Underworld kingpins, treacherous politicians, and Imperial loyalists are sowing chaos in the galaxy. Now a respected senator, Leia must grapple with the dangers that threaten to cripple the fledgling democracy-from both within and without. But after decades of vicious infighting and partisan gridlock in the New Republic Senate, that hope seems like a distant memory. When the Rebellion defeated the Empire in the skies above Endor, Leia Organa believed it was the beginning to a lasting peace. The wayward warriors of Alphabet Squad will have to learn to fly together if they want to protect the new era of peace they’ve fought so hard to achieve. But going from underdog rebels to celebrated heroes isn’t as easy as it seems, and their inner demons threaten them as much as their enemies among the stars. The newly formed unit embodies the heart and soul of the Rebellion: ragtag, resourceful, scrappy, and emboldened by their most audacious victory in decades. Their mission: to track down and destroy the mysterious Shadow Wing, a lethal force of TIE fighters exacting bloody, reckless vengeance in the twilight of their reign. Like Yrica, each is a talented pilot struggling to find their place in a changing galaxy. In the aftermath, Yrica Quell is just one of thousands of defectors from her former cause living in a deserters’ shantytown-until she is selected to join Alphabet Squadron.Ĭobbled together from an eclectic assortment of pilots and starfighters, the five members of Alphabet are tasked by New Republic general Hera Syndulla herself. On the verge of victory in a brutal war, five New Republic pilots transform from hunted to hunters in this epic STAR WARS adventure. Set after Return of the Jedi, Alphabet Squadron follows a unique team, each flying a different class of starfighter as they struggle to end their war once and for all. The first novel in a new trilogy starring veteran New Republic pilots. You’ll learn more about the Battle of Jakku, the early seeds of the Resistance movement, and even a few of the legends that may or may not explain Luke Skywalker’s travels before exiling himself on Ahch-To. The following books not only expand upon the beloved film - they also provide more background information about the key events leading up to the first installment of the sequel trilogy. Leave it to the Expanded Universe to do its part to fill in most of the gaps. But there’s only so much you can put into one film.
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Even more challenging was the task of creating a new generation of heroes and villains that would capture the hearts of fans around the world.Ībrams rose to all the challenges before him and created a movie that would set the next four years of the Skywalker saga in motion. After years of uncertainty and a major Disney acquisition, the Star Wars fandom changed forever when it was announced JJ Abrams would be directing the first of the three final films in the long-running Skywalker saga.īringing back legacy characters like Han Solo, Chewbacca, and Leia Organa would prove to be enough of a challenge for Abrams.