Star Wars: X-wing is a nine-book series of Star Wars

Star Wars

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 novel

Novel

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s by Michael A. Stackpole

Michael A. Stackpole

Michael A. Stackpole is a science fiction and fantasy author best known for his Star Wars and Battletech books. He was born in Wausau, Wisconsin, but raised in Vermont...

 and Aaron Allston

Aaron Allston

Aaron Allston is an American game designer and novelist of many science fiction books, notably Star Wars novels. His works as a game designer include game supplements for several role-playing games, several of which served to establish the basis for products and subsequent development of TSR's...

. Stackpole's contributions cover the adventures of a new Rogue Squadron

Rogue Squadron

Rogue Squadron is a starfighter squadron in the Star Wars science fiction saga. Many of the pilots that will join Rogue Squadron are initially members of Red Squadron, the X-Wing attack force that Luke Skywalker joins during the Battle of Yavin in Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope...

 formed by Wedge Antilles

Wedge Antilles

Wedge Antilles is a fictional character in the Star Wars universe. He is a supporting character portrayed by Denis Lawson in the original Star Wars trilogy. Antilles, also called the "greatest ace" pilot in the Rebel Alliance, also appears in the Star Wars Expanded Universe and is the lead...

, while Allston's focus on Wraith Squadron, another creation of Antilles'. The first seven novels take place 6.5-7.5 years ABY. Isard's Revenge takes place 9 years ABY, and Starfighters of Adumar takes place 12–13 years ABY.

While the first eight books are largely continuous, the first four form a complete story arc (being continuous works of Michael A. Stackpole published), and the next three form another complete arc (being continuous works of Aaron Allston). Isard's Revenge mostly refers back to characters and situations created in Stackpole's first four novels. Starfighters of Adumar focuses on a few major characters (including, several officers from Rogue Squadron, namely: Wedge Antilles

Wedge Antilles

Wedge Antilles is a fictional character in the Star Wars universe. He is a supporting character portrayed by Denis Lawson in the original Star Wars trilogy. Antilles, also called the "greatest ace" pilot in the Rebel Alliance, also appears in the Star Wars Expanded Universe and is the lead...

, Tycho Celchu, Wes Janson, and Hobbie Klivian). Like the other eight novels, it details the adventures of pilots in an X-wing

X-wing

X-wings are fictional starfighters from the original Star Wars trilogy and the expanded universe. They are depicted as the primary interceptor and dogfighter of the Rebel Alliance and the New Republic...

 squadron, but it is often considered to be a book of its own that shares little resemblance or continuity with the rest of the series.

Books in the series

1. Rogue Squadron
   Rogue Squadron (novel)
   Rogue Squadron is the first novel in the Star Wars: X-wing series. It was written by Michael A. Stackpole. It is set at the beginning of the New Republic era of the Star Wars universe and centers on the creation of a new Rogue Squadron by legendary Rebel Alliance pilot Wedge Antilles...
   
   by Michael A. Stackpole
   Michael A. Stackpole
   Michael A. Stackpole is a science fiction and fantasy author best known for his Star Wars and Battletech books. He was born in Wausau, Wisconsin, but raised in Vermont...
   
    (1996)
2. Wedge's Gamble
   Wedge's Gamble
   Wedge's Gamble is the second novel in the Star Wars: X-wing series. It was written by Michael A. Stackpole. It is set at the beginning of the New Republic era of the Star Wars universe and tells the story of Rogue Squadron's covert intelligence mission to Coruscant as a first wave for the Rebel...
   
   by Michael A. Stackpole (1996)
3. The Krytos Trap
   The Krytos Trap
   The Krytos Trap is the third novel in the Star Wars: X-wing series. It was written by Michael A. Stackpole. It is set at the beginning of the New Republic Era in the Star Wars universe and focuses on the problems the New Republic has in occupying Coruscant.-Plot:The plot focuses on three key...
   
   by Michael A. Stackpole (1996)
4. The Bacta War
   The Bacta War (novel)
   The Bacta War is the fourth installment to the Star Wars X-wing series of novels. It is a science fiction novel written by Michael Stackpole...
   
   by Michael A. Stackpole (1997)
5. Wraith Squadron
   Wraith Squadron (novel)
   Wraith Squadron is the fifth of nine books in the Star Wars: X-wing series of novels. It was written by Aaron Allston.-Plot:Wedge Antilles, fresh back from the Bacta War on Thyferra, decides to make a new fighter squadron/commando team...
   
   by Aaron Allston
   Aaron Allston
   Aaron Allston is an American game designer and novelist of many science fiction books, notably Star Wars novels. His works as a game designer include game supplements for several role-playing games, several of which served to establish the basis for products and subsequent development of TSR's...
   
    (1998)
6. Iron Fist
   Iron Fist (novel)
   Iron Fist is a novel set in the Star Wars Expanded Universe. It is the sixth novel in the Star Wars: X-wing series, and was written by Aaron Allston. It continues the exploits of Wraith Squadron begun by Allston in Wraith Squadron.-Plot:...
   
   by Aaron Allston (1998)
7. Solo Command
   Solo Command
   Solo Command is the seventh novel in the Star Wars: X-wing series, and the final book to detail the adventures of Wraith Squadron. It was written by Aaron Allston.-Plot:Wraith Squadron is once again tasked with destroying Warlord Zsinj...
   
   by Aaron Allston (1999)
8. Isard's Revenge
   Isard's Revenge
   Isard's Revenge is the eighth novel in the Star Wars: X-wing series. It marks a return by writer Michael A. Stackpole to the series he created, after a hiatus of three novels by Aaron Allston...
   
   by Michael A. Stackpole (1999)
9. Starfighters of Adumar
   Starfighters of Adumar
   Starfighters of Adumar is the ninth and last book in the Star Wars: X-wing series. It was written by Aaron Allston.-Summary:The planet of Adumar is an anomaly, settled by anonymous colonists during the early years of the Old Republic and isolated ever since. But now it has been discovered...
   
   by Aaron Allston (1999)

Rogue Squadron

Rogue Squadron (1996) is the first novel in the Star Wars: X-wing series. It was written by Michael A. Stackpole. It is set at the beginning of the New Republic era of the Star Wars universe and centers on the creation of a new Rogue Squadron by legendary Rebel Alliance pilot Wedge Antilles. As the first novel in the series, it introduces the primary character, Corran Horn, as well as a host of other characters, including Mirax Terrik, Erisi Dlarit, and Tycho Celchu. The novel focuses on the training and early development of the squadron, as well as the characters and their relationships (primarily Erisi's romantic interest in Corran, and Mirax and Corran's mutual romantic interest). The novel culminates in a daring attack on the Imperial stronghold of Borleias, the first step in an invasion of the capital world Coruscant.

Wedge's Gamble

Wedge's Gamble (1996) is the second novel in the Star Wars: X-wing series. It was written by Michael A. Stackpole. It is set at the beginning of the New Republic era of the Star Wars universe. Following the conquest of Borleias, the Rebels and Rogue Squadron must handle Imperial espionage ordered by the rogue imperial Warlord Zsinj. The apparent death of member Bror Jace, the subsequent recruiting by the squadron introduces new, hot-shot members, Aril Nunb and Pash Cracken. With worries of attacks by Zsinj's forces. The Provisional Council, convenes and decide that the invasion of Coruscant (capital of the old republic and currently imperial center) must proceed. A decision is handed down that criminals from the Black Sun, a criminal organization, who have been imprisoned in the Spice Mines of Kessel, would be released on Coruscant as saboteurs and to weaken resistance against for the coming invasion, the Rogues are first sent to Kessel. The Squadron uses the orbital mirrors to reflect sunlight onto the reservoirs of Coruscant, disabling the planetary shields, and allowing the Alliance fleet a fighting chance at taking the planet.

The Krytos Trap

The Krytos Trap (1996) is the third novel in the Star Wars: X-wing series. It was written by Michael A. Stackpole. It is set at the beginning of the New Republic Era in the Star Wars universe and focuses on the problems the New Republic has in occupying Coruscant. The plot focuses on three key events. The first is the occupation of Coruscant and the trouble the Empire left behind with its crippling bio-attack on the planet. The virus used in the attack being the Krytos virus, ordered by Imperial leader Ysanne Isard and developed by General Evir Derricote. Humans are apparently immune, while all other species are vulnerable. This, combined with Imperial Intelligence officer Kirtan Loor's terrorist activities while taking orders from the Palpatine Counterinsurgency Front, leaves Coruscant and the New Republic in a state of emergency.

The Bacta War

The Bacta War (1997) is the fourth installment to the Star Wars X-wing series of novels. It was written by Michael A. Stackpole. It is set at the beginning of the New Republic Era in the Star Wars universe and focuses on the conflict known as the Bacta War. While the Alliance fleet mounts a major campaign against a deadly warlord, former director of imperial intelligence, Ysanne Isard has taken control of Thyferra, intending to control production of medicinal bacta, the only cure for the deadly krytos virus Isard has released into the population of Coruscant and of Rogue Squadron Itself. Undermanned and deprived of Alliance support, Rogue Squadron resigns and goes rogue. They must oppose Isard's plans, defeat her Star Destroyer fleet, and free Thyferra from her rule in a winner-take-all battle against a seemingly superior force.

Wraith Squadron

Wraith Squadron (1998) is the fifth of nine books in the Star Wars: X-wing series of novels. It was written by Aaron Allston. After returning to Coruscant with Rogue Squadron following the Bacta War, Wedge Antilles, with his experiences of insurgency with the Rogues during the war, decided to create a new starfighter unit which would take only pilots with commando-type skills. When pitching the idea to Admiral Ackbar, the Mon Calamari raised the issue of the cost to assemble such an elite unit. Antilles countered by saying he'd only take pilots who were on the verge of being discharged from Starfighter Command, reasoning that while many would be irredeemable, there would be a few pilots who had just made one mistake too many.

Iron Fist

Iron Fist (1998) is a novel set in the Star Wars Expanded Universe. It is the sixth novel in the Star Wars: X-wing series, and was written by Aaron Allston. It continues the exploits of Wraith Squadron begun by Allston in Wraith Squadron. 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, they must 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.

Solo Command

Solo Command (1999) is the seventh novel in the Star Wars: X-wing series, and the final book to detail the adventures of Wraith Squadron. It was written by Aaron Allston. 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!

Isard's Revenge

Isard's Revenge (1999) is the eighth novel in the Star Wars: X-wing series. It marks a return by writer Michael A. Stackpole to the series he created, after a hiatus of three novels by Aaron Allston. In returning to the series, Stackpole brought back a number of elements that made the original four books popular: General Wedge Antilles has returned as commander of the New Republic X-wing unit Rogue Squadron, and former Imperial leader Ysanne Isard is once again the villain. It's the kind of mission only Wedge Antilles and the Rogue Squadron would dare to undertake. Against impossible odds they will stage a daring raid into an enemy stronghold—only to be rescued from certain destruction by an unexpected ally. Ysanne Isard, the ruthless Imperial commander, has appeared on the scene seemingly from out of nowhere. Now she proposes a most unusual alliance, offering to help Wedge rescue his captured comrades from Imperial Warlord Admiral Krennel's sadistic prison camp. But her offer is not without a price. Wedge must lead Rogue Squadron in Isard's deadly struggle against an enemy made in her own image. It's an offer Wedge would love to refuse, for Isard is certain to betray them. But how can they leave their comrades at Krennel's mercy? The answer is: they can't—even if it means being caught between Krennel's ruthlessness and Isard's treachery.

Starfighters of Adumar

Starfighters of Adumar (1999) is the ninth and last book in the Star Wars: X-wing series. It was written by Aaron Allston. The neutral world of Adumar has decided to pick a side in the war to control the galaxy. Delegates from both the New Republic and the Empire have been invited to Adumar, and each camp will be given a chance to plead its government's case. But there is one small catch: since the Adumari prize military skill above all else, they insist that both delegations be composed exclusively of fighter pilots. For pilot Wedge Antilles and his company, it's an unfamiliar exercise in diplomacy - and one that's filled with unexpected peril. For once they arrive, the X-wing pilots are challenged by Adumar's fierce warriors and attacked by Imperial assassins bent on eliminating all competition. But these challenges pale in comparison to the threat posed by a rogue Republic agent...one who is determined to win Adumar's allegiance once and for all - even if it costs the X-wing pilots their lives.

Rogue Squadron

Current Rogues (As of Book Eight: ‘Isard’s Revenge’)

• Commander Wedge Antilles
  Wedge Antilles
  Wedge Antilles is a fictional character in the Star Wars universe. He is a supporting character portrayed by Denis Lawson in the original Star Wars trilogy. Antilles, also called the "greatest ace" pilot in the Rebel Alliance, also appears in the Star Wars Expanded Universe and is the lead...
  
  
• Captain Tycho Celchu
• Lyyr Zatoq
• Lieutenant Derek "Hobbie" Klivian
• Lieutenant Wes Janson
• Lieutenant Gavin Darklighter
• Lieutenant Myn Donos
• Lieutenant Khe-Jeen Slee
• Lieutenant Corran Horn
• Lieutenant Ooryl Qyrgg
• Lieutenant Asyr Sei'lar
• Inyri Forge
• Lieutenant Nawara Ven

Former Rogues

• Captain Aril Nunb (Book 1-4)
• Lieutenant Pash Cracken (Rogue Seven, Book 2-3)
• Lieutenant Pedna Scotian (Rogue Three, Book 7)
• Lieutenant Tal’dira (Rogue Five, Book 7)
• Rhysati Ynr (Book 1-4)
• Riv Shiel (Rogue Eleven, Book 1-4)
• Erisi Dlarit (Rogue Eight, Book 1-3)
• Lujayne Forge (Book 1)
• Peshk Vri’syk (Book 1)
• Andoorni Hui (Book 1)
• Bror Jace (Rogue Four, Book 1)
• Elscol Loro (Book 4)
• Ran Kether (Rogue Seven, Book 7)
• Koobis “Target” Nu (Rogue Eight, Book 7)

Rogue Support Personnel

• Zraii (Squad Mechanic)
• Koyi Komad (Squad Mechanic)
• Emtrey (3PO-series protocol droid)
• Gate (Wedge's R5 unit)
• Whistler (R2-series astromech droid) (Corran's R2 unit)

Wraith Squadron

Current Wraiths (As of Book Seven: ‘Solo Command’)

• Commander Wedge Antilles
  Wedge Antilles
  Wedge Antilles is a fictional character in the Star Wars universe. He is a supporting character portrayed by Denis Lawson in the original Star Wars trilogy. Antilles, also called the "greatest ace" pilot in the Rebel Alliance, also appears in the Star Wars Expanded Universe and is the lead...
  
   (Wraith Leader)
• Captain*Garik "Face" Loran (Wraith One)
• Lara Notsil (Wraith Two)
• Lieutenant Myn Donos (Wraith Three)
• Tyria Sarkin (Wraith Four)
• Lieutenant Kell Tainer (Wraith Five)
• Hohass "Runt" Ekwesh (Wraith Six)
• Dia Passik (Wraith Seven)
• Voort "Piggy" saBinring (Wraith Eight)
• Lieutenant Shalla Nelprin (Wraith Nine)
• Lieutenant Wes Janson (Wraith Ten, XO)
• Elassar Targon (Wraith Eleven)

Former Wraiths

• Ton Phanan (Wraith Seven, Book 5-6)
• Jesmin Ackbar (Wraith Two, Book 5)
• Falynn Sandskimmer (Wraith Three, Book 5)
• Eurrsk "Grinder" Thri'ag (Wraith Four, Book 5)
• Castin Donn (Wraith Two, Book 6)
• Shiner (Donos's R2 Unit)
• Thirteen (Kell's R2 Unit)

Wraith Support Personnel

• Cubber Daine (Squadron's Chief Mechanic)
• Squeaky (3PO-series protocol droid) (Squadron Quartermaster)
• Clink (Donos's R2 Unit)
• Gate (Wedge's R5 Unit)
• Tonin (Lara's R2 Unit)
• Vape (Face's R2 Unit)

Other Rebel personnel

• Mirax Terrik
• Iella Wessiri
• Diric Wessiri
• Mon Mothma
• Admiral Ackbar
• General Han Solo
  Han Solo
  Han Solo is a fictional character in the Star Wars franchise played by Harrison Ford. Introduced in the film Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope , Solo and his Wookiee co-pilot, Chewbacca , become involved in the Rebel Alliance against the Galactic Empire...
  
  
• General Horton Salm
• General Airen Cracken
• General Crix Madine
• Winter

Imperial personnel

• Ysanne Isard
• Kirtan Loor
• General Evir Derricote

Miscellaneous personnel

• Fliry Vorru
• Warlord Zsinj
• Admiral Apwar Trigit