The x wing series was envisioned as star wars meets top gun. The books tell the story of luke skywalkers attempt to resurrect the jedi order on yavin 4, and his search for possible jedi candidates. Dec 15, 2015 the original prequel trilogy x wing was conceived and refined by joe johnston of ilm, though the design for the force awakens appears to be influenced directly, as so much of the recent disney. It is the eighth book in the x wing series, and it was first published on april, 1999 by bantam spectra. And as the struggle rages across the vastness of space. Rogue squadron is the first installment in the xwing series of novels, first published in 1996. Xwing trilogy is scheduled for release in november.
Stackpole is the new york times bestselling author of many titles in the star wars universe, including many of the star wars xwing novels and the new jedi order. Rogue squadron, wedges gamble, the krytos trap, the bacta war, wraith squadron, iron fist, solo. As usual for these kinds of things, old spoilers apply. This is my second reread of the epic novel solo command is the seventh volume in the x wing series and is the concluding book of aaron allstons trilogy about exploits of the wraith squadron founded by wedge antilles. Stackpoles contributions cover the adventures of a new. They are jedi search, dark apprentice, and champions of the force. The jedi academy trilogy is made up of three books published by bantam spectra in 1994. There are no differences between these versions of xwing and tie fighter and the collectors series versions. It came out in 1996, with well over a dozen predecessors which meant that its early place in the timeline the next step in the timeline oh, wow. The xwing series was envisioned as star wars meets top gun. Stackpole and aaron allston, named after the t65 x wing starfighter, the starfighter of choice for the rebel alliance and new republic. We have listed all of these star wars series by their chronology.
The best rogue book is bacta war, but the series really gets good for me with wraith squadron and iron fist. There were a number of series entitled the x wing series. Both xwing and tie fighter are updated versions of old dos games. The first four books by michael stackpole are collectively known informally as the rogue squadron series, as together they form a selfcontained plot involving the members of rogue squadron. There were a number of series entitled the xwing series.
The first four books are stackpoles rogue squadron. Stackpole 1996, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. The xwing books are pretty easy to divide based on which author is writing them. Xwing rogue squadron is a series of comic books written by michael stackpole and darko macan and published by dark horse comics. Michael stackpoles first four x wing novels set a very high standard in star wars fiction. The x wing series is one of the best ideas for a series anyone has ever had. Anyway, i think i already have enough material to start at least. The x wing computer game series of flight simulator games, released from 1993 to 1999. Wedges gamble 1996 is the second novel in the series. Features a bonus section following the novel that includes a primer on the star wars expanded universe, and over half a dozen excerpts from some of the most popular star wars books of the last. Xwing starfighters are a fictional spacecraft family from the star wars franchise.
When not chained to a desk madly fighting deadlines, he plays indoor soccer, rides a mountain bike, and reads, but not all at the same. It includes a message to xwing fans from larry hollandxwing series creator and president of totally gamesabout the history and heritage of the star wars flight combat series. And x wing pilot corran horn, given up for dead in icehearts inescapable prison, discovers an extraordinary power in himselfthe power of the force. Not only does this follow the chronology wraith squadron is books 57 of the xwing series, but it also saves the best for last if you like humor. The original prequel trilogy xwing was conceived and refined by joe johnston of ilm, though the design for the force awakens appears to be influenced directly, as. The novel is set in 9 aby, and it follows the events of the previous x wing novel, x wing. Xwing rogue squadron, a series of thirtyfive comic books. Tie fighter wasnt too great, xwing alliance was entertaining, especially when you get to pilot the millennium falcon. Xwing trilogy provides the complete star wars space combat experience in a special commemorative goldfoilstamped package.
Xwing legends kindle edition by stackpole, michael a. The beginning of the new canons first book trilogy, it follows mostly original characters and a teenage temmin snap wexley, the xwing pilot played by greg grunberg in the force awakens. Fate of the jedi books conviction, outcast, and backlash. X wing trilogy provides the complete star wars space combat experience in a special commemorative goldfoilstamped package. Rogue squadron 1996 is the first novel in the star wars. And xwing pilot corran horn, given up for dead in icehearts inescapable prison, discovers an extraordinary power in himselfthe power of the force. It includes a message to x wing fans from larry holland x wing series creator and president of totally gamesabout the history and heritage of the star wars flight combat series. It was a tough act to follow but aaron allston did a superb job with his x wing stories focused on wraith squadron. The only books i have purchased since the disney acquisition have been by zahn. Enemy lines adventures rebel dream and rebel stand. Narration for the audio version was performed by henry thomas. X wing rogue squadron, a series of thirtyfive comic books.
Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the xwing series. Unlike most creators you see on this site, george lucas has never written a star wars novel, but instead commissioned dozens and dozens of other writers such as john jackson miller, kevin j. The x wing series is a sizable part of the star wars expanded universe. This is my second reread of the epic novel solo command is the seventh volume in the xwing series and is the concluding book of aaron allstons trilogy about. Rogue squadron, wedges gamble, the krytos trap, the bacta war, wraith. The xwing series is a sizable part of the star wars expanded universe. I know the xwing books 17 occur chronologically before the thrawn trilogy, but i have heard people say i should read the thrawn books first. Stackpole is the new york times bestselling author of many titles in the star wars universe, including many of the star wars x wing novels and the new jedi order. The first four books by michael stackpole are collectively known informally as the rogue. For more information about these and other star wars games, take a look at our star wars archive. New thrawn trilogy 2020 page 3 xwing ffg community. I hear some people dont like humor in their star wars.
Isards revenge, also credited simply as isards revenge, is a star wars legends novel written by michael a. In late 1999, lucasarts released the xwing trilogy, containing both xwing and tie fighter with the updated graphics engines, xwing alliance, and a demo version of xwing vs. The xwing series is a sizable part of the star wars legends. Part 4 of star wars books and the eu has ticira hawk and jonathon patches joining us on the show again after several years as they and host jason delve into the x. Legacy of the force novels betrayal, exile, and fury. Aaron allston is the new york times bestselling author of the star wars. Condition is used and in good overall shape with typical play wear consumate with age see photos for complete condition. The xwing computer game series of flight simulator games, released from 1993 to 1999. Rogue squadron is the first installment in the x wing series of novels, first published in 1996. As the page image says, the character wedge antilles and the xwing starfighter are the absolute constants. The xwing fighter pilots have earned their reputation as the rebel alliances ultimate strike force by overwhelming enemies with. The xwing series is one of the best ideas for a series anyone has ever had. In cases where series were not published in their chronological order, we have noted that as well.
Michael stackpoles first four xwing novels set a very high standard in star wars fiction. The xwingwraith squadron adventures comprise one of the most popular series in the star wars legends universe, and now these ten thrilling novels are together in one convenient ebook bundle. It will probably sell a lot better than the first in the thrawn trilogy where he was forced to tie in rebels cartoon characters. Star wars is an epic space opera franchise created by american film producer, screenwriter and director george lucas. After rereading the stackpole books as an adult, i realized that the characters kind of all talk the same way, but i really like the stories. It came out in 1996, with well over a dozen predecessors which meant that its early place in. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. I will eventually read both, but i will take a break for a little bit after tfa comes out in theaters. Dec 10, 2019 the beginning of the new canons first book trilogy, it follows mostly original characters and a teenage temmin snap wexley, the xwing pilot played by greg grunberg in the force awakens. For the video games, which are only vaguely connected, see x wing and rogue. There are ten books in the series, divided into two subseries and three standalones.
For the related comic book series, see xwing rogue squadron. This page covers the comic book series and the novel series, which were produced more or less in that order, although several of the books came out after the main comics series ended and the most recent comic book was in 2005. As the page image says, the character wedge antilles and the x wing starfighter are the absolute constants. Apr 16, 2016 part 4 of star wars books and the eu has ticira hawk and jonathon patches joining us on the show again after several years as they and host jason delve into the x wing novels by the late aaron. For the related comic book series, see x wing rogue squadron. Xwing is a tenbook series of star wars novels by michael a. Named for the distinctive shape made when its wings are in attack position, the xwing was a class of starfighter used by the rebel alliance in their conflict with the galactic empire. The x wing series is a sizable part of the star wars legends. X wing rogue squadron is a series of comic books written by michael stackpole and darko macan and published by dark horse comics. It was a tough act to follow but aaron allston did a superb job with his xwing stories focused on wraith squadron.
The star wars series began in 1978 with splinter of the minds eye, to be followed by hundreds of novels by many different authors. Stackpoles xwing series follows the rogue squadron, one of the. The krytos trap 1996 is the third novel in the series. Tie fighter wasnt too great, x wing alliance was entertaining, especially when you get to pilot the millennium falcon. The xwing wraith squadron adventures comprise one of the most popular series in the star wars legends universe, and now these ten thrilling novels are together in one convenient ebook bundle. Stackpole successfully blends a military feel, a stereotypical elite and unconventional military unit, and the star wars universe to create an interesting and worthy addition to the star wars universe. Stackpoles contributions cover the adventures of a new rogue squadron formed by wedge antilles, while allstons focus on wraith squadron, another creation of antilles. Featuring galactic intrigue, hairraising dogfights, and a diverse group of pilots determined to fight the good fight, this riveting collection includes the following titles. It is the eighth book in the xwing series, and it was first published on april, 1999 by bantam spectra. For the video games, which are only vaguely connected, see xwing and rogue.