Amazon.com Review: This is a fast-moving and exciting installment in the X-wing series, the third by Aaron Allston. Once again, Wedge Antilles, "Face" Loran, and the other pilots of Rogue and Wraith squadrons are up against the Warlord Zsinj, who this time is trying to foment mistrust and fear between the human and non-human allies of the New Republic. A series of assassinations by Twi'leks and Gotals has led to the Provisional Council withdrawing all members of these races from active duty. Wedge suspects the aliens have been brainwashed, but it won't be easy to prove.
To defeat Zsinj, the Rogues must destroy his flagship--the super star destroyer Iron Fist--but first they have to persuade Zsinj to risk it in battle. In an attempt to draw him into the open, they mock up a copy of the Millennium Falcon and use it to attack Zsinj's many business interests.
Featuring a guest appearance by General Han Solo, this is a well-written addition to the X-wing series. Allston develops excellent camaraderie between the pilots as they play elaborate practical jokes on one another between missions. And there are plenty of missions, with at least half a dozen set-piece engagements, some in space, some planetside, all described in loving and convincing detail. --Elizabeth Sourbut
Product Description: The hunt for Warlord Zsinj intensifies as Alliance officials realize that he's a greater danger than what's left of the Imperials. The hunt for his ship, the Iron Fist is underway as Rogue Squadron and Wraith Squadron unite, under Wedge's command, for the first time. In scenes reminiscent of the hunt for the Nazi battleship, Bismark, Alliance forces will harry and eventually make an all-out assault on the Super Star Destroyer.
Binding: Mass Market Paperback Dewey Decimal Number: 813.54 EAN: 9780553579000 ISBN: 0553579002 Label: Spectra Manufacturer: Spectra Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 352 Publication Date: January 01, 1999 Publisher: Spectra Studio: Spectra
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Solo Command (Star Wars: X-Wing Series, Book 7)
A great back story filling in missing history in the Star Wars saga. Hans Solo and Wedge creatively mop up problems after toppling the Empire. There are interesting biological experiments revealed and passed on to the New Republic by a character whose conscience waviers at times. Wedge has continued success with not just the proven Rouges, but by his talented Wraiths. Warlord Zsinj is a cunning foe who keeps misery in the galaxy and seems to be always a step ahead of the New Republic fleet. The ... Read More