TK331: A Star Wars EU/Legends Podcast

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 pl...

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...

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?

Today we discuss Hammertong: The Tale of the "Tonnika Sisters," the third short story in Tales from the Mos Eisley Cantina. Follow the Mistryl Shadow Guard as they embark on an adventure that leads to identity theft.

Today we discuss Iron Fist, Aaron Allston's second book about Wraith Squadron and the sixth book in the X-Wing series. The Wraiths were successful at taking down the Star Destroyer Implacable. Their next target: Warlord Zsinj's Super Star Destroyer Iron Fist. Disguised as pirates, can this band of deadly screw-ups take down one of the most powerful ships in the galaxy?

Today we discuss A Hunter's Fate: Greedo's Tale, the second short story in Tales from the Mos Eisley Cantina. Learn about the Rodian who Han shoots in A New Hope. And here's the link to the video that we were emailed, a German version of the cantina band song. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2FbztMf1BcA

Today we discuss Wraith Squadron: Aaron Allston's entry into the Star Wars universe. Wedge Antilles has put together a new squadron who are more known for failure and hijinks than completing missions. Will this new crack unit be able to survive going up against Warlord Zsinj?

Today we discuss We Don't Do Weddings: The Band's Tale, the first story in Tales from the Mos Eisley Cantina. Learn about the Bith musicians playing the iconic cantina music from A New Hope.

Today, we discuss The Bacta War: It's a handful of pilots against the Imperial might of Isard. Can the Rogues liberate Thyferra without the backing of the New Republic?

To celebrate May 4th, we look back and discuss five of our favorite Star Wars memories.

Today, we discuss The Krytos Trap: Can the Rogues heal a sick Coruscant? Will Corran survive Isard's captivity? And will we finally learn the identity of the spy in Rogue Squadron?

Today, we discuss Wedge's Gamble: Can Rogue Squadron capture Coruscant? Who is the spy among them? And what does Isard have planned for them?

Today, we discuss Rogue Squadron: Wedge Antilles reforms the legendary Rebel squadron with taking Coruscant as the end goal.

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