Alphabet Squadron (Star Wars)
Alphabet Squadron by Alexander Freed, published by Random House Worlds on June 11, 2019, is an illustrated novel that immerses readers in the Star Wars universe. This first installment in a new trilogy features veteran New Republic pilots who transition from being hunted to hunters in a post-Return of the Jedi setting. The story centers on Yrica Quell and her diverse team of pilots, each flying different classes of starfighters, as they embark on a mission to confront the formidable Shadow Wing, a group of TIE fighters wreaking havoc in the galaxy.
Readers will find a narrative that explores themes of identity and teamwork amidst the backdrop of a galaxy in turmoil. The five members of Alphabet Squadron, brought together by New Republic general Hera Syndulla, must navigate their personal struggles while working to achieve their mission. As they strive to protect the fragile peace they have fought for, the pilots face challenges both from their enemies and within themselves. This edition, with its 432 pages, offers a detailed exploration of action and adventure in a richly crafted science fiction setting.
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The first novel in a new trilogy starring veteran New Republic pilots!
On the brink of victory in a brutal war, five New Republic pilots transform from hunted to hunters in this epic Star Wars adventure. Set after Return of the Jedi, Alphabet Squadron follows a unique team, each flying a different class of starfighter as they struggle to end their war once and for all.
The Emperor is dead. His final weapon has been destroyed. The Imperial Army is in disarray. In the aftermath, Yrica Quell is just one of thousands of defectors from her former cause living in a deserters’ shantytown—until she is selected to join Alphabet Squadron.
Cobbled together from an eclectic assortment of pilots and starfighters, the five members of Alphabet are tasked by New Republic general Hera Syndulla herself. Like Yrica, each is a talented pilot struggling to find their place in a changing galaxy. Their mission: to track down and destroy the mysterious Shadow Wing, a lethal force of TIE fighters exacting bloody, reckless vengeance in the twilight of their reign.
The newly formed unit embodies the heart and soul of the Rebellion: ragtag, resourceful, scrappy, and emboldened by their most audacious victory in decades. But going from underdog rebels to celebrated heroes isn’t as easy as it seems, and their inner demons threaten them as much as their enemies among the stars. The wayward warriors of Alphabet Squadron will have to learn to fly together if they want to protect the new era of peace they’ve fought so hard to achieve.
Part of a Marvel and Del Rey crossover event, Alphabet Squadron is the counterpart to Marvel’s TIE Fighter miniseries, which follows the exploits of Shadow Wing as they scheme to thwart the New Republic.
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