Rogue Squadron

Author: Mike A. Stackpole

Setting: Two years after Return of the Jedi

Series: X-Wing (Book 1/9)

Rating: 5/5

Plot: Wedge Antilles sets out to rebuild Rogue Squadron. As he struggles to keep the ace pilots alive, Ysanne Isard, current leader of the Empire, is plotting to crush the Rebellion once and for all. Ther destiny’s all meet at one place, Borleias, the only link for the Rebels to Coruscant.

Review: Despite it supposedly being based on the game Xwing, this book is probably one of the best examples of how space combat should be in Star Wars fiction. The characters are well presented, especially Corran, who probably goes down as the most badass guy in Star Wars (cept Jar Jar :p) Stackpole has a unique writing skill in that it’s almost like Zahn but thrown in a bit with Kevin J Anderson. Easily one of my favorites.