Books like Star Wars - The New Jedi Order - Ylesia by Walter Jon Williams
Set within the New Jedi Order era of Star Wars, Walter Jon Williams’ novella explores the planet Ylesia, a stronghold of the Peace Brigade that seeks to sabotage the New Republic and expedite the Yuuzhan Vong’s conquest. Jedi Knight Kyp Durron considers a swift strike against the Brigade, whereas Jacen and Jaina Solo, still healing from their captivity by the Vong, favor a daring incursion into Ylesia’s capital to seize its leaders, including the newly elected President Thrackan Sal‑Solo. Unknown to the Jedi, Yuuzhan Vong Supreme Overlord Shimrra has dispatched reinforcements to the Ylesia system, turning the planned assault into a desperate battle for survival.
First publish date: 2002
Genre: Science Fiction/Space Opera
Authors: Walter Jon Williams
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