Today we discuss the entirety of Tales from the Empire. What we liked, what we didn't like, and everything in between.

Today we discuss Delusions of Grandeur, the next book in the Young Jedi Knights series. Jacen, Jaina, Tenel Ka, and Raynar set out to hunt for Tyko Thul, while Lowie leaves Yavin 4 with Raaba. Meanwhile Zekk has a new employer, Master Wary, and his secrets could shake the foundations of the galaxy. And an old friend from the twins' childhood returns, as Lusa leaves the Diversity Alliance behind and makes her way to Yavin 4.

We'e been doing this podcast for five years! Come celebrate with us as we look back at the good, the bad, and the in-between of the stories that we've read over the past year.

Today we discuss Side Trip, the final short story in Tales from the Empire, and the first Star Wars collaboration between Timothy Zahn and Michael A. Stackpole. Grand Admiral Thrawn has commandeered a civilian ship to make a delivery to Corellia. He accompanies the ship disguised as the bounty hunter Jodo Kast. On Corellia, they run into a pair of CorSec agents, Hal and Corran Horn. The Horns and Thrawn team up to take on the Corellian Black Sun contingent.

Today we discuss Diversity Alliance, the next book in the Young Jedi Knights series. With Bornan Thul missing, Aryn Thul decides it’s time to bring Raynar home. His friends Jacen, Jaina, Tenel Ka, and Lowie accompany him, as they are all trying to find out what happened to Bornan. As they search for him, they come across a friend once thought dead. Meanwhile Zekk finds evidence of a deadly plague.

Today we discuss Do No Harm, the next short story in Tales from the Empire. Do No Harm tells the story of Doctor Aurin Leith. She's being sent on her first mission, to rescue a rebel leader. However, if he can’t be saved, they can't let him remain alive in Imperial captivity. As a doctor, Leith struggles with what the right thing to do is.

Today we continue the Young Jedi Knights series with Shards of Alderaan. The Shadow Academy has been defeated. Now it's time to rebuild the Jedi Temple. While Zekk is no longer under the sway of the dark side, he knows he can’t stay on Yavin 4. The only problem is, he doesn’t know where he’ll go next. Leia’s birthday is coming up, and Jacen and Jaina want to get her a special present. And Raynar Thul’s life is about to change in ways he could never imagine.

Today we discuss Slaying Dragons, the next short story in Tales from the Empire. Slaying Dragons tells the story of Shannon Voorson. She has developed some impressive slicing skills and her family works for Kuat Freight Port. Her life is turned upside down when her cousin Deen comes to visit. He’s a rebel, and he’s hoping his family will help him steal supplies for the Rebellion.

Today we continue the Young Jedi Knights series with Jedi Under Siege. The Shadow Academy is coming to attack Yavin 4. It’s up to Luke, Tionne, Jacen, Jaina, Tenel Ka, and Lowbacca to hold them off until reinforcements can arrive. Leading the Dark Jedi force on the ground is Zekk, the twins former best friend.

Today we discuss Blaze of Glory, the next short story in Tales from the Empire. Blaze of Glory tells the story of 4 mercenaries who are part of the Red Moon. This is Brixie Ergo’s first mission, and she’s got a lot to learn from the three veterans she’s working with. Their target, rescue two kids who have been captured by a slaver group.