Allegiance is the complete, spoken-word version of Timothy Zahn's Star Wars Legends novel Allegiance, accessible as an audiobook. Marc Thompson lends his voice to the performance, brought to listeners by Random House Audio starting June 11, 2013.
Timothy Zahn's signature blend of gripping action, intricate politics, and captivating intrigue reaches new heights in this Star Wars saga. Following the pivotal events depicted in Star Wars: A New Hope, the burgeoning heroes of the Rebellion—Luke Skywalker, the aspiring Jedi; Han Solo, the reluctant smuggler turned freedom fighter; and Princess Leia Organa, the resolute leader seeking justice for her lost world—confront the stark realities of the escalating conflict they've embraced. From this moment onward, legends will be forged, betrayals will surface, and lives will undergo irreversible transformations in the arduous struggle to challenge tyranny and reignite hope in a galaxy long overshadowed by darkness.
The Rebel Alliance's destruction of the Death Star struck a significant blow against the Empire, yet Emperor Palpatine and his formidable enforcer, Darth Vader, remain a potent threat. The merciless annihilation of Alderaan not only showcased the extent of their deadly power but also underscored their unwavering commitment to suppressing the Rebel uprising. Standing in opposition, Skywalker, Solo, and the Princess face an uncertain path. Luke possesses talent and bravery, but lacks formal training in his abilities. Han harbors reservations about fighting in another's war, adding to Leia's burdens as she strives to sustain the Rebellion. The trio is dispatched to mediate a dispute between Rebel Alliance factions within the Shelsha Sector, a mission complicated by Han's encounters with both pirates and the dreaded realm of politics. Meanwhile, Mara Jade, at just eighteen and years away from her destined meeting with Luke, diligently serves her malevolent master, Palpatine, as the Emperor's Hand, investigating potential treachery within the Empire, potentially reaching high-ranking officials, all while avoiding the attention of Darth Vader.
However, the Rebels will not be the Empire's sole concern. Imperial Stormtrooper Daric LaRone, his faith in the Empire shattered by Alderaan's senseless destruction, will execute a sudden and violent act of rebellion, leading four fellow enforcers in a desperate attempt to escape the Empire's wrath.
Each of these pivotal actions, whether authorized, clandestine, or scandalous, will expose brutality and corruption, igniting upheavals that are destined to shake the Empire to its foundations and shape the course of significant events yet to unfold.
Marc Thompson, a veteran narrator of Star Wars audiobooks, lent his voice to the audiobook, which was launched by Random House Audio on June 11, 2013. Kevin Thomsen served as the director, with Aaron Blank taking on the role of producer.
- ISBN 9780804148191 ; June 11, 2013; Random House Audio ; Available as a digital download [1]