travel-on a mission to contact intelligent life and colonize undiscovered worlds beyond the known galaxy. Unknown to the famed Jedi Master, the successful launch of the mission is secretly being orchestrated by an unlikely ally: the evil Sith Lord, Darth Sidious, who has his own reasons for wanting Outbound Flight to move forward. Yet Darth Sidious is not the mission's most dangerous challenge. Once underway, the starship crosses paths at the edge of Unknown Space with the forces of the alien Chiss Ascendancy and a brilliant mastermind named Thrawn. Even Jedi Knight Obi-Wan Kenobi, aboard Outbound Flight with his young Padawan student, Anakin Skywalker, cannot help avert disaster. Thus what begins as a peaceful Jedi mission is violently transformed into an all-out war for survival against staggering odds-and the most diabolical of adversaries.

In Conquerors' Pride, Timothy Zahn, Hugo Award-winning author of the New York Times bestselling Star Wars(r) trilogy, unfurled an epic tale of drama and courage as the interstallar Commonwealth faced savage invasion by alien starships of unknown origin. Now he probes deeply into the world of the invaders themselves in one of the most powerful evocations of an alien society ever created. The Zhirrzh have won a temporary respite in their war with the barbarians. But the Human captive Pheylan Cavanaugh has escaped, and for that Thrr-gilag, the young Searcher, finds himself disgraced, his bond-engagement to a female of a rival clan imperilled. Soon he becomes a target of hidden and powerful forces seeking to remake Zhirrzh society in their own merciless image. His only hope is to prove that the overclan authorities are wrong: that it was not the Humans who started the war. But time is short. The forces of the Zhirrzh are overextended and face swift retaliation. The Zhirrzh have learned to conquer death itself -- but even that awesome power will be no match for the devastating might of the Human Conqueror armadas. Thrr-gilag soon comes to realize that his people face a two-fold threat: destruction by Human technology. . . or destruction from within.

Rivals Grand Admiral Thrawn and Lord Vader are sent on an investigation by Emperor Palpatine that will force both men to confront the consequences of their past actions

Mara Jade is beautiful, intelligent--and deadly! She is the Emperor's Hand, the personal assassin of the Empire's dark overlord. Her final mission: the assassination of the leader of the Black Nebula crime organization.

Former government agent Frank Compton foiled a plot to enslave the galaxy in Night Train to Rigel. But the Modhri, an ancient telepathically linked intelligence, has walkers, unwilling hosts that can be anywhere, anything…and anyone. And Compton is the only man who knows how to fight them, as they wage a secret war against the galactic civilizations linked by the Quadrail, the only means of intra-galactic transit. Accompanied by Bayta, a woman with strange ties to the robot-like Spiders who run the Quadrail, and dogged by special agent Morse who suspects him of murder, Compton races the Modhri from station to station to acquire a set of valuable sculptures from a long-dead civilization. What the Modhri wants with them is anybody's guess, but if Compton can't outwit it, the whole galaxy will find out the hard way.

He was a New Kind of Soldier, Created for a New Kind of War. The complete Cobra Trilogy, by the New York Times Best-Selling Author. Now in Premium Plus Paperback. The colony worlds Adirondack and Silvern fell to the Troft forces almost without a struggle. Outnumbered and on the defensive, Earth made a desperate decision. It would attack the aliens not from space, but on the ground—with forces the Trofts did not even suspect. Thus were created the Cobras, a guerilla force whose weapons were surgically implanted, invisible to the unsuspecting eye, yet undeniably deadly. But power brings temptation . . . and not all the Cobras could be trusted to fight for Earth alone. Jonny Moreau would learn the uses—and abuses—of his special abilities, and what it truly meant to be a Cobra.

Timothy Zahn, Hugo Award-winning author of The New York Times best-selling Star Wars trilogy, blazes a spectacular new path across the sky in an epic original novel of star-spanning action adventure, mystery and intrigue.  A long era of peace and prosperity in the interstellar Commonwealth has suddenly come to an end.  Four alien starships of unknown origin have attacked, without provocation, an eight-ship Peacemaker task force, utterly destroying it in six savage minutes.  The authorities claim there were no survivors.  But Lord Stewart Cavanaugh, a former member of Parliament, has learned through back channels that one man may have survived to be captured by the aliens:  his son, Commander Pheylan Cavanaugh.  A large-scale invasion appears imminent, and the strictest security measures are in effect . . . measures that Lord Cavanaugh has no choice but to defy.  He recruits Adam Quinn, who once flew with the elite Copperheads--fighter pilots whose minds are literally one with their machines--to rescue his son.  Quinn assembles a crack force of Copperheads to steal out of the Commonwealth security zone and snatch Pheylan Cavanaugh from the conquerors.  Depending on the outcome, Quinn and his men will retum home as heroes or as the galaxy's most despised traitors--if they come home at all.

Blackcollars are a human task force designed to defeat alien Ryqril invaders. Backlash, the drug that improves their lifespan, speed, reflexes, and memory, has been all used up. Allen Caine and the Blackcollars seek the formula in the Aegis mountains, near Denver Colorado, deathtrap center of enemy territory.

Han Solo, Chewbacca, and Lando Calrissian work together on a potentially lucrative heist in the hopes of paying of Jabba the Hutt's bounty on Han's head.

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In this brilliant epic sci-fi adventure from the bestsellilng author of "Angelmass," a recently crippled quadriplegic is transformed into a space-dwelling, manta/dolphin-like animal and becomes the herd's last hope for survival.

From The Ashes, written by Hugo Award-winning author Timothy Zahn, sets the scene for the events chronicled in the movie Terminator Salvation, revealing the full story behind John Connor, the man fated to lead the human resistance against Skynet and its army of Terminators.In post-Judgment Day LA, two lost kids named Kyle and Star keep watch for Terminators; a jaded Marine struggles to keep his rag-tag community together in the face of unrelenting danger; and John and Kate Connor assemble their Resistance team for a brutal assault on a deadly enemy.

Han Solo, Chewbacca, and Lando Calrissian work together on a potentially lucrative heist in the hopes of paying of Jabba the Hutt's bounty on Han's head

The first book in an exciting space opera trilogy from New York Times bestselling author Timothy Zahn.

The Tampy aliens’ living spaceships are far more powerful than humanity’s non-biological technology. Can they—and should they—be tamed?Throughout the universe, space horses are among the most coveted of species. They are starfaring creatures with telekinetic abilities, tamed and controlled by the Tampy aliens—who aren’t willing to share their understanding of the creatures. Despite diplomatic government intervention, human poachers are determined to capture and control the giant beings. With a tenuous peace treaty in place between the Tampy and humans, the first jointly helmed space horse will undertake its first mission. But will the two races be able to work together—or will their peace break down into all-out war?

Blackcollars were a human task force designed to defeat alien Ryqril invaders. The guerilla warriors were improved by drugs to enhance lifespan, speed, reflexes, and memory. Allen Caine has never met this weapon, stronger than Nova-class battle cruisers, but 30 years later goes to find their remnants, Damon Thane, and 5 starships from the planet Plinry.

The children of Tigris have extraordinary telekinetic gifts—but are these special powers a blessing or a curse? Lisa Duncan grew up on Tigris, where children develop telekinesis beginning at the age of five. By the time they’re pre-teens, their special abilities have peaked, only to slip away as they reach adulthood. Constantly monitored by adults, kids are kept in “hives,” forced into labor, and prohibited from going to school. With the end of her powers looming, Lisa defies the system and learns to read. That is, until her teenage tutor disappears and she becomes drawn into the experiment of a scientist whose research will alter Tigris society forever. . . . Timothy Zahn delivers a bittersweet tribute to what it means to come of age, face your fears, and even save the world.

In this new book by the author of Blackcollar and the #1 New York Times-bestselling Heir to the Empire, Timothy Zahn imagines a technology that could alter our perception of life and death forever. For Dr. Adrian Sommers, a split second of driving while distracted leads to tragedy-and obsession. His family destroyed, he devotes his entire being to developing Soulminder, a technology that might have saved his son as he wavered on the edge of death. Sommers's vision is to capture a dying person's life essence and hold it safely in stasis while physicians heal the body from injury or disease. Years of experimentation finally end in success—but those who recognize Soulminder's possibilities almost immediately corrupt its original concept to pursue dangerous new frontiers: body-swapping, obstruction of justice, extortion, and perhaps even immortality.

When the Empire falls, a New Republic rises! After the events of RETURN OF THE JEDI, Emperor Palpatine is dead--but can his faithful Hand, Mara Jade, complete her final mission of revenge? Replica droid assassin Guri has also lost her master...but as she struggles for humanity, her android brain makes her a target! When rivals clash over the late Jabba the Hutt's criminal empire, the Bloated one makes a surprising appearance! And a mysterious doppelganger is asking for trouble impersonating everyone's favorite bounty hunter--it's Boba Fett vs. Boba Fett! COLLECTING: STAR WARS: MARA JADE - BY THE EMPEROR'S HAND 0-6, STAR WARS: SHADOWS OF THE EMPIRE - EVOLUTION 1-5, STAR WARS: THE JABBA TAPE, STAR WARS: BOBA FETT-TWIN ENGINES OF DESTRUCTION; MATERIAL FROM STAR WARS TALES 1, 3-5, 10, 14-15, 20; 22.

Set in a future where interstellar exploration is common, the story follows Gregory Roarke and his partner Selene as they work for the Icarus Group, seeking portals left by a vanished alien race. Their mission takes a dangerous turn when they become targets after a brief meeting with Easton Dent, who is later found dead, leading to Roarke's arrest. As they navigate the complexities of the situation, they must also contend with the Patth, a formidable alien race also hunting for the portals, intensifying the stakes of their quest.

Několik let před vypuknutím klonových válek chystá legendární mistr Jedi Jorus C'baoth expedici, jejímž cílem je pátrat po inteligentním životě za hranicemi známé galaxie. Šest mistrů Jedi, dvanáct rytířů Jedi a padesát tisíc mužů, žen a dětí – ti všichni se zúčastní velkolepého projektu, který se do dějin Republiky jednou provždy zapíše jako Mezigalaktická výprava. Plán expedice se od první chvíle potýká s mnoha potížemi a nepřízní byrokratů a vše nasvědčuje tomu, že Senát smete celý projekt ze stolu. Poté však mistr C'baoth překazí nebezpečné spiknutí, díky čemuž získá potřebnou politickou podporu, a Mezigalaktická výprava se přece jen může vydat na cestu. Nikdo netuší, že ji tajně podporuje sithský lord Darth Sidious, který však má pro její realizaci své vlastní důvody. Největší nebezpečí na výpravu čeká v Neznámých oblastech. Ani rytíř Jedi Obi-Wan se svým mladým učedníkem Anakinem Skywalkerem nedokážou hrozící katastrofu odvrátit. Začíná nemilosrdný boj o přežití, v němž proti Mezigalaktické výpravě stojí tajemný chisský vojevůdce Thrawn.

Několik let před vypuknutím klonových válek chystá legendární mistr Jedi Jorus C'baoth expedici, jejímž cílem je pátrat po inteligentním životě za hranicemi známé galaxie. Šest mistrů Jedi, dvanáct rytířů Jedi a padesát tisíc mužů, žen a dětí – ti všichni se zúčastní velkolepého projektu, který se do dějin Republiky jednou provždy zapíše jako Mezigalaktická plavba. Plán expedice se od první chvíle potýká s mnoha potížemi a nepřízní byrokratů a vše nasvědčuje tomu, že Senát smete celý projekt ze stolu. Poté však mistr C'baoth překazí nebezpečné spiknutí, díky čemuž získá potřebnou politickou podporu, a Mezigalaktická výprava se přece jen může vydat na cestu. Nikdo netuší, že ji tajně podporuje sithský lord Darth Sidious, který však má pro její realizaci své vlastní důvody. Největší nebezpečí na výpravu čeká v Neznámých oblastech. Ani rytíř Jedi Obi-Wan se svým mladým učedníkem Anakinem Skywalkerem nedokážou hrozící katastrofu odvrátit. Začíná nemilosrdný boj o přežití, v němž proti Mezigalaktické výpravě stojí tajemný chisský vojevůdce Thrawn.

Die Vorherrschaft der Rebellen in der Galaxis scheint sich zu festigen. Immer mehr Planeten unterstellen sich dem Senat auf Coruscant. Nur in den Randregionen haben einige imperiale Einheiten noch nicht verstanden, dass ihre Zeit vorbei ist. Während Admiral Pellaeon versucht, im Namen des Imperiums mit Coruscant in Friedensverhalndlungen zu treten, inszeniert ein Mufti die Rückkehr Großadmiral Thrawns. Unterdessen hat es die Helden der Rebellion in alle Winkel der Galaxis verschlagen. Mara und Luke forschen auf Nirauan nach dem gefährlichen Erbe des echten Thrawn. Han und Leia machen auf Pakrik Minor gemeinsame Sache mit einem Klon. Und Corran Horn und Wedge Antilles sollen auf Bothan eine Gruppe von imperialen Spionen das Handwerk legen. Im Zentrum all ihrer Bemühungen steht eine drängende Aufgabe: Sollten die Caamas-Dokumente nicht bald gefunden werden, wird es im Sonnensystem um Bothan zu kriegerischen Auseinandersetzungen kommen. Niemandem gelingt es so gut wie Timothy Zahn, die Atmosphäre der Star-Wars-Filme in einen Roman zu bannen. In diesem zweiten Band einer Trilogie steigert er das Tempo sogar noch, ohne dabei auch nur einen Augenblick lang die Kontrolle über seine zahlreichen Handlungsstränge zu verlieren. Bleibt bis zum Erscheinen von Band 3 nur eins: Erben des Imperiums zur Hand zu nehmen, und die erste Star-Wars-Trilogie des Autors noch einmal zu lesen. --Felix Darwin

Гранд-адмирал Траун, один из самых хитроумных и беспощадных воинов в истории Галактики. Впервые появившись на страницах романа Тимоти Зана «Наследник Империи», Траун занял прочное место среди культовых злодеев вселенной Звёздных Войн. Однако происхождение Трауна и его карьерный рост долгое время были окутаны тайной. И вот перед читателем наконец раскрывается его путь в высшие эшелоны власти, где царит обман и предательство. Изобретательность мастера военной стратегии привлекает внимание Императора Палпатина. Траун быстро доказывает не только свои амбиции, но и компетентность, а в верности идеалам Империи может посоперничать с Дартом Вейдером. В охоте за контрабандистами, шпионами и пиратами он одерживает победу за победой. И пусть его нетрадиционные методы приводят в бешенство вышестоящих офицеров, у многих они вызывают все большее восхищение. На этой крутой карьерной лестнице Траун постигает изощренное искусство политических интриг. Став адмиралом, он докажет, что хорошо выучил все уроки. Все его знания и интуиция, равно как и вся военная сила, находящаяся в его распоряжении, будут брошены на борьбу с повстанцами, которые мешают не только утверждению власти Империи над Галактикой, но главное — его собственным планам.

Die Geschichte entfaltet sich fünf Jahre nach der Zerstörung des zweiten Todessterns, als Prinzessin Leia und Han Solo auf ihre Zwillinge warten und Luke Skywalker die Jedi neu formiert. Währenddessen hat Großadmiral Thrawn, der letzte Kommandant des Imperators, die Kontrolle über die imperialen Flotten übernommen und plant einen neuen Krieg. Dieses Deluxe Hardcover vereint die legendären Geschichten "Erben des Imperiums", "Die Dunkle Seite der Macht" und "Das letzte Kommando" und bietet einen umfassenden Einblick in Thrawns Aufstieg und die Bedrohung für die Neue Republik.

Epické finále trilogie.Osud Chisské ascendence visí na vlásku v epickém finále trilogie Star Wars: Thrawn Ascendence Po tisíce let byla Chisská ascendence ostrovem klidu, centrem moci a majákem integrity v okolním Chaosu. Tuto stabilitu však narušil lstivý nepřítel, který rozleptává důvěru a loajalitu. Pouta věrnosti Ascendenci ustoupila svárům mezi rodinami. Navzdory úsilí Expanzní obranné flotily je Ascendence stále blíže občanské válce. Válka není Chissům cizí. Své mýtické postavení v Chaosu si vydobyli válečnými konflikty a strašlivými činy, z nichž některé byly dávno pohřbeny. Až dosud. Aby zajistil budoucnost Ascendence, ponoří se Thrawn hluboko do její minulosti a odhalí temná tajemství obklopující vzestup První vládnoucí rodiny. Pravda o rodinném dědictví je však tak mocná, jak mocná je legenda, která ji podporuje. I když se ukáže, že tato legenda je lež. Je Thrawn ochoten obětovat v zájmu Ascendence vše? Včetně jediného domova, který má?

Wie wurde Großadmiral Thrawn zu einem der brillantesten »Star Wars«-Bösewichte? Der zweite Band der neuen Thrawn-Trilogie von SPIEGEL-Bestsellerautor Timothy Zahn Thrawns jüngster Triumph war spektakulär. Seitdem wiegen sich die neun Herrscherfamilien der Chiss-Aszendenz in trügerischer Sicherheit. Denn der Feind im Hintergrund ist auf eine neue Taktik umgestiegen. Er stellt kein Ultimatum, er zieht keine Flotten zusammen. Stattdessen tarnt er seine Waffen mit einem Lächeln und Geschenken. Als Thrawn das Komplott aufdeckt, erkennt er die erschreckende Wahrheit. Anstatt in die Hauptstädte der Chiss einzumarschieren, greift der Feind das Fundament der Aszendenz an. Während das Vertrauen zwischen den Herrscherfamilien zersetzt wird, muss nicht nur Thrawn für sich entscheiden, was ihm wichtiger ist: die Sicherheit seiner Familie oder das Überleben der Aszendenz selbst. Alle »Star Wars«-Romane über Thrawn: Die Thrawn-Trilogie (Legenden) 1. Erben des Imperiums 2. Die dunkle Seite der Macht 3. Das letzte Kommando Die Thrawn-Trilogie (Kanon) 1. Thrawn 2. Thrawn – Allianzen 3. Thrawn – Verrat Die Aufstieg-Trilogie (Kanon) 1. Drohendes Unheil 2. Verborgener Feind 3. Teurer Sieg

Wie wurde Großadmiral Thrawn zu einem der brillantesten »Star Wars«-Bösewichte? Der Auftakt der neuen Thrawn-Trilogie von SPIEGEL-Bestsellerautor Timothy Zahn. Die Chiss-Aszendenz ist eine Bastion des Friedens und der Stabilität im Chaos der unbekannten Regionen der Galaxis – bis sie ein Angriff von Unbekannten wie aus dem Nichts trifft. Die neun Herrscherfamilien entsenden den unerfahrenen, aber brillanten Offizier Thrawn, um den Gegner aufzuspüren. Doch als Thrawns erstes Kommando immer tiefer in die unbekannten Regionen der Galaxis vordringt, wird ihm klar, dass seine Mission nicht das ist, was sie zu sein scheint. Und dass die Bedrohung für die Aszendenz erst am Anfang steht … Alle »Star Wars«-Romane über Thrawn: Die Thrawn-Trilogie (Legenden) 1. Erben des Imperiums 2. Die dunkle Seite der Macht 3. Das letzte Kommando Die Thrawn-Trilogie (Kanon) 1. Thrawn 2. Thrawn – Allianzen 3. Thrawn – Verrat Die Ascendancy-Trilogie (Kanon) 1. Drohendes Unheil 2. Verborgener Feind 3. Teurer Sieg

Wie wurde Großadmiral Thrawn zu einem der brillantesten »Star Wars«-Bösewichte? Das phänomenale Finale der neuen Thrawn-Trilogie von SPIEGEL-Bestsellerautor Timothy Zahn Seit Jahrtausenden ist die Chiss-Aszendenz eine Quelle der Stabilität und der Hoffnung in den unbekannten Regionen der Galaxis. Doch diese Stabilität wird untergraben von einem Feind, der die Vergangenheit kennt. Denn der ordnende Einfluss der Chiss beruht auf vergangenen Kriegen und schrecklichen Taten, von denen alle glaubten, sie seien längst vom Sand der Zeit begraben worden. Um einen Bürgerkrieg zu verhindern, muss Thrawn tief in die Vergangenheit eindringen. Was er findet, birgt die Gefahr, dass es seine Heimat zerstören wird. Doch vielleicht muss das Reich der Chiss vernichtet werden, um die Aszendenz zu retten … Alle »Star Wars«-Romane über Thrawn: Die Thrawn-Trilogie (Legenden) 1. Erben des Imperiums 2. Die dunkle Seite der Macht 3. Das letzte Kommando Die Thrawn-Trilogie (Kanon) 1. Thrawn 2. Thrawn – Allianzen 3. Thrawn – Verrat Die Aufstieg-Trilogie(Kanon) 1. Drohendes Unheil 2. Verborgener Feind 3. Teurer Sieg

Luke Skywalker und Mara Jade sind inzwischen seit drei Jahren verheiratet, als sie von den Chiss eingeladen werden, mit ihnen die Überreste des "Outbound Flight" zu untersuchen. Das war ein gescheitertes Projekt der alten Republik: Man wollte in andere Galaxien reisen, als Thrawn alles vernichtete. Doch schon immer gab es innerhalb der Chiss Vorbehalte gegen Thrawns Handlungen. Als Luke und Mara schliesslich am Fundort ankommen, stellen sie völlig überrascht fest, dass es nach über 50 Jahren noch Überlebende gibt ... Timothy Zahn wurde 1951 in Chicago geboren, lebt in Oregon und ist heute einer der beliebtesten Science-Fiction-Autoren der USA. Sein bekanntestes Werk ist die Thrawn-Trilogie, die mehrere Jahre nach dem Ende von 'Die Rückkehr der Jedi-Ritter' spielt und die Geschichte des Star-Wars-Universums in eine neue Zeit vorantreibt ('Expanded Universe'). Diesen Büchern folgte eine Reihe weiterer Star-Wars-Romane. Für seine Novelle Cascade Point wurde Zahn mit dem renommierten 'Hugo Award' ausgezeichnet.

Die Rebellion geht weiter … Ein Jahr ist seit der Zerstörung des ersten Todessterns vergangen. Als Gouverneur Ferrouz den Rebellen überraschend Zuflucht bietet, brechen Luke, Leia, Han und Chewie als Kundschafter nach Candoras auf. Imperator Palpatine jedoch erfährt von dem möglichen Bündnis und sendet seine tödlichste Waffe aus – Mara Jade. Sie soll Ferrouz für seinen Verrat strafen und die Rebellen endgültig vernichten. Aber noch eine weitere Figur wartet in diesem undurchsichtigen Spiel auf ihren Einsatz …

ES WÜRDE EIN MENSCHENLEBEN DAUERN, BIS EIN KLON AUSGEWACHSEN IST.WIR BENÖTIGEN DAZU NUR DIE HÄLFTE DER ZEIT. Großadmiral Thrawn stellt eine Armee aus Klonen zusammen, um die Neue Republik zu besiegen. Der dunkle Jedi C`baoth plant unterdessen, die neugeborenen Zwillinge von Prinzessin Leia und Han Solo zu entführen. Nun ist es an Luke Skywalker und den anderen Helden, für das Überleben der Neuen Republik zu kämpfen.

Können Luke, Leia und Han die drohende Katastrophe abwenden?Die tödliche Schlinge, die die letzten Machthaber des zerfallenden Imperiums ausgelegt haben, zieht sich unerbittlich Endlose Bürgerkriege drohen, die Neue Republik ins Chaos zu stürzen. Leia und ihre Verbündeten spielen auf Zeit, um Dokumente zu suchen, die die Situation entspannen könnten. Luke Skywalker und die ebenso schöne wie tödliche Mara Jade entdecken auf einem abgelegenen Planeten am Rande der Galaxis eine Reihe aufrüttelnder Geheimnisse, die vielleicht Rettung bringen könnten - falls es ihnen gelingt, diesen Planeten wieder lebend zu verlassen ...

"Lieutenant Travis Long of the Royal Manticoran Navy is one of those rare people who likes rules but has a talent for thinking outside of them when everything starts coming apart. That is why he is now a mustang and also why he has enemies. At the moment, there are powerful forces in the young Star Kingdom's Parliament who don't think they need him or the navy for that matter. Unhappily for them, the edge of the explored galaxy can be a far more dangerous place than they think. They're about to find out why they need the Navy...and how very, very fortunate they are that Travis Long is in it"-- Provided by publisher

Ztráta Hvězdy smrti zasadila Impériu citelný úder, avšak Palpatine a děsivý vykonavatel jeho vůle Darth Vader stále zůstávají pro Povstaleckou alianci největší hrozbou. Brutální zničení Alderaanu nepředstavuje jen ukázku jejich vražedné vojenské síly, ale také mrazivé svědectví toho, kam až jsou odhodláni zajít, aby Alinaci rozdrtili. Luke Skywalker, Han Solo a princezna Leia si naproti tomu nejsou jistí ani sami sebou. Luke je statečný a vnímavý k Síle, ale jeho výcvik dosud není dokončen. Han váhá, má-li boj povstalců přijmout za svůj - a jeho pochybnosti ještě zvyšují starosti Leiy, která se ze všech sil snaží udržet Alianci pohromadě. Avšak nelidsky kruté zničení Alderaanu otřese vírou některých imperiálních vojáků. Jeden z nich, stormtrooper Daric LaRone, zvolí cestu násilného odporu a strhne s sebou čtyři následovníky v zoufalém pokusu uniknout pomstě svého pána.

Vijf jaar na de beslissende slag waarmee Return of the Jedi werd besloten, zijn prinses Leia en Han Solo getrouwd. Hun aandacht wordt echter vooral opgeëist door de zware taken die meekomen met de formering van de Nieuwe Republiek. Elders manifesteert Luke Skywalker zich als de eerste van een nieuwe generatie Jedi's van wie de vrede in het universum afhangt. Want tot duizenden lichtjaren verderop vinden nog steeds heftige schermutselingen plaats. De enige overgebleven Dark Lord, grootadmiraal Thrawn, heeft het bevel over de keizerlijke vloot op zich genomen. Met zijn vlaggenschip Chimaera koerst hij naar de planeet Jomark om daar op zoek te gaan naar machtige, lang geleden door de keizer verborgen wapens. Gaandeweg doet Thrawn twee ontdekkingen die, op de juiste wijze benut, wel eens het einde zouden kunnen betekenen van de wankele Nieuwe Republiek waarvoor het Rebellenverbond met zoveel kostbare levens duur betaalde.

Гранд-адмирал Траун вынужден заключить хрупкий союз с Дартом Вейдером, чтобы отразить новую угрозу Империи. Траун продолжает восхождение к вершинам имперской власти, но не может забыть свое прошлое. Время, когда он впервые столкнулся с человеком, который однажды станет Темным Лордом...

Daric LaRone ist ein Imperialer Sturmtruppler und damit ein fanatischer Kämpfer des Imperators - oder etwa nicht? Als der Todesstern den Planeten Alderaan zerstört, wird Darics Glaube an das Imperium so sehr erschüttert, dass er desertiert. Doch wie lange kann er in Freiheit bleiben, wenn ihm Mara Jade, die neu ernannte 'Hand des Imperators', auf der Spur ist?