Enemy Lines: Rebel Stand
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Enemy Lines: Rebel Stand (also released as Enemy Lines II: Rebel Stand) is the thirteenth installment of the New Jedi Order series, set in the Star Wars
universe
. It is the second novel in a two-part story by Aaron Allston
; the prequel is Enemy Lines: Rebel Dream
. It was published in June 2002.
continues to defend the planet Borleias from the Yuuzhan Vong. After rooting out a spy in the Vong-controlled Tam Elgrin, he begins creating a superlaser, identical to the Death Star
's except in one regard: it doesn't work. Using both the laser and Commander Czulkang Lah's obsession with the capture of Jaina Solo, Antilles draws the Yuuzhan Vong fleet away from Lah's flagship. While the fleet is elsewhere, the Super Star Destroyer Lusankya is fitted with a spear and flown directly into the worldship. The worldship is destroyed, and Czulkang Lah perishes.
Meanwhile, on Coruscant
, Luke Skywalker
, Mara Jade Skywalker, Tahiri Veila and Wraith Squadron continue their scouting mission. There, they encounter a Dark Jedi
similar to the mythical Lord Nyax, but who is really the genetically modified Dark Jedi Irek Ismaren. Nyax is more powerful than Luke, but, with the combined efforts of the Jedi and the Yuuzhan Vong, Nyax is defeated. Meanwhile, Viqi Shesh's plans to escape Coruscant are foiled by Wraith Squadron, and she commits suicide as a result.
Han and Leia Organa Solo, along with their droids C-3PO and R2-D2, set off on adventures to root out and overthrow any planetary government that plans to acquiesce to the Yuuzhan Vong. One of their most dangerous missions is set on Aphran IV, though they are able to escape death with their mission a success.
Star Wars
Star Wars is an American epic space opera film series created by George Lucas. The first film in the series was originally released on May 25, 1977, under the title Star Wars, by 20th Century Fox, and became a worldwide pop culture phenomenon, followed by two sequels, released at three-year...
universe
Fictional universe
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. It is the second novel in a two-part story by Aaron Allston
Aaron Allston
Aaron Allston is an American game designer and novelist of many science fiction books, notably Star Wars novels. His works as a game designer include game supplements for several role-playing games, several of which served to establish the basis for products and subsequent development of TSR's...
; the prequel is Enemy Lines: Rebel Dream
Enemy Lines: Rebel Dream
Enemy Lines: Rebel Dream is the twelfth installment of the New Jedi Order series, set in the Star Wars universe. It is the first novel in a two-part story by Aaron Allston; the sequel is Enemy Lines: Rebel Stand...
. It was published in June 2002.
Summary
Continuing the adventures started in Rebel Dream, Wedge AntillesWedge Antilles
Wedge Antilles is a fictional character in the Star Wars universe. He is a supporting character portrayed by Denis Lawson in the original Star Wars trilogy. Antilles, also called the "greatest ace" pilot in the Rebel Alliance, also appears in the Star Wars Expanded Universe and is the lead...
continues to defend the planet Borleias from the Yuuzhan Vong. After rooting out a spy in the Vong-controlled Tam Elgrin, he begins creating a superlaser, identical to the Death Star
Death Star
The Death Star is a fictional moon-sized space station and superweapon appearing in the Star Wars movies and expanded universe. It is capable of destroying a planet with a single destructive super charged energy beam.-Origin and design:...
's except in one regard: it doesn't work. Using both the laser and Commander Czulkang Lah's obsession with the capture of Jaina Solo, Antilles draws the Yuuzhan Vong fleet away from Lah's flagship. While the fleet is elsewhere, the Super Star Destroyer Lusankya is fitted with a spear and flown directly into the worldship. The worldship is destroyed, and Czulkang Lah perishes.
Meanwhile, on Coruscant
Coruscant
Coruscant is a planet in the fictional Star Wars universe. It first appeared onscreen in the 1997 Special Edition of Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi, but was first mentioned in Timothy Zahn's 1991 novel Heir to the Empire...
, Luke Skywalker
Luke Skywalker
Luke Skywalker is a fictional character and the main protagonist of the original film trilogy of the Star Wars franchise, where he is portrayed by Mark Hamill. He is introduced in Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope, in which he is forced to leave home, and finds himself apprenticed to the Jedi master...
, Mara Jade Skywalker, Tahiri Veila and Wraith Squadron continue their scouting mission. There, they encounter a Dark Jedi
Dark Jedi
Dark Jedi is the name given in the Star Wars universe to fictional characters attuned to the Force and adept in its dark side. They exist by that name only in the Expanded Universe, including video games such as Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic and the Jedi Knight series; the term is never...
similar to the mythical Lord Nyax, but who is really the genetically modified Dark Jedi Irek Ismaren. Nyax is more powerful than Luke, but, with the combined efforts of the Jedi and the Yuuzhan Vong, Nyax is defeated. Meanwhile, Viqi Shesh's plans to escape Coruscant are foiled by Wraith Squadron, and she commits suicide as a result.
Han and Leia Organa Solo, along with their droids C-3PO and R2-D2, set off on adventures to root out and overthrow any planetary government that plans to acquiesce to the Yuuzhan Vong. One of their most dangerous missions is set on Aphran IV, though they are able to escape death with their mission a success.
The Jedi
- Luke SkywalkerLuke SkywalkerLuke Skywalker is a fictional character and the main protagonist of the original film trilogy of the Star Wars franchise, where he is portrayed by Mark Hamill. He is introduced in Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope, in which he is forced to leave home, and finds himself apprenticed to the Jedi master...
; Jedi Master (male human) - Mara Jade Skywalker; Jedi Master (female human)
- Jaina Solo; Jedi Knight, Twin Suns leader (female human)
- Kyp Durron; Jedi Master, Twin Suns pilot (male human)
- Corran Horn; Jedi Knight, Rogue SquadronRogue SquadronRogue Squadron is a starfighter squadron in the Star Wars science fiction saga. Many of the pilots that will join Rogue Squadron are initially members of Red Squadron, the X-Wing attack force that Luke Skywalker joins during the Battle of Yavin in Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope...
pilot (male human) - Tahiri Veila; Jedi student (female human)
With the New Republic Military
- General Wedge AntillesWedge AntillesWedge Antilles is a fictional character in the Star Wars universe. He is a supporting character portrayed by Denis Lawson in the original Star Wars trilogy. Antilles, also called the "greatest ace" pilot in the Rebel Alliance, also appears in the Star Wars Expanded Universe and is the lead...
(male human) - Colonel Tycho Celchu (male human)
- Colonel Gavin Darklighter; Rogue SquadronRogue SquadronRogue Squadron is a starfighter squadron in the Star Wars science fiction saga. Many of the pilots that will join Rogue Squadron are initially members of Red Squadron, the X-Wing attack force that Luke Skywalker joins during the Battle of Yavin in Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope...
leader (male human) - Captain Kral Nevil; Rogue Squadron pilot (male Quarren)
- Flight Officer Leth Liav; Rogue Squadron pilot (female Sullustan)
- Captain Garik "Face Loran; Wraith Squadron leader (male human)
- Kell Tainer (male human)
- Elassar Targon (male Devaronian)
- Bhindi Drayson (female human)
- Baljos Arnjak (male human)
- Iella Wessiri Antilles; Intelligence director (female human)
- Jagged Fel; Twin Suns pilot (male human)
- Zindra Dane; Twin Suns Pilot (female human)
- Voort "Piggy" saBinring; Twin Suns pilot (male Gamorrean)
- Beelyath; Twin Suns pilot (male Mon Calamari)
- Sharr Latt; Twin Suns pilot (male human)
- Tilath Keer; Twin Suns pilot (female human)
- Shawnkyr Nuruodo; Vanguard Squadron leader (female Chiss)
- Commander Eldo Davip; captain Lusankya (male human)
- YVH 1-1A (masculine droid)
Civilians
- Danni Quee; scientist (female human)
- Wolam Tser; holodocumentarian (male human)
- Tam Elgrin; holocam operator (male human)
- Han SoloHan SoloHan Solo is a fictional character in the Star Wars franchise played by Harrison Ford. Introduced in the film Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope , Solo and his Wookiee co-pilot, Chewbacca , become involved in the Rebel Alliance against the Galactic Empire...
; captain Millennium FalconMillennium FalconThe Millennium Falcon is a spacecraft in the Star Wars universe commanded by smuggler Han Solo and his Wookiee first mate, Chewbacca...
(male human) - Leia Organa Solo; New Republic ambassador (female human)
With the Yuuzhan Vong
- Tsavong Lah; warmaster (male Yuuzhan Vong)
- Czulkang Lah; commander (male Yuuzhan Vong)
- Nen Yim; shaper (female Yuuzhan Vong)
- Kasdakh Buhl; warrior (male Yuuzhan Vong)
- Maal Lah; warrior (male Yuuzhan Vong)
- Denua Ku; warrior (male Yuuzhan Vong)
- Viqi Shesh; former Senator (female human)
- Harrar; priest (male Yuuzhan Vong)
- Takhaff Uul; priest (male Yuuzhan Vong)
- Ghithra Dal; shaper (male Yuuzhan Vong)