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Luke Skywalker and Han Solo, guided by the Force, venture back to the dunes of Tatooine seeking contact with Obi‑Wan Kenobi. Their goal is to help Callista regain her ability to use the Force, restoring the mental and spiritual link that binds them.
Meanwhile, the Hutts—criminal warlords of the galaxy—are constructing a secret superweapon, a rebuilt version of the Death Star named Darksaber, under the command of Durga the Hutt. The Empire, led by Admiral Daala, has allied with the defeated Pellaeon to marshal Imperial forces aimed at destroying the New Republic.
These tensions set the stage for a conflict that could shake the foundations of everything the Jedi and their allies hold dear.
First publish date: October 1, 1995
Genre: Science Fiction/Space Opera
Authors: Kevin J. Anderson
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