Today, we discuss Dark Force Rising, the second book in Timothy Zahn's original Thrawn trilogy. Grand Admiral Thrawn is on the hunt for ships, and one of his targets is the mysterious Katana Fleet, lost decades ago during the time of the Old Republic. Han, Luke, Leia, Lando, Mara, and Karrde are in a race against the Empire to find these 200 dreadnaughts, but have no idea what Thrawn's ultimate plan is.

Today, we return to Tales from the Mos Eisley Cantina and discuss The Sand Tender: The Hammerhead's Tale, the fifth short story in the collection. Momaw Nadon struggles with his desire to follow the Ithorian Law of Life, and his desire to weed out elements of the Empire.

Today, we discuss Heir to the Empire, Timothy Zahn's first Star Wars novel and arguably the most important Star Wars book ever written. A new Imperial leader has returned from the unknown regions, and Grand Admiral Thrawn is like nothing the New Republic has ever faced. Will Han, Luke, Leia, Lando, and new friends be able to beat him back, or will Thrawn return the Empire to its former glory?

Today we discuss Crisis of Faith, Timothy Zahn's prequel to the original Thrawn trilogy. The Grand Admiral faces one of his toughest opponents in the Unknown Regions, a ruthless being known as Nuso Esva.

Today, we discuss Tatooine Ghost, Troy Denning's novel that connects The Courtship of Princess Leia with the original Thrawn trilogy. Han and Leia are in a race to recover a lost Alderaanian moss painting. They'll have to deal with sandstorms, Squibs, Anakin's history, the question of children, oh, and a mysterious new Imperial leader who is making the Empire far more dangerous than it has been in years.

In this episode, we break down two short stories. In the first, we get a glimpse of Han and Leia's honeymoon. In the second, Chewie takes center stage with his family.

Today we discuss The Courtship of Princess Leia. Hapes comes calling with an offer that the New Republic can't refuse, but it includes a marriage proposal of their Prince Isolder to Leia, forcing her to choose between her duty to the cause that she has fought for her entire adult life and the love of her life, a certain smuggler who is not happy about the situation.

Today we discuss Play it Again, Figrin D'an: The Tale of Muftak and Kabe, the fourth short story in Tales from the Mos Eisley Cantina. An unlikely pair of thieves with an unknown past try to carve out a future for themselves.

We give our initial reactions and thoughts on the recently announced Knights of the Old Republic Remake. Warning, spoilers for the original starting at the 33 minute mark.

Today we discuss Solo Command, Aaron Allston's third book about Wraith Squadron and the seventh in the X-Wing series. With Razor's Kiss destroyed, Han Solo and the Wraiths have their sights set on Warlord Zsinj. Will their combined efforts be enough to defeat the treacherous Warlord?